Sermons on Hang On:

Preparing For The Tomb

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 17, 2003

God took what man cannot overcome, sin and death, and showed man that He could overcome it! What is in your life that you have not been able to conquer? Allow God to show you His power!

PREPARING FOR THE TOMB. Tell the story of John 20:1-18. I. At the tomb Mary experienced fear. (1-2a) The fear of losing her Lord. She knew that she had lost Him, but the tomb represented His life. To lose His body would mean she would lose everything that would remind her of who He was. How ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Meditations On The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 19, 2003

This sermon contains seven simple yet profound thoughts on the cross of Jesus Christ namely PORTRAIT OF THE CROSS , PARADOX OF THE CROSS ,POSTULATE OF THE CROSS, PARADIGM OF THE CROSS, PATTERN OF THE CROSS ,PROGNOSIS OF THE CROSS AND PUZZLE OF THE CROSS

MEDITATIONS ON THE CROSS OUTLINE 1.PORTRAIT OF THE CROSS 2.PARADOX OF THE CROSS 3.POSTULATE OF THE CROSS 4.PARADIGM OF THE CROSS 5.PATTERN OF THE CROSS 6.PROGNOSIS OF THE CROSS 7.PUZZLE OF THE CROSS THE MESSAGE MEDITATIONS ON THE CROSS 1.PORTRAIT OF THE CROSS Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003

Iraq in Prophecy

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Ninevah, Chaldees, etc.). 2. Saddam Hussein called himself Nebuchadnezzar. 3. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Revelation 17:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Beyond Brokenness

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

God is in the business of healing broken people. Today we look at four steps God uses to move us beyond the brokenness.

Intro.: You probably remember the children’s ditty – Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again 1. When humans are involved, it too often is true. We can’t rebuild the broken people. 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:35-36

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Beyond Brokenness

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

God is in the business of healing broken people. Today we look at four steps God uses to move us beyond the brokenness.

Intro.: You probably remember the children’s ditty – Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again 1. When humans are involved, it too often is true. We can’t rebuild the broken people. 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:35-36

Denomination: Methodist

What Sustains, Drives, & Energizes

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003

So, let us examine ourselves, you and me. What is our level of devotion? How determined are we?” Can we honestly say, “My meat is to do the will of our Heavenly Father and to finish His work that He has sent us to do?

What sustains, Drives, & Energizes JOHN 4:34 A man is asleep in his house getting a good nights rest. Outside in the driveway this man has a car. That car has four wheels with tires on them. What holds those tires up. What sustains them, keeps them in working order? Air. Air holds them up, keeps ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan (Children's Talk)

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 10, 2004

The impications of the Parable of the Good Samaritan

HANG OUT A DEAD FISH The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: In our reading this morning Jesus asked what he thought he had to do to get eternal life. The lawyer answered by quoting what we call the Two Greatest Commandments Question: Can anyone tell me what a commandment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Put Out To Pasture

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

King Nebuchadnezzar had a problem with pride and God by both dream and judgment makes him aware of what the real issue is -- God’s ultimate control over the affairs of men

PUT OUT TO PASTURE Daniel Chapter 4 INTRODUCTION: Nebuchadnezzar was a prolific builder, with a reign as king spanning some 43 years from 605BC – 562BC. He is responsible for some of the most interesting structures of ancient times – most notably would be that of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear God Now?

Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Sep 14, 2004

Are you listening to God or worrying about every little thing? See how Martha’s life of worrying was not necessary in this sermon.

CAN YOU HEAR GOD NOW? Scripture Texts: Luke 10:38-42; Matthew 6:25-34; and Philippians 4:6-9, verse 19, Psalms 10:4, 14:2 and 27:8 Can you Hear God NOW? That is the question that I am asking you today here in the congregation. Too many times, we don’t hear God. We think we do, but we are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Mar 23, 2003

A sermon about a despotic king and a city in ancient Iraq. About a Ruler who made a bad decision. History is being made once again. There is Past History, Present History, and Future History. God is still in control of History

The Handwriting is on the Wall Daniel 5 * General Intro. This has been a history making week. The US is at war in Iraq. Much of the world is against us and against the war. This is a different kind of war than has been fought before. We are seeing it happen as it takes place. Press coverage ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, Daniel 5:1, Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

New Covenant

Contributed by Al Lowe on Apr 3, 2003

God will establigh a new covenant; Jesus Christ is that new covenant

Jeremiah 31:31-34 PROPOSITION: God will establish a new covenant. OBJECTIVE: To recognize Christ as the new covenant. As important as John 3:14-20 (16) is to the Bible as a whole, scholars would generally acclaim this passage from Jeremiah as one of the most important of the entire Old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon And Anna: Anticipation And Recognition Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 23, 2004

A short talk for a Christmas Eve communion service on the anticipation of Simeon and Anna, and how they recongised the fulfillment of their hopes and dreams

Simeon and Anna: Anticipation and recognition. Christmas Eve Communion service 24th Dec 2004. Lk 2:21-40 ANTICIPATION It¡¦s almost Christmas day! - anticipation - bet the kids will be up¡Know or early o have you ever snuck downstairs to look at presents? „X Bike! Find out it¡¦s not for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Places

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 8, 2007

Do you remember the 1980’s comedy called, “Trading Places”, where the lives of two men are toyed with by the Duke brothers?... God doesn’t toy with our lives, but He did send Jesus Christ to trade places with us.

Trading Places; Isaiah 41:10 Do you remember the 1980’s comedy called, “Trading Places”, where the lives of two men are toyed with by the Duke brothers? Randolph and Mortimer arrange for Louis Winthorpe III, the rich commodities broker, to be thrown out of his house and into jail and forsaken by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007

This sermon deals with Jesus teaching about the cost of being a disciple.

MUB SEPT. 24, 2006 LUKE 14; 25;27 5Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. 27And anyone who does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

As we meditate on Christ’s Seven Words from the Cross, we will learn so much about the amazing grace and wonderful love of God!

EASTER SUNDAY - THE POWER OF THE CROSS Why am I away from my family on this Easter weekend? KEY TEXT: “But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus the work of telling others the Good News about God’s wonderful kindness and love.” (Acts 20:24). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: *other