Sermons on Indistructable Fragility:

The Foolish Gospel

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 6, 2006

Ever wonder why, in a world of mega structures and information superhighways, the cross is the message that we have to preach? Well Pual makes it very clear...

I don’t know if you have noticed, but our society has become more and more saturated with knowledge, more so than any other generation before it. Most children, by the age of 8 or 9 know more about computers than their parents. Currently more new information is being created and revised on Web ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Operation Sanctification Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

7th in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Examines God’s Plan to make us holy.

In the Army we did nothing without an operations order. The operations order defines important things like who is responsible for what, what the objective of the mission is, when and where the operations will take place and supplies that will be needed. When I say we did nothing without one, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Les 6-8 Ans Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 17, 2006

Helps to Teach Children

L ‘ ENFANT DE 6 A 8 ANS GENERALITES Apparition prépondérante du développement collectif : son intégration totale dans le rythme et la vie scolaire. L’enfant de cet âge est vivace, actif, curieux et pose beaucoup de questions. Si l’âge des 3 ans est celui des « non », celui des 6 ans est celui ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Smackdown! The Trickster Vs. The Hipster Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 14, 2006

In this strange wrestling match between Jacob and God, friends struggle with one another and the weaker overcomes the stronger. Find out how God used this wrestling match to help Jacob mature in his faith.

Although I don’t watch pro-wrestling (my parents didn’t allow it lest I practice “piledrivers” on my little sister), I do get a kick out of the wrestlers’ names. There’s Junkyard Dog, Johnny Nitro, The Boogeyman, and The Big Show just to name a few. On our final episode of “Jake TV,” we’ll witness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Troubled Waters

Contributed by Joseph Comage on Oct 27, 2006

THIS SERMON WAS WRITTEN TO HELP BRING SOMEONE THROUGH A TOUGH TIME IN THEIR LIFE.

Rev. Joseph M. Comage Word of Life Ministry 22 October 2006 Bethel AME Zion Church SONG: We’ve Come This Far By Faith TROUBLED WATERS Psalms 46:1-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Death, Burial, & Resurrection.

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The Death of Jesus Christ.

DEATH, BURIAL, RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST JOHN CHAP 18 Jesus Christ was sent here to DIE for OUR SINS… He lived the life he fought the fight and was betrayed by Judas one of his Disciples…. But like everything else it all had to be fulfilled. He was in the garden over the brook of Cedron with ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Christmas Complicates Things

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005

How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supreme Value Of Human Life

Contributed by John Raulerson on Jan 15, 2008

Human life is sacred in the eyes of God and should be protected from the self-serving sin of abortion.

SANCTITY OF LIFE The Supreme Value of Human Life Psalm 139:13-16 Illustration for Introduction Several years ago a fragile young woman expecting her first child was under the care of Dr. Joe Wheeler. About a month before the baby was due it was discovered that the baby was in a breech position ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Tomorrow

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007

Be something far greater than an optimist. Be a faith filled doer of the will of God… do not wait for things to improve; improve them… do not wait for a new tomorrow… fill your heart with faith... and bring a new tomorrow into being.

“A New Tomorrow” Revelation 21:1-6 Introduction They have a saying in Vienna, Austria: “The situation is hopeless, but not serious.” It’s an interesting contradiction in terms. Yet life is truly a mixture of optimism and pessimism, of hope and despair, of sunshine and shadow. Sometimes the same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Buzzard, The Bat, And The Bumble Bee

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 1, 2006

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus.

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus. Introduction: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Other

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Nov 9, 2006

This is a funeral sermon for a woman who enjoyed life but was bedridden for her last years. She was a Christian woman

Life is a very precious gift from God but moments like this remind us that life is short and very fragile. The Apostle Paul likened the body to jars of clay. But in these moments, in our sorrow and grief, we take the time that too often we are too busy to take. And that time is the pause in all of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Up For The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Heads Up for the King of Glory! 1) He is our Creator 2) He is our Saviour

“Heads up!” That’s something you might hear at a baseball game when a sharply hit foul ball comes careening your way. It’s a warning that could keep you from getting seriously hurt. “Heads up!” can also be an encouragement to stay alert so that you don’t miss something interesting like a moose, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why America Should Be Pro-Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2008

I submit to you that abortion is destroying the highest qualities of God that are present in the womb! Every human being at conception is formed after the nature and perfections of God.

Who said these 2 statements…? “…Beings of an inferior order, and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either in social or political relations, and so far inferior that they had no rights which the white man was bound to respect.” “Maternity or additional offspring may force upon the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through The Valley

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 10, 2006

This is a 9/11 remembrance message

Walking through the Valley Psalm 23:4 September 10, 2006 Morning Service Lisa Beamer’s coat closet is now filled with things she never wanted to own. There are large plastic containers filled with thousands of postcards and letters from people all over the world. There are also songs, poems, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Church Of God

"Deity Or Delusion?”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Christ’s Deity

Biblical Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 “Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” Last Sunday you will remember that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational