Sermons on Great Expectations:

Safeguarding The Good Life-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2015

2 of 3. Joshua prepared the children of Israel for entrance into the promised land. God's people must be prepared to enter the good/abundant life. But How can they safeguard it? The Good Life is Safeguarded at/by/thru...

SAFEGUARDING The GOOD LIFE-II—Joshua 3:1-6 Good Life/Well/Abundant Attention: Hurricane Joaquin brought upwards of 20 inches of rain to Columbia, SC in Saturday & Sunday Oct. 4-5, 2015. It was the worst flooding in Columbia’s history. The Congaree River, which runs thru Columbia, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Shall Rouse The Lion Of Judah?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2015

To show that JESUS as Lion of Judah will come in Second Coming, no one will dare oppose Him in the Judgement Day.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Lion of Judah? JESUS. Revelation 5:5 (Amplified Bible) Then one of the elders [of the heavenly Sanhedrin] said to me, Stop weeping! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root (Source) of David, has won (has overcome and conquered)! He can open the scroll and break its ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

“you Are Under Arrest”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 28, 2014

Speaks of how Saul (Paul) is converted. The powerful things that happened in his life as he is called from sin to Salvation and perhaps to be the greatest evagelist the world has ever know.

“YOU ARE UNDER ARREST” Acts 9:1-19 Introduction The apostle Paul refers to his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reinventing Motherhood Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2014

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul explains: 1) How should a Mother Act? (Colossians 3:18a) 2) To Whom should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18b) 3) Why should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18c)

Emily Letts wrote this week: "I am grateful that I can share my story and inspire other women to stop the guilt,". Her decision was to abort her child and post a video of it for the world. http://thepoint.breakpoint.org/tp-home/blog-archives/blog-archives/entry/4/25179 What stuck so many people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Other

Mother's Day: I Have Been Reminded

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2014

The sermons I used to preach years ago on Mother's Day just don't fit very well today. So let me suggest some things that describe what I think motherhood is, & what the home ought to be.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) NOTE: This message contains a number of illustrations and ideas gleaned from many sources that I no longer remember. But my thanks to all those who have enriched my sermon preparation!) ILL. An elementary teacher was teaching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Majoring In The Minors

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 25, 2014

At times it is difficult to see the forest because we are concentrating on individual trees. Without noticing, we get sidetracked and focus in on concerns that don't really count. At times we major on minor issues.

Majoring in The Minors Mark 12:18-27 18. Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19. “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND LEAVES NO CHILD, HIS BROTHER SHOULD MARRY THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Like Father Like Son

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 17, 2014

Let's honor our Father in heaven by being like Him

That’s a common saying isn’t it? A lot of the time it’s true to some extent, many of us have traits of our parents whether we want them or not, but we’re rarely exactly them. In the case of Jesus, it’s true that the Son is exactly like the Father. Colossians 1:15, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

James: A Slave Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 17, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of being a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

James: A Slave Of God James 1:1 The Epistle James was written by James (obviously). An important question is “which James?” James was a very common name; in fact there are at least four men named James who are mentioned in the New Testament. Of those four men, only two could realistically be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2014

Sometimes we have to be willing to stand alone for God. We need to remember which kingdom we belong to and what it is that God is calling us to do.

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From 6/20/2014 Esther 4:1-17 Romans 1:8-17 Today we are celebrating promotion and graduation Sunday to recognize the achievements some of you have made through the past year or years. As proud as we are of your accomplishments, we want you to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do The Small Thing To Show The Main Thing - God's Love

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 29, 2014

What is servant evangelism: It is demonstrating the kindness of God, The Love God, by offering to do some act of humble service, with no strings attached. We never fully know what small act of kindness will touch and transform a life. (Updated July 2023)

For Those not familiar with an Anglican service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23 and Mathew 10:40-42 Jared and his dad were playing a game of catch one afternoon, when Jared asked, ....... "Dad, ... is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 10:40-42, Philippians 4:13, John 13:5-10, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

I Predict: Jesus Will Come Again Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2011

Paul tells me that God’s people "eagerly await" Christ’s return. But why? Why should we be excited and what is it that will make this such a wonderful event for us?

OPEN: People’s minds have been focused on the end of the world of late. A few years ago I began to hear predictions the world would end in 2012 (next year) - a speculation based upon an oddity in an ancient Mayan Calendar. This created quite a stir because the Mayan calendar was an extremely ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Prophecies Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2011

Paul tells us why to keep the prophecy, meaning the scriptures. 1- Scripture will put fight in the fight 2- Scripture will give a good conscience 3- Scripture will strengthen your faith

INTRO.- ILL.- Wilma didn't get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven years of painful therapy, she could walk without her braces. At age 12 Wilma tried out for a girls basketball team, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Dwell Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 7, 2011

Concluding sermon of a series which sees the final verse as a statement of confidence and contentment in the shepherd.

Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter Address the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who To Invite?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

We want to control the cost of inviting people to an event. We don't know why people need an invitation to our church, so we don't accept the cost of inviting outsiders into the church.

Who to invite? It is pretty amazing how many special occasions all of us are involved in. There are birthday parties and graduation parties, block parties , retirement parties, 4th of july, labor day. I have been blessed as a pastor to be involved in lots of special occasions for families. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-41

Denomination: Congregational

Securely Sealed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

10th in the series dealing with the security of our salvation by His sealing work.

“Securely Sealed” Eph 1:13-14 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance