Sermons on Going Around In Circles:

"If You're Going To Have A Wedding..."

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 18, 2009

This sermon on the second Sunday of Epiphany focuses on Jesus’ first miracle of changing the water to wine at a wedding in Cana.

"If You’re Going to Have a Wedding..." Sermon on John 2:1-11 Epiphany 2-A January 18, 2009 The Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Badin United Methodist Church It seems that at every wedding, something is bound to go wrong. No matter how much planning has gone into it, no matter how much attention ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Feb 26, 2007

Jesus calls each of us DAILY to follow Him. He is always leading us to new territory, new tasks, new responsibilities and new service. He daily calls us to deeper understanding. Jesus’ calling to us never ends. Sadly though, our response to Him often

Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross DAILY and follow me.” A man was out fishing in his boat, when he hooked into a large bass. He fought the fish for quite awhile, and finally got it reeled into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

The Land Where People Never Go Free

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2009

Nothing outside of life itself is cherished more than freedom: Mankind will give everything they possess for that most precious thing. Yet there are countless thousands willing to throw away all hopes of that most cherished thing, and travel continual

The Land Where People Never Go Free Revelation 1:17-18 Monte T. Brown June 6, 2007 Wednesday Night Heart O’ the Hills Nothing outside of life itself is cherished more than freedom: Mankind will give everything they possess for that most precious thing. Yet there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Alive, What Are You Going To Do?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus is risen and He lives today. The question is, what are you going to do with this truth? Are you going to hide, are you going to be in fear, are you going to doubt or are you going to embrace Jesus Christ and allow Him to change your life so that you

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN Easter Sunday, the day that the church comes together to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The very fact that Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

We “must Needs Go”

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 10, 2010

There is a need for missionaries to go reach the lost with the gospel.

I. The Great Missionary - Jesus A. His Identity - God who came to man! 1. The Creator came down for the creation! Col 1:16 2. The Son came down-1Jo 4:9 B. His Weariness 1. The Weariness of the Work (constant pressure from the pharisees) 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. There are times that we find it difficult to see very far ahead.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT By Dr. James O. Davis Introduction: There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:10, Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Proof The Church Will Not Go Through The Tribulation

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 31, 2006

5 reasons why the church does not have to go through the tribulation period

BIBLICAL PROOF THE CHURCH WILL NOT GO THROUGH THE TRIBULATION I Thessalonians 4: 16-18 INTRO: There are a number of different opinions on the fact of whether or not the church will or will not go through the tribulation. One view is the Pre-tribulation view in which the church is raptured out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Ahead And Dream, "The Impossible Dream"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 2, 2011

God has never forgotten about the dreams you have locked away in your heart. You may have all but given up hope of them ever coming true in your life, but God hasn’t!

Go ahead and Dream The Impossible Dream What Do You Want to be, When You Grow Up? That’s a question that has been asked down through the years, to many a child, And the answers, sometimes are surprising aren’t they? only limited by the child’s imagination. I’m sure, we can all remember some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Don't Go As Planned

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011

I wish I could stand here today and tell you that if you serve the Lord you want ever have any problems in your life; I wish I could tell you that if you develop a close relationship with the Lord that you will always be in control of the circumstances th

TEXT: John 11:1-44 One of the first things that I notice about this story is the relationship between this family and Jesus. It wasn’t a strained relationship or an odd one but it was one of closeness and intimacy. They didn’t just have a casual acquaintance but a close encounter ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, John 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do We Go From Here

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 6, 2013

This message is about the days that we are living in.

Where Do We Go From Here Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The Greek word for church is “ecclesia” meaning a called out assembly or congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: *other

Let’s Go Get Them Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 10: 16 – 26

Matthew 10: 16 – 26 Let’s Go Get Them 16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 11, 2013

Everybody wants to go to Heaven so why are so many people afraid to die?

“EVERYBODY Wants to Go to Heaven” 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Who wants to go to heaven someday? A recent Christian book is entitled, “EVERYBODY Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die”. There is a lot of truth in that title, but if we believe what was taught by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Go Out Of Your Way For God?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 21, 2013

Mark 14:3-14:9

Introduction Ask yourself this question will you go out of your way for God? Part one In the world today we have got caught up with three things: 1. Making as much money as we can make. Even though we cannot take any of it with us we still want to make as much as we can. 2. Giving other people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: *other

"No Person In This Church Deserves To Go To Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2010

It’s interesting, the greater understanding we have of our own sin, the better we are able to forgive the sins of others, and thus, the greater we understand God’s love for us and all people in Jesus Christ…and the more we love Him for it!!!

Luke 7:36-8:3 “No Person in this Church Deserves to Go to Heaven” This is some situation! Jesus is invited by a Pharisee to the Pharisee’s home to have dinner with him! “so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.” But Jesus ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose fo this message is to encourage graduating students, as well as others, to stay close to Jesus and grow in His grace, knowing that there is no where else to turn for eternal life.

DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? John 6:51-69 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me begin this morning by congratulating our graduating High School seniors B. Have you ever found yourself absorbed in a story? 1. Maybe you are a science fiction nut and find yourself on another planet. 2. Or maybe a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-69, Joshua 24:14-18, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist