Sermons on Hanging:

Herein Is Love

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Oct 9, 2004

John never gets far from this basic truth in his teachings. I think sometimes we make far too little of this teaching on love,

Herein Is Love 1John 4:7-12 Intro. John never gets far from this basic truth in his teachings. I think sometimes we make far too little of this teaching on love, and we feel like John may have made too much of it. It is found in every dostrine, in every action and in every thought concerning God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Offer Too Good To Refuse Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

Int his text Jesus says come to me for compassion, forgiveness, and hope. Jesus says bring me your pain, your unhelathiness, and I will cleanse you. Come to me with your sins and I will forgive you.

AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO REFUSE Mark 1:40-2:17 INTRO: I’m a sucker for offers “you can’t refuse.” Examples: Bad tie, knife sharpeners, Bamix, Golf swing video, pocket PC (it should have been no surprise).. I’ve had to learn not to believe such offers. Even churches make such offers... Prev: Today, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Could I Be A Pharisee?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004

The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: United Methodist

A King Of Power And Authority

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Aug 12, 2004

No matter what authority has control over us in this present age, we still have a king that is mighty in power and has all authority in heaven and on the earth.

A King of Power and Authority John 18:36 I. Introduction: a. We have been keeping our eyes on the Presidential race i. We cast our votes on November 7th 1. Many of us waited up to see who would be the next president, but were left hanging and have been left hanging for several weeks ii. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You See?

Contributed by James May on Aug 6, 2003

Without a vision the people perish. They perish because their heavenly vision is overpowered by their worldly vision. What is the price you will accept to lose the promises of God?

WHAT DO YOU SEE? Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish…" - I believe that the biggest reason that many begin serving the Lord; then they will revert to their old lifestyle is that their vision for the wonderful promises in God’s Word has faded. Satan blinds men to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Son's Final Week

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

Anyone could have hung as a thief next to Jesus - including one of us.

The Passion Week story is filled with characters that we could, and perhaps should, spend time examining because they illustrate the human race of every historical age. The status quo is present in the persons of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. Every age of history has such people - religious or not. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Basis Of Our Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2002

A Thanksgiving sermon.

PSALM 100:1-5 “The Basis of Our Thanksgiving” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The 100th Psalm was written for the people of Israel. God had basically said to them, “When you come into the promised land, and settle down in your warm homes, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007

A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

X Is For Xulon (Tree) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "tree" in Psalm 1:3

Introduction 1. For almost 8 months, we’ve been studying the ABCs of the Bible... A is for Abundant... B is for Beginning C is for Capstone... D i s for Delight... and so on... 2. Tonight we come to the letter X... Now, there’s not alot I can do with the letter X... I could preach a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Baker, Butler, And The Peace Maker

Contributed by Ronnie Morris on Jul 8, 2007

. There is hardly a more precise picture of the work of Christ on the cross, than is found here in this body of scripture. We can best glean the truths from these verses by focusing on the prisoners’ failure, their friend, and their future.

The Baker, Butler and the Peace Maker Text: Gen. 40 Introduction: Joseph had been rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery in Egypt, falsely accused and sentence to the prison. It was while in prison that Joseph meets two prisoners of the Pharaoh. Joseph was assigned to them and during their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 25, 2007

Our Lord has a way of cutting right through the fluff and getting straight to what is important. Peter was really set up to answer this question. It is the most important question any of us could ever be asked, as well.

Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’’ 14. So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’’ 15. He said to them, "But who do you say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding The Heart Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

The heart of Jesus is revealed through His healing of the man with an infirmity

It Took a Miracle: UNDERSTANDING THE HEART OF JESUS John 5:1-16 7/27/97a BBC Jesus Christ desires to be in personal and intimate relationship with each of us. He knows us better than we know ourselves, but do we really know Him? Most relationships are only casual based on surface ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Doesn't Make Promises, He Can't Keep”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 9, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that they should Accept their present circumstances, and make the best of it, by working for the (welfare) health and happiness of those around them UNTIL God honors His promise in

8 October 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: Although some believers do not like the situation that they have been put in - They can’t change it. So they should make the BEST OF IT. References: Ps 123:2b ( …so ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tire Kickers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 13, 2003

A Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany Call of Philip, Nathanael

2 Sunday after the Ephipany I Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51 "Tire-Kickers"   In her book, A Man Called Peter, Catherine Marshall tells how her late preacher-husband felt a sense of destiny a sense of call in his life. One dark night, Peter, then a young man, decided to take a shortcut across the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Hell - Just Suppose It's Real

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe there is a literal place called hell! Worse yet is the fact that 71% of the students studying to be ministers

HELL: Just Suppose It is Real TEXT: Mark 9:43-48 INTRODUCTION: Recent surveys conducted among church-going folks concluded that only a small minority actually believe in a literal hell. The survey concluded that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist