Sermons on Holier Than Thou:

Love According To Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 27, 2010

Preached May 2nd, 2010 for the 5th Sunday of Easter at St. Paul's, Big Cove Tannery, St. Paul, McConnellsburg, and Mt. Zion, Little Cove. It talks about the difference between the world's definition of love and God's definition of love through Jesus Chri

There’s a lot of talk in our world today about the topics of love. You’ll even hear those words used quite a bit by a lot of preachers in a lot of different churches. In fact, Jesus Himself in today’s Gospel reading gives us a commandment to “love one another as I have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Hope For You In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 27, 2010

When the world is in a down thinking attitude it is best for all of us to remember that Jesus did the impossible thing. He did it! He promised us that He would be back for us! I believe it. There is hope!

THERE IS HOPE IN THE RESURRECTION Easter Sunday, 4-4-10 New Liberty Christian Church, Rich McQuinn, Pastor Veedersburg, Indiana. Mr. McQuinn lives in Lafayette, Indiana LUKE 24:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Your preacher stands before you today on drugs. He is walking like a duck and his pain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Revealling His Glory

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010

Jesus first miraculous sign whereby, He thus revealed His Glory!

John 2:1-11. Jesus changes water into wine: Key verse: v11 He thus revealed His Glory Here we have the 1st of the miraculous miracles of Jesus, the changing of water into wine, at a wedding in Cana. It was the third day from his time with Nathanial. His family had been invited to a wedding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Normal?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 7, 2010

The world views Christianity as being "abnormal." True normalcy is living the life that God designed us to live as His greatest creation.

ARE YOU NORMAL? A. Are you NORMAL? (Turn to the people on the right and left of you and ask “Are you normal?”) 1. No one wants to be ABNORMAL! Am I right? a. One of the least COMPLIMENTARY things one can say about another is, “He’s nice, but he’s a little STRANGE." ILLUSTRATION: Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anyone Thirsty? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Unpacks the concept of "spiritual thirst."

INTRO Ads for Gatorade… thirst is a desire waiting to be quenched. They would tell us, there’s nothing like a good thirst. That is what Jesus speaks to this morning. John 7:37-39 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrity Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 18, 2011

Jesus is a celebrity to the fanciful and a life-changer to the faithful.

Palm Sunday Title: Celebrity Jesus Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Thesis: Jesus is a celebrity to the fanciful and a life-changer to the faithful. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and returning to God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Fear Or Faith? Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

This message reveals the terrible consequences of fear in our lives and the great need we have to evict it with faith in God's promises.

In the famous American classic “the Red Badge of Courage” which takes place during the American Civil War, a young soldier is drilling and preparing with his regiment to go into battle. Days and weeks pass and just drilling. Finally, the day comes when they go marching out. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Good...

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

God in the Old Testament was a good God and the same as today as long as we have faith in Him. This faith we need to share with others.

Feb. 13, 2011 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 C & Z “God Is Good….” This is the day before a very special day of the year, Valentine’s Day. For many people and couples this is a day full of memories. I’m going to go out on a limb here and hopefully I won’t get ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Someone To Provide For Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

Another deep need I have is for someone to provide for me

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO PROVIDE FOR ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN A mother and daughter are Christmas shopping in the mall when the mother finds an expensive fur coat. She tells her daughter: “This year, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Weeping To Joy

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 26, 2011

Reasons why our weeping can always be turned to joy.

A young couple began attending a midwest church. They had been saved only about 8 months when they announced that they needed prayer; they had experienced several miscarriages and had just discovered they were with child again. The congregation responded. And the young couple had the most ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Serendipity: An Accidental (But Pleasant) Discovery

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 29, 2011

God addresses sin through judgment and mercy.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 1, 2011 SERENDIPITY: AN ACCIDENTAL (BUT PLEASANT) DISCOVERY Isaac Butterworth 2 Kings 22:1-3, 8, 10-12a, 13-17; 23:1-3 (NIV) 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.... 2 He did what was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011

Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 11, 2011

In the midst of gloom and doom in our lives we tend to focus so much on ourselves that we miss the fact that we are still walking with Jesus!

13That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16But their eyes were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Palm Sunday Hosanna

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 16, 2011

Jesus didn’t come to save you from your circumstances. He came to save you from your sins. Even though the people were looking for a Lion King to come save them from the Romans, Jesus came as a Lamb to the slaughter so he could really save them.

A Palm Sunday Hosanna Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"In The Beginning..."Act 1 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This is the beginning of a six part series on the story of the Bible beginning with the act of creation.

“In The Beginning…” Act 1—Gen. 1:1ff 4/3/11 3KCOC Introduction: The best story wins! In Texas their athletic and academic meets are both governed by a body called The University Interscholastic League (U.I.L). When I was in second grade we were given the opportunity to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ