Sermons on Gender:

In A Normal World...

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

Everything changed for the US on September 11, 2001. Abnormal things happened, and since then things have changed dramatically. But that event was nothing compared to the events of Easter morning 1971 years ago.

Passage: Matthew 28:1-10 Intro: I was driving on the Maricopa freeway just south of the airport when I heard it. You were perhaps on your way to work, or had just flipped on the morning news show when you heard it. Maybe someone called you. 1. but everything changed the morning of September ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Healthy Appetite

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 24, 2006

Often times we are driven by our hunger, which is probably why there are so many fast food joints. We have hunger for a great many things in this life, but are we most hungry for the things that permanently satisfy?

This morning I am going to talk about appetite. Now I know that some of you are already thinking about lunch, but my theme this morning is not food. Often times we speak about being hungry or thirsty for the Lord because they are terms that everyone can understand. Do you long for God like a cold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Tail Of The Tiger

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

As Paul went about preaching the gospel, there was a predictable reaction from the enemy of that gospel. This passage helps us understand why the gospel angers people, how they express that anger, and the way that anger is calmed.

Passage: Acts 19:23-41 Intro: Poewr Point picture of a tiger. 1. would you go up and twist the tail of this animal, or stick your finger in its eye? 2. if you did, you would expect a reaction. 3. most of us avoid doing things that make other people angry. 4. but as we are discovering in Acts, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wednesday - Loyalty And Betrayal Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 15, 2010

Judas’ betrayal is contrasted with the loyalty of an unnamed woman. The woman was extravagant in her loyalty and foolish in her love. She wasted her resources in her love for Jesus. Judas on the other hand betrays Jesus for money. By our selfishness we be

Mark 14:1-11 “Wednesday—Loyalty and Betrayal” INTRODUCTION There is perhaps no lonelier moment for a person than when a person (or persons) whom he loves fails to understand him or betrays him. It is devastating. We catch a glimpse of this devastation in Jesus’ life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Missions Is Our Primary Orientation Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on missions and the local church.

Missions is Our Primary Orientation Series: First Things Acts 13:1-3 Intro: We said that the Bible is our ultimate authority. Therefore 1. we will trust it and teach it as absolute truth. 2. we will submit to it and evaluate our thoughts and plans, our behavior, words, and church (in all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Our God Reigns"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 26, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the birth of Jesus is a good news story that strikes a chord, with all of us, that “Our God reigns”.

25 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The birth of Jesus is a good news story which strikes a chord, with all of us, that “Our God reigns”. REFERENCES: Christmas Sunday Morning; (JPV) Joy, Peace, and Victory; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miracle Of Pentecost

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 14, 2008

This sermon highlights what the main miracle of pentecost is...that God comes for everyone

What do you think the miracle of Pentecost is? The unexplained wind? The tongues of fire on everyone’s head? (Someone once told me that if they saw tongues of fire on everyone’s head they would you have grabbed a fire extinguisher?) People speaking in different tongues? It is easy to believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Midrashim On The Mount Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 16, 2009

Jesus takes what were familiar passages to the Jewish people -- but obscure passages to us -- and makes them easily accessible so we can put them to work in our lives.

Midrashim on the Mount (Deut. 4:5-8 with Matt. 5:14-16; Deut. 24:1-4 with Matt. 5:31-32; Deut. 23:21-23 with Matt. 5:33-37) 1. Sometimes you have to move fast: Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Love Yourself

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Aug 11, 2007

This sermon from the Greatest Commandment passage seeks to help those with a low self-esteem to learn to love themselves on the basis of the truth of God’s Word and God’s Love.

There’s a song by John Stallings that reminds me of the message this morning. It speaks about the bottom line principle that will enable you to love yourself. The song is entitled, “Learning To Lean.” The greatest commandment passage has within it the most posing challenge for you and for me; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Faith And Culture Collide

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

We do not need to look for a fight or desire to fight and many Christians do. At the same time, we do not need to be cowardly about our faith.

James Emery White, a Pastor and former college President, is also the author of many books of which one is, “The Church in an Age of Crisis.” In this book, he writes about how America is a post-Christian nation. He paints a picture of our nation, its mindset and culture, in which the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37, Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Complexities Of Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2015

Jesus did not deal with all the particulars of marriage, divorce, and remarriage, but he did make it clear these matters are not to be taken lightly; they are profoundly serious in nature. More like a lesson than a sermon

The Complexities of Divorce and Remarriage (Mark 10:1-12) 1. A young cook in France, Jean Luc, decided that the French would enjoy feasting on rabbits and decided to raise rabbits in Paris and sell them to the finer restaurants in the city. Jean Luc searched all over Paris seeking a suitable place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Appointment With God

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Nov 8, 2016

Based on Hebrews 9:27, all mankind must appear before God. Believers at the Bema Seat, Unbelievers at the Great White Throne. BEFORE this life is over, believers should have an appointment daily with God in prayer, unbelievers Revelation 22:17 - COME.

Read Hebrews 9:19-28 Exegesis V19 Moses had been given the Law by God and he (Moses) related that to the people. Moses also made a symbolic gesture of sprinkling blood (Mercy Seat). V20 “This is the blood of the testament” No Testament (will) was in effect until death of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 26, 2017

Jesus calls us to bring light into the darkness 

Matthew 4:16-22 When we proclaim our profession of faith, we say: ‘We believe on One God. . . God from God, Light from Light’. . . I imagine that all of us have been afraid of the dark at some time in our lives. . . afraid of the monster under the bed, . . . the creature in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Outsiders Made Insiders Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 18, 2014

In God's Kingdom there are no outcasts, no outsiders...and gentiles don't have to convert to Judaism to be added to the church. Paul reveals the extent of Christ's embrace.

Introduction: What do the following have in common?...Fraternity & Sorority members, Partners in a law firm, Navy Seals, Congressmen, tenured Professors, licensed electricians, and certified healthcare professionals? They are insiders. Have you ever wanted to be an insider? One thing Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Reaching Beyond Limits Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2013

Some practical steps to combat the anti-God culture in which we find ourselves.

1. Culture Wars -- actually a continuation of the "War of the Gods" * Pedophile Teacher in MI raped a young boy: convicted and sentenced to 15-30 years in prison -- fellow Teachers standing with him; Parents are demanding their termination; Teachers are threatening lawsuits if fired; BTW, the man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ