Sermons on Gods Word:

Down From The Mountain...

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 23, 2002

The Transfiguration is marvellous, but after that you have to get back down the mountain and get on with the job of being one of Jesus’ disciples

Sermon: 2nd in Lent, Year A, 23rd February 2002 Text: Matthew 17:1-9 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Transfiguration of Our Lord is one of those epiphanous moments – an episode where Jesus Christ is revealed as he truly is – not merely a fairly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our New Life

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Many have heard about being born again, but what does this new life mean? How are we to live it?

Our New Life Eph. 2 Illustration: The change in a child, physically, emotionally, and mentally Introduction: When we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior we must change in our lifestyle, we cannot keep living the way we were and expect change. Insanity is doing the same things over and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ We Have...part 2

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the second part of a two part message on the blessings and benifits we have in Christ. This second message is prmarily from 1 John.

In Christ, We have…. (2) 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: God has given us “exceeding great and precious promises:” -Last week we look at some of the promises of God. -These were based on the phrase “we have” -This phrase is found 229 times in the KJV. -God has abundantly blessed us through these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"I Want My Baby To Live!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 10, 2004

When a man and woman have a divorce, this story of Solomon and the two hartots, is replayed. An earthly judge is asked to "cut the baby in half!"

Title: “I want my baby to live!” Introduction: God granted Solomon a prayer request. He asked for wisdom. God told him that he would be the wisest man to ever live. Following that time of prayer, Solomon is given an opportunity to use this wisdom. We have just read that story in the previous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior's Example Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 6, 2003

Part 2 of 4 from the "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" series. Jesus came to provide salvation and to be the perfect sacrifice. In so doing he became the Perfect Example.

The Savior’s Example Philippians 2:5—11 INTRODUCTION "Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Look? Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 1, 2007

Teens today are bombarded with pressure to conform. They are pressured to dress and act a certain way in order to be popular. What they don’t know is that they should try to be someone other than themselves but its not Dwane Wade or Brittany Spears. They

Key: Imitation Is Everything Pastor Ryan Akers Part 1- How Do You Look? Me- Brother-in-law Jeff bragging about how good of a skier he was and trying to give me all kinds of pointers since it was my first time. But when we got to the top of the mountain he tripped coming off lift and wiped out in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Only.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 13, 2003

THERE ARE SOMETHINGS THAT ONLY JESUS CAN DO. OUTLINE.

TEXT. MATTHEW 17;8,AND WHEN THEY LIFTED UP THEIR EYES THEY SAW NO MAN,SAVE JESUS ONLY. TITLE, JESUS ONLY. OUTLINE, 1.JESUS ONLY CAN GIVE PARDON WHEN PEOPLE SEEM UNFORGIVABLE. A.THE SAMARITAN WOMEN IN JOHN 4. B THE WILD MAN IN MARK,5 ISAIAH 1;18,COME NOW AND LET US REASON TOGETHER,SAITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:8

Learning From Leah

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 31, 2006

Out of Leah’s offspring came the Ancient of Days! Sometimes it’s the present hardships in life that drive us to Jesus!

Learning from Your Hurts Text: Genesis 29:16-19, 26-35 Leah wasn’t much to look at, but God’s hand was upon her and that’s all that matters! She was different, and she knew it. As we read we see that Jacob loved and adore Rachel. Imagine for a moment, being in a house where you are always ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005

Part 4 in this 4-part sermon series on worship addresses The Benefits of Worship.

I.The Benefits Of Worship A.Worship Benefits God 1.He Is Enthroned By Our Worship a.Psalm 22:3 – “Yet You are holy, O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel.” God says I will show up in any worship experience, whether private or corporate. I will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Major Miscalculations (Samson)

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 14, 2007

Dont make the same mistakes as Samson

MAJOR MISCALCULATIONS Samson Introduction It was a party to end all parties. The main entertainment was a tragic comic display. They called out a blind hulk of a man and forced him to do tricks in front of the drunken crowd. This was not just any old slave, this was their former enemy. His name was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Highway Of Holiness

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Oct 13, 2007

Isaiah describes a Highway of Holiness and who will be on it as well as those who will not be on it.

The Highway of Holiness Isaiah 35:8-10 Intro: Isaiah 35:8-10 Isaiah 34 tells of the judgment of God upon a sinful people. Vs. 1-5 See Vs. 8 And then we see God’s grace. -The rose will bloom again…vs 1 -There will be rejoicing vs. 2 -They shall see the glory of the Lord -His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

The Abundant Life

The Abundant Life "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10, I. Facts about the Abundant Life: A. The "abundant" life should be the normal life of God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

The Seven Last Plagues Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 6, 2013

In Chapter 15 of Revelation we see the preparation of the last seven plagues that will be poured upon the world in the great tribulation.

The Seven Last Plagues Revelation 15:1-8 As the tribulation comes to a close John visualizes the kingdom of God to come in all of His glory. In the last several chapters we have studied the workings of the satanic trinity and its influence on the world that will eventually lead to the final ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Through Then In

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 17, 2013

Jesus Christ is the door by which pass through. Then in His presence we live as unto Him.

Quotes: “Happiness is a direction, not a destination.” -Unknown “Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.” -Bill Cosby “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt “The difference between ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Said "It Is Finished Not I Am Finished!" Series

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Apr 7, 2012

Jesus is still Alive and doing things for all of us!

1. Living before God Our Father Before I got saved from my sins, I lived in fear of eternal Hell knowing God was seeing all I ever do or did! I didn't want God to see what I was doing and I wanted to continue to do those things. They made me feel good and I was having fun doing them. That all ...read more

Scripture: John 11:29-35

Denomination: Pentecostal