Sermons on Hunger For God:

When Jesus Appears

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001

A “Pastoral Care Intervention” that confronts our tendency to live as though Jesus is not present or relevant.

Text: Luke 24:13-35 Title: When Jesus Appears Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living in Jesus’ Presence Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to ask Jesus to make himself real to them so that he can reveal himself to others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Living Church

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003

This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hardware Store Christian

Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 1, 2003

To encourage believers to walk in ther role to uplift and encourage others. To be there for them. To stand in the gap. To carry others burdens. To be as Christ, everything to everybody as best we can.

"Hardware Store Christian" - I Cor. 9:14, 19-22 - Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:14, 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Independance

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This is a look at the Declaration of Independance and Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. Some people will shoot fireworks, while others enjoy just watching them go off. We celebrate this holiday because of what ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Eye Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 10, 2002

If you’re not in a storm now, you will be soon. While they were in the storm, Jesus did 4 things for them to enable them to make it safely to the other side.

June 9, 2002 Matt. 14:22-36 "In the eye of the storm" INTRODUCTION Storms come...  immediately after mountain-top experiences – the disciples had just been with Jesus as He fed 5000+ people  while you are right in the middle of God’s will (vs. 22) – Jesus made the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Slope Of Disobedience

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 21, 2002

Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier.

Matthew 8:28-34 The Slope of Disobedience Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier. The Slope is Started (v.28) The place where Jesus met these men was what is now called Gadara. It is on the east side of the Jordan River, and was given to the tribe of Gad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Numbers 32:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

They Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

They mourn not just because of personal sin, but because of sin in the world.

They who Mourn Matt. 5:4 When bad news or calamity came it was customary to tear clothes and cover the head with ashes or dust. Being dressed in sackcloth and ashes showed a time of grief and mourning.. Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet has been said to have trained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rush Hour Ii: Flesh Versus Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 3, 2002

Inside of us, the spirit is fighting against the flesh. We need to feed the spirit, and starve the flesh.

Rush hour 2 : Flesh versus Spirit Introduction: Spiritually, there is a war going on inside of you. Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betrayed And Sentenced Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

The betrayal and sentencing of Jesus Christ.

This entire Easter message series includes: #1 - Betrayed and sentenced - John 18:1 - John 19:6 #2 - Dead and Buried - Matthew 27:27-61 #3 - Alive and Risen - Matthew 28:1-10 I. JESUS IN THE GARDEN – John 18:1-12 A. The garden was a place that Jesus and the disciples often resorted to. B. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Course

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away.

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away. Intro.: 1. Illust. Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Responding To Criticism

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Sometimes the best response to criticism is no response at all.

Thesis: Sometimes the best response to criticism is no response at all. Introduction: 1. It was a great moment in the history of Israel--God was going to select Israel's first king. a. Samuel gathered all Israel at Mizpah. b. Selection process began (20-24). c. Everybody was happy .... or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

Can We Really Know Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality?

CAN WE REALLY KNOW? John 2:3-11 Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality? Some people hope that they are among the elect but feel that no one can really know until that day. Others believe that a person can be saved one minute and loose it the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Psst - Don't Tell Anyone, But...

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 4, 2006

Recognizing and ridding ourselves from the deadly sin of gossip.

Introduction A. Gossip is a destructive mode of conversation practiced daily. 1. It affects the least to the greatest among us. 2. It is commonplace in the world as it is the church of our Lord. 3. The Bible, because of this, speaks of it and so must we. B. While the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 19:20, Ecclesiastes 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crowning Of The King

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 30, 2006

The Crowning of our Saviour at His birth, death and second advent

THE CROWNING OF THE KING Rev 14: 14-20 Intro: When a king takes power over the throne under normal circumstances he is the son of the reigning king or an heir to that throne. They are put into a position or place of power since there birth. And we find in the Bible there has been a number of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of My Holy Communion Participation

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 2, 2007

What to do with the Lord’s Supper

23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free