Sermons on Invitation To Dinner:

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In this study we see the worst of humanity in the betrayal of Jesus - and the best in the selfless gift of Mary. Learn also how Jesus is the Passover Lamb.

Today in the first 25 verses of Mark 14 we see some of the worst of humanity: plotting murder, subterfuge, lying, greed, and betrayal. But we also see the relationship between God and man redefined in a way that is beautiful and moving - and symbolism become reality as Jesus decrees a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 9 "Ananais and Sapphira"

EYES WIDE OPEN (ACTS 4:32-5:11) Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year. Every year Stumpy would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And every year Martha would say, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.” This ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Burden God Laid On Us

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 2, 2006

1- Lookinng but not understanding 2- Striving but not finding

INTRO.- Who said? Double, double toil and trouble. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from Macbeth. Actually, these are the words chanted by three witches in the play Macbeth, as they mix a potion. Sometimes in life it seems like we have nothing but trouble, double toil and trouble. Job 14:1 “Man ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Finding Freedom through Obedience. 12 Step programs

There is a true story about a guy named Burnell. This incident happened while he was in basic training in the army. A friend of his persuaded him to help him in embarrassing the Inspection Officer. This Inspection officer enjoyed going over locker and person effects with a white glove. He seemed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Nissi - The Lord Is My Banner Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name Jehovah Nissi - the Lord is My Banner.

Hello I Love Let Me Tell You My Name Ex. 17:15-16 – Jehovah Nissi Intro: The study of God’s name is a study of surrender. For in understanding who He is and what He has done for us forces us to decide whether or not we will choose to depend upon Him alone or if we will continue to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Few People Meet A Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

Tonight we are going watch clips from the Jesus video to show the reality of Christ’s death, the results of Christ’s death, and the response to Christ’s death.

A Few People Meet the Savior We’ve been walking to the cross over the last three Sundays ­ now we’re finally there. Watching some clips from the Jesus video has helped us, and we’re going to watch another one tonight. Clip #1: The Reality of Christ’s Death The first clip we’re going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

John 1.1-18: What If God Was One Of Us?

Contributed by Michael Bird on Dec 6, 2003

This sermon attempts to demonstrate the importance, meaning and significance of the incarantion for Christian life.

John 1.1-18: What if God was One of Us? Introduction In J.B. Phillip’s New Testament Christianity, a senior angel is showing a very young angel around the splendours of the universe. They view the whirling galaxies and blazing suns, and then flit across the infinite distances of space until at ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Promise Is A Promise Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We can trust God.

A PROMISE IS A PROMISE Galatians 3:15-18 S: God’s Faithfulness Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE CAN TRUST GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:15-18 three reasons that explain why we can trust God. The _____ reason that explains why we can trust God is… I. HE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

"When Going Home Is Difficult"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 20, 2002

Author, Thomas Wolfe said, "You can’t go home again," Was he right? And if you could and if you did what would it be like?

West Greeley Baptist Church March 10 2002 “When going home is difficult” Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: There is a story about a father who became disturbed about the length of time his six year old son was taking to get home from school. The father decided he would make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christmas? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at why Jesus came in the way that He did.

A daughter came home from college for Christmas and was in the process of helping her mother get ready for Christmas dinner. For as long as they can remember, her mother, and her grandmother before her, had always prepared a roast. Now, there was one thing that puzzled the daughter. Every year, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing Hospitality Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007

In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to see the work of the kingdom of God go forward.

Showing Hospitality 3 John 1-14 This book is very short. It is the shortest book in the Bible. In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Leaving The Way

Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2003

The compromising church is leaving the way of holiness and righteousness so that we can reach the sinner, but are we really reaching them?

LEAVING THE WAY 1 Corinthians 9:22 2 Peter 2:9-22 One of the greatest problems that I see in the realm of Christianity is that there is a wholesale turning away from the ways of holiness and righteousness, and there is a tendency to leave the ways of the Lord that have been passed down from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Father's House

Contributed by James May on Jul 30, 2006

Come and go with me to My Father’s House where you will find peace, joy and Love beyond compare.

My Father’s House By Pastor Jim May Many years ago there was a movie produced that bore the title, “The Wizard of Oz”. Now I don’t believe that we should be honoring wizards, and I certainly don’t promote Hollywood and the movie industry as a shining example of righteousness, but I see in that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Other Way. Is The Lord Not Good Enough?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 28, 2002

How have Christians changed over the years? Read three ways Christians have changed.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SOME OTHER WAY. IS THE LORD NOT GOOD ENOUGH? “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2001

The birth is miraculous, the blessing is salvation, and the beauty is Christ.

The Birth of Christ Luke 2:1-14 INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his friend, "Does your baby brother talk yet?" His buddy replied, "He doesn’t have to. He gets everything he wants by yelling." Babies will be babies, won’t they? Babies come in all varieties, shapes, sizes and weights, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ