Sermons on Historical:

Fishing In Galilee

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 21, 2007

What can we learn from the fishing expedition?

Jn 21:1-19 Introduction As I mentioned on Easter Sunday, John records only four of the Post Resurrection appearances of Jesus. I think his reason for doing so is that the aim of his book is to awaken faith – and not to be JUST a historical record of the times of Jesus. This does not mean that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Empty Cross Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

In all human history Jesus Christ was the only one qualified to die for the sins of mankind.

This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To appreciate resurrection, must His understand death w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death not significant In all human history … Jesus the man, who was Christ the God, was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

That Was Then, This Is Now Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

To get the reading into stopping people from bringing up their past.

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW Ephesians 2:11-13 Down through the years we’ve discovered that many people try to keep you the way that you were. They would say that “A leopard cannot change it spots” and “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” And they believe that there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Through Forgiveness

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 30, 2008

Forgiveness is easy to talk about, but not always easy to put into practice. This message illustrates why it is so important to forgive.

Bumper Stickers usually convey a great deal of truth: “The more people I meet the more I like my dog”. • No doubt, many people have had bad experiences with other people. • It seems that many people have been burned; disappointed. When Jesus was asked the greatest commandment; he replied, “Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Shall Roll The Stone Away?

Contributed by Victor Haynes on May 18, 2011

The joy and hope of the resurrection of Christ for the believer.

Who Shall Roll Away the Stone? Mark 16: 1-8 When someone asks a question something about the person asking the question is revealed. This is why, many times, we are all hesitant to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Exegesis Not Eisegesis

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 5, 2018

Let's diminish bad Bible interpretation in the pulpit.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. I also hope to arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many televangelists and popular Christian writers. Lesson Intro You can give a man a fish or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ibelieve: God, The Father Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 26, 2013

A sermon focusing on the aspect of God, the Father Almighty as contained in the Apostle's Creed.

In case you didn’t know, Vanessa and I just moved. We discovered, once again, we have a lot of stuff. We’ve also committed to never moving again. At least, we hope we don’t have to move again. It’s tiring. It’s taxing. It’s challenging. And, we’ve got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

"The Christian Difference” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2019

What sets the message of Chrsitianity apart from other messages in the world today?

A farmer would call his pigs to feed by tapping a stick against the fence of the pig sty. When they heard the “tapping” they ran to the trough to feed. One day they got loose and wandered into the woods nearby. A woodpecker landed on a tree and began pecking away. When the pigs heard the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

John 20:24-31 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

I just can't believe it! Ever said that? That was a common response by those to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection and it's still a rather common response by many today. Don't be surprised! Be ready!

“I can’t believe it!” Something extraordinary, something unusual, something unexpected happens and we exclaim, “I can’t believe it!” “I can’t believe its snowing…again!” “I can’t believe they actually won the game!” “I can’t believe I passed the test.” “I can’t believe I got the job!” “I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward In Faith: Confident Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2013

Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone in faith? Do you have the confidence in God to move forward in your faith – to m

Our theme for 2013 is Forward in Faith. Let me ask you right at the start: Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone in faith? Do you have the confidence in God to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Became A Man, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2012

God created all that is, and if there's a big bang, it's still to come, and it will happen to those who reject their Creator! Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When God Became a Man, pt. 2 John 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodBecameManPt2.html Babe Ruth played from 1914-1935. He was the first to hit 60 homers in a season, and a total of 714 in his career. The popularity of baseball increased so much that in 1923 they had to build a new ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christology Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 27, 2008

We begin to study the supernatural sending of the Savoir of the world for the accuracy of the claims of Christmas!

Over the last few weeks we have scraped the salty soil of Israel and searched the starry skies of Bethlehem for the reliability of the claims of Christmas - and what a journey so far! So now we begin to study the supernatural sending of the Savoir of the world for the accuracy of the claims of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2020

God spoke through the writers of the Bible, therefore it is God's desire to talk directly to people for salvation and to do good!

We start a new Message Series today with the Word of God from the Word of God. Our key passage for this Message Series is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 3; this letter is the second letter sent to Timothy, a disciple of the Apostle Paul, then called as a Pastor. And so, what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel 8: He's Got This Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Nothing is a surprise to God. God is in control.

HE’S GOT THIS—Daniel 8 Do you sometimes feel like the world is spinning out of control? The safe and secure life some of us remember seems more chaotic, less innocent, and somewhat scary. Family and cultural values are changing—not always for the better. Religious freedom is under attack in many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31, Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Reasons Couples Divorce

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon inspired in an article by Luis Palau at: http://www.crosswalk.com/679188/

HoHum: "Marriage is not so much finding the right person as it is being the right person." --Anonymous WBTU: Mike and Jean have been married 5 years. They come from good families, belong to a good church, and their friends think they are getting along. What their friends don’t know is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ