Sermons on Institution:

The Three Most Important Words Of Christmas Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 20, 2002

This sermon expains why the three most important words of Christmas are incarnation, revelation, and celebration.

Christmas in John 1 The Three Most Important Words of Christmas John 1:14 December 22, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] The pastor of a small town church sent one of his men to the big city to order a Christmas sign to be hung outside on the door of the church. The man lost the note, which the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2003

This sermon uses John 15 to tell us why intimacy is so important. I cannot tell you where the outline came from, I have had it in my bible for years.

Years ago Father John Powell told the story of Norma Jean Mortenson: "Norma Jean Mortenson. Remember that name? Norma Jean’s mother, Mrs. Gladys Baker, was periodically committed to a mental institution and Norma Jean spent much of her childhood in foster homes. In one of those foster homes, when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Tell My People

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 23, 2003

“So they went out and preached that people should repent And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them” Mark 6:12-13.

Theme: Go tell my people Text: Amos 7:12-15; Eph. 1:3-14; Mk. 6:7-13 Life always follows a very basic pattern. It consists of first learning and then putting into practice what has been learnt. A baby first learns how to walk and then puts into practice what he or she has learnt by actually taking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marriage And Singleness - 2 Gifts From God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2003

Marriage or singleness, celibacy or asceticism. The issue, whatever state we happen to be in, is this: "unhindered devotion to the Lord." Married or single, this is what matters: is your mind set on the things of the Lord? Are your energies directed to se

You can almost imagine Paul, sitting at his desk, with the letter that the Corinthians have sent him in his hand, as he dictates his reply. He’s been through the introductory remarks and now he comes to the questions they’ve put to him. And again we discover just how contemporary some of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

From Embarrassment To Excellence

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

When we have Christ we will never ran out of good wine to serve others. This is one of the lessons that we can learn from the wedding at Cana. But there’s more...

September 13, 1997 I. Introduction: Our study this morning is entitled “From Embarrassment To Excellence.” How many of you had some embarrassing moments that until now you can’t forget? Maybe something that happened during your high school days, or college days, or maybe at your work. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

In The Twinkling Of An Eye

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Is there life after death? Is there hope beyond the grave? Is there a possibility that I will see my lost loved ones again?

November 8, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Today’s topic—In the twinkling of an eye 1) Questions: a) Is there life after death? b) Is there hope beyond the grave? c) Is there a possibility that I will see my lost loved ones again? 2) Answers: a) The answers to these questions will have significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Adventist

Living The Pentecostal Experience

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 31, 2003

We Pentecostals have made a mistake in the past, looking for sensationalism in our church experience. The true Pentecostal experience is that, plus a whole lot more.

October 26, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: The Pentecostal Experience Title: Living the Pentecostal Experience 103 years ago on New Years Day 1900, a group of Bible students led by Charles Parham assembled in a house in Topeka Kansas. They were seeking an “Apostolic” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fourth Dimension Love Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 8, 2003

John calls the body of Christ to love each other as Jesus loved us.

Loving In The Fourth Dimension I John 4:7-12 A man passed by a cage at the zoo and noticed that in the cage was both a large lion and an active monkey. He saw a zoo worker nearby and asked, ‘How does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? It works ok for the most part. Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

What To Do With What You Have Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling With God and Man, Pt. 1

JACOB: WRESTLING WITH GOD AND MAN Jacob was a clever and crafty, colorful, calculative and complex character. Jacob is not our model, neither are his methods and marriages. In his quest for greatness, his motivation was indefensible, his mistakes were glaring and his misery dogged him. However, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Survivor 7: How To Survive Conflict Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 28, 2002

This is the seventh sermon in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon Jesus’ formula for bringing peace to interpersonal conflict (10-27-02).

Opening Illustration There were once two men who lived in a small village. They got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage … the wise man. The first man went to the home of the old, wise one and told his version of what happened. When he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Descent Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATES ONE OF TWO DESCENTS OF CHRIST: HIS INCARNATION AND HIS DESCENT INTO HADES; IN BOTH OF THESE IT WAS TO LIBERATE THE CAPTIVES.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST! What did he say? Has our pastor’s mind wandered off again? Doesn’t he know this is Christmas, not Easter? I can hear my mother’s voice “what are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:18-35

Denomination: Anglican

One Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 2, 2007

This sermon examines Jesus influence upon Zacchaeus and how we can make a difference on others for God.

(This sermon was introduced by playing a video clip from the movie “Mama Heidi.” This movie touches on one of the deepest desires that lies within the heart of man. This desire is in the heart of believers as well as non-believers. Every person was created with a desire to make a difference. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Man You Can't Ignore

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 3, 2007

Jesus came to seek and to save those who are lost. Jesus does not ignore people... and people cannot ignore Jesus.

Title: A Man You Can’t Ignore Text: Luke 19:1-10 Thesis: Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost. Introduction Watchers of the World Series had many opportunities to see the catchy ads for the 2008 Chevy Malibu that debuted on November 1. One of the ads shows a jogger running down a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Backslidden Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007

A look at one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

“A Backslidden Church” Introduction: Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the raft and continue to catch some rays. After a short time the woman ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hamnation Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 30, 2008

Knowing and applying God’s truth to sexuality brings freedom and blessing.

Those of you who are my age or older I want you to try to remember back to your high school days. As I read this news item from June 18th ask yourself this question, “How did we, as a nation, get here?” As summer vacation begins, 17 girls at Gloucester High School are expecting babies — more than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist