Sermons on Increasing Goods:

Csi Jerusalem: Whodunnit? Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Study the history of biblical events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ, and see God’s hand from the beginning.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ THE USUAL SUSPECTS • Caiaphas, Judas, Pilate, Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

What’s all the buzz about the Lost Tomb of Jesus. Is it real? Was the body of Jesus really buried in a family tomb outside of Jerusalem? In this compelling message, Pastor Terry will look at the facts presented in this nationwide documentary in compari

The Lost Tomb of Jesus Resurrection Sunday 2007 Text: John 20:1-10 Last year the sensation of the Da Vinci Code thundered throughout the world as a fictional novel as some new revelation hidden by the Church for the last 2000 years. Now, the world is in awe of the “lost tomb of Jesus”. To the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Common Grace: God's Favor On All People Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

Today we are going to look at a different aspect of God's grace. God has a grace that saves us, but He also has a grace that He shows to everyone--whether they will go to heaven or not. It is called common grace.

Purpose: To explain how God's demonstrates His grace to all. Aim: I want the listener to marvel at God's goodness and never take it for granted. INTRODUCTION: When we think about God's grace our minds usually go to John Newton's words: "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Finished

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus has done everything. And He gives it all to you as a gift.

Intro We know how satisfying it feels to do a job well done. At times, the harder the work, the greater the satisfaction. The more intense the toil, the greater the joy of completion. A doctor saves a life and restores health. A worker finishes a difficult and complicated project. A woman ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

"You Are Of Infinite Worth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2011

A sermon about seeing ourselves and others in the way God sees us.

GENESIS 1:26-27 Matthew 9:35-36 “You are of Infinite Worth” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Sitting in her car--on a dark road just outside of town a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is Both Kind And Strict - Romans 11:22

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011

GOD Is Both Kind and Strict - Romans 11:22

GOD Is Both Kind and Strict - Romans 11:22 Romans 11:22 So you see that God is kind, but he can also be very strict. He punishes those who stop following him. But he is kind to you, if you continue trusting in his kindness. If you don't continue depending on him, you will be cut off from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Giver Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2011

Having pointed out that God is not the source of anything that is evil, James now proceeds to show that God is the source of everything that is good.

James 1:17-Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Nothing is more tragic than for a person to have a wrong conception of God, for this will effect one’s thinking and who they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Through Out the Bible we see that God is looking for people that He can be intimate with. He wants to be our Friends.

Friend’s Of God John 15:15 (NKJV) No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. Jesus in this verse is telling us that God doesn’t want to have a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Can Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2008

Salvation seems elusive, whether it means personal peace, reconciliation, or productive life. Good Friday we see what God will do about that frustration.

I Everyone gets frustrated. In ways small or great, we feel the frustration of not being able to do what we want to do, not being able have what we want to have, not being able to achieve as we would want to achieve. Young people, by nature, dream great dreams. If you give them half a chance, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared By Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Peace prepares you for battle! 4 Progressions of Peace that will help us better understand what it means to be prepared by peace.

Prepared by Peace Ephesians 6:13-15 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Have You Done? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 5, 2009

God invites us to live life to the fullest. This is accomplished when we love and serve God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.

Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-14 “Where Are You?” INTRODUCTION Shopping malls across the country have been using a fantastic shopping aid for several years. Of course, I speak of the mall map that shows all of the store locations, and with a big red arrow exclaims, “You are here!” It is very helpful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Saving Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

God makes us a free offer to bring us back to life. All that’s needed to receive all of the bounty that God offers is to believe his promise, turn away from that rebellion and live. And for those who do that God has good works prepared for us to do, that

How many people here watch House? I love it. For those who aren’t familiar with it, it’s a TV show about a physician. In fact he’s the world’s best diagnostician. Generally the plot line is that someone comes in suffering from a rare and usually life threatening condition and there’s nothing they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the parable of the Good Samaritan

“Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Learning To Laugh...all Over Again!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012

As we allow the spontaneous movement of this life within us we are able to experience a joy unspeakable and full of glory.

The world pays people to make it laugh. Stand up comedians are paid to make people laugh. Books, movies and pictures abound that has one purpose…to make people laugh! The laughter lasts for a moment and then ceases. The child of God however has within him rivers of living water flowing, a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Eating Chicken In A Seafood Restaurant"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 16, 2012

A sermon about experiencing God.

"Eating Chicken at a Seafood Restaurant" 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 The summer before my Senior Year in high school I was asked to work as a Counselor at a United Methodist Church Camp in Upstate New York. It was similar to, say, Camp Lookout. As some of you who have seen old pictures of me on my ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist