Sermons on I Am The Lord:

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

She pushed open the door into the life of Boaz, and by her assertive risk taking pushed herself into the blood line of the Messiah. Ruth is only famous, and was only used of God, because she was a risk taker.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Holy Heroes: Fantastic Four Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/20/2013 If you haven’t been with us the last few weeks, let me catch you up. Our church is building a float for the Halloween parade this Saturday and the theme for the parade is “Superhero Celebration,” which I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

Ruth and Naomi aided each other in being responsible for love. They took the risks necessary to see each other have fulfilled lives. The story has a happy ending because they took this responsibility of risks on themselves. In every story with a happy ending somebody has to take risks.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

2 Reasons The Christian Should Obey The Government Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 13:1-7.

Romans Series # 53 September 11, 2002 Title: 2 Reasons the Christian Should Obey the Government Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 13 of Romans as we continue with message #53 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision Gives Healthy Hope Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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The Power of vision series, Vision keeps us healthy Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 2, 2002 About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Hero To Zero Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 6, 2000

A message of perspective on the changeable nature of circumstances, and the eternal, unchangeing nature of God

From Hero to Zero (Message #13 in the Series: View From God’s Mountaintops) Isaiah 40.4 November 5, 2000 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: You can go from hero to zero in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Parable Of The Tares - 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 2, 2005

What is the source of Evil in the world? Jesus gives His answer in the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares

Living Under Grace – 4 – Parable of the Tares - 2 Recently visiting my mother’s congregation • I was asked this question about the tsunami tragedy by an older member of the congregation • Do you think because of the high number of casualties in Ache that God had singled out the Moslems for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

The Narnians long for spring, well, really they long for much more than spring, they long to be rescued from the evil witch, they long for the return of Aslan, the Rightful ruler of Narnia; they long for hope that is bigger than their everyday hardships a

Narnia Christmas Series “What if there were no Christmas” Oakbrook Church 12/24/05 Intro.- It looks like we have a long winter ahead of us. (slide-) I hate it when we get snow and cold so early. I was born and raised in GB, so this isn’t anything new, but the older I get the longer and colder and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

How Your Built Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

some aspects of God’s specific purpose for your life and how He works to fulfill that purpose.

I wrote in an earlier letter (Purpose Vol. 1, Issue 10) that I wasn’t big on recipes or seven step strategies for spiritual success. Well, I’m not. But until now I may have been a little philosophical or “big picture” in my approach to understanding our real purpose and fulfilling the true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7. The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

If we want our lives to be fruitful for the Kingdom, we must cultivate the “soil” of our lives and eliminate impurities.

INTRO: This week Ann and the kids did some planting. We have a little plot in our backyard that we’ve designated for the kids’ garden. Last year we planted a few things – including a short lived goldfish pond, in that area, and on one of the sunny afternoons Ann took them out there and put some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #8 in a 13 sermon series on the Preaching of Jesus. Luke 14:25-35 dealing with Jesus' teaching on what it means to be a disciple.

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 CHCC: February26, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s said that Abraham Lincoln regularly attended services at a Presbyterian Church in Washington DC. One Sunday, while the Civil War was raging, an aide asked the President what he thought of the sermon. Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feeding The 5000 - A Lesson In Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012

If you’re in ministry you don’t always have the luxury of being able to do just what you want. Sometimes you have to give up your own desires in order to serve God in some way

The Romance of Ministry It wasn’t fair. If it were you or me we’d be feeling so frustrated. The disciples were on a high. They’d just got back from a mission trip. They’d been preaching the gospel, casting out demons and healing people, just like Jesus. But now there were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Anglican

Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009

A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Grace Is Not Earned

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2010

Popular culture says that good things come to those who deserve it. Jesus makes it clear that His grace works in the lives of those who don’t deserve it.

On the 10th of March in 2003 the then Australian Prime minister, John Howard, was visiting the New Zealand parliament in Auckland. The issue being discussed was the region’s response to the actions of Saddam Hussein. Outside parliament around 600 anti-war protesters whistled, thumped drums and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free By Truth Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2019

This is the 25th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at how Jesus is the truth, and how true followers of Jesus abide in His Word, and are eventually set free by His Word.

Freed by Truth (John pt. 25) Text: John 8:30-32 Now before we get to our text this morning, I want to remind you all John’s purpose for writing this Gospel account… It’s in John 20:30-31… It says, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible