Sermons on Gradual:

Leaving A Spiritual Inheritance

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2003

God gave Jacob a powerful dream and an impressive promise. But Jacob didn’t deserve either. What he received, he received because of a spiritual inheritance for a greater man of faith.

OPEN: During the Persian Gulf War, a soldier was assigned to go to Saudi Arabia. As he was saying good-bye to his family, his three-year-old son was holding on to his leg and pleading with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. We were beginning to make a scene when my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Better Way To Worship

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 31, 2002

What are some ways we try to make worship better? The answer is closer than you think! (15th Sunday after Pentecost)

A BETTER WAY TO WORSHIP (Romans 12:1-8) Introduction: We have been discussing, as we work our way through Romans, how in the past the people of God had consisted of only one nation: the nation of Israel. Now, because Jesus’ life-saving work of redemption applies to all people, God’s promised ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Paralyzed In The Menial

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2002

We are so focused on the sensual and emotionalized the spirit of God, that we have distracted our attention from the real issues of the church and we have allowed our hearts and actions to be paralyzed.

PARALYSIS IN DAILY CHRISTIAN LIVING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and HAVING DONE ALL, TO STAND... James 1:22 But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Trees

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2002

Little by little, the vision is revealed and our knowledge of Jesus and His Word become clearer. Now we see through a dark glass but one day it will become so clear.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scripture Way Of Salvation

Contributed by Tina Carter on Jun 2, 2003

This sermon focuses on John Wesley’s understanding of salvation and uses illustrations from Wesley’s life to bring the point home.

We are continuing our series of John Wesley’s sermons today – today’s sermon is about salvation. Really – what does it take to be saved? This sermon described what “saved” means – it talks about what is required and it talks about what faith means. As Wesley says, this is a “serious inquiry.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Methodist

"The New Birth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2005

Why must we be born again, how should we be born again, and what is the nature of this new birth?

John 3:1-21 “The New Birth” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As many of you know, my wife, Jeanne is seven months pregnant. There is a little baby living inside of her…named Mary Ellen. And even though Mary Ellen has not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Closed Door

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon is a short story called A Closed Door.

The Closed Door- Over the last few weeks we have examined the life and ministry of Nehemiah. How when he received a report of the devastation of Jerusalem was faced with a choice. He chose to get involved and risk his life and go before the king and ask first for permission to go to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is In The Air Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 22, 2005

Change is the word that most people fear. The church must embrace change in order to reach the lost.

April 24, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:14-16 Subject: Evangelism Title: Change Is In the Air I am going to begin my message by using a four-letter word. Actually it’s a six-letter word but it might as well be a four-letter word because it makes people cringe when they hear it. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004

The World looks at us and sees us as one step above the ape. But God says that’s wrong. God says we’re one step below the angels.

OPEN: I read the true story about a 6-year-old who called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house. Apparently, he and his friend had been playing in the living room and tossing around a football… when they broke a lamp. His mother was understandably distraught, and he attempted to comfort her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dry Bones Breathe

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

Life can come to dead people, dead churches, and dead places through the power of God.

"Dry Bones Breathe!" (Or, Dead Men Live!) Ez. 37:1-14 Intro: Don’t give in to the temptation to yawn and think, "oh, just the vision of the valley of dry bones." One of the hardest things we have to combat in our reading of the Scriptures is the bland monotony of reading and re-reading a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon, Man Of Doubts Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

God verifies his presence to Gideon repeatedly, but is this how we should respond to God’s calling?

Possessing the Promises #4 – Gideon Guess what? After Deborah, Barak, and Jael the Israelites do evil on the sight of the Lord. • Midianites oppress them for seven years. • Israelites forced to live in caves • Midianites steal all their crops • They cry out to the Lord for help Little ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship-A Question Of Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

(Read Matt 25:14-29) Parable of the Talents - Apply to principles of trust and stewardship

Another week of witnessing fires sweep through hills and homes, continues as a backdrop to our consideration of stewardship; and developing of life of trust. - One man on T.V., wandering thru the ashes that had once been his home… “We come into this world with nothing… We leave with nothing” - He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Wonder Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006

We need to recover our sense of resurrection wonder, joy, and excitement over what is possible with God.

“Resurrection Wonder” John 20: 1 – 18 1. Have any of you ever read the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes? In one storyline Calvin’s father is reading him a bedtime story – “Hamster Huey and Gooey Kablooey!” – and the poor father is getting really tired of this story. It’s Calvin’s favourite and he ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Once Again The Cosmic Christ

Contributed by Craig Dumont on May 3, 2006

Reorienting our vision of Jesus Christ as the Sovereign Lord and King of the universe. Christ is completely victorious and our view of Christ determines our actions and faith here on earth.

Once Again The Cosmic Christ By Craig R. Dumont, Sr. Psalm 99:1-5 & Psalm 110 Historian Will Durant wrote perhaps the most popular multi-volume series on the history of civilization. Volume three is titled Caesar and Christ and he starts with a most remarkable admission for a non-Christian ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ticket

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 9, 2006

Looking for Jesus.

The Ticket John 20:1-18 April 16, 2006 (Easter Sunday) 94 years ago this week, a boat described as unsinkable left its harbor in Southampton, England for its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. This boat, the biggest passenger boat of its time, was carrying 2,224 people - some on board for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational