Sermons on Invest In People:

Simon Of Cyrene: A Man Drafted Into Service

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 23, 2001

A little known bible character seen at the cross teaches us about expecting God to work.

Morning Message March 25, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs - Faces Around the Cross - A MAN DRAFTED INTO SERVICE Luke 23:22-27 Introduction: 1. After Jesus was put before Pilate, and finally handed over to the Jews for crucifixion, he was taken into the Praetorium. There he was mocked by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barabbas, The Prisoner Set Free

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 26, 2001

Barabbas is a picture or type of every sinner who has been set free by Jesus taking their place.

"Barabbas, The Prisoner Set Free" Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Introduction: -Barabbas, the man that the Jewish rulers and people chose to be released instead of our Lord Jesus Christ. I. Barabbas’s Testimony -We want to look at Barabbas’s testimony or "rap sheet". -What better way to do this then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Denying Jesus?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 27, 2001

Are you denying Jesus? Would you deny Jesus like Peter? We will look at seven ways some Christians deny Jesus.

‘ARE YOU DENYING JESUS”? MATTHEW 26:69-75 David Brainerd, the famous missionary to the American Indians, proclaimed this truth throughout his ministry. He said, “I never got away from Jesus and Him crucified in my preaching. I found that once these people were gripped by the great evangelical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 1, 2001

Five principles to win a victory over temptation taken from the life of Joseph

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 3 “Dealing With Temptation” Genesis 39:1-20 When we left Joseph last time he had been sold into slavery by his brothers to a band of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten study of Peter’s struggle with guilt & shame

He’s one of the most popular bible characters. Simon Peter. People are attracted to him, perhaps because he seems one of the most real; we can identify with him. He’s almost lovable because of his very transparent humanness. As you follow the account of Jesus’ life and watch Peter move with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Blender For Christmas

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 17, 2007

A sermon 4th Sunday in Advent A sermon about Joseph

4 Sunday Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Blender for Christmas" 18* Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; 19* and her husband Joseph, being a just man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"He Fights Off The Wolf"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 6, 2006

The wolves will attack, but Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

John 10:11-18 “He Fights Off the Wolf” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In John Chapter 9…just before our Gospel Lesson for this morning… …Jesus heals a man who was born blind…and He healed him on the Sabbath. This infuriated the religious ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Life Story Of Peter

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story.

Dramatic Monologue My Beginning Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story. Even though its been a couple thousand years, I remember it like it was yesterday. I was fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31, John 1:20-31

The Tilling Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 4, 2006

How is the soil of your heart? Are you ready to receive what God has to say? Learn what true repentance means and doesn’t mean in the ministry of John the Baptist.

Let me say first of all that I am not the gardener in our family - that’s my wife. I am the assistant gardener. But I have learned a thing or two over the years. One is that without adequate soil preparation your garden will not grow plants, it will simply grow seedlings that will be eaten by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pimp My Ride

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 5, 2006

Three desires Jesus has for your life.

Luke 5:27-32 Pimp My Ride Woodlawn Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 5:27-32. I don’t know how many of you take time to watch MTV, but if you watch TV at all you’ve likely heard of the show that got its launch there in 2004 called Pimp My Ride. The concept for the show was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is He The Greatest?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jun 9, 2006

Why John the Baptist was considered by Jesus Christ as the greatest among all men?

1stBBC Why is he the greatest? Mat 11:7-11 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Of The Good Old Boys

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

There are many great unsung hero’s of faith in the Bible. Men and women who worked in the shadow of great men of God and made there ministry possible. BARNABAS is truly one of the great unsung heros of faith.

JUST ONE OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS Acts 11:22-26 Act 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Act 11:20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 5

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with ordinary people who are filled with the Holy Spirit.

"Fly high" - Acts part 5 On The Lighter Side of Life: More funny photos Thesis: The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with ordinary people who are filled with the Holy Spirit. Scripture Text: Acts 2: 42-47: 42They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006

The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. He influenced important people for the Kingdom of God because of his devotion to the Lord and to ministry.

“Fly High” – Acts part 6 Video Illustration: For the 4th of July – also a soldiers story about the power of the Gospel in a Battle zone. Pray for our Country and for the soldiers oversees. Thesis: The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Lifeguard

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006

A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran