Sermons on Henry Lyte:

The Beginning Of… Confusion Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 23, 2010

God confuses the world to protect his people, while the gospel of Jesus makes all things new.

Scripture Introduction In my pastry class, a student noted that everyone liked sweets. The Chef-Instructor misheard what was said and began answering the question: “Why does everyone like sweets?” She said that when we were cavemen, we saw people eating bitter things more often became ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Cannot Know Another’s Story Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 4, 2010

God must be loved greatly for us to live the life (and die the death) he calls us to.

Scripture Introduction Near the end of the Chronicles of Narnia book, The Horse and His Boy, C. S. Lewis describes Shasta feeling sorry for himself because life is hard. While he cries, the Lion draws near, and Shasta is frightened when he realizes this is a very large creature. He cannot see ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - He became the "sacriface" for our sins.

Resurrection Power 1 Corinthians 15:3-23 I. Introduction INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing Masters

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 6, 2014

Does it matter if we fight our sinful nature, or give up and give in? If faith is all that matters, why should we bother to live a godly life and listen to God’s commands? Paul’s question is one we also ought to ask ourselves: Who is your master?

Opening illustration: A pastor was teaching a Bible Information Class to a young couple who were brand new Christians. The first lesson was on law and gospel - the two basic messages in Scripture. The pastor explained the law: God desires us to be perfect, but we are sinful and can never reach ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Comes Alive

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2014

Do your actions, your faithfulness show you are a part of God's program or does it show that you are outside of it looking on? For you is worshiping the Lord a matter of service to others and obeying Him. This is what honors Him and gives us our purpose.

Opening Illustration: This line between truth and falsehood is blurred in our society. We pick up newspapers and read touching stories and later find out that the stories were complete fabrications. We are used to politicians making us promises to get our votes, only to forget those promises once ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Session Three: The Call Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014

PART THREE of THREE This three part sermon series was presented at a men's camp. It also comes with a Bible study based on the series.

"Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session Three: The Call of Salvation Isaiah 48 (Open Bibles for reading throughout the message) Friday night - Addictions to impotent gods - Explored the battle strategy of needing an attraction toward the Omnipotent God! - Realize the depth of his love for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can An Hour Make A Difference?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 17, 2014

An encouraging sermon using the idea of "Daylight Savings Time" and what to do with that hour. (Present requests, State of Mind, secure foundation, abiding presence, a new song to sing, investing your hour wisely) I waited patiently and God heard my cry

Title: Can an Hour Make a Difference? 03/16/14 Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Purpose: To encourage our people that an hour spent with God can make the difference. Introduction: Video from SermonSpice: One Hour (Daylight Savings) Question: In the spring we have (Spring Forward- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

We Need Community

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Every person needs to be part of something. The call for community within the church.

Community May 19, 2013 Mark 2:1-12 Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play Major League baseball. In his first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson faced venom nearly everywhere he traveled. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Runners spiked him on the bases, brutal comments ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Better Way: He Imparts A Better Life Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 9, 2013

A Superior Christ Imparts a Superior Life

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: HE IMPARTS A BETTER LIFE HEBREWS 13:1-25 Big Idea: A Superior Christ Imparts a Superior Life INTRO So we come to the conclusion of our walk through Hebrews. These thirteen sermons have concentrated on the major theme and purpose for the book – the superiority of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

A Marriage Made In Heaven - Part 1: God’s Plan For Wives

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2013

1. It’s about respect. 2. It’s about right living. 3. It’s about reaching.

A Marriage Made in Heaven - Part 1: God’s Plan for Wives 1 Peter 3:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 6, 2013 *Marriage is easy! -- No??? Getting married is easy. Being married can be extremely hard. Why? -- Lots of reasons: -One is that we are extremely complicated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Misunderstood God: The Needy God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2013

God does not seek fulfillment at your expense; God seeks your salvation and completion at His expense.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE NEEDY GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-5 Big Idea: God does not seek fulfillment at your expense; God seeks your salvation and welfare at His expense. INTRO A few weeks back we began looking at 1 Corinthians 13 from a bit of a unique perspective. I have suggested to you that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Nobody Wins Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:1-8 regarding the brethren who are suing one another, and the kingdom perspective needed to remedy the situation

Text: 1 Cor 6:1-8, Title: Stupid Losers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: fictitious marital spat: he just made the comment that she should be more careful when she uses the lawnmower, and she reacts and says that he is never careful with anything except what is important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Clear And Present Danger Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 19, 2010

Sermon delivered at the Mell Baptist Assn Annual Meeting 2010 regarding the decline of our churches, associations, and conventions

Text: Rev 3:1-6, Title: Clear and Present Danger, Date/Place: Mell Assn Annual Mtg, 10/14/10 A. Opening illustration: Dying Churches video, tell about the shock and broken heartedness that I felt when I did the OMC in Screven Co. read the Finding New Life for Struggling Churches, Stetzer about our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Faithfulness (Faithful Love) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 28, 2011

Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate; the Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: FAITHFUL LOVE* GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Loving God and loving humankind is the pinnacle of faith and existence; all Spiritual virtues flow from these. GALATIANS 5:13-26 13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Bury Me Standing

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Nov 10, 2013

We can finish the course like Paul did!

BURY ME STANDING 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 OCTOBER 27, 2013 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. I have mentioned before my love for the science fiction show, Star Trek. One of my favorite characters is Worf, who is a member of the Klingon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist