Sermons on Imperfect People:

Anointing The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

The anointing of the Lord by Mary was an act that was to be remembered, which affected everyone around, and was an evidence of her love. She gave her best to the Lord.

ANOINTING THE LORD John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing And Responding To The Voice Of God

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 18, 2007

Designed for those who are seeking to indentify, listen to, and obey God’s voice and calling.

As I write this sermon, I too admit that I have had times in my life where the Voice of God has been hard to discern. As I look back however, those times in my life are usually when there are so many other voices going on that I have trouble focusing in on what God is telling me. How many times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Anna: A Life In Three Verses

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

What it means to be redeemed - what means to have a purpose. Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God.

Title: Anna: A Life in Three Verses Text: Luke 2:36-38 FCF: Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God. Intro: <<READ Luke 2:36 – 38>> If you were to go down to Charlottesville and start poking around in some family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 24, 2007

Everyone must answer that question. How we answer it will determine our eternal destination.

Everyone must answer that question. How we answer it will determine our eternal destination. But you say why are you asking me that question I’m a Christian so you should know that I know Who Jesus Is? Jesus asked that question over two thousand years ago. He asked it of His disciples – men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 "Mary’s Extravagant Love" 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

(Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

Until you settle the fact that God is good....and you can trust Him with your life, ....Your Faith is never going to be great because you will always draw back in fear....God is a GOOD GOD,we just need to get to Know Him better.

Did you Know --- The Good News of the Word of God Won’t work for Everybody? That may be a startling statement for many of you to hear today....But it is true..... Now some of you are thinking ...."I knew it all along....I knew it wasn’t just me" But hold on here just a minute... Don’t be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: *other

Philip-The Disciple Of Jesus

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Teaches of the Philip the disciple of Jesus

PHILIP—THE DISCIPLE OF JESUS INTRODUCTION: I. Jesus chose 12 men to be His disciples, and later his apostles (the sent out ones). A study of them is a valuable study. We would be surprised sometimes at the list that Jesus comprised. II. Today we will study about Philip. 1. Who is Philip? 2. How ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter The Man Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Mar 27, 2007

This is a brief outline of Peter’s life that I used to Introduce our Sun. nite study Series on I Peter

A Brief Sketch of Peter’s Life Four main area’s of Peter’s life: A. His calling Mark 1:16-18 (also Luke 5:3-11) * fishing in Sea of Galilee with his brother Andrew. * they are partners with James and John in a lucrative fishing business * ALL This changes when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Barnabus the giver, the risk-taker, the faithful

Barnabas: Stories of God’s People May 21, 2006 Intro: How many of you can think of someone who, at some point in your life, believed in you when you weren’t sure you believed in yourself? Someone probably a little older, a little wiser, more experienced, who looked at you and the situation you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Barnabas chooses to take a risk, to investigate a person, and to put even the potential of a relationship of love ahead of every other consideration - even his own safety.

Barnabas pt 2: Stories of God’s People May 28, 2006 Intro: Last week I shared the first part of the story of Barnabas, one of the early Christians and leaders of the church. We talked about how he was a man of generosity – selling an entire field and giving the money to the work of the Kingdom ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: From Galilee To Glory

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

Peter met Jesus the Christ by the sea of Galilee and his life was never the same. He grew to be the most prominent disciple in the gospels and the first half of the book of Acts.

Peter, from Galilee to Glory God has chosen to reveal Jesus to us in many ways in the Bible. From both Old and New Testaments Jesus is revealed to us. We can see him all the way through. Today, let’s see how we can see Jesus’ impact on the life of one of his most prominent followers in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marys Journey

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 4, 2007

For Mary and Joseph their suffering for Jesus came before He was even born. It continued as they accepted the gift of being his earthly parents.

Mary s Journey Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matt 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14 Dan 9:21 This second week of Advent I want to look at Mary and her journey to Bethlehem. Last week we learned that Jesus traveled the furthest to be in Bethlehem for He left heaven to descend to earth in bodily form. But what of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Making Crooked Roads Straight"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2007

A sermon on repentance and moving out of the "wilderness".

“Making Crooked Roads Straight” Matthew 3:1-12 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” John appeared in the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Returning To Our Proper Place Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jul 6, 2002

We will walk with Joseph at the death of Jacob, mourning with him and going with him to return Jacob-Israel to Canaan.

Returning to our Proper Place A. Return B. Reassurance C. Removal Promised DBF, 7/7/02 It is good to be in the presence of God. I feel safe and comfortable there. In the last year there were numerous happenings that stole this feeling of safety and comfort to people around the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Baptist