Sermons on Imprisoned:

"The Resurrection Faith"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2004

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

Matthew 28:1-8 “The Resurrection Faith” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When the angel spoke to the two Marys, and said “He is not here; he has risen.”… …It was an announcement that the world had changed and would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Meet Epaphroditus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2015

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Meet Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Epaphroditus.html Joy comes from living for and serving others, as did Jesus, Paul, and Timothy in this chapter. Now, the example of Epaphroditus. Let me tell you what the name means, in case you are thinking of naming a child. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014

How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

One Big Happy Family Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 26, 2014

A biological family is made up many faces and personalities, the spiritual family are those who have your back. Their prayer warriors, they show love with their actions.

One Big Happy Family Pt.2 Ephesians 4:1-6NKJ To obtain the status of, “One Big Happy Family” we have to be willing to keep unity among one another. “On those day’s you can’t seem to get along with yourself, it becomes a great opportunity not to say a word to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 6: Where Is God When I Need Him?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God will do the supernatural, which only God can do. God expects us to do what is given us to do.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 6: Where Is God When I Need Him? A. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT TRAGEDIES 1. Where was God when . . .? 2. Doesn’t God love those victims? 3. Did God know this tragedy would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than I Deserve

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2013

If you got what you deserved, what would that look like?

One of the best pastors that I have ever served with always replies with “Better than I deserve” whenever someone asks him how he is doing. There is a bit of a debate over whether Dave Ramsey stole that phrase from him, but I have been using it as well. I think it is a good answer. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul [ Part 3 ] Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

Growing with God.

I trust that so far in this study I have given you a wee food for thought to go with your Irish cream cheese muffins and that strong Irish tea that you've drinking. Remember that Paul’s writings or letters, the earliest writings in the New Testament, are filled with allusions, images, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22, Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good News - Rejected Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2013

Jesus' inaugural address is a bold proclamation that TODAY the Lord will move mightily in our lives and in our world.

Luke 4:14-30 “Good News—Rejected” INTRODUCTION On January 21, President Obama will deliver his inaugural address. He will give that address before and expected crowd of 700,000 people gathered around the capitol and millions of viewers watching the television broadcast. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

What Must We Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013

What to believe about Jesus for salvation, versus a wrong kind of belief. What we are saved from, and what we are saved to.

WHAT MUST WE DO TO BE SAVED? Acts 16:25-34. The Apostle Paul and his companion Silas had responded to the call of God to take the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to Macedonia. The first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe was a woman named Lydia, whose heart the Lord opened to give heed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Financial Bondage

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

Those who find themselves in unmanageable debt are enslaved to their creditors.

Financial Bondage Those who find themselves in unmanageable debt are enslaved to their creditors. DEBT Romans 13:8 - Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. You are in debt if: * You do not have the money or any other means to pay for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Charismatic

A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline And Compassion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2012

Walking with God means we must be willing to mix discipline with compassion in the right ratios and in the right situations. There is a time to be firm and buckle down and a time to open your heart.

A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline and Compassion (Proverbs 19:14-15, 17-18) 1. Discipline and compassion are connected. For example, if teachers do not keep a class under control, students cannot learn and that affects their futures. 2. A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Another Chance

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Oct 18, 2010

How second chances can change lives, and what is wrong with harsher sentencing of criminals.

The most positive person I have ever met is Billy Graham, and I am not talking about the famous evangelist. This Billy Graham grew up in Naenae. Back in the 1950s, the young Billy was something of a reprobate. He got up to horrendous mischief, often targeting Hoppy Hodges, the local cop. Once Billy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

Discovering Genesis, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 19, 2011

Part 1 of this series outlines, briefly, the next several months worth of sermons examining Genesis Chapters 2 through 11 with the primary purpose on understanding why we needed Christ.

Discovering Genesis, Part 1 Various Scriptures (Rev 4:11) - Thankful to have the Gideon’s and their ministry to present to us today -- If you wish to donate please see Bro Bob for more information today - Praying for a new visitation program for our church -- 1) Faithful Volunteers -- 2) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know Him. (Him)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

What we have when we know Him

I Know Him! April 13,08 2 Timothy 1:12 In both of those verses the Apostle Paul uses a very special Greek word, and the word means "a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Eternity In Mind

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010

Living with eternity in mind helps us establish priorities in our daily living so that God’s purposes and plans are always more important than ours.

Living with Eternity in Mind Matthew 25:29-46 Introduction 1. We are deciding now what our eternity will be. 2. Only what we invest in eternity will endure forever. 3. How much of what we are doing with our lives is eternal? 4. How much of what we are doing reflects our belief in an eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:29-46

Denomination: Baptist