Sermons on Glass Ceiling:

The Difference

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

Jesus Christ came to those who needed: 1. A friend. 2. A change. 3. A Savior

Two weeks ago we talked about the importance of the Old Testament prophecies about God sending his Son into the world. They provided such hope for those who waited in darkness. Last week we talked about the fulfillment of those prophecies and what they meant in the lives of the people who lived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Baptism Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 8, 2006

Jesus’ baptism was a declaration of what he was about to do. At the time of his baptism, his eyes were already fixed upon the cross, that we might have cleansing and new birth.

Baptism of the Lord 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey For audio version go to http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=9246 Mark 1:4-11 1:4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy To The World! Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004

Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

(adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unfinished Symphony

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

We start the new year thinking it will be much like the last and that we will not finish all those things we have started. But there is more beauty in being unfinished than in being complete; for in Christ we can grow and become what He wants us to be.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC December 29, 1985 I have told you before, I believe, that I am an inveterate list-maker. I believe I have mentioned that my way of working and of setting daily work priorities is to build lists, long, elaborate, detailed lists of things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Cut The Crap

Contributed by Warren Whitaker on Feb 10, 2010

Just as four friends of a paralytic cut through a roof of clay, manure, and twigs to get closer to Jesus, we need to be honest and cut the crap in our lives that is separating us from Christ. It is the things that separate us from God that Jesus died to

6 Mark – Cut the Crap Mark 2:1-12 It has taken the first five weeks to get through the first chapter of Mark. In the first chapter we have seen Mark establish:  Who Jesus is – The Holy one of God  That Jesus didn’t just come for Religious types, but all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2007

We cannot serve two masters. The choice is ours to make.

“Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Matthew 6:19-24 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon writes about Bryce and Ellen, “a couple in their mid-thirties. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Search For The Christ Child

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

Jesus was born in Bethlehem and yet very few knew about His birth. How is it that the King of all eternity comes in the form of human flesh and it is not on the front page of the paper?

“The Search for the Christ Child” Matthew 2:1-12 December 21, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: Jesus was born in Bethlehem and yet very few knew about His birth. How is it that the King of all eternity comes in the form of human flesh and it is not on the front page ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

The Lord calls His people to consider their ways before Him.

Consider Your Ways Haggai 1: 1-15 The setting for the book of Haggai comes at a crucial time in the nation of Israel’s history. He lived and prophesied just after the return of Israel from Babylonian captivity. In 538 B.C., Cyrus, King of Persia, allowed the Jews to return to their ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Site To See Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2012

The encounter that Moses had with God at the bush displays some key lessons to us. It shows the character of God; the place of his people; and the times inw hich we live.

1. George W. Bush and Moses Maybe you have heard the story of the day that President George W. Bush was in an airport and noticed a man in a long flowing red robe with a long flowing white hair and beard. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Christ Candle"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2007

Christmas sermon on the kind of gifts we receive.

“The Christ Candle” December 23, 2007 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Woman With Grasping Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 22, 2021

While trying to heal Jairus' daughter, Jesus encountered a woman who believed that the faintest contact with Jesus would result in her healing. Jesus' blue fringe brought her the fringe benefits of salvation!

THE OUTCOME OF GRASPING FAITH Mark 5:24-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR – Loyalty Tested 1. The instructor from a dog training workshop in Salt Lake City noted that a dog’s loyalty can be tested by the owner. 2. If the owner will fall down and pretend to be hurt, a dog with a bad temper will tend to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Heals The Whole Person

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

Jesus is here for us to heal the invisible, deepest pains in our hearts.

Our text for this morning is a really nice story about Jesus, a story that shows a number of things. It shows some beautiful things about his character. It starts to explain to us why such an amazing man was persecuted and even put to death. It shows some deep insight into us human beings. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

Sermon On The Mount # 3 Be Reconciled To Thy Brother

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

Some of the most horrible things you can imagine have taken place under the name of Christianity.

For example: • In the year 2002, many were shocked when they began to hear about some of the sinful things among the Catholic priests in America, that dealt with child molesting and homosexuality. The news was so devastating for many, that many Catholics left the Catholic church. Many others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Armed For Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 26, 2025

Do you believe Satan and demons are real? The Bible reveals that they are not only real but active today, so it is important to be prepared to withstand their attacks. Get ready to study the full armor that God provides us with in order to stand against Satan and his demons!

Armed for Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-20 Happy early July 4th, Independence Day. Certain things are worth fighting for. The founding fathers of the United States of America felt that representation in government was worth fighting for. That's one of the reasons for the Revolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: *other

Plugging Into The Power - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 3, 2006

Third in a series on the early church. The second of a two-part message on how to get plugged into the power of the Holy Spirit.

“It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” Two weeks ago we began a journey to see how God can take our church from good to great. In Acts Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the power that would come upon them when they received the Holy Spirit. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist