Sermons on Improper Reference:

Triumphant Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 22, 2005

Palm Sunday: We refer to His entry into Jerusalem on a donkey as "triumphal." But it was not His entry that was triumphal -- it was His love

LOVE TRIUMPHANT! On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. And Jesus, when he had ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: *other

The Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 14, 2008

This Scripture refers prophetically to the entire nation of Israel in the last days although it is set during the Babylonian captivity of Judah.

THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES 1 The hand of the LORD came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2 Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame # 9 - The Singers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

This message focuses on singing and is based upon Ezra’s reference to the 128 singers who returned from exile.

Certain words spring to mind when we examine what the Bible has to say about singing: 1. SCRIPTURAL 1 Chronicles 15:16 "And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:41

The Jailer Who Received Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 3, 2003

There was a certain course of events that led to the salvation of the Philippian jailer, and these have certain implications with reference to our witnessing today.

The Jailer Who Received Jesus Text: Acts 16: 29-34 Intro: The portion of scripture we’ve just read is filled with suspense and excitement—the result of a midnight earthquake and an attempted suicide. Lest we view this account as merely a Bible story, let me be quick to remind us that these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew, The Friendly Apostle

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Though referred in the Bible in three or four occassions, the life of Andrew is an important lesson when it comes to personal evangelism.

Nov. 27, 1999 A. Andrew’s First Meeting with Christ 1. He had been listening to John the Baptist 2. He was one of those who had gone out to hear the wilderness prophet 3. He heard John point to Jesus saying: “Behold the Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world.” 4. Intrigued and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-41

Denomination: Adventist

Restoring The Blessing Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim, but the blessing of God as Father.

Today we’re beginning a new series. We’ve entitled this series “Living in the Blessing.” The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim…. but rather something more foundational to life. It is the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Forget!

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

A Memorial Day Sermon which refers to the cost of freedom found in Christ and how we so often forget.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 27, 2012 David K. Simpson Never Forget Exodus 28:29 “Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart on the breastpiece of decision as a continuing memorial before the Lord. The most meaningful military ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:29

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 2, 2015

This is a sermon for Easter 2015. It is about death and references the resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus gives us victory over death.

When Jesus was on the earth, he had many people who wanted to be around him. He also had people who hated him and wanted him dead. On the last day of his life, it was hard to tell which group was which. But Jesus had friends. He had people that believed in him and what he was doing. He had a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of Jesus' Return Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 11, 2021

Wars and rumor of wars, famine and earthquakes, what does it all mean? All Bible references are from the NASB.

I know many are worried about the future. When we consider the incoming administration in Washington, with its decidedly anti-Christian flavor to many of the policies that they are pushing forward, when we consider the violence in our capital building by mobs, we are distressed. Are these the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Anchors To Grasp In The Storms Of Life!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

The difficulties of life are often referred to as the storms of life. This is appropriate because both storms and the difficulties of life CAN BE DEVASTATING!

• Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of our own doing • Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of the actions of others For example, there are some who feel that they have the right to drink and drive. Since they feel they have this right, they drive down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

Five Key Spiritual Truths For Battling Porn Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2018

A look at five essential spiritual truths to defeat porn in your life. Lots of Scripture references for further research.

What Does The Truth Matter? The truth will set you free. - John 8:31-32. - These verses are often quoted in a poetic way – and they are beautiful words. But they also speak to an essential spiritual idea. That idea is that the truth will set you free. It will set you free from sin. - I want ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happened To Holiness? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 7, 2022

Are we truly holy? or do we hang on to the contaminates of the world? All Scripture references are from the NASB95.

Holiness and the very concept of holiness is something that is lost in today’s culture and in the church itself. The very concept of God and His holiness has dismissed. According to Dr Steve DeNeff, author of the book “The way of Holiness: Experiencing God’s Work in You,” he says: “So, as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

#8 We Believe In The Family Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 18, 2022

The first organization God ordained, even before the church, was that of marriage and the family. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Just what is it that we believe? Could you tell someone what it is you believe? In past messages we have discussed our believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We have talked about how we need salvation and cannot save ourselves and that Jesus is the only way. We believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25, Ephesians 6:1-4, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

#10 We Believe In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2022

Do we really understand what it means to be a disciple, a follower of Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Start message with the video: "JESUS FOLLOWER" (1:14) found at Sermon Central Who or what are you following? As the video said, we all follow something, we pattern our lives after someone or something. What is it? Here today in church, the Sunday School answer is “we follow Jesus.” Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist