Sermons on Gospel Of Salvation:

Power In The Word Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2013

God said His Word would not return to Him empty. What does that mean to us? And how can we know that that is true?

George Faull once wrote fact that “atheists, agnostics, or skeptics will often try to stump us with a question about our God. These skeptics think they are being clever and they take pride in their great intelligence. They will say (for example) “If God is all powerful, can He create ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With The End In Mind

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2013

How do we live life so that the preacher doesn’t have to lie at our funeral? How do we live life so that we have very few regrets? How do we live life so that the brief days that we have in this life are lived to the fullest?

LIVE WITH THE END IN MIND 2 Timothy 4:6-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2013/07/02/the-t-shirt-turns-100/ According to Forbes Magazine and other clothing aficionados, 2013 marks the 100th birthday of the t-shirt. I thought t-shirts had always been around since ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 29, 2012

This follows "I am the Life' and looks at the resurrection of Jesus and why it matters.

I Am the Resurrection Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus’ Concern For The Heart

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 1, 2012

The Law which more than what you do or you do not do, but about a reflection of our character - about who we are on the inside. It is not just doing what is right, but being right which is more important.

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. The Law is more than what you do or you do not do, but about a reflection of our character - about who we are on the inside. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: *other

Checking Out The Church Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 25, 2013

If Jesus showed up at your church what would he find? What would he say?

“The Great Unveiling: Checking Out the Church” Rev. 2:1-3:22 At the end of chapter 1 we are reminded that the 7 lampstands are the seven churches. That’s an important description of the church – for she is to be the light of the world. And it’s a lampstand; which ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Confirmation Of Angelic Prophecy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 19, 2009

In this text Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth so she can confirm the truth of the angel Gabriel’s words to her.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. We are focusing our attention during this Advent Season on one of the Scripture Readings read during Advent. And so today’s text is Luke 1:39-45. Receiving confirmation for a significant event or activity is often important. When I was in the South ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Family - God's Creation Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

The family is His idea. The nurture of the family is a high priority for God. That fact is quite clear when we consider all the fences God builds around family relationships and the emphasis His Word places on proper order of the godly family.

Family! Pleasure, pain, comforting, aggravating - and so much more, right? A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of going with my Mom and Dad to a reunion of her family in Indiana. For a weekend I interacted with a few dozen people with whom I share nothing but DNA a common ancestor. We gathered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Magi Visits Jesus

Contributed by Bill Keller on Dec 21, 2006

In this special visitation, we see that there are three different responses that we can have to the Child: we can oppose Him, ignore Him, or Worship Him

The Magi Visits Jesus – Dec. 24th 2006 The Scripture text this morning is Matthew 2:1-12. This event is always associated with the Christmas story, even though it probably took place when Jesus was a little older. Most scholars believe that Jesus could have been already a year and a half to 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Are You Ready For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at how to prepare for the coming of Jesus from the teachings of John the Baptist.

I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of buying a weed eater if the price was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing That Costs Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 29, 2006

Part 4 in series Jesus in Isaiah. This message looks at the healing ministry of Jesus, and how there is usually a price associated with healing. It asks if we’re willing to pay that price, and gives people an opportunity to come forward to receive heali

Healing that Costs Jesus in Isaiah, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 31, 2006 In late October a former student of mine – Malorie Ward, age 20 – was involved in a terrible car accident when a horse walked out onto the road where she was riding as a passenger in a vehicle. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discipleship - The Sacrifice Of Self Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What does it really mean to be a disciple?

Discipleship – The Sacrifice of Self Luke 14:25 – 35 Out west, there is a park called the Bridger Wilderness Area. This is a place that lives true to its name. The only shelters you will find are the tents that people bring in with them. The only restrooms you will find resemble bushes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Godly Beauty In Relationships" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2007

Sermon 10 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, 2 as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior. 3 Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Picturing A Joyful Jesus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

A look at another side of Jesus. The side of a joyful, personable man that would take time out of his life to attend a wedding feast.

(Significant inspiration and segments of this sermon taken from Max Lucado’s writings on this passage.) There was a woman who goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards. She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The woman ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens When Fishermen Don't Fish?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2005

This message challenges Christians to become actively involved in evangelism.

What Happens When Fishermen Don’t Fish? Matthew 4:18-22 NIV [18] As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. [19] "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Nazarene

A Narnia Christmas Series

Contributed by Jonathan Dove on Jan 4, 2006

This was a special service where the auditorium was decorated as Narnia and people in costume (including me as the professor). We had a costume competition for kids as well. The sermon dialogues a little with children and adults and integrates various les

11th December 05 ABC A Narnia Christmas Welcome (earlier in service) Welcome to the world of Narnia. We continue a Celebrate Christmas series, something a little bit different from our normal services. Jesus often sat down on the side of a hill or in the city. Parents would sometimes bring ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible