Sermons on Humble Beginnings:

In Christ

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

What does it mean to be "in Christ" and how do we get there? This lesson answers these questions from an overall scriptural perspective.

"In Christ" I Am: A Child of God, Galatians 3:26-27, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." The word "for" at the beginning of v27 intrudes a continuing thought from v26. Obviously baptism is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Utterances From The Cross

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 2, 2015

We find forgiveness, hope, and life in The last three utterances from Jesus while he was on the Cross from the gospel of Luke.

Utterances from the Cross Introduction: If ever there was a holiday to celebrate; it is Easter. What other holiday celebrates an event that promises everlasting life? I love Easter! I look forward to it, especially when the long cold days of winter have me trapped inside the house, cabin fever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2015

When I was 5 my grandfather died. As I stood by the graveside at the cemetery, my mother said I looked down into the grave and then turned to her and asked "How's Grandpa ever going to get out of there?"

OPEN: I’d like us to start out with a couple of powerful Resurrection Songs from the past. Join me as we sing: “I know, I know, that Jesus liveth, and on earth and again shall stand I know, I know that life He giveth, that grace and power are in His hand.” “I serve a risen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 I. Introduction A. A woman saw a father shopping with a fussy two-year old in his grocery cart. "Be patient, Billy," he whispers. "You can handle this, Billy. It's okay, Billy." The woman said to him, "I don't mean to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Longings For Your Life #3: Renewal Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015

How to be renewed: 1. Move closer to our Master (vs. 18-22). 2. Hold on to your hope (vs. 23). 3. Be strongly committed to God's Church (vs. 24-25).

God's Longings for Your Life #3: Renewal Hebrews 10:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Over the past two Sundays, we looked at some of God's greatest desires for our lives. And we began with God's rescue: God wants to rescue all of us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:18-25, Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment: A Disappearing Animal

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 12, 2015

The thing about church is quite often people do not sacrifice much at all for it and then they get frustrated thinking it is the pastor or somebody’s fault when something is lacking or the problems appear but the reality they may be the problem!

Commitment: A Disappearing Animal Kelly Durant 2 Samuel 24:24 And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why So Long In Slavery? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2015

Why did God allow Israel to even be in slavery? And why did He allow it for so long? The answers to these questions tell us much about the chains God would free us from in our lives.

(Props – 10 foot length of ¼ inch chain; a cross on stage that can handle the weight of the chain) OPEN: I once read the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 1)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 13, 2015

In Acts 5 are 3 attitudes about Jesus and the preaching of the cross. One is satanic & one SEEMS reasonable & sensible, but is really a product of human wisdom & leads to error. Only one is biblical & blessed by God. Part 1 deals with the first 2.

Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 1) Chuck Sligh April 13, 2015 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 [TEXT TO BE READ LATER] INTRODUCTION In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Child Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2015

Why would God send Moses as a baby? He's supposed to be a "deliverer"... and it's going to take 80 years to grow into the job! Why did God do it that way?

I read the true story of a Sunday School for 4-year-olds'. Most of the children were known to the teacher, but this Sunday a little boy showed up without any identification. The teacher managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last name. "Brian, what's your daddy's name?" she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Review Of “why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 21, 2015

A Review Of “Why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Without a doubt, Bertrand Russell stands as one of the most formidable minds of the modern era. Through his efforts with Alfred North Whitehead in “Principia Mathematica”, Russell further elaborated the relationship between mathematics and deductive logic. Russell's endeavors, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come Out Of A Place Called Lodebar

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

A Place Called Lodebar

A Place Called Lodebar 2 Samuel 9:1-13 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? 2 And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 25, 2015

I would like to set before you some biblical principles and practical implications of marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Scripture Luke 16 primarily deals with the topic of possessions. However, in the middle of chapter 16 Jesus made a statement about divorce and remarriage as an illustration of the ongoing applicability of the moral law of God. I mentioned last time that I would like to take the opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2015

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: The Wedding (vs 2&4) The First Invited Guests (vs 3&4) The Other Invited Guests (vs 8-10) The Gate Crasher (vs 11-14) SERMON BODY Ill: Can you guess the couples from their wedding photos quiz • Andy Murray & Kim Sears • Elvis Presley & Priscilla Ann ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Forgiving Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

Mostly a marriage sermon on the 5 phases of forgiveness and reconciliation (Material adapted from Dr. Paul Coleman's book, The Forgiving Marriage) This was preached over 2 Sunday's so it has two HoHum's and WBTU's.

HoHum: Gerald Lebowitz tells this story- On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh cut roses outside a florist’s shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by a young saleswoman. “Are these for your wife, sir? she asked. “Yes,” I said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 15 from 1 John focusing on loving one another as the ultimate test of sonship.

The Ultimate Test 1John 3:11-23 John wrote these letters in the latter years of his life. He wrote as a tender father would write to His dearly loved children. It is filled with tenderness and endearing language. “Beloved, dear children, my little children, brethren, dear friends.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance