Sermons on Hidden Things:

"Have You Seen Jesus Lately?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2005

We are to see and serve and come to know Jesus in loving others.

“Have You Seen Jesus Lately?” Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 1:15-23 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In his current number one best selling book “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” born again Christian and former ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Extend Blessing Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Bringing the gospel outside our comfort zones

Ethnocentricity - my nationality is superior to yours (A) Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (B) The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (C) Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia - Fairy Tale Or Reality? Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 1, 2005

Second in the Series - Asks listeners to believe the unbelievable - to have faith in the fantastic claims of Christmas.

Christmas in Narnia FAIRY TALE OR REALITY? Matthew 1:18-24 During these days leading to Christmas, the world’s attention has been drawn back to a classic children’s tale written in 1950 by CS Lewis – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. As we mentioned last week, Lewis was one of the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by John Laeger on Dec 2, 2005

There is an unseen world of good and evil, an evil one, and a spiritual battle that we can win.

“The Wardrobe” 12/4/05 – John Laeger #1 in “Narnia: More Than A Fantasy” I. Introduction a. ATTENTION GETTER i. This Friday a long awaited movie opens up here at Marcus… ii. Fantasy story about … (briefly tell story without ruining movie…) b. TRANSITION i. I highly encourage you to go see it – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Breaking News"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2005

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent.

Mark 1:1-8 “Breaking News” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you this ‘Breaking News.’” These are the kinds of words that cause us to sit up, call our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Biblical Prayer Patterns, One For The Believer And One For The Lost. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2005

Let us pray effectively. We look at some Biblical prayer patterns one for the believer and one for the lost.

TWO BIBLICAL PRAYER PATTERNS, ONE FOR THE BELIEVER AND ONE FOR THE SINNER. BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I copy this abbreviated outline and give it as a handout as I teach this lesson. By giving this one page outline to take home, you will enable those that receive this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Right Focus Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 7, 2005

We may not have a perfect Christmas, but we can have a right Christmas when we focus on Jesus, this is #1 in a four part series - "I’m dreaming of a right christmas"

Introduction: The Christmas pageant at FIRST CHURCH was always a highlight of the holidays for the members of the church. The director took great pains to make sure everything was perfect for the performance. Lines were memorized, costumes were created and everything was just right for the annual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chronicles Of Narnia

Contributed by Robert Kelley on Dec 9, 2005

We have the Bible. Why read children’s books like the Narnia Tales?

The Chronicles of NARNIA A special opportunity has come to the screens this Christmas. “The Chronicles of Narnia” is a movie that could open the eyes of many to more than just Hollywood splendor. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (LWW) is one of seven books in a series about the adventures ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

James Son Of Alphaeus – Named But Unknown. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

James the son of Alphaeus is basically an unknown disciple, yet he is still an important member of the twelve apostles. When we are in Christ we also are disciples and many of us will be totally unknown, but we are just as important.

Mark 3:18 James son of Alphaeus – named but unknown. Scripture Readings:- Revelation 20:7-15 Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:18f (text) There are multitudes of books written by, and about, the ministry efforts of great servants of God. Some of the big names today:- Billy Graham, Tony Campolo, Bill Hybels, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry In The Dark

Contributed by Frank Lay on Apr 6, 2006

After three hours on the cross something amazing happened. The Bible tells us that, “from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land.” That would be from noon until 3:00 PM in our way of keeping time. It was a deep darkness

A CRY FROM THE DARK Matthew 27:32-54 BY FRANK LAY Jesus spoke three times during His first three hours on the cross. First, he prayed for those who were crucifying him. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” The tense of the words indicate that Jesus prayed this prayer over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Special About God's Love Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 10, 2006

This sermon examines the special nature of God’s love for us.

God’s love is a special love. The person on the street and the person in church on Sunday all need to understand the love of God. An understanding of God’s love will affect your faith. An understanding of God’s love will affect your opinion of yourself. An understanding of God’s love will affect ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

In John 10 Jesus describes himself as the "good Shepherd" and this sermon explores what our proper response to the good Shepherd should be: 1. Follow me (vs.1-5) 2. Enter through me (vs.6-10) 3. Trust me (vs.11-12) 4. Listen to me (vs.14-16,27-30)

I AM series #3 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-04-04 I AM the Good Shepherd John 10 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’ve been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus. Jesus said “I am the bread of life” in John chapter 6. In Chapter 9 He said “I am the light of the world.” Jesus next “I am…” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Living Saviour

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 15, 2006

What if there is no resurrection? It means death has won and there is no life. It means darkness reigns and there is no hope. But Christ has been raised, therefore now we have God’s gift of life and hope.

[I’ve taken some points in this sermon from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon ‘Jesus, the Living Savior’ at SermonCentral.] BUDDHA’S FINGERS In 1981 there was a devastating flood in central China. During the flood an ancient pagoda collapsed at Famen Temple. A few years later, archaeologists were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Fair & Just Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 24, 2006

In the end, no one will be able to accuse God of not being fair. One reason for that is contained in chapters 14 and 15 of Revelation. God also gives us some reasons to hope when we face darkness in our own lives

We are just about to enter back into the chronological narrative of the story of Revelation. The 7th trumpet found under the 7th seal of the Lamb’s scroll was sounded in chapter 11. In chapters 12-13 we saw the struggle between the angels and Lucifer - then Satan’s desire to destroy Israel, the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leadership Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Leadership(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Super Bowl Seat A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sits down, a man comes down and asked the man if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty". "This is incredible", said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ