Sermons on horror:

No Little People (Or People Eyes)

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Dec 10, 2003

Zacchaeus was a litle man in his own eyes and in the people’s eyes; but not to Jesus. There are no insignificant people to Jesus, nor should there be to us. Jesus can give us "People Eyes" like his.

NO LITTLE PEOPLE (or PEOPLE EYES) Luke 19:1-10 Intro: A young woman’s car stalled at a light. The light turned green. The car behind her actually had room to go around but didn’t. Instead the person in the car kept on honking the horn. After attempting to start the car, the young woman got ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Great Burden

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 19, 2005

We may not be called as an evangelist but we are all called to evangelize!

A Great Burden Romans 9:1-3 Paul was ready willing to give up his relationship with Jesus (his salvation) to see his own brethren get saved. Paul had a great sorrow and continual grief. Paul realized a horror.. He was saved yet his brethren were not!! I. The Burden Luke 10:2 “Therefore said he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It Was A Dark And Stormy Night... Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 24, 2005

It is dark and scary living in our sinful world. But Christ lights it by: 1. Chasing the darkness out of guilty consciences, and 2. Chasing the darkness from the problems sin causes.

Epiphany 3 Isaiah 9:1-4 If I were teaching a class called “Scary Story Writing – 101,” the very first thing my students would learn is how to write the beginning sentence of a scary story. I would have them use the classic line: “it was a dark and stormy night.” You see, darkness sets the tone for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prize Prisoner

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Apr 12, 2004

Easter sermon which contains a parable telling the story of the resurrection from the perspective of the devil.

It was the pinnacle of his existence. The Prince was more than elated, almost giddy, as he personally led the new prisoner into the dungeon of death. This is what he had been working for all these years -- years and years of opposition by the King -- years and years without any respect for his ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Heart Of Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar illustrates the HEART of Worship.

Purpose Series #6 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Heart of Worship Luke 7:36-50 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 7:36-39 INTRODUCTION: This is the 6th week of our study in “Beginning Life Together.” This study is taken from the book, The Purpose Driven Life where Rick Warren gives 5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry? Be Happy?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

Near the anniversary of 9/11, this sermon from Philippians 4 explains how and why Paul says we are to rejoice in the Lord always.

Fourteenth Sunday in Trinity Philippians 4:4-13 “Don’t Worry? Be Happy?” This past week, our nation passed through the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Jim and I were in Colorado Springs for meetings, staying with the Stanleys. When I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Time For Faith

Contributed by John Nadasi on Sep 14, 2001

A response to Tuesday September 11 attack on the United States. A sermon that calls us to faith, rather than fear for God is with us.

Matthew 24:1-8 Eads and Haswell UMC September 16, 2001 Tuesday morning, I got out of bed and went through my normal array of morning activities. I showered, dressed, ate breakfast, And sat down to drink my morning cup of coffee. I was remarkably pleased with the Broncos the night ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Healed People Heal People

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 11, 2002

Characteristics of people helpers.

1 - After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him. 2 - and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; 3 - Joanna ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Then Liberation On Good Friday.

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2003

A sermon that considers the three hours of darkness at easter and the liberation that follows. Closes with a story from Sermon Central resources.

Just a few days ago the city of Baghdad was plunged into darkness - the wailing of bombs and sirens was followed a complete blackout of the city - hospitals - homes and army posts alike were dependent on the moon - candles and the flash of light from fearful bombs. At that point in the war that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:32-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Values We Live By

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

Our values determine our course of action.

What makes a man willing to lay down his life for another? Consider these three examples: Richard Antrim, a native of Peru, Indiana, was a naval officer and POW in the Dutch East Indies during the Second World War. In April 1942 he attempted to intervene in the harsh punishment of a fellow naval ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Earthquake

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2010

A sermon on the earthquake at the cross of Calvary, Matthew 27:51

Sermon for 3/7/2010 The Earthquake- Matthew 27:41-54 Introduction: Story of me being in an earthquake. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust. WBTU: A. Darkness in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God Of Covenant

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 30, 2008

God has always been a God who gives promises. God made a Covenent with Abraham. God makes covenants with us through Christ Jesus. Through a vision, God showed me that my mom was in Heaven waiting on me.

A God of Covenant Genesis 15:7-17 7 And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it. 8 And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it? 9 And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Pain

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 12, 2007

Finding purpose in persecution

Paul’s Pain: Finding purpose in persecution -I went snowboarding for the first time and got hurt pretty bad with all of the constant falling. My wife snowboards and I was hoping to get a little compassion. She would have except for the fact that she could not stop laughing at me. -The pain that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power To Change A World Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

There is a power to change the world of the cosmos that is shell-shocked and decaying because of all that is evil. The great news is that Jesus Christ has come into this world not only to take away the soul-sickness of men but also to bring the Kingdom of

The Power to Change a World ľ The eyes. They eyes tell it all. There is an entire world within every eye we look into. These amazing beings God has created, these humans, each represent for us an entire cosmos, a galaxy of potential beauty, of ability, of love, and creativity. As we gaze into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: *other

7 Dips? Why Not Just 2 Or 3?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010

With each dip (and the progressive laying aside of Naaman's weapons, armor, clothes, and undergarments) Naaman was progressively and completely stripped bare to the core of his soul - to that point where God could not only heal him physically, but spiritu

2 Kings 5:1 – Story Of Naaman James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. I. JAMES 1:21 -- TWO LITTLE WORDS THAT PACK A MIGHTY PUNCH: “LAY ASIDE” apo ý= away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God