Sermons on Host:

Finding Forgiveness

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

An Exposition of Luke 7:36-50

A legend that says long ago, there lived a chieftain, known not only as a strong warrior but also a wise leader who gave his people laws which guided every aspect of life. He enforced these laws strictly, and had a reputation for uncompromising justice. One day it came to the leader’s attention ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Gray Areas Part 3 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Aug 27, 2008

Series in Romans

Title- The Weak and Strong Believer Part 3 Why Is Unity So Important? Text- Romans 15:1-13 Romans 15:1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3 For even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome Back - Philemon Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008

A plea for forgiveness as found in the great book of Philemon

Welcome Back Philemon A young man – who will remain nameless Grew up in a household where he was well taken care of. All of his needs were met The primary source of his support was not a father, mother It was his master – our young man was a slave – and born into slavery Slavery was very different ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Pour Yourself Into Others!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008

Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time To Wise Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

3 of 4 in Hebrews (part 2 of 4 part study) This message is on the importance of perseverance - the critical piece of real spiritual maturity.

Hebrews: Higher Standards – Less Sin Wise Up 2/24/08 When it comes to the subject of growing up there are a ton of different opinions as to what it means and who has arrived. And apparently when it comes to rules there are a lot of kids who don’t want any or at least they don’t want mom and dad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience Works! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 3, 2008

In one sense, the remnant was just like us--they had free access to the Word of God. God had just spoken His Word to them through Haggai and Zechariah. God’s Word was available--what were they going to do with it? What are we going to do with it?

1. Obedience was immediate 2. Obedience was inspired 3. Obedience was inclusive 4. Obedience was investigated Imagine if you will, not having access to a Bible. Throughout history, that’s the way it’s been for most people. In the early church, the Bible consisted of the Greek translation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-4, Ezra 5:7-17, Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 3, 2008

5th Sunday in Lent Sermon The raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

When Bad News Becomes Good News

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

Palm Sunday is a good news/bad news kind of day. It is a day of celebration, as the people come out from Jerusalem to give Jesus a royal welcome.

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- Did you hear about the pastor who had been sick? Somebody visited him with a message. They said, “Pastor, the good news is the deacons just voted to pray for your ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Commitment To Revival

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon was written to inspire our youth group to keep the revival fires burning in their hearts.

Commitment Intro... Psa 37:4 says...Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. On the first night of this revival we talked about asking for the desires of our hearts and desiring revival. Amen? And the Lord was faithful to hear our call. Amen? He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-7

What's Really At-Risk? Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on Mar 6, 2008

Faith, like life, requires risk. Sometimes, the greatest risk of all is to do nothing. God wants you to take the risk do His thing, not your thing or nothing.

What’s At-Risk? At-Risk series, Message #3, Discover Church February 3, 2008 I hurt my toe 4 years ago, and –because I didn’t want to pay the money, or stop my running routine, I didn’t do anything about it. Ignored it, hoped it would go away. Well it didn’t, it deteriorated, and I eventually ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship: What Is It? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

It’s time to fully understand and then enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone!

TEXT: Various TITLE: The Playing Church, part 1 TOPIC: The Church of Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 2nd, 2008 PROP.: It’s time to fully enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! At this time, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 17, 2008

If Jesus had refused to suffer the shame and reproach of the Cross, and if the Crucifixion had never taken place, then our sins could not be forgiven … remitted. As a matter of fact, there wouldn’t be a gospel, for the gospel stands on the foundation of t

The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith John 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews: and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is In Man? What Is In God? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s zeal guarantees the redemption of divided hearts and souls.

Introduction At the end of the world, where the Narnian sky meets the earth, Edmund and Lucy climb out of the Dawn Treader and begin to wade southward along the beach. But between them and the foot of the sky there was something so white on the green grass…they could hardly look at it. They ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Urgent Action Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008

This message is a call to urgent action. It is a call to urgently accomplish our mission--both as individuals and as a church.

1. The first reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our authority 2. The second reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our assignment 3. The third reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our assurance MATTHEW 28:16-20 Back in the ‘80s, there was a big push in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . The Returning King Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 1, 2008

A consideration of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, demonstrating that the return of the King is certain, even if the timing of the return is unknown.

Title: Jesus Is . . .The Returning King Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 6) Text: 1 Thess 4:13 - 5:11 Date Preached: April 6, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Since Jesus left this world, there has been no shortage of those who have predicted that Jesus would return on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ