Sermons on I Make All Things New:

All For Good

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 15, 2011

No matter what happens in our lives we can trust God because he is faithful to bring us into his perfect and good plan.

Some years ago a speedboat driver who had survived a racing accident described what had happened. He had been at almost top speed when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave wrong. This caused the boat to lose control and he was thrown from his seat as the boat went spinning. He was shot into the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

I Go A Fishing, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Is fishing really the right thing to do?

I GO A FISHING JOHN 21:1-4 21:1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 21:2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Make A Difference, Are We?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 3, 2012

The only thing that’s going to matter when we stand before Him, is what we do for the Lord and the building up of His Kingdom, while were here on this earth, it’s time to get busy!

We Can Make a Difference….. But Are We? Its 23 days until we celebrate The Birth of our Lord and Savior, Here we are, right in between 2 of 3, of the most important dates on the calendar, Christmas and Thanksgiving. As Andy williams says; It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Are Three Things God Cannot Do!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 11, 2018

God who has created all things, yet there are three things God cannot do. Yet these 3 things show the power, the grace and love of God.

THREE THINGS GOD CANNOT DO! God who has created all things, yet there are three things God cannot do. Yet these 3 things show the power, the grace and love of God. I. GOD CANNOT SIN! A. 1 John 3:5 (KJV) And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, Titus 1:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17

I Dare You! Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2009

Courage doesn’t mean we’re not afraid. It means we do what we know is the right thing to do even though we’re afraid.

What does “I Dare You!” mean? Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Whenever someone dares us to do something or be something, it means they want us to do something that’s hard for us to do. Story of “The Cat and the Mice” by Aesop… Mice had a problem… Q: Why was the young mouse’s suggestion a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:19-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

"I Am Gifted" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 5, 2014

What is Christ’s gift? Well it’s the spoils of his victory over sin and death. We know that he has all authority in heaven and on earth, he has inherited all of creation. So the measure of his gift is unlimited.

“I Am Gifted” (Eph 4:1-16) One of my best friends when I was growing up played hockey with me. We did everything together. Played army at construction sites, floor hockey in his huge basement, tobogganed on the hill behind his house, rode dirtbikes, went to the same school. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Making Something Good From Something Bad Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 30, 2017

We learn from Paul's experience with his Roman imprisonment that God can use bad things that happen to us for good.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians called “Joy for the Journey.” 1. I want us to continue to understand how attitude makes a difference in whether or not we experience joy for the journey. 2. But by attitude, I don’t mean a foolish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2023

Unity is all about Jesus. What exactly is it that makes us "ONE" as a Church?

(This sermon was given at our annual "Unity Service" where our Spanish, Creole, Burmese and English speaking members join in Worship. Scriptures, songs and prayers were offered in different languages and the sermon was tranlated from English into the other langauges). OPEN: A mom looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Met Him When I Was Hopeless Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 14, 2021

With every pound of the nail, the leprosy of our sins disappeared. With every drop of his blood our spirits became whiter and cleaner and brighter. When He walked away from the empty tomb we were spiritually new creations with hearts and souls as pure and clean as the day that we were born, amen?

Hello … my name is Joram. I was born and raised in the sleepy little Samaritan town of Shiloh. Never heard of it? I’m not surprised. It’s about a 100 miles south of nowhere. The only people who know about Shiloh are the people like me who live there or the occasional stranger who is lost or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, John 4:19-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Through It All!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 8, 2003

Everyone needs some solid encouragement during trying times like the times we are experiencing today.

Scripture: Psalms 37:25 Title: “Through It All!” Introduction: Have you noticed lately the increasing number of difficulties occurring in the lives of so many people?  The complexity of these difficulties are mind-boggling.  Have you talked to anyone lately that doesn’t have some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Am A Christian

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 7, 2013

CHristians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God's plan to make Christ known in and for the world.

Title: Why I Am a Christian Text: Ephesians 3:1-12 Thesis: Christians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God’s plan (to make him known in and for) the world. Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas, celebrates the visit of the three kings or wise men to the Christ Child, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 31, 2006

Man has tried to discount the cost of being a true follower of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple costs something of us - we must be willing to sell all to follow Him.

Introduction Since the very beginning of time, man has responded to the Lord in many ways. In the Garden, Adam and Eve tried to redefine what our responsibility to a Holy God looks like. Then came men like: Cain, Jonah, Saul, Judas and others who continued this attitude of mediocrity and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

Love Does Not Envy Or Boast Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I set aside my rights to make things right for others

ENGAGE Whether or not you were alive on January 20, 1961, you are probably familiar with this line from President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address: Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. I don’t think that as a nation we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 25, 2021

“I am the resurrection and the life. ... everyone who lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:25). Martha believed it ... and I hope and pray that when the New Jerusalem is ready and Jesus commands all who believe in Him to awaken from their sleep that you are there too, amen?

Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem … to die … when He received word that His friend, Lazarus, was sick. Jesus’ reaction was strange. He didn’t rush off to Bethany to heal His friend. “This illness does not lead to death,” says Jesus, “rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6, John 11:28-32, John 11:38-44, John 14:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

"All By Myself"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 13, 2002

The story of Elijah, his success and his fear. His false assumption that he is all alone. How God spoke to him and to us in a gentle whisper. Today we hear the gentle whisper of the Gospel.

Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18; and Matthew 14:22-33 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Way, way back in early 1970’s there was a singing group known as the Raspberries. One of the members of that group was a fellow by the name of Eric Carmen. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran