Sermons on Imagination:

Jesus' Grand Finale

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

An eight-point message on the importance and relevance of Jesus’ ascension.

INTRO: An American tourist was visiting England on his summer vacation. -As the 4th of July approached, he wondered how the British would celebrate America’s Independence Day. -So, he asked one of his tour guides: Does England have a 4th of July? (2X) -You can imagine the tour guide’s sarcastic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Holiness?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 29, 2005

This message gives a practical explanation to those seeking to learn how authentic holiness is lived out in the life of a committed Christian.

What is Holiness? This morning I would like for us to take a look at one of the most amazing, overwhelming, misunderstood appeals in scripture. Leviticus 11:45 NIV I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. That’s quite a challenge! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing Through Your Fears

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Feb 4, 2008

Principles of growing through our fears from the life of Peter and his walking on the water.

Growing Through Your Fears Matthew 14:26-33 I’ve come to believe that procrastination and fear are married emotions. A lot of fear is actually hidden. You can hide fear in procrastination. It may look something like this: “I don’t really want to talk to this person, confront this person, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shocking Birth Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Matthew 1:18-25 declares 3 ways that the virgin birth impacts my life.

A Shocking Birth Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 6, 2009 This morning I want to quote from one of the great theological minds of our time… Dr. Seuss! As a kid, (I don’t know about you), but I used to love reading his books and especially looking at the pictures… books ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Wild Story Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

What was it about the shepherds that inspired God to reveal the wondrous birth of His Son to them over all the others? As I looked into this question, I discovered what I believe is the 5-fold Process that God uses to reveal Christ to us… if we’re open t

A Wild Story Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 27, 2009 I want to start out this morning by having you watch this video clip, and then I want you to tell me what you see… Show video clip of violin player… Ok… tell me what you saw… (response from congregation) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Outbreak! Deveolping A Spiritual S.t.a.p.h. Infection Within The Church

Contributed by James Stophel on Apr 5, 2016

Could a STAPH infection actually be a good thing? It can when it is a spiritual STAPH infection!

OUTBREAK! TEXT: LUKE 8:43-48 Opening: There are certain words and terms that can strike fear into all of mankind: “The Plague” is one such term. Others words like “epidemic” and even the word “Outbreak” creates panic. Down through the sands of times, these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Changed

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 30, 2019

This message discusses the change that takes place in a Christian's life once they accept Christ as their personal Savior. We transition from being a part of this world to be living here but not belonging here.

Changed Scriptures: John 3:3; 18:36; Romans 6:1-11; Colossians 3:1-4 The title of my message this morning is “Changed.” The word change is defined as “to become or make different.” When used in the past tense it means to “have become or been made different.” Before I get into the heart of this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, John 18:36, Romans 6:1-11, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pulling Back The Curtain

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 1, 2017

A New Year's sermon to encourage us that God is in control of the year that is past, and the year that is to come.

Intro: In the classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a small town banker who is driven to the brink of suicide by the prospect of financial ruin and disgrace. He is convinced that his life has been a failure, and that it would have been better if he had never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Doing The Will Of God

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

Fourth sermon in Ruth series. Outline: 1. The right way to accomplish God's will. 2. God has an individual plan for each of us. 3. We are part of a bigger plan.

Knowing and Doing the Will of God – Ruth 4:1-22 BTBC - June 9, 2013 God’s plan is always the best plan. Ron, Ruth’s brother is a runner and he’s a good one. A couple of years ago he ran the Niagara Falls Marathon, a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. He said he had kept up his pace and in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wonderful Surprises

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 13, 2016

In Acts 11:1-18; Luke reminds us 1. Our God loves to surprise His People 2. Our God is passionately bringing about His Kingdom of Heaven here on earth 3. Our God is cleansing, tranforming and guiding His People through His Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18; Psalms 148 and John 13:31-35 Title: God's Wonderful Surprises Proposition and Theme: In Acts 11:1-18; Luke reminds us 1. Our God loves to surprise His People 2. Our God is passionately bringing about His Kingdom of Heaven here on earth 3. Our God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

How God Rescues Sinners Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

It takes faith to believe that Jesus lives in me, but it takes an understanding of grace to stop trying to be good and do good.

INTRODUCTION Charlie Chaplin was the first movie actor in America to attain superstar status. He was the king of the silent movie era in the early 20th century. He was most famous for playing “the tramp.” The tramp was such a popular character that look-alike contests were held all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

One Cross: Three Crucifixions Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

What does it really mean to be crucified with Christ?

INTRODUCTION One of the reasons some Christians keep changing churches is that they can’t seem to get along with anyone. Maybe they don’t like the preacher or the minister of music, or the deacons. A ship captain sailing through the South Pacific saw smoke rising from a little island. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Truth For Strange Times Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 23, 2021

Spiritual Truth for Strange Times Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 16, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Spiritual Truth for Strange Times Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 16, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Well...good morning to each of you who have joined our gathering this morning... and welcome to each of you who may be watching at a later time. I want to reintroduce the weekly series and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12, Genesis 39:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entering The Holy Of Holies Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022

You need all three of these things in order to trust the Lord. One, that He's in control. Two, that He's good. And thirdly, that He cares.

Today we're going to look at a prayer in the scriptures. This prayer in particular is going to look at the longest prayer in the Bible. So you can open your Bibles to Nehemiah 9. It is the longest prayer in the Bible. But I want to tell you first about the shortest prayer in the Bible. Do you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Restores Peter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 30, 2023

This message explores Peter's transformative experience of being completely restored after his full-throated denials of Jesus.

Jesus and His Restoration of Peter - Sermon for April 30 We have been looking at some of the events surrounding the immediate aftermath of the resurrection. Of course we know that the resurrection has had a massive impact on the entire world over the last 2000 years. It is the central event in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational