Sermons on I Never Knew You:

"How To Know You Have Forgiven" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

How do I know I have really forgiven someone?

Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, according to Baker’s granddaughter, Lynn. She said, "My mother-in-law is now my step-grandmother. My grandfather is now my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Father, I Have Sinned

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2007

“I have sinned,” cried the prodigal. For him those words did not come easily. It seems they never do. In fact as far as the biblical record is concerned, the confession “I have sinned” occurs only seven times in the English Bible. And even in these few ca

FATHER, I HAVE SINNED Bro. Rodney A. Fry Luke 15:17-20 Introduction “I have sinned,” cried the prodigal. For him those words did not come easily. It seems they never do. In fact as far as the biblical record is concerned, the confession “I have sinned” occurs only seven times in the English ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Never Read The Gerasene Demoniac’s Story Like This.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on … and you will see the bizarre from beginning to end.

1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Summary: The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal

Devoted To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is a wrap up of my series "Devoted To Jesus." Much of the sermon is an adaption of Chapter 14 from Philip Yancy’s book, "The Jesus I Never Knew." The sermon is about 5 impressions of Jesus

Introduction: A. I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and holiday week. 1. We are really enjoying having our girls home from college, and seeing so many others who are visiting during the holidays. B. With all the difficulties that come with traveling these days, I thought you might get a kick out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Just A Youth!

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 6, 2006

Three reasons why you should not look down upon your youthfulness

Title: I am just a Youth! Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations." 6 Then I said, "Alas, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Listen To? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2019

Over the years I've learned that I've got to be careful who I trust and listen to. I've found that the experts can even be wrong? So if I can't even be sure of the experts... who can I listen to that I can always trust?

OPEN: (I put a copy of the covers of the “National Enquirer” and the “Globe” on screen side by side) How many of you ever seen these magazines at the supermarket? These are what are known as “tabloid magazines.” As you can tell from the headlines, these are not reliable news sources. In fact, they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need To Be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 22, 2002

To often it becomes easy for the "veteran" Christian to develop a holier than thou attitude,instead of impressing the lost we drive them further away, we should never forget from whence we came!

Sermon Title: You Need to be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed Scripture: Psalm 51:14-19 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - February 17, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We find ourselves here this morning, for obviously different reasons then others find themselves in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-15

Denomination: *other

Are You Living Or Existing?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing?

Are You Living Or Existing? Introduction: I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing? It seems that many times in our lives we are merely existing instead really living life for what it’s worth. We get up, go to work or school, or we begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Kicked Out Of Church – So What! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 16: 1 - 11

John 16: 1 - 11 Kicked out of church – So What! 1 “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. 3 And these things they will do to you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Faith That (Must)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

WEBSTER DICTIONARY DEFINES MUST AS (TO BE COMPELLED TO -IN ORDER TO FULFILL SOME NEED OR ACHIEVE AN GOAL IN OTHER WORDS( MUST) IS AN IMPERATIVE

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." VERY BRIEFLY WITH THE HELP OF THE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"send The Mesage"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2019

This new year as Isaiah was called to send the message we t o each day are called to send the message of hope, peace, love, and joy. Let this be our goal for the New year!

“Send the Message” Isaiah 61:1-10 1. I have been called to send the message • Isaiah says, “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, God says, Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I HAVE PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM." God has sent me to bring a message. • Note ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

If It Is Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 11, 2014

Can anyone dance in the midst of rubble and trouble? Yes, when you know and you know that eventually God will help you triumph, then you can break into a jig. Amen. Cheer up!

If it is of God! Acts 5:34”……if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice…” You know what, when ‘God’ is in anything, then no one can stop/sabotage it! Let this sink into you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

If I Had Just Listen To Momma And Daddy........

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 12, 2008

If Samson would have listen to his momma and daddy, he would never had been involved with a woman like Delilah.

Judges 14:1-3 Judges 16:18-21 Topic: If I had just listen to momma and daddy…….. Has there been a time in your life where you had found yourself in bad situation that you wished you had never gotten yourself into? It was a situation that you could have avoided altogether because it was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Ready”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 11, 2018

The message is what we do to get ready for the next Advent.

Get Ready Luke 3:1-6 1. Get Ready For Christmas by allowing God to open you • Some of the rulers mentioned were certainly not open to God • Tiberius was an emperor known for his cruelty and severity. • Pontius Pilate was also renowned for his brutal massacres of the Jewish people • The family of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

I’ve Been Changed

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 11, 2022

God changed you and He changed some things in you, and He changed some things for you. These changes are priceless, precious and profound. These changes should be studied, secured, and celebrated. They should also serve as a reason to praise.

Colossians 1:12-14 I’VE BEEN CHANGED September 11, 2022 Intro: We all have a hard time with change. Whether we are speaking of good change like the birth of a grandchild or bad change like the loss of a job. In our text, Paul is talking about change. Paul mentions some changes that are priceless ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist