Sermons on Healthiness:

Why The Cry To Crucify? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 23, 2010

This sermon takes a look at why the crowd cried crucify Him, when previously they had shouted Hosanna.

Why the Cry to Crucify? Text: John 19:5-16 By: Ken McKinley (READ TEXT) The title of my sermon this morning is “Why the cry to crucify?” This is one of those questions you get asked in seminary. The professor asks, “Why did this crowd; that had openly welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 19:5-16, Luke 23:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Passionate Pursuit Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010

The second purpose of spiritual growth is that we become focused and not forgetful.

I remember the first time I had to wear corrective lenses when I was in college. Before that, I have always assumed that my eyesight is normal. I noticed that I have trouble seeing things from afar. But I just thought that the reason why I could not clearly see things from a distance was because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Vibrant Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2008

To be born again is to be regenerated, and to be regenerated means to be brought to spiritual life. Like New Testament believers, OT believers knew were likewise regenerated and thus spiritually alive.

Vibrant (Malachi 3:16-18) 1. This week, Kokomo was in the news because Barrack Obama visited our city. 2. I was not at the rally, and, although I have found this year’s politics entertaining, and although I have never missed an election, I don’t get too enthused about politics. 3. A sister in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keys To A Successful Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2007

To show the importance of being thankful Christians.

Title: Keys to a Successful Thanksgiving Theme: To show the importance of being thankful Christians. Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 In just a few days we are going to celebrate what I consider, next to the celebration of Christ Birth and Resurrection, the most important holiday of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Along Children Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007

People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Envy & Kindness Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Envy is unenviable. Kindness gives life joy.

A fellow Army chaplain asked me to sing at his chapel service in Schweinfurt, Germany. He was preaching on the 7 Deadly Sins. When I finished singing, he said, “I really envy Chaplain Leroe’s musical ability…oops! I just committed one of the deadly sins!” Envy Billy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

How Much Does Christmas Really Cost

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 17, 2012

A sermon about how much it cost Jesus to be in a redemptive relationship with us and how we should pay the same costs to be in quality relationships with others.

Each year PNC Wealth Management calculates the cost of buying all 364 items repeated in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The financial services company tracks the items - including gold rings (up big), swans (more expensive than you think) and maids a-milking (at minimum wage) ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Is Believing That God Is With You

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 29, 2012

Immanuel. God with us. Believe it and find peace in your life.

PEACE IS BELIEVING THAT GOD IS WITH YOU Philippians 4:4-7, 9 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Israel: Sick But Healed - Dead But Alive (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

Peter performed two miracles, both of which are striking illustrations of the nation that Peter was ministering to – Israel. These miracles sent a message to Israel and many did in fact believe in response to these miracles.

Israel – Sick, but Healed, Dead, but Alive Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: 1. In this chapter we have the glorious salvation of Saul of Tarsus who would become the apostle Paul. This man will end up being the central figure in the book of Acts. • To him would be revealed the dispensation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Bible Church

Selfcontrol: The Discipline Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2012

We are told that we are more than victorius through Christ. If that is so then why do so many Christ followers seem to have defeat and not victory. Because the only place victory comes before work is in the dictionary. A forgotten or ignored fruit of t

Intro: Have you ever looked for victory in your spiritual life but had it vanish like a mist of fog? Are you searching for what it means to be more than a conqueror but feel conquered most of the time? Do you sing victory in Jesus and really don’t believe that it’s possible. If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To A Happy Life

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 1, 2007

Paul encourges Timothy to understand what really makes for happiness in life. He calls it "godliness combined with contentment."

The Secret to a Happy Life I Timothy 6:6-19 September 30, 2007 What is most important to you? Have you ever thought about it? For what would you sacrifice? What in the world would you go out of the way in order to attain? I wonder… and I don’t know the answer to this…but I wonder what you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

God Rested That Day Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

This is the entire sermon.

God rested that day. Genesis 1 – 3 Chapter 1: The dark quiet chaotic colossal expanse Most scientists and scholarly philosophers speculate that the universe began in what has come to be known as the Big Bang. However, there is another more realistic version of the creation of the earth and the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Repairer Of Broken Walls

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 27, 2007

If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what would happen? We would become like a well watered garden, with flowing streams. We become Repairers of Broken Walls used by God.

If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what happens? Call on the LORD and HE will answer Cry out to HIM for help and HIS answer will be this… If you stop oppressing the weak, stop making false accusations and spreading vicious rumors. STOP Gossiping. Feed the hungry. Help ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-12, Isaiah 61:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things To Be In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007

This message looks at our effectiveness as believers. It is most enriching when we are Christians not by knowledge, or by activity, but by our very nature!

Things To Be In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Big Days

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 12, 2007

The church is in for some BIG Days when there’s a CONVERTED MEMBERSHIP, and when CONSTANT MINISTRY and CONTINUAL MULTIPLICATION are taking place. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

BIG Days Acts 2:41-47 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BIGDays.html Our church has had many ‘big days’ over the years. Special promotions and theme days are a fun way to boost enthusiasm and attendance. We’ve had ‘baby day’, ‘old fashioned day’, ‘pack a pew Sunday’, and ‘Friend Day.’ And lately ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist