Sermons on Gang:

Oops...an Omission Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 6, 2002

Sin not only includes doing bad things. It also involves not doing the things we know we should do.

What is the first word a little baby learns to recognize? It would be so nice if it were “momma” or “daddy” but anyone who has been around children knows that it’s not true. The first word a child learns to recognize, and because it is an easy one to say, the first one they learn to say is usually ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord's Prayer 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Sep 8, 2002

Looking at why we should forgive.

Lord’s Prayer 3 Forgive us our sins as we forgive others Which came first, the chicken or the egg? People have been debating that question for years and as far as I know, they have still failed to come up with an answer to it. Fortunately, as we look at the subject of forgiveness today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jun 28, 2002

Funeral sermon for a young man I’ve never met who committed suicide. No family in this Country, a Memorial service for friends.

Funeral Sermon For Robert Lee Gray 28 June 2002 I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to each of you for comeing to this memorial service today. Each of you by your words and/or your presence have demonstrated a critical virtue of humanity that we need to see expressed more in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 11, 2001

Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language to describe being in a predicament.... Moses and the people of Israel found themselves in such a predicament. The Israelites found themselves trapped b

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 9 Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Exodus 14:1-15, 21-31 by Dr. John R. Hamby Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31, Hebrews 11:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Forgiveness

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

Sermon regarding the forgiveness of Christ and how we are to extend it to others.

Lessons in Forgiveness Luke 7:36-50 Sept. 1, 2001 Introduction A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. "But I don’t ask for justice," the mother explained. "I plead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wanted: Willing Laborers For The Kingdom

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

There is much work to be done in the Kingdom, but few workers to do it.

WANTED: WILLING LABORERS FOR THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 9:35-38 As I continue along my journey up the King’s highway, I have witnessed some eye-opening situations in the church today… The Lord has allowed me to observe some troubling signs of the times… I’ve had the opportunity to see what I believe is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, 1 Peter 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingship In Judges And 1 Samuel Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

Israel demands a king, but this only demonstrates the rejection of their real king - the LORD.

Kingship in Judges and 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 8 It’s amazing how quickly a classroom can turn when a teacher walks out for a moment. Paper, hats, pens, shoes, glass bottles get thrown at fans. Bags get thrown out of windows. Furniture is mysteriously re-arranged so that all students are now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Sanctity Of Human Life Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 18, 2005

The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation in the Sermon on the Mount.

“THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE” (Exodus 20:13) The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation. In the Sermon on the Mount He said, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Persevere Under Hardship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2005

Are you going through tough times? It could be that God is making you into a wonderul tool - to use in furthering His kingdom. Find out how Paul encouraged Timothy to stay with it under pressure.

Paul has just gotten finished telling Timothy that despite the fact that he was abandoned in Rome – that there were a few – like Onesiphorus, who were a great comfort during hard times. Now he takes it one step further – be strong yourself, and look for people you can trust – then pass on good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finding Refuge Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Our text for this morning tells of a way that God addressed the issues of cruelty and justice in ancient Israel. He moved His people away from brutality that was very much a part of the world by putting into place a system allowing for justice.

Finding Refuge Text: Joshua 20 Brutality! It amazes me that in this 21st century as advanced as humanity is with regard to technology, medicine, and communication - how terribly cruel we can be. Last week, my wife and I rented a DVD that I would highly recommend to each of you by the title ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can I Tell You About Jesus When I Am Afraid?

Contributed by Randy Rodenborg on Mar 28, 2006

Max is a Jr Higher who hates the locker room, and is now likely to be picked on for having a ash cross on his head after the Ash Wednesday service. It ends with a call to pray for others and submitting yourself to God to use you to lead others to Him.

Max hated the locker room. It wasn’t a mild dislike, like the days he would rather not go to science or choir. Max really dreaded walking into the locker room and confronting first the smelliness of the locker room and then those small lockers. These lockers were really just baskets that you could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-61

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004

When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Election

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

...much more important than the Mid Term Election on Tuesday is the Eternal Election spoken to us in this morning’s scripture. THE FINAL ELECTION is all that really matters this morning. Your eternity is on the line.

The following is a compulation of several messages on politics and Election Day taken from SC pastors. A Power Point Presentation is available upon request. The Final Election INTRO: Should Jesus tarry, this Tuesday could very well be THE FINAL ELECTION. This could be the last time we will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laying The Foundation For Revival Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 24, 2006

Revival started with a foundation of prayer. Israel’s physical state was a reflection of their spiritual state. Nehemiah’s quest wasn’t just about rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem. It was also about reviving the hearts and minds of the peopl

(This sermon is part of a series preached in the first few months of arriving at the church, which had been without a "preacher" for 3 years.) Laying the Foundation for Revival Show the Blueprints and Plans of our church from years past—class rooms, family life center, new worship area, more ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They're Playing Our Song

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 22

They’re Playing Our Song 2 Sam. 22 It might be a song on the radio; it might be a song you made up. It might be a song nobody else ever heard, or it might be a Top 40 hit. Whatever the tune or the words, somehow it captures the love between you and that special someone. Ever since people have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Baptist