Sermons on Have Hope:

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Mar 4, 2008

The disciple is to utterly disown himself, to refuse to acknowledge the self of the old man.

Series: Demands of Christ TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME Matthew 16:24-27 (John Hamby, Sermon: The Demands of Discipleship, Mt16:24-27,SermonCentral) We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road From Palms To Passion

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008

A Palm Sunday sermon illustraing the turn of events from the joyful shouts of "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday to "Crucify Him" on Good Friday.

As some of you may be aware, today has two names on the church calendar. Most of you know today by it’s more common name, Palm Sunday. It’s the day the Sunday School children process into the church, waving their palm branches, and we as a congregation sing “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”, remembering ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Civil Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 24, 2007

In a series on those books we SKIP over: Lev. Num. Deut. this outline is on the Civil Laws and why we need them even today.

The Skipped over Books of the Bible Laws Laws and More Laws Absolute Laws – True then, true now Obeyed then, Obeyed NOW - Based on grammar – commands - Based on context applicable to today - Based on New Testament support Holiness Laws - How you are to be separate, set apart, and special to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Gift To You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Chrysalis Clergy Talk. It is used for both the boys & girls flight.

How many of you like to receive gifts? I’m sure we all do. Today I would like to talk with you about some of the ways we celebrate the gift of God’s presence with us. Hello my name is Rev. Benny Anthony, and the title of this talk is “God’s Gift to You.” What was the best gift that you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test Every Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to get all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 11, 2008

True love comes from God and is demonstrated by God in sending Jesus to die for us. Truly Loving one another can be made possible by God’s Holy Spirit living within us.

Love is a wonderful thing isn’t it? It’s all you need. It makes the world go round. It’s a many splendoured thing. And no doubt you could all quote me several other lyrics from popular songs. But please don’t! No, we all know that Dean and Anna are here today because of their love for one another. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 2: Why I Believe In The Trinity

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Exploring the foundation of our faith in the Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We believe in the Trinity, “We affirm our belief in one God, infinite Spirit, Creator, and Sustainer of all things, who exists eternally in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence but distinct in person and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Worship is a lifestyle.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. First used for redemption. “The lad and I will go yonder and worship” (Gen. 22:5). 2. Also used as gratitude. “The (servant) bowed down his head and worshiped the Lord” (Gen. 24:26). 3. Old Scottish word for worship, worthship. 4. In Psalms, “O ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Why I Believe In The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

The virgin birth is the foundation of the gospel and Christian life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Apostles Creed. “I believe . . . in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.” 2. Artificial insemination is a procedure whereby a woman gives birth without sex, but involves the seed (sperm) of a man. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Foundation Of The World

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011

Eve was created solely from Adam - nothing else was added - Eve was not a composite. What was once a part of Adam’s body, without independent consciousness, became an extension of him as another life and together they became one flesh. Since the sai

“So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, ‘This is now bone of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Ounce Of Prevention

Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Jan 30, 2011

This message makes a passionate plea to ministers to consider the importance of christian education in their program of evangelism.

It is a tremendous honor to speak to this great Assembly this morning. I can think of no greater honor than to be chosen to preach the Word of God at the Assembly of the Churches of God of the Mountain Assembly. Nehemiah 2: 18-20, "Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me. As ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 9, 2011

Understanding persecution and why, as Christians, we will be persecuted and how to handle it.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011

How to deal with persecution as Christians.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Conduct And Our Worship Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011

“Why do people go to church or participate in worship services when it doesn’t make a difference in how they live each day?”

We are reading from the New Testament letter from James. James is found toward the end of the New Testament and it’s a small letter, just five short chapters. James, the writer, was the oldest half brother of Jesus Christ. He was also the brother of Jude who also wrote the epistle that bears his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Eye-Opening Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Fear is destructive, so faith should be constructive. When faith is at work, it opens our eyes and enables us to do something about the need we see all around us.

Passage: Matthew 14:13-21 Intro: I remember when I got glasses in 4th grade. 1. we had a vision test every year at school, and apparently I failed. 2. so off we went to the eye doctor, and I got fitted with glasses. Wow! 3. individual bricks, leaves on trees, pins at the end of the bowling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free