Sermons on Great Hymns Of The Faith:

Stolen Jesus "Easter Sunrise Sermon"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 29, 2013

This is a Easter Sunrise sermon that looks at the idea that nothing can take jesus away from a true disciple.

John 20:1-21 The Message (MSG) Resurrection! 20 1-2 Early in the morning on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone was moved away from the entrance. She ran at once to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Better Than New

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 6, 2013

Many people are "into" restoration of antiques and artifacts, but restoration of human relationships and human beings is much more difficult. Christ not only "restores" but makes sinFULL human beings better than new.

Better than New Romans 5:6-12 I. NO one is exempt from sin. (Rom 5:12) A. Everyone is a sinner because everyone sins. (Rom 3:23) B. Adam’s “bad apple” seed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive! Always Forgive!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 17, 2013

There is a price to forgiveness, but there is also a promise of forgiveness that releases the power of forgiveness so we can exercise the patience of forgiveness in order to fulfill the purpose of forgiveness.

Mat 18:15-35 KJV Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors - White (Forgiveness) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 6, 2013

Forgiveness recipients are forgiveness donors.

Did you see it Wednesday? It showed up for just a bit in the early morning hours but its shape and color were unmistakable: chunky and white, the first snow-spit of the season. While many of us dread the onset of winter, the first significant snowfall followed by a bright blue day is unmatched. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

“diagnosing A Heart Problem” Mark 7: 5, 14-23

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on.

In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on. News of His preaching and healing and of His conflicts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-23

Denomination: Baptist

Religiosity Or Spirituality

Contributed by Selvan John on Nov 8, 2010

To clarify the confusion between being religious and being spiritual.

We are very religious but not too sure, if we are spiritual, what is the difference? Are they the same? On the other hand, do they have different meanings to convey? We often confuse with both the terms, they have very different meaning to convey. In order to understand them better let us first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

When we fail to forgive others who have hurt us we give in to the spirit of revenge and resentment.

After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk asked. "Cash," I snapped. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflecting God's Light Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008

What do you see in the mirror? Little faults and failures, or a beloved child of God? Just like a Mirror, we are to reflect God’s love in our lives.

“Magic mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” These words are familiar to children of all ages. These are the words spoken by the queen in Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, as she gazes into her enchanted mirror. “Magic mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Really Happened To The Dinosaurs? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 1, 2008

If God created everything in the universe, and the original creation was ‘very good’, then why is there death and suffering in the world? And what really happened to the dinosaurs?

DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #2: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE DINOSAURS? OPENING QUOTE: “What was the Big Bang?” In the beginning (you know we had to start like this) the Universe seems to have been an infinitely hot, infinitely dense concentration of energy, (though) we don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: *other

Here Comes The Judge

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

Everyone and every thing will be judged on the judgment day but there are some specific matters that the Lord may judge more critically. Here they are: 1- God will judge ungodly acts 2- God will judge ungodly words

INTRO.- ILL.- A young Bible college student was witnessing in a suburb of Atlanta. As he approached one house, there was an elderly gentleman sitting on the porch. He said, “Are you a Christian?” The old man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” “You don’t understand. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by David Moore on Oct 31, 2008

To teach the importance of gratitude.

Introduction: Nine out of ten lepers are ingrates. At least so it would seem, if we draw out statistics from this incident recorded only in Luke’s gospel. It is an occasion, which not only highlights the ingratitude of man, but the desire of gratitude from God. Every day of our lives we are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

24.19 Thanks For Something Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2007

Jesus healed a leper but the leper’s response isn’t recorded, do we exhibit the same type of thanksgiving?

He was without friends, family or future. He lived a life of tragedy without a home and without a hope. Have you ever heard someone say “They treated me like a leper” or “they acted like I had leprosy?” Back in the eighties when AIDS was just surfacing and society and science still didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peter: From Galilee To Glory

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

Peter met Jesus the Christ by the sea of Galilee and his life was never the same. He grew to be the most prominent disciple in the gospels and the first half of the book of Acts.

Peter, from Galilee to Glory God has chosen to reveal Jesus to us in many ways in the Bible. From both Old and New Testaments Jesus is revealed to us. We can see him all the way through. Today, let’s see how we can see Jesus’ impact on the life of one of his most prominent followers in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Practice Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

In this last of the practices we find that the final product of the spiritual disciplines is joy in the Lord and we need to express joy in celebration.

We’ve finally come to the end of our series focusing on the practices God has given us to grow spiritually. We’ve looked at the practices of prayer, reading and reflecting upon God’s Word, following the guidance of the Holy Spirit, living simply and giving generously, serving others, confession, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Be Careless

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007

Careless communion means spiritual weakness; let us take due care.

1st Corinthians 11:27-32 “Don’t be careless at the Table” Careless communion means spiritual weakness; let us take due care. Sunday morning Sermon 11.18.07 Intro: (Start with Text and Title) We can be careless with many things in life -- and life will still go on. You could be careless with your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ