Sermons on Hosanna To The King:

Even Great Faith Struggles With Hard Truths

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 6, 2009

Job illustrates the answer to, "what is reality".

Even Great Faith Struggles with Hard Truths! Job 14 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 14. Have you ever experienced a run in with reality? The reality that life is tough and no matter what you do it remains tough… Have you noticed that your body is decaying and you can’t stop ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Renewal Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009

Learn the steps on the journey BACK to God.

“William Hinson, Sr. retired pastor of First United Methodist Church in Houston, the largest church in American Methodism tells the story about a time when he was going to Columbia, South Carolina to preach in a revival. He had not slept well the night before and had gotten up that morning and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pocket Change

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 20, 2009

Do we have a correct view of money? Do we hold stuff or does stuff hold us? It is time to have a pocket change!

Pocket Change Text: Mark 12:41-44 41And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. 43Calling His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Careful!

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 25, 2009

The words of an ancient wise man remind us that the "awe" of God is foundational for wise living.

Be Careful Text: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 (English) Most of us can relate to having a parent’s anxiety or remembering a parent’s anxiety when we either allowed our children a bit of independence or when we were ourselves allowed the opportunity to do something autonomous. I can well remember hearing my ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: *other

The River Jordan: How We Got Over Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2009

Many things look impossible, particularly if we are worn down by the "too much" of survival. But there are those who go before us and test the waters and make a way for us. We need to do the same for others. Black History Month

Have you enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics? Isn’t it amazing what those skaters and the skiers can do? Isn’t it astounding that human bodies can plummet down slopes and whiz through channels at what seems like supersonic speed? I’ve only seen snatches of the Olympics, but I’ve thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ

Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Too Much To Gain To Lose

Contributed by James May on Jan 10, 2010

Whether you are young or old, a seasoned veteran of the Cross or a new recruit in the Lord's army, You have too much to gain to lose.

Too Much to Gain to Lose Sunday, January 10, 2009 By Pastor James May Last year the career of one of the great names in gospel music, Dottie Rambo, came to an end. She was very well known in gospel music circles for the many great songs that she had written. Many of those songs are still ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hell Is Real

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

A picture of what the Bible says about hell

Hell is REAL!! Jude 1:4-1:7 The subject of today’s sermon is one of those things that we all believe but none of us likes to talk about. In a national poll conducted several years ago by USA Today “67% of American adults said they believe in a hell. But less than 25% believed that ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding The Joy You Have Lost Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 16, 2010

Three ways to renew your joy. 1. Live each day by GRACE 2. Keep your priorities in PERSPECTIVE 3. Grow in your RELATIONSHIP with Christ

Finding The Joy You Have Lost Paul writing to the Philippians in chapter three says: “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.” Philippians 3:1 (NKJV) Go ahead and circle the word “rejoice”. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Know It Was Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 23, 2010

We are going to focus on the appearances of Christ in the Old Testament. But how do we know it was Jesus? We know because of the evidence we find in the New Testament.

How Do We Know It Was Jesus? John 1:9-18, John 12:36-41, Luke 24:13-48 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 6, 2010 Old Testament Encounters with Christ *Over the next few weeks we are going to look at some of the Old Testament appearances of Christ. One preacher I looked at ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your Best Life Now Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2010

another sermon in the series of vision regarding our commitment to strengthen families

Text: Deut 6:1-25, Title: Your Best Life Now, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/24/10, AM A. Opening illustration: One writer says that Moses indicates our land and our churches will be as our homes are.” Samuel and Susannah Wesley, see below, B. Background to passage: Reminder of the presuppositions that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Diety Of Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 30, 2010

Using JOHN 1:1-9 as proof, this message shows Jesus truly is God.

Today’s Text: JOHN 1:1-9 As I was preparing my sermon for today, I kept going back to thinking that one of my main goals is to preach and teach the Bible in a down-to-earth, interesting, and easily understood format so everyone, even those not familiar with God’s Word, could ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Sun Do Move

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 5, 2009

Dramatic monologue as if Joshua were speaking: we are to be courageous, for God is with us when we do battle for Him. The ultimate victory will come because Joshua/Jesus has won it for us.

"We are soldiers, in the army; we are soldiers, in the army; and we have to fight; and we have to fight". We have indeed had to fight. We have fought long and hard. We have fought our way against scores of chieftains and their armies; we have fought our way against scorching heat, fearful hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Of course there are! In our passage today, the remnant w

What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Are there ever times when we should have a party? Of course there are! We shouldn’t spend all of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Transformed By Grace Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 21, 2009

When we are intercepted by God wewill be struck by his kindness, mercy and grace.

Title: How to Be Transformed by Grace Text: Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9 and selected texts Thesis: When we are intercepted by God we will be struck by his kindness, mercy, and grace. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a fanciful movie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational