Sermons on Hanging By A Thread:

Kingdom-Ocracy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011

A kingdom is better than a democracy - if the king is God..

What is a kingdom? Why would anyone want one? Isnt democracy the cure for everything? One of the words that the religious left uses to put down traditional interpretations of Scripture is "patriarchal." As if just because a system is run by a single male person it must necessarily be a bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Face Of Fear-Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 14, 2012

“What is the gospel?” Well, Paul defined it for us. “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the

6-23-03 Title: The Face of Fear: Joseph Scripture Reading: “After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Folly-Judas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2012

Only after his betrayal did Judas feel that he had played the fool. And then he considered that the only appropriate response was to end his life in suicide.

5-19-03 Title: The Face of Folly: Judas Text: “The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born” (Matthew 26:24). Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Spiritually speaking, your attitude determines the depth of your faith and how passionate you are about your convictions.

Tonight we look at the first of the beatitudes. READ Matthew 5: 1-3. For the next 8 weeks we’re going to be talking about the Christian attitude. When I think of how a true Christian should act I think of Philippians 2:5 – “Your attitude should be the same as Christ.” A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Zpanic... What Will Be Is Not Yet

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 11, 2013

In a time when people are facinated by apocalyptic things... we hold firmly to the truth of God's Word as the Lord enables us to live as his people.

Title: Don’t panic… what will be is not yet! Text: II Thessalonians 2:1-5 and 1:11-12 Thesis: In a time when people are fascinated by apocalyptic things, we hold to the truth and as God enables us, live as his people. Introduction I’ve always been kind of fascinated by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

If we are meek, if we are gentle, then we are God controlled. We will have to be considerate to people, and we will also be considerate toward God.

Gentleness and meekness are basically the same. Why aren’t some people gentle? There are some who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that wall-paper?" And it’s obvious that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning (5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The last in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon reveals the motive, the materials, and the mess made at the Tower of Babel.

A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/4/14 One of my favorite lines from The Wizard of Oz comes after the Scarecrow tells Dorothy, “I haven’t got a brain… just straw.” Dorothy replies, “How can you talk if you haven't got a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am The Resurrection

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016

A message on Jesus' statement, I Am the Resurrection, from the perspective of the dead stuff in our lives.

I Am the Resurrection Scripture: John 11:17-43 We are continuing our series on the “I Am” statements that Jesus makes in the gospel of John. If I were to retitle the message this morning, I would likely have called it, “What stinks?!!” Because we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beyond The Waters Of Baptism

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 22, 2021

The sermon seeks to emphasize how Jesus was humbly obedient even to the point of death on a cross.

BEYOND THE WATERS OF BAPTISM Text: Mark 1:9 -15 Mark 1:9-15  In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  (10)  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Do We Need Jesus As Our Shepherd?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Shepherds were known for their devotion to the sheep in their care. This parable illustrates Jesus's love for us as the shepherd of our souls who laid down His life for us. His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.

John 10:1 - 10:  “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Voice In A Close Call

Contributed by John White on Jul 12, 2019

God speaks in a special and personal way in close calls today. Life is filled with close calls and narrow escapes'

The Voice In A Close Call Acts 16:10-34 We were entering the highway at an entrance notorious as a black spot for fatal accidents. The speeding traffic was bumper to bumper. There was no opening for merger or entry. Although we stopped well back, a car entering an adjacent exit too early, missed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want From Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2019

If Jesus were to ask you, why are you following him, how would you respond. This message looks at the two thieves who were crucified with Christ, and what they wanted from him.

What Do You Want From Jesus? Proverbs 9:10-12 Luke 23:32-43 Have you ever tried to use deception to get what you wanted. You told someone something good about themselves, because you had plans for later. It could have been a statement, “Mommy I Love You, You’re the best Mom in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Prophet Without Honor

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 28, 2019

Jesus was in the world and the world knew Him not.

Introduction: The now infamous Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” And he hit the nail on the head, because no one wants to be rejected. It can make you conclude what Oprah Winfrey said, “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me” because no one wants the door slammed in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Delighting In God's Law

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 20, 2020

God's law is the basis for the psalmist to be blameless, and that is the basis for him to enjoy God's favour. The psalmist respects God's law, relies on it, delights in it, and asks God to teach him it. But can he be blameless? The answer is yes.

[This talk was quite dependent on PowerPoint slides. I’ve indicated where I used slides with ***] INTRODUCTION Today we’re looking at Psalm 119. One of Psalm 119’s claims to fame is the fact that it’s the longest chapter in the Bible. It’s 176 verses long! It’s way in the lead. In second ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Never Asked For This

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12

2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12 I never asked for this 4 When Saul’s son heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost heart, and all Israel was troubled. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were captains of troops. The name of one was Baanah and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel