Sermons on Francis Chan:

The Dawn's Early Light

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 15, 2009

Just as Key saw that the darkness is intense before the dawn, that during battle we see enough to know that our freedom is won, and that we are at our best when we claim freedom for others, so also at the empty tomb we learn of our freedom from sin.

At 9 o’clock the firing from the ships anchored in the harbor slackened and then stopped. It seemed as though the siege of the city might be over for the night. But an hour or so later 20 small beats set out, under cover of darkness, with a driving rain pelting down. Their oars muffled, they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mute

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2010

A sermon on Zechariah from Luke 1

Sermon for 8/8/2010 Mute HoHum: Last weekend Crystal and I went to my family’s reunion in Indiana. I saw relatives there I haven’t seen for years, cousins, aunts and uncles. Lee, my brother, and I played horseshoes. Lee scored all of our points and we got beat soundly. We got there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-65

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home - Our Goal Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 27, 2007

3 of 3 messages on the mission and vision of Meridian Christian Church. This message is based on the idea of being in community in the present and for eternity.

8/19/07 Home - Our Goal Christians live a life of anticipation. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2014

Investigating the arrival of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, the effects He had on those present and what effect He should have in us now!

Last week we took a look at the Ascension of Christ into heaven and the promise of the Holy Spirit. So, they went to Jerusalem and they waited as Jesus commanded them to do and here’s what happened! Acts 2:1-13 “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Does That Star Spangled Banner Yet Wave?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 26, 2023

America must remember from when we have fallen and repent if we hope to survive as a nation.

Does that Star Spangled Banner Yet Wave? Text: Jude 5-7, Revelation 2:5 WELCOME AND GREETING Last Sunday we paused our study of Corinthians and looked at Jude, and we saw how Jude was warning us to stay alert, and to be vigilant, and to contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"lord When Did We See You?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 16, 2020

A sermon about loving Jesus by loving others.

“Lord When Did We See You?” Matthew 25:31-46 Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked him for help. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue, shivering with cold, and Martin gave him what he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 16, 2022

The goal is to lead a person to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Later will come baptism and R.C.I.A.

Off the coast of Maine lies an island so small that the surrounding ocean can be seen from any point on the island. A visitor to the Sunday school class asked the children, "How many of you," he asked, "have ever seen the Atlantic Ocean?" To his surprise, not a single hand went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Catholic

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. Solomon asks all of those questions as he pursues the meaning in life.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 A Life Worth Living There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. We want to know what our purpose for existence is. Introduction – Life, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Spots Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We’ve all got blind spots - how can God help us to overcome them?

WE (intro) Professor poll: How may were… valedictorian, salutatorian, class president, yearbook editor, multiple-letter athletes, youth group leaders…bigger sea. 2 percent below average in leadership ability / YOU Ever realized something about yourself that you seemed to be the last to know? How ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All The Saints, Known And Unknown Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2018

Saint John tells us we can’t be certain what we’ll be then, but we will be like Our Lord because our eyes will be so mature that we will see Him as He really is. And what a sight that will be!

All Saints’ Day 2018 The divine intent from the beginning was to make human beings in the image and likeness of God, but with a difference. We were meant to be as pure, selfless, single-minded, giving and loving as the Trinity, but to be that incarnation of God in a material world. Satan, whose ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12, Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Catholic

Building On Solid Rock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2018

Our spiritual life, our moral life must be built on the sold foundation of Christ’s law of love, and maintained and grown by frequent prayer, confession and communion.

Thursday of the 12th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Build on rock or build on sand? Who on earth would build on sand? The idea is you build on something that isn’t going to move around. Get on Sunset Road, just west of here, right past Hwy 281. It’s like driving on gelatin. This whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Catholic

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 24, 2021

Horses were for war, but donkeys were for more peaceful journeys. Is the Jesus we want, the Jesus we need?

Palm Sunday March 28, 2021 Mark 11:7-10 NIV When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:7-10, Zechariah 9:9, Malachi 3:1-3, Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lazarus And The Rich Man: Very Succinct

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 9, 2019

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 26th Sunday, Cycle C

A spiritual master said, “I used to be deaf. I would see people stand up and go through strange movements in a whirling motion. They called it dancing. To me it looked absurd—until one day I heard the music! The moral of the story: I fail to understand why saints behave the way they do. So ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

"I Belong”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 27, 2020

We all belong to God and if so we belong to the cross. All can belong to God.

Corinthians 1:10-18 “I Belong” 1. Paul pleads Belong To Unity “No Divisions Among you” • Paul writes, “10 Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,that all of you should be in agreement . • Paul continues to say, “there should be no divisions among you, • He says on the other hand “you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Fighting Spiritual Battles

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2024

The Lord, and only He, gives prosperity of mind, heart and spirit, but only when we follow His commands in right worship and righteous living.

Eleventh Sunday in Course 2024 The Word of the Lord endures forever. However, the language it is expressed in can differ by the time and place it is written. Remember that it has three meanings. The meaning intended by the human author is inspired by God. The meaning understood by the people of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24, Psalm 92:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34, Psalm 92:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic