Sermons on Hampton Court:

One For All Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2011

The only walls appropriate for the household of God are load-bearing walls, to strengthen us for the work of the church.

Almost everywhere I looked while preparing this sermon I found a reference to Robert Frost’s wonderful poem, “Mending Wall.” He begins it with the famous line, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” The poem then goes on to tell of two neighbors who meet at the wall between their two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Nation Under...?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011

Our nation should have a fear of the Lord.

“One Nation Under ...?” July 3, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Ask not what your country can do for you, but you can do for your country; We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal and are endowed by the their Creator with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksliving Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

How do we live thanks-filled lives.

THANKSLIVING How do we live thankful/thankfilled lives? Alice and I frequent Toys ‘R’ Us this time of year. It is always the same! Crowded doesn’t begin to describe it. You cannot navigate your cart- literally. As I entered the store this year, I was reminded of another time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Sets The Captives Free

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Peter Ramos on Feb 5, 2011

A New Testament model of the mssion of the church.

Theme: A Model of Worship for a Church That Sets the Captives Text: Acts 3:1-10 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer That Energizes Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 28, 2012

James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any believer's normal capacity - this prayer is divinely energized by the direct involvement of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "fervent" actually does not appear in the original text. It is an amplifica

Prayer That Energizes - Bishop Charles C. Jones James 5:16,17 Text James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 The Prayer of a righteous man is of great force when energized. James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

“family Promises”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

As we look at Jesus ancestors we see a heritage of Grace.

I. Genealogies can tell us a lot about our ancestors, sometimes about who we are and occasionally who our offspring will be A. I remember growing up and being told of one of my great greats whose name was John Pidcock (this is my fraternal grandmother’s maiden name) 1. Every year the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Life Corporately Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012

The Church is one in Christ.

“New Life Corporately,” Ephesians 2:11-22 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT / CIS: The Church is one in Christ. III. Exposition a. (v.11-13) No racial boundaries in the Body of Christ. i. No longer Jew or Gentile. ii. Racial reconciliation then and now. 1. Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian Church

And They Said Nothing To Anyone

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

Your past, your problem or perception should never hinder you from telling the story of God loves and Jesus’ saving power.

“You Tell the Story” Mark 16:1-8 “…And they said nothing to anyone…” I call the Markian version of the gospel the realist version. Mark appears to recognize the frailty of the human spirit. You may remember when we preached when you need a second touch from Mark 8; Jesus needed to touch the man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Tent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2009

What was God was trying to communicate to us by how He had the Tabernacle laid out? (This sermon gives an "overview" of the entire tabernacle).

OPEN: A couple of years ago, I visited a placed called “Colonial Williamsburg” in Virginia. It’s a famous town which has restored buildings from the 1700’s. There are shops there, a couple of restaurants, the governor’s mansion… and there is an Episcopalian Church building – constructed in 1715 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 18, 2009

A message about the excuses we make to avoid God’s plan for our lives. A parallel is drawn to Moses accepting God’s calling on his life in Exodus 3-4.

If there’s any sermon topic we can relate to it’s this one! Everyone knows exactly what we’re dealing with here before I even say a word. We’re all experts on this one. We have all majored in this, we have Ph.D’s in the field of excuses! And I am as qualified as anyone to teach this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Progression Of Praise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Praise . . . it is more than goosebumps and music. There is a progression to praise that we must move through.

The Progression of Praise Text: Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crying Wolf Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores the high calling of Christian honesty and the consequences of failure to adhere this standard.

Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unrelenting Love Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores how the unconquerable love of Christ is the catalyst and motivator for our love for our fellow man, especially our enemy.

Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Earth Peace Series

Contributed by Jyotirmaya Deep on Dec 17, 2022

None of the human efforts can gain peace. It is the Prince of Peace that gives the perfect peace. Surprisingly, the peace is for us. Prince of Peace can only give the Peace you need. Peace of Jesus is a balm for all your aches.

1. INTRODUCTION: As Christmas is coming a sense of relief is being made in our hearts. It is bringing a sense of Peace in our hearts because soon we will be celebrating Christmas the coming of the Prince of Peace from Heaven to Earth. In the read text (Luke2:8-15), we see that a multitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Other

A Vision Of Christ

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

There is a lot of imagery of God and Christ in the Scripture. What kind of picture can we construct? How does your vision of Christ affect you?

A vision of Christ Revelation 1:9-20 Michael H. Koplitz In the Scripture that we read this morning, we have the first imagery that we will find inside of the book of Revelation. We have here John reporting to us a vision of Jesus Christ that came to him while he was on the island of Patmos. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: United Methodist