Sermons on He Once Distroyed:

Unforgettable You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 25, 2007

Isaiah uses four word pictures to show us that we ought to trust God because of what he’s like.

UNFORGETTABLE YOU Isaac Butterworth Isaiah 49:15-18 (NRSV) 15/ Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. 16/ See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith In God - It Is I, Do Not Be Afraid.

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 17, 2007

No matter what you are going through, remember that God is in charge. He knows where you are and he will come to your help.

As I look back at my journey as a Christian, there are many moments where I experienced the good stuffs of the Christian life. It just reminds me of all the good things that are being provided for by the Shepherd as mentioned in Psalms 23... But there are also the bad days, the trials; just like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is Real Wonder Bread

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 29, 2006

Jesus Is Real Wonder Bread 1) He is the bread that came down from heaven 2) He is the bread that leads to heaven

(Call children forward.) I need your help this morning. I want to make a sandwich but I’m not sure how to do that. First of all, can you tell me what ingredients I need to make a sandwich? Peanut butter, jelly, and bread? Is that right? Do we really need the bread? Of course we do! Eating peanut ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

A Desperate Dad

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 19, 2006

In 2 miracles, Jesus turns what is unclean into wholeness; He overcomes death and defilement. He also removes the stain of sin.

This morning we’re going to look at a dad briefly mentioned in the Gospels, a man named Jairus who was deeply concerned about his daughter; a father with a sense of urgency. Jairus was a prominent leader of the synagogue and a respected member of the community. Local synagogues were governed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Congregational

Celebrate Your Marriage To Christ!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 28, 2006

Celebrate Your Marriage to Christ! 1) He’s like no other groom. 2) You’re like no other bride.

“I can’t be cool. I can’t be laid-back. Something happened and I want to celebrate it” (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/movies/1402AP_Crusie_Holmes_Wedding.html). About a month ago the starry-eyed Tom Cruise blurted out those words before he proceeded to jump up and down on Oprah Winfrey’s couch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Would Satan Say About Christmas?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 2, 2005

If Satan can get us to doubt our beliefs about our Savior’s birth, he’s been effective.

What Would Satan Say About Christmas? Dec. 4, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Last week we looked at what Santa, Sinter Klaas, would say about how we celebrate Christmas. 1 Focus (Xmas vs. Christmas) 2 Faith (Jesus vs. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil's Confession

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 28, 2008

Satan has told us more about himself by what he didn’t say than by what he did.

The Devil’s Confession. Luke 4:1-13 Well it seems St. Peter and the Devil had an agreement to share the costs of maintaining the fence between Heaven and Hell. One weekend a fight broke out in Hell that got out of hand, and part of the fence was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Agape

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 11, 2009

Loving others unconditionally is humanly impossible but He has given us the tools and power to love others like He does.

AGAPE LOVE AND GODLY RELATIONSHIPS “Christian love has God for its primary object and expresses itself first of all in explicit obedience to His commandments. Self-will, that is self-pleasing, is the negation of love to God. Christian love whether exercised toward the brethren, or to men generally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Possibilities Of Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007

Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving Your Nets Behind Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 9, 2008

Your encounter with Jesus was life changing. He revealed Himself to you and then He called you to begin a new journey with Him.

Leaving Your Nets Behind Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11 Mark 1:16-20 (HCSB) As He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. “Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 21, 2008

God is love. He shows us what love is. He loves our spouse through us and vice versa.

-Do y’all know what the number one pop love song of all times is? -It is actually “Something” by the Beatles -The lyrics to the third verse are actually very interesting -It goes, “You’re asking me will my love grow, I don’t know, I don’t know. Stick around, and it may show, But I don’t know, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009

John uses powerful images in his writing. What did he mean when he called Jesus the light of life?

October 7, 2007 John 8:12 The Light of Life Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jn 1:2 He was with God in the beginning. Jn 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Jn 1:4 In him was life, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: *other

Do You Really Love God?

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 25, 2003

Do you really love God? Here He’s requiring the whole self-surrender of your whole being to God.

Do You Really Love God? Deut. 6: 4,5 Let’s set the scene here. The people of Israel have just been liberated form Egypt. They’re between Egypt and Canaan, the Promised land. The Ten Commandments have already been given to Moses by God. The scene at Kadesh- Barnea has already passed where, because ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Has There Ever Been A King As Awesome As Christ?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 21, 2011

Has There Ever Been A King As Awesome As Christ? 1) Look at what he rules. 2) Look at how he rules.

Seven years ago, King Jigme of Bhutan, a mountainous country sandwiched between China and India, announced that he was giving up absolute power in favor of a constitutional monarchy headed by his son, the crown prince. The nation was stunned. People openly wept and begged their monarch to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Fall Of A Superhero

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 24, 2012

Samson was a superhero as long as he walked with God, without God, he failed. You either go with God, or go alone.

Intro: the year was 1973—a horse called Big Red—Secretariat had won a few races and then lost one a few weeks before the Kentucky derby—there were mixed feelings of whether this would be a super horse—it had been 25 years since Citation had won the triple crown—well ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God