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Let His Freedom Ring

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 27, 2004

This is a reformation sermon designed to deepen our appreciation of the freedom we have in Christ

Happy Reformation Day. Today is an important day. It is the perfect day to talk about Freedom. As this current election closes in, we are blessed to have the freedom to cast a vote for the person we would like to be our leader. But the sad truth is, in this country, and in many others, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Provision Of God

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

In the natural, I can’t understand how God can take a thief, drug addict, liar, cheat. What can wash away my sin, nothing but the blood of Jesus….Oh precious is the flow. That picture of the Provision still changes lives today.

1 Corinthians 15: 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3For I delivered unto you first of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready For A Turnaround Because Your Victory Is In Your Praise!

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 31, 2005

Everytime you and I praise God it is giving God an opportunity to Get us Ready For A Turnaround. Are you ready to confuse the enemy? Are you ready for a complete turnaround? Are you ready to get back what the enemy stole from you?

Get Ready For A Turnaround because your Victory is in your Praise! 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 V.22 Text by Bishop Charles Jones D.D. Here we read that the Moabites and their allies(the Ammonites and Edomites) have declared war upon Judah(Praise),and word has reached Jerusalem that a vast army ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, 2 Chronicles 20:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Antodote For A Troubled Life

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003

I must use this period of ministry in addressing those very special saint who are experiencing UNUSUAL TROUBLE and are TROUBLED thereby. I need to address you because You and Your Experience has been Overlooked and given Too Little Attention by the minist

“Trouble in my way, I have to cry sometimes. So much trouble, I have to cry sometimes. I lay awake at night, but that’s alright; Because I know Jesus will fix it after awhile.” Here we are again. I want to use this ‘Preaching Moment’ to deal with what’s going on underneath our skin. So, WE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Wait On The Lord Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 14, 2003

A) The Context of Is 40ff 1) The size of God 2) The knowledge of God 3) The care of God

“Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength” Is 40:12-31 WBC 16/03/03 am THE CONTEXT = Babylonian exile 587BC onwards (either from 8C BC or 6C) - but still prophetic. Cyrus named But applicable at any stage of history/life - particularly today! God will help you - through the desert. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Approach Christ The King

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 19, 2003

We take note of the majesty of Christ, and ponder how we, sinful human beings, can approach him, on Judgment Day.

Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:4-8 HOW WILL YOU APPROACH THE MASTER AND COMMANDER? His face is covered in blue paint. The wind is blowing his long hair behind him. He lifts up his sword and shouts, and behind him a thousand men with painted faces lift up their swords and they shout too. And ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Weeps Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

This picture, much less this statement, surprises a lot of people. Some people think a deity ought to behave differently. Gods, so the popular image goes, sit far off, throw lightning bolts, or send angels. What kind of god would get so close to his su

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Wept John 11:25-27; 33-36 Just two little words. In fact it’s the shortest verse in the Bible. That alone gets our attention. Just two little words. But it’s not just the brevity of the statement that gets ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Had A Dream (Acts 11)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2007

When one man dreams, it is just a dream, but when we all dream together ... ...

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. ... I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It's All In Your Hands

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

Dare we believe that God is still at work in this world despite all its brokenness and iniquity? Dare we believe that God can still work in the world through the church despite all the change and cultural upheaval we see taking place in our society?

Lake Winona was the location of the YMCA campsite in Ormond Beach, Florida – the hometown of my childhood. For two weeks each summer the First Baptist Church would rent the Lake Winona campsite to provide for it Youth and Children’s Ministry. I began attending Junior Camp when I was nine years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Bite Your Tongue!

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007

The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, But how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others.

I don’t know how many of you have heard about this this week • Don Imus made a comment that has stirred up the media, and everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey . • What was happening was the Rutgers women’s basketball team had just lost the NCAA championship game. • And Imus was saying ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

What Happens When The Church Prays

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Apr 26, 2007

This sermon is designed to underscore the power of a praying church.

In the book of Acts, Luke the physician gives us a chronological and historical account of the evolution of the church. Luke’s primary purpose is to help believers understand the purpose and mission of the church. Make no mistake about it; no one should be part of an organization without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 6, 2007

The sheep need a shepherd

The Good Shepherd Series Psalm 23 (1 of 2) May 27, 2007 Chester FBC, Chester, IllinoisDr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The 23rd Psalm is most commonly read at funerals. (Understandable) 1 It’s understandable. a Offers comfort, healing, hope, promise, restoration, peace, righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"No Judgment Allowed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2007

A sermon on how to reach a culture which looks at Truth as Relative.

Romans 2:1-4 “Judgment Not Allowed” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN To my brothers and sisters from Grace…I know I used this same illustration this morning, so please bear with me… Members of a Christian theatre troupe spent $90,440 on a full-page advertisement in USA ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Coping With Depression

Contributed by Paul John on Nov 24, 2006

To help people understand a Christian perpective of depression and how we can help others

INTRODUCTION Following death of his wife, a well-known Southern Baptist preacher named Vance Havner published a diary of his experiences as he walked through the ’valley of the shadow of death’. He writes about 3 levels of experience in life and concluded that there are ’mountain top days’ when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Homecoming To Remember!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 16, 2006

This is a sermon on the celebration of the churches 30 Year Anniversary, but can used anytime.

A Homecoming to Remember Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate our 30-year anniversary. Now this is a time when we reflect on the history of this church and we think about those who have stayed and made this church what it is today and we think about those who have went on to serve the Lord elsewhere. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: *other