Sermons on I Need God:

Jesus, The Cure For Suicide

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 18, 2007

Judas, don’t go there. Why Jesus is the cure for suicide no matter how bad things are going in your life.

Intro: in every passion play one of the main characters is Judas. He is a central figure to the Crucifixion story. His betrayal has been the topic of many theologians over the ages. Here are a few facts that some people don’t know about Judas. First he was from Kerioth, so he was an outsider among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Look For The Living Among The Dead

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.

“On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Glass Houses: The Wedding Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

Jesus atones for the sins of our judging

There are plenty of glass houses in our lives and one of the most celebrated comes in the form of a wedding. A wedding is ripe for judgment. From the guests showing up, to the crazy family member’s behavior, to the bridal parties’ actions, the pastor’s homily and even the bride’s wedding dress. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Galatians 2:20, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Faith

Contributed by V Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

"We live by faith, not by sight.

"We live by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 Introduction 1. Sometimes we are under the impression that faith is a state or an element of our religious life that in hard to define or to have a concrete idea about it. Nevertheless the Bible command us to live by faith. 2. The apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Overcoming The Fear Factor

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

There is an "x" factor thorughout history, and in our lives, whose presence is the difference between success and failure, blessing and cursing, life and death.

Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Intro: A favorite sermon style at this church is when PJ does math!! 1. don’t worry, I checked it all out with the coach of the State champion Math Counts team. 2. going to look at this familiar story of David and Goliath, but add this mathematical twist. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Communion - Together As One

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Mar 24, 2023

Tracing the communion service from the Passover through the Last Supper and the Eucharist.

Passover Death was in the air. The young boy stood outside with his father, watching him splash blood onto the doorposts of their humble home. “Why, dad, why?” Comes the plaintive question from the lips of a terrified youngster. “This is to keep you alive, son. Let’s go inside to share our last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Rain Made Us Drunk

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014

To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's function and part in our bearing fruit.

I. EXORDIUM: Who made us drunk? the HOLY SPIRIT II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's function and part in our bearing fruit. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:7 (Amplified Bible) 6:7 For the soil which has drunk the rain that repeatedly falls upon it and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welcoming The King

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

Palm Sunday text that teaches that we must expect to encounter the risen Christ this day and even find Him in the most unlikely of places and faces.

“Welcoming the King” – Matthew 21:1-11 There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding. I realized that there are many people only a few years younger than myself who have no memory of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We Americans have always had an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013

To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction

I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preach The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 23, 2013

To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction

I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Desert Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2022

In the moment of conflict, his disciples deserted him. But Jesus wasn’t alone at the cross. John tells us of others who were there.

- What Will You Do With Jesus? - Will You Desert Him? Introduction John 19:28-30 - the last moments of Jesus’ life. 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Don't Sweat The Small Stuff--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 10, 2005

A plea for Christian Unity.

Romans 14:1-12 “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It may come as some surprise to us that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, who preached 40,000 sermons in his lifetime that brought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

12 Ordinary Men - James Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of James based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. James: The Apostle of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Entered Heaven On Our Behalf

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

JESUS, our Forerunner and our High Priest To show that JESUS is both our Forerunner and our High Priest forever.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a spy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is both our Forerunner and our High Priest forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:20 (Amplified Bible) 6:20 Where Jesus has entered in for us [in advance], a Forerunner having become a High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Within And Without The Veil

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A: INTRODUCTION This week's study will focus on one portion of a rather large text.

A: INTRODUCTION This week's study will focus on one portion of a rather large text. All are encouraged to read chapters 9-12 of Joshua this week. Before turning our attention to the specific text verses this morning, let us consider briefly the historic content of these chapters. 1. Chapter 9 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1