Sermons on God Answers Prayer:

"Jesus Goes To Vegas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2011

A sermon about taking the love of Christ into the world.

"Jesus Goes To Vegas" John 4:4-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Be 100 Times More Fruitful Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Apr 12, 2010

The parable of the sower tells us about the good soil that produced a 30, 60 or even 100 fold crop but warns about the thorns that choke that out; this message is an encouragement about experiencing freedom from all that keeps us from bearing fruit.

Thorns
 Lots of scripture - good soil - The point is life, growth and making a difference!
 The parable of the sower is found in Mt.13, Mk.4, Lk.8. Mt.13:1-8 reads like this, “That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filling The Void-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership must be removed as....

D—SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT FILLING THE VOID-I—Acts 1:15-26 Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership/the ranks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Few, The Proud, The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

Forsake the Fears, Forget the Foes, and Follow the Family of Friends that make up this special group. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Few, the Proud, the Disciples Matthew 10:1-42 In 8th grade I joined Boy Scouts and I received a book…a manual that would guide my journey from the rank of Tenderfoot 2nd class all the way to Tenderfoot 1st class! As a freshman I went out for the football team and just barely made it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Love Of Power, The Love Of Power

Contributed by Richard Underdahl-Peirce on Dec 13, 2005

focuses on the movie/book series The Chronicles of Narnia, comparing the witch’s love of power, and Aslan (Christ) as the model for the power of love.

Sermon121105 Richard Underdahl-Peirce “ENCOUNTERING THE POWER” Isaiah 61:1-4; Philippians 2:5-11 Our two Scripture readings set the theme for the third Sunday of Advent. In Isaiah we hear the promise of God intervening in a hurting world to bring comfort and hope, to bring good news to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessing Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Is A Battlefield

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

Too many Christians believe it’s easier to pay off the bully than learn how to defeat him. Too many don’t even realize we are living on a battlefield not a playground!

Life is a Battlefield Text: Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: A man wrote: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, My Space.com

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 1, 2006

introducing Jesus to the last day church

Intro: one of the new items on the Internet is “my space”. I don’t have a my space place, but for those who do, it is a place where they introduce who they are to those who visit that site. During the time of Jesus they didn’t have a my space place, but in the Revelation, He introduces Himself to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Be Known By The Shepherd

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 6, 2006

4th Sunday of Easter, "Series B" The shepherd invites us to live in community

4th Sunday of Easter May 11, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that we might come to know the truth and depth of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oh The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 9, 2009

A sermon on the blood of Jesus Christ (Outline taken from Allen Webster). First preached a few years ago but I adapted it for Memorial Day.

HoHum: Have the children come up front and do a Children’s Minute (http://www.sermons4kids.com/r_w_b.html) Tomorrow we will celebrate Memorial Day. Who do we honor on Memorial Day? This morning I want to talk about the flag of the United States of America.  (Go over and talk about the flag ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dysfunctional Family Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did

For he was our childhood pattern Day by day like us He grew; He was little, weak, and helpless; Tears and smiles like us he knew; ... Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He. (Cecil Frances Alexander, 1848) It’s the first Sunday after Christmas - the ’Feast of the Holy Family’. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Root Systems Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

The first in a sermon series on developing spiritual depth and wholehearted discipleship

INTRO unveil the cougars ► Today you feel safe that you can see these wild animals without threat of harm ► Because they are locked behind these bars ► But if I unlock and open the door it would be a different story. ƒ{ The reality is that all of us have a wild animal inside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Baptism?

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jul 5, 2007

Why is baptism so important? A look at what baptism is not, and what it is. It changes your life!

Why Baptism? Every so often the pastor of the church I was attending would ask me: “Are you ready for baptism Gregg?” To which I would always reply: “Pastor, I was already baptized when I was a baby! Why do I need to be baptized again?” To which he would look at me and just smile. If there ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Nazarene