Sermons on Incarceration:

The Life-Changing Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 24, 2003

How your life can be changed through the power of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: ILLUS: Harry Houdini - Have you ever heard of a man named Harry Houdini? - He died in October of 1926…but Harry Houdini’s claim to fame was that he was a magician and an excellent escape artist. - As a matter of fact, he was said to have laughed at locks and sneered at fetters. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Women In My Life

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 11, 2003

This Sermon is about celebrating the strength of Godly women in our lives.

"The Women In My Life" by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Exodus 1:15-2:10 “What makes you so strong?” is the title of a book written by Jeremiah Wright. It is the question posed to the black woman. “What makes you so strong, black woman?” He like others wonder ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus On Divorce

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002

What does GOd’s word say about this difficult subject? How can the church be there to help people?

INTRODUCTION  A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres. "The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport. "The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 2 of 9

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (Matt 13:44-46) Several years ago, USA Today (10/24/97) reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Horizontal And Vertical Thanks

Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Nov 28, 2002

We must move beyond "comparative gratitude" and an awareness of our good fortune, to "vertical thanks to God who is the source of all blessings.

Introduction: Comparative Gratitude Thanksgiving, like Christmas, is firmly woven into the American fabric as a tradition. I don’t mean this in a critical way – it is a wonderful occasion to gather families and to share a meal together (something rarer and rarer in this day). Just as we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Abba, Father

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 18, 2001

Our God is no fair-weather Father. He’s not into this love-‘em-and-leave-‘em-stuff. WE can always count on Him to be in our corner.

Quote: “Insanity is an inherited disease. You get it from your kids.” Into: Nine things you will never hear dad say: 1. Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005

This last lesson in this series encourages the believer to ressurect their hope in things they have given up hope in in terms of those things that God has promised them. Though He delays it shall come to pass at the appointed time. Just as it did in the r

This may be the death of me, but it won’t be the end of me. Day3 John 11:11,34-44 You shall rise again For the past two nights we have been examining this text in the book of John. We have discovered on the first night how that we are ever evolving and changing into what God would have us to be. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-44

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not An Island

Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 5, 2006

This sermon explores Jeremiah 29s call for us to be engaged with our community, and recognize that "in their peace, we will find ours."

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” The famous words of Jeremiah 29:11. A well-known, well-publicized, well-memorized, even a life verse for many. But do we know the context for that verse? Do we know ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prison Break: And The Chains Fell Off Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

The Lord rescues and delivers those who put their trust in Him.

Prison Break “And the Chains Fell Off” Acts 12:1-17 …and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists (7). Intro: This was the ultimate prison break. How does a person escape while chained to two guards, being watched by several more guards, and being locked behind doors and a secure gate? It was virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rev. #35 ~11: ~the Two Witnesses ~pt. 2 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2009

These two witnesses, that we believe to be Moses and Elijah are indistructable as long as God has His Hand on them, during the 1st half of the tribulation.

Rev. #35 ~11:1-7 ~THE TWO WITNESSES ~pt. 2 12-26-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, last time we left off in Chapter 11: and verse 7, so we’ll try and get hooked back up from there. Lets keep in mind that chapter 11:1-13 does not advance the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Congregational

The Coming Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

Isaiah tells us more about the coming Messiah.

The Mission of the Savior December 13, 2009 Isaiah 61 Can you believe Christmas is only 12 days away. There are some who have already finished their Christmas shopping, in fact, we had one who finished it before the season even began. And I’m here to tell you this morning that I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Right, God Is Just Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

1- God’s judgment is right 2- God’s vengeance is just

INTRO.- ILL.- The divinity student talked to a boy on the street. The little boy was holding his Sunday School papers. The student said, "Did you go to Sunday School ?" "Yes," he replied. Thinking he would have some fun with the little boy, he said, "Tell me where God is, and I’ll give you an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Lamentations Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 21, 2008

Through calamities and suffering we can learn about God’s judgement, about our own sin, and about God’s renewing power.

Lessons from Lamentations Lamentations 3:1-3; 19-24; 40-42 For the past couple of weeks, we have been inundated with reports of the floods in the Midwest. The reports about Iowa are of special interest to Sue & me, since we come from there, so we perked up our ears when we heard names of ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 18, 2007

What do you mean by “Perfect Love”? Eugene Peterson defines it as “well-formed love.” I. Perfect Love is Supplied by God (v.17) II. Perfect Love is Empowerd by God (v.18a) III. Perfect Love is Assured by God (v.18b)

PERFECT LOVE DRIVES OUT FEAR 1 John 4:17-18 Once upon a time, Jane was going to get married, and her friend Jemima decided to send them a text message wishing the happy couple well. She thought of the verse that we had in our first reading, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational