Sermons on Going Back To School:

How Far Will You Go To Find Life

Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 5, 2007

This Message looks at the journey of the wise men and their encounters on the way to see Jesus. Each person in the story had to make a decision about how they would respond to Jesus. How will the hearer respond today

How Far Will You Go To Find Life? Introduction. Life for the Jewish people in Roman control was not as they wanted it. They had been in exile and under foreign control for some time and it was no secret that they desired to have their sovereignty again. They spoke regularly of the messiah and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

The reign of Josiah gives us cause for concern today. But it also offers hope if we will turn to the Lord

Where do We go from Here? 2 Chronicles 35:1-29 Introduction The Scripture we read this morning tells us of a young king Called Josiah. He was only eight years old when he became king. The text we just read happened when Josiah was 26 years of age. Let us look further into the background of this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1-29, 2 Chronicles 35:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shiny Trinkets / Let Go And Let God

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 27, 2015

Our soul is far more valuable .then anything shiny trinket that this world can offer. Far too many seek fulfillment only from what this world can offer. It is time to let Go of the shiny trinkets. Beloved, Let Go and let God!

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Genesis 17:1-7,15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25 and Mark 8:31-38 Shaka ......also known as Shaka Zulu ......was one of the most influential monarchs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

Prioritizing The Eternal: Letting Go To Receive More

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 12, 2024

I want to start today with a story that might sound familiar to many of you. Picture this: I’m at home, trying to get my kids’ attention. They’re completely absorbed in their tablets, watching videos or playing games. I call out, “Jack, Jack, Jacqueline!” And… nothing. Not even a glance

Good morning, everyone. I want to start today with a story that might sound familiar to many of you. Picture this: I’m at home, trying to get my kids’ attention. They’re completely absorbed in their tablets, watching videos or playing games. I call out, “Jack, Jack, Jacqueline!” And… nothing. Not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

A Missional People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2022

A Missional People Series: Roots: Rediscovering Our Foundations November 13, 2022 - Brad Bailey

A Missional People Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 13, 2022 Intro Take a moment …amidst the weekend of Veterans Day…Honor to Veterans. The decision to serve is a tangible declaration that you love your home—the place and its people— enough to bear profound burdens to sustain its existence and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birthday Of The Church--Going Out Into The World For Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2024

Pentecost has been a big deal from the beginning, because it’s really the “birthday of the Church.”

Pentecost Sunday 2024 There’s kind of an undogmatic understanding in the Church about the major religious festivals of the Christian year. They basically come from the writings of and through St. Paul. In first place there is what is formally called “the Triduum,” the three days preceding Easter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, Acts 2:1-11, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Exodus - Part 12- Stop " Going" To Church Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 6, 2016

part 12 of our Exodus study

Exodus- “The story of God’s presence” Part 12 “Be the Church “ Exodus chapters 25- 26- 27-28-29- 30 Galatians 5 Good morning Today we are going to pick back up in our study of Exodus The teaching in this series continues to be hard Some of you may feel like you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Our Graduates

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

A message to the high school graduating class of 2006 at Dakota Community Church and KOZ Youth Mission.

June 11, 2006 Dakota Community Church Honor Our Graduates Introduction: Welcome again and thank you to the parents for allowing their children to be a part of KOZ. Special occasions like this are one of the best things about being a pastor. Today I want to quickly give you the three most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Mennonite

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Iv) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 4, 2021

This sermon identifies and discusses major STRENGTHS of the PRE-TRIBULATION position in eschatology. The series pursues the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period. Rather than providing a quick answer the process digs into Scripture.

We are in a study of end-time prophecy trying to answer one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We are now examining the three prominent answers given to the question by futurists: (1) The Pre-tribulation position is that Christians will be raptured before the seven-year ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Ephesians 5:25-27, Revelation 19:6-14, Jude 1:14, Matthew 24:44, John 14:1-3, Titus 2:11-13, Philippians 3:20, Revelation 22:6-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Are You Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2011

Is the devil beating up your family? Is he messing with your money? Is he kicking sand in your face? Is he mocking you? Are you fed up with his mess? (The next question is) What are you going to do about it?

Before I start this message I have to obey the Lord, he told me to prophesy: somebody listening to this message is going to go from a Zero to a Hero, you’re going to go from the underdog to the wonder dog. You’re going from the Wimp to the Warrior, from the worrier to the worshiper, from the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

"I Know What You Are Going Through…"

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Too easily, we try to comfort people in sorrow and pain, saying that we know what they are going through. The fact is that mostly we don't. But Jesus knows what we are going through, because he has been there. What does that imply for us?

[Sermon preached on 18 February 2018, 1st Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I was still a student when we gathered with a group of theological students for a training seminar on pastoral counseling. One of the members shared some of her childhood experiences that had recently come to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Coming: Go To Church More Often

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2019

The appraoch of the Rapture will bring with it the birthpangs of worldwide troubles and catastrophes. Hebrews tells us to do 2 things: Spur one another to love & good works and GO TO CHURCH MORE & MORE OFTEN!

JESUS IS COMING: GO TO CHURCH MORE OFTEN Heb. 10:24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FRUGAL LUTHERAN 1. The frugal Lutheran walked into the house panting and almost completely exhausted. “What happened, honey?” inquired his wife. 2. “It’s a great new idea I have to be a better steward of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on the Transfiguration

SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO? Mark 9:2-9 Sunday, March 9, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Jesus has just informed the disciples of the difficulties that lie ahead. • The transfiguration serves as an anchor for them to hold onto in the coming storm. • It foreshadows the work Christ can do in every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Wesleyan