Sermons on Heavenly Landscapes:

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 8, 2007

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service message. It points people to Jesus as the Light of life.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS John 8 :12 During this time in which we celebrate the physical birth of the Lord Jesus, let’s be mindful of how much brighter this world is because He came into it. Jesus declared in John 8 :12, I Am the Light of the World. He who follows Me ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

God Cleanses His People

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

To encourage the congregation to avoid materialism and the love of money

Zechariah 5:5-11 God Cleanses His People Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to guard against materialism and the love of money. Introduction Before the Israelites had gone into exile, they were primarily a agriculture based society. They lived off the land and farming. During ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Billboards Point In The Culture War's Direction

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 7, 2012

Christmas Billboards Point In The Culture War's Direction

Christmas is the time of year when the thoughts of most Americans grow to be at their most devout. It is increasingly the time of year that the avowed despisers of the Almighty are at their most disrespectful. Before now, the most culturally embarrassing thing to come out of the wastelands of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Emotion #1: Worship - The Invitation Series

Contributed by Dion Frasier on May 23, 2008

This was the second sermon in a series on the Psalms.

Real Emotion #1: Worship – The Invitation Psalm 95 Lesson Introduction • Invite the church to participate in reading through the Psalms together as a church. Over the next five months, we will read all 150 Psalms daily. • Talk about the series – Getting Real With God: Real Emotion, Real History ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Dream Again

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008

Joseph had big dreams but they became broken, barren dreams; But God was with him and his brarren dreams were birthed.

Dare to Dream Again Attention: What did you want to be when you grew up? Need: What can I do when my dreams are crushed? Text: Gen 37:5-27 I. Joseph Has Big Dreams a. Importance in his dreams i. He would rule over his family ii. Universal need for significance b. Impact of a dream ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wanna Be Christians

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2007

Three people think they wanna be a follower of Jesus; but, only when it is convenient for them to do so.

Luke 9: 51 – 62 Wanna Be Followers Intro: Sinclair Lewis, the great 20th century writer was once scheduled to a give an hour-long speech about writing to a group of college students who planned to be writers. Lewis stepped to the podium and asked a question: “How many of you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015

Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Violent Bands Of Pharisees Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2020

To convict someone who died in the thirteenth century for actions that were considered heroic and kingly then, but that some people take offense to today is particularly ironic.

Tuesday of the 21st Week in Course 2020 It’s providential that the Church has given us a series of hard-hitting readings during the past month–hard-hitting but full of the Trinity’s love and compassion. It is particularly fitting that in a year when violent bands of Pharisees are roaming the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-26, 2 Thessalonians 2:2-17

Denomination: Catholic

Distorted Images Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

The Image of God

Matthew 22:15-22 Introduction (1) Image is everything! o My Struggle with Self Image (Arnold S, Martial Arts, Singers) o Athletes, Musicians, Models, Movie Stars have lots of influence over us. Exposition (1) The Pharisees continue to work against Jesus. This time they include the Herodians ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing The Call To Sacrificial Living Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

Finding Meaning in Times of Trial.

Embracing the Call to Sacrificial Living Scripture: John 12:20-33 Introduction: Finding Meaning in Times of Trial. Reflection In the tumultuous landscape of today's world, where uncertainty looms large and adversity seems to be an ever-present companion, the timeless wisdom encapsulated ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Other

The Bones Come Alive

Contributed by Michael Bates on Aug 19, 2024

Do you feel scattered or hopeless? Do you see yourself as a failure? God doesn't see you that way. So, go to Him today. God wants to transform you and give you a new beginning.

The scripture for today's message comes from; Ezekiel 37:1-14 ESV --The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Get Out Our Crosses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores the call to active discipleship in the digital age, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus amidst modern distractions and challenges.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body, united in Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word today, let us remember that ours is not a passive faith. We are called to active ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Crosses To Bear

It's All So Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2009

To the issue of why bad things happen to good people, Eliphaz’s answer is spiritually lazy and assumes that we can earn God’s favor. Job’s response is to have faith in a God who will ultimately accept responsibility for sin.

You and I are about to enter the realm of mystery together. I know of nothing which challenges the mind and the imagination quite so much as the mystery of human suffering. Why men and women should have to suffer physically or emotionally – that has never been answered completely. In recent weeks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006

Sucked in, washed up, and blown over. That about sums up how many of us feel at times isn’t? It describes the certainty of trials and feelings of powerlessness that trials bring.

FAITH THAT WORKS TESTING OF OUR FAITH James 1:1-18 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Small But Priceless Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 11, 2003

The Kingdom of God might be look small like a mustard seed, but it is potent and valuable. We must "sell everything" to attain it.

Small But Priceless: Your Kingdom Come Matt. 13:31-33, 44-46 July 6, 2003 Intro: Joanne, Thomas and I spent most of our vacation in the US, in the Columbia River Gorge between Washington and Oregon. We had a good time! It has been a while since I was in the States, and I really noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist