Sermons on Imperishable Crown:

Basic Training: The Bible Is God's Word Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 1, 2005

This is the first of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING: THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD PSALMS 119:9-16 & 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NOTE: The drama used in this sermon can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com INTRODUCTION OF THE SERIES: Vince Lombardi, who was the head football coach of the Green Bay Packers for many years, produced one NFL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Path We Follow

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

It doesn’t matter where or whatever means God uses to give us His vision for our lives, only that we do what we can with what He equips us for.

Sermon Title: The Path We Follow Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:10-13 Bethel Christian Church - Eddyville Date: October 15, 2000 Scripture Introduction: I am excited as we continue on in this first epistle of Peter. In the previous section we saw how even as long-time residents we can suddenly find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-13

Denomination: *other

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the believer’s living hope in Christ.

Our Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5) I. The Description of Our Hope A. Hope defined B. Living hope II. The Source of Our Hope: The God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ (v. 3) A. By the mercy of God (v. 3a) B. By the new birth (v. 3b) C. By the resurrection of Christ (v. 3c) III. The Inheritance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Power Equipped

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 14, 2003

God has power-equipped us with everything we need to live godly lives and serve Him.

Power Equipped TCF Sermon August 24, 2003 Approach a member of the congregation... - hand him/her a hammer and ask him or her to build something When they say they cannot, ask why not? answer should be something along the lines of - I don’t have the tools - I don’t have the materials - I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved, Saved, Saved Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 15 of the Romans Series dealing with our wonderful salvation.

Chico Alliance Church September 9, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Saved, Saved, Saved” Romans 5:9-10 Review Paul introduced his theme of righteousness in chapter one, announcing not only the revelation of the means to becoming right before God but also the revelation of the righteous wrath of God upon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Get Out Of Those Grave Clothes

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

Paul in these verses tells us how to walk in this new life. (Ephesians 5)

THE WALK OF PURITY "GET OUT OF THOSE GRAVECLOTHES!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:17-5:20 INTRODUCTION IN JOHN CHAPTER 11, WE READ OF THE ACCOUNT WHEN A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF JESUS’ DIED, LAZARUS. HE HAD BEEN SICK FOR A WHILE AND JESUS ARRIVED IN BETHANEY, WHERE LAZARUS LIVED FOUR DAYS AFTER HE HAD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of Death

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 26, 2005

The resurrection of Christ signifies his victory over sin and death and gives us the hope of eternal life.

The Death of Death 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 A doctor in a third world country was once asked by a visiting professor, “What’s the death rate around here?” And he replied, “Same as any place. One death per person.” You’ve no doubt heard the adage that the only things that are certain are death and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Called To The Royal Priesthood

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Theme: You are called to a priesthood of believers that intercede for all who will come to salvation through Christ Jesus. That calling comes from God and comes to fulfillment in your life through obedience to Jesus Christ.

A Call to the Royal Priesthood How to Fulfill God’s Purpose for Your Life Rev. Sean Lester May 4, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:1-10 Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. [2] He is able to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Investing Your Life In People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006

This final lesson in the series is designed to motivate us to realize that the soul-saving business is the most important business in the world.

A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that we have been addressing this fall. 1. We are going to spend a few moments thinking about Jesus’ famous last words, but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other famous last words. 2. Here are the Top 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Shut Eye Ain't Sleep, Every Goodbye Ain't Gone

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on May 3, 2007

A eulogy for a woman who died, who had several physical challenges, but was raised in the church and knew the Lord. The sermon can be easily adapted to fit any person who dies in Christ.

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Celebrate Easter

Contributed by David Azbell on May 5, 2007

The two most important holidays that are celebrated each year are Christmas and Easter. They both are celebrated due to one Man and his effect on all mankind.

Why we Celebrate Easter By David Azbell The two most important holidays that are celebrated each year are Christmas and Easter. They both are celebrated due to one Man and his effect on all mankind. This man is Jesus Christ who was born an earthly birth and as such had an earthly death. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pastoral Epistles Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Ninth in a Series going through the New Testament

I AND II TIMOTHY, TITUS--THE PASTORAL EPISTLES Sermon 9 Introduction: In this lesson we will complete a survey of the Pastoral Epistles. These Epistles differ in style and language from Paul’s other letters. New words are found in these letters which are not used elsewhere in the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Trash Cans (Smyrna And Philidelphia) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 22, 2007

REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST - (part 2) The Church needs a fresh revelation of Jesus. You can learn a lot about someone by looking in their trash. How is Jesus revealed to the churches of Smyrna and Philidelphia, the only churches with empty trash cans.

A REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST– Empty Trash Cans • Revelation 2:8-11, 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION: You can tell a lot about a person by looking in their trash cans. Within trash cans you can find the left-overs from days gone by. You will find things that were once useful and are now broken, things that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Free Agency - It's Your Vote Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

The 3rd Sermon in a series of sermons describing our basic beliefs in the Church of the Nazarene.. Free Agency.. our ability to choose God.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews chapter 10, we will be getting to this passage in just a moment… but first Let’s Pray…. Statement of Faith: VII Free Agency We believe that the human race’s creation in Godlikeness included ability to choose between right and wrong, and that thus human beings were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Persevere To Victory

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 15, 2007

To help people persevere through the difficulties of discipleship to the victories it provides.

PERSEVERE TO VICTORY Exodus 5:1-10, 20-21 As if by enchantment Moses materialized from Egypt’s shimmering sands: from a forty year exile; resolute in a God-given commission to liberate Israel; performing signs that convinced their elders and the people. Eye-blinding lightning and ear-splitting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ