Sermons on Hostile To God:

Time For Dinner Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This messages reflects on what we can learn about Jesus from the feeding of the 5,000.

(Read today’s passage.) This is the only miracle outside the final week of Jesus’ life recorded in all four Gospels.  This particular day, in all likelihood, began with the news of the death of John the Baptist. Jesus has lost a dear friend.  As the day progressed, the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

To become like Christ, there are 3 requirements: I. CONCERN FOR OTHERS (1-5) II. GENUINE HUMILITY (5-8a) III. COMMITMENT TO OBEY (8b)

TO BE LIKE CHRIST CGC Ministry (Central Gospel Church) Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction There is a true story about a man who hired somebody to record all the life of Hudson Taylor especially the negative sides. The hired man kept on following Hudson Taylor daily to record everything with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message attempts to make it clear why resurrectionof Jesus was the most important historical event of all time, and why a belief in the resurrection of Jesus is so vitally important.

1 Cor. 15:12-19 (Easter 2005) The Importance of the Resurrection Intro: Friday I was listening to the radio and I heard a really short Easter Sermon. It lasted only about eight seconds on Paul Harvey. It went like this: “Jesus lived a good life in a wicked world – to show us it can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Witnesses

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 27, 2006

This is an Explanation of witnessing and how the disciples became witnesses.

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Message: “You Are Witnesses” Text: “You are witnesses of these things” (v. 48) Introduction: What is a witness? This is what the American Heritage Dictionary says: A witness is: a. One who has seen or heard something b. One who furnishes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Mt. Everest & The Ethics Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 6, 2006

True stories of Mt. Everest climbers abandoned to die and the Good Samaritan story. Re-thinking compassion, outreach and evangelism.

I. MOUNT EVEREST CLIMBER ABANDONED & LEFT TO DIE REUTERS NEWS (May 25, 2006) Mount Everest pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary said Wednesday he was shocked that dozens of climbers left a British mountaineer to die during their own attempts on the world’s tallest peak. David Sharp, 34, died ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:18-25, Luke 1:24-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Heals A Man With Who Won't Shut Up! (Mark 1:40-45)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Jesus has the power to heal, but He doesn’t seem to have the power to keep this man quiet! Why don’t this former leper shut up, and why is Jesus so concerned to keep him...

"And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean." Moved with compassion , he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, "I will; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. And Jesus sternly charged him ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Communal, Not Judgmental

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 4, 2006

A challenge to turn from gossip when something happens in the church family and rather turn to love for support.

“Oh man, Mary Jo’s got the cooties.” “Yeah, I heard she got ‘em from messing around with Billy Bob.” “Ain’t that just the most awful thing you ever heard, I don’t think we should be her friend anymore.” Sounds rather much like grade school doesn’t it? But, that is not necessarily the case. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Pleasing The Father

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2007

An outlined story of the Parable of the Talents. Let’s not become "hole-diggers".

Pleasing the Father. Matthew 25:14-30 > Tonight I want to do something that is a little uncharacteristic of me, I want to tell a story. Actually, this will be the “retelling” of a Bible story. I’ll attempt to tell it with an outline which will make it easier for me to tell, easier for your to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 20, 2007

One of the claims of Jesus was that He is the Door to salvaton. Using the Eastern sheepfolds, He makes His point clearly to illustrate access to salvation.

May, 2007 I AM the Door John 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Eastern sheepfolds had only one door which was guarded by a shepherd at night. Most of the sheepfolds were made out of rough stone or mud-brick structures with a partial roof or a cave in the hills. It had a single opening to protect ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Legacy - A Memorial Day Observance Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 22, 2007

This is a Memorial Day Sermon. We will remember 1. Soldiers 2. Christians 3. Our Lord. We conclude by observing the Lord’s Supper in a unique fashion.

Living A Legacy A Memorial Day Celebration In a Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Riley, KS, on 2 June 2006, LTC Eric Wesley included these words in his speech. [“…allow me to tell you about these men and the families of the men standing in front of you. And I would start by telling you what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jerusalem 500 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2007

Parable of the 2 Debtors--Good theme for NASCAR or INDY race weekends. One was forgiven 50 denarii and the other 500. Jesus uses this to aid our understanding of sin and forgiveness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and ’Race Style’ PowerPoint Temp

The Jerusalem 500 Luke 7:41-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jerusalem500.html The Indy 500 was this afternoon [5-27-07], but the biggest race of our life should be the race to the place of forgiveness to be saved! Make no pit stops at good works, baptism, or communion…just trust completely in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 28, 2006

Christmas Eve candlelight service message.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2006 The Properties of Light You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Rise Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2003

The Resurrection is the one event in all history that can turn gloom to joy, make meaningless lives meaningful, and make the followers of Jesus Christ more than conquerors.

The Son Rise (Matt. 27:62-28:15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 23:56-24:11, John 20:1-18) Bulletin insert I wrote for this sermon; it has helpful info. Sermon outline follows it. Resurrection: The Ultimate Victory The four Gospels each contain bits of information about the events occurring after the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Will Your Memorial Be?

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 27, 2003

What others will remember us for - according to Jesus.

What will your memorial be? If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you? None of us will probably have our names in the history books of the future. What is more likely to happen is that we will be remembered by those whose lives we’ve touched. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist