Sermons on Historical:

Alpha Male

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2000

The Jesus of the Incarnation provides us with a more authentic leadership than "alpha males" in the wild or in politics, for in His differences He is Alpha and Omega.

Some of us learned a new term during the late and unlamented presidential campaign. Campaign observers, drawing on something learned from studies of animals in the wild, told us that one of the candidates was trying to learn to behave as an Alpha Male. An Alpha Male. What does that mean? In the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Warm Side Of The Door

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001

Every door has two sides. Jesus has introduced us to the warm side.

In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Dr. Francis Schaeffer points out that chapters 1-4 tell us why we must be saved, and tell us how we can be saved. Then chapters 5-8 of Romans assume that we are now Christians, and in them, Paul explains what the Christian life is all about. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

What We Need To Learn From Jonah

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001

Valuable lessons to learn about God and ourselves as we look into Jonah’s story.

What we need to learn from Jonah by Andrew Chan PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 1 Introduction: An angler at the fishermen’s club was describing his toughest catch. “After 3 hours I landed this terrific monster of the sea” he said. “I saw the pictures and he was only 6 inches long,” said one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wonders Of The World

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 9, 2001

Lessons from Babel. It is only in the act of praise and worship with our whole lives that we function as designed - not by building cities and names for ourselves - but by building up His people and honouring His name.

INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" - with more fear than wonder I would suggest! In our relatively short history, we have developed science, engineering, medicine, economics, psychology and many other physical and social sciences to the extent that it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bible Believing Church

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002

We are not ashamed to tell anyone that we believe the Bible is unmistakably the revealed manifestation of God’s inspired Word.

“A BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH” ACTS 2:37-42 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 16, 2004

This sermon examines the suffering of Jesus Christ under Pontius Pilate.

He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scenes Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

A look at the way people responded in the gospel accounts to Jesus’ resurrection paralleled to how people respond today to Jesus

Introduction: Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o’er His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eternal Christ

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 28, 2005

How does the fact of the pre-existence of Christ affect us personally? 1. It means that Jesus is God and has the power to help. 2. It means God cares for us. 3. It means there is a plan.

What you see on the screen is a picture from a movie. It is a single still shot. You probably don’t know what movie it is from or what the movie is about. All you have is one moment in time from the movie which spans more than two hours. It is impossible to tell what this movie is about from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is . . . Our Savior Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 11, 2008

A consideration of why Jesus died on the Cross.

Title: Jesus Is . . .Our Savior Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 3) Text: Mark 10:32-34, 45 Date: March 16, 2008 (Palm Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. When we were sinners, Jesus came, Took upon Himself our blame, Willing to bear our sin and shame. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Virgin Birth – Myth Or Reality?

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 24, 2009

Was Jesus really born to a virgin or was Jesus born out of an illegitimate relationship out of wedlock? Did the first century Christians try to cover up the story of their saviour with the idea of a virgin birth? Does other God’s of this world too also cl

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Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Resurrection: Miracle Or Malarkey?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2015

Jesus’ resurrection has been a topic of debate from the time it happened all the way up to now. We as Christians believe in the resurrection but is there any evidence to support it? Can a good argument be made to show it actually happened? Let’s find out.

JESUS’ RESURRECTION: MIRACLE OR MALARKEY? INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ resurrection has been a topic of debate from the time it happened all the way up to now. For some, Jesus coming back from the dead seems too impossible. Street magician David Blaine was asked what he considered to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Denominational Explosion Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Following the reformation, the church fragmented into many denominations. This lesson examines the question of what makes a church a true, biblical church.

So far in our lessons, we have walked through church history and made some very significant stops along the way, examining some of the great creeds and confessions, councils and synods, and some of the great divisions within the church. Tonight, we are going to be examining the advent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossroads Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

The cross. It always brings us to a crossroad. A crossroad is where you have to decide to go one way or the other. As difficult as it might have been, a choice has to be made and whatever commitment you make today determines your life tomorrow

Crossroads 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Two water towers have always served as landmarks for travelers heading for their homes near Wauconda, IL but especially at the holidays.
More than 40 years ago, John Kuester, then village police chief, suggested mounting lit large twin crosses on the towers to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

What Does The Bible Teach About Sexual Orientation?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 9, 2018

What is God's answer for the issue of sexual orientation?

Introduction When a baby is born, the first thing usually said is, "It's a boy!" or "It's a girl!" The sex of a child is based on biology-anatomy and chromosomes. But, for some people, their sense of gender does not always match their sex. That mismatch was brought to our attention in 2015 when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran