Sermons on Graduates:

Three Portraits Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 22, 2007

We don’t have any photographs of Jesus. That’s good and bad. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have any pictures. In fact, I would suggest that we have three portraits of Christ in the book of Revelations.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Three Portraits of Christ Revelation 1, 5, 19 Introduction: We don’t have any photographs of Jesus. That’s good. If we did, we would probably turn them in to idols. Superstitious folk have enough trouble would ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank Your Way To Joy.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 16, 2004

After Jesus healed the 10 lepers they went away and only one came back to thank Jesus for the healing. Jesus said, “Where are the 9?” 10 people experienced a miracle and only one came back to give thanks.

Thank your way to joy. Philippians 4:10 -- 18. 11/14/04 As Paul ends his letter to the Philippians he gets very personal. He is thanking them for the gift they sent him. It is obvious when you read these verses that Paul has learned a great important lesson, to be thankful. As a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

When He Shall Appear

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003

The coming of Christ has long been antisipated by believers

1. What do you look forward to?(anticipate) 2. Life seems to be made up of one event after another that we look forward to 3. Some of us look forward to: • The weekend • Eating out • The workweek • Vacation • School • Christmas • Summer break • Retirement • Graduation • Grandchildren 4. Our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28, 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As The Family Of God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

The relationship between older and younger church members

The Church as The Family of God 1 Timothy 1:1-2; 3:14-15; 5:1-2 Today, we begin a series of sermons that will focus on the greatest of all institutions. No I am not referring the national government or the United Methodist Church. I am speaking of the family. May 7-13 is National Family Week ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Sends Out The 12

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 15, 2005

This sermon deals with the sending out of the 12 disciples.

MUB JULY 10, 2005 MARK 6;7-13 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. 10Whenever you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failing With An "A"

Contributed by Stephen Windham on Aug 8, 2005

Discussing how one can do all the "right" things and still not have a personal relationship with Christ. Being good is not good enough.

The scribes and Pharisees were thought of as having arrived at the highest pitch of religion. The scribes were most noted as teachers of the law. The pharisees were most noted as celebrated professors of the law. They fasted and were unto much prayer. They tithed. They were good people. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Is This The Final Millennium?

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 28, 2003

There was a dream many, many years ago to a man named Nebuchadnezzar. He was at that time the most powerful man in the world. God gave to this man a dream that is one of the most remarkable prophecies in all of the Bible.

Is this the final millennium? Daniel 2. On the morning of April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was gathered with his cabinet awaiting news from General Sherman about the battle. Lincoln shared with his cabinet members an unusual dream that he had been having on a recurring basis. In his dream he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioning Service Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Balancing Act

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2013

We think of how important serving others and "convertng" others is, but we must be balanced. The process does not end in baptism it continues after. This is why Jesus told us to make "disciples" not merely "converts."

1. Communication (strange sport sayings—selected) • “You guys line up alphabetically by height.” said by Bill Peterson, a Florida State football coach. • When Shaquille O’Neal was asked whether he had visited the Parthenon during his visit to Greece, he replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Actually Is Remission?

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Sep 5, 2011

A true story of a young man’s leukemia going into remission and how it changed his life for eternity.

While a graduate student at Indiana University and also serving as youth minister at the North Central church in Bloomington, I had an experience I will never forget. I woke up early on this particular Sunday morning to get to the building in time to drive one of the church buses to pick up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Only Sit On One Chair

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 15, 2010

Choices can't be avoided you have to chose one chair

We all at some time in life face Moments OF CRISIS, CHANGE or TEMPATION in these moments we have a decision, sometimes they require a spilt or a pondered decision. For those who follow Jesus the Choice at those moments of decision is always the same, do God’s Will, apply God’s Word and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Baptism Of New Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

Jesus' baptism was more than a mere example that we should follow. It was a start of his ministry; his new life. Our baptism reflects Jesus'. We too are identified as God's own, filled with the Holy Spirit, and die to live a new life of mission and minist

Mark 1:4-11 “A Baptism of New Life” INTRODUCTION We are one week into the new year. Many of us may pooh pooh New Year’s resolutions, and mutter under our breath that it is just another day—one of three hundred and sixty-five. Still, there is a newness about this time. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Everything Seems To Be Unraveling

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011

Wherever we turn the world seems to be in chaos. The time of the Lord's return is very near

- March 11, 2011 -- The National Inflation Association (NIA) - Statement “U.S. Dollar Collapse Could Occur at Any Time” - China, Russia, India, Brazil & others calling for one world currency - Gold is climbing up over $1400 an ounce. - Oil continues to rise – Approaching all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Day We Begin To Live Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 4, 2011

Life really begins when we surrender our sin and pride to the only One who can rescue us. Our day of salvation needs to be remembered with praise!

Sermon Notes The Day We Begin to Live Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Peter 1:17-25 (Second in the series Power in the Blood) Introduction: When we make a decision to follow Jesus, a whole new life begins. The day of our salvation becomes our “New Birth” Day. Israel experienced the same situation when they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favour Of God

Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Mar 11, 2011

Jacob was not the rightful person to receive the blessing from the father, but because the mother loved Jacob more than Esau which made Jacob to become a candidate of uncommon favour.

Gen. 27:27-29 “27 So he went to him and kissed him. When Isaac caught the smell of his clothes, he blessed him and said, “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed. 8 May God give you heaven’s dew and earth’s richness— an abundance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:27-29

Denomination: Pentecostal