Sermons on Half:

Why Do You Call Me Lord, Lord And Do Not Do What I Say Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Mar 4, 2004

This sermon looks at why "Lord" needs to be more than a word on our tongue.

“One afternoon author Patsy Clairmont found herself on an airplane, sitting next to a young man. She writes, ‘I had already observed something about this young man when I was being seated. He called me ‘Ma’am.’ at the time I thought, ‘Either he thinks I’m ancient, or he’s from the South ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49, Luke 6:46

Denomination: Church Of God

I Need A Real Friend

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 31, 2003

There are times in each person’s life when real friends are needed.

Luke records a conversation that took place between Jesus and a lawyer concerning the question "What makes a real neighbor, or what makes a real friend?" The lawyer, apparently, was not a good neighbor and was looking for a way to justify himself. And so Jesus, as he oft times did, taught a lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Activities

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Nov 25, 2002

Instructions from the Prophet Isaiah, teamed with some historical tidbits from the life of John Adams and some recollections and activities from my boyhood--that should help us have a more blessed Thanksgiving

Isaiah 12 “THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES” (You will want to substitute your own introduction--In place of my introduction, which is much longer and more personal than I would usually use.) INTRODUCTION When I was a child, my family would alternate Thanksgiving Day feasts and activities between the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Starting The Engine To Begin Forgiving Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 8, 2003

The second sermon in the series designed to teach people to totally forgive others who have sinned against them.

Starting the Engine to Begin How to Forgive from the Heart – Matthew 18:21-35 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 15, 2003 Introduction: I. There is an interesting story about Robert E. Lee after the civil war. A. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfulness To The Faith Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003

We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Another Drink

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Those of you who are Christians, do you remember when you first were saved? Do you remember how exciting it was. What happened?

Those of you who are Christians, do you remember when you first were saved? Do you remember how exciting it was. Do you remember when you were first filled with the Holy Spirit, how exciting it was? Do you remember how much in love with Jesus you were? It seemed like there was a fountain of living ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7, Isaiah 12:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Kind Of King Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 14, 2003

Jesus presents himself in Jerusalem as a new kind of king.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 54 “A New Kind of King!” Luke 19:28-38 “On December 4, 1977 in Bangui, capital of the Central African Empire the world press witnessed the coronation of his Imperial Majesty, Bokossa I. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

The blind man over came the problem of the Pharisees; they could see, but could not believe.

Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Doest thou believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is he, lord, that I might believe on him? And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. And he said, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Tranquility To Captivity

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on May 4, 2003

Paul’s transition from a time of tranquility to captivity actually served to take his ministry to a new realm of effectiveness.

From Tranquility to Captivity. Acts 21:1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara. 2:We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went on board and set sail. 3:After sighting Cyprus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15, Acts 9:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Of A Desperate Single Mom

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 9, 2003

This single mom’s faith has great lessons for us as we celebrate Mother’s Day in 2003.

FAITH OF A DESPERATE SINGLE MOM I came across this (www.christianitytoday.com) and I thought I share it with you as we begin this morning’s message - “Faster than a speeding toddler, more powerful than a cocky teenager, able to leap roller blades and hockey sticks in a single bound! Look up on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Goes First Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

Calling people to "cross over" whatever river they may be facing into the promises God has for them

Who Goes First? – Joshua 3 June 2/3, 2002 Intro: At times in our lives, each of us reach points of critical decision – places where the decision we make will have huge effects on the rest of our lives. We come to a T intersection, and have to make a choice about whether we head left or whether ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 5, 2002

Psalm 95 gives us three summons to worship, which show us three moods in which we are to come to worship.

COMING TO WORSHIP Psalm 95 One Sunday, I arrived on time for the Sunday worship service, but the service did not start until a half hour late. During that time, some of the church leaders discussed how the service would be conducted. They had no hymnals and provided no words for their songs, even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Commandment

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002

A sermon on the command of Jesus to love one another.

TOPIC: ?A New Commandment? TEXT: John 13:34-35 Here?s the scene, from the 13th chapter of the Gospel of John: Jesus and his disciples are in the Upper Room. It?s the Last Supper. Judas has already left to do his evil deed of betrayal. Jesus and the other eleven disciples are still at the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Methodist

It's About Time

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 16, 2002

We need to be driven by the will of God.

IT’S ABOUT TIME John 7:1-24 S: Timing (sovereignty) Th: The timing of Jesus Pr: WE NEED TO BE DRIVEN BY THE WILL OF GOD. ?: Inductive KW: Phase TS: We will find six phases to the narrative found in John 7:1-24 that demonstrate how Jesus was driven by the will of God. The ____ phase ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Natures Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 29, 2007

This sermon unpacks the nature of God the nature of man and the nature of law.

The Three natures: Exodus 19:1 - 34:6 Introduction: The people had been in bondage 430 years, God wonderfully brings deliverance as he had promised, leading them miraculously through the parted Red Sea. Within a three month period they experience deliverance and provision with manna from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist