Sermons on Irony:

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jan 20, 2012

Do you know who you are when your face with hardship and uncertainty?

Who Am I? Who are we? What makes you, you and me, me? About 2,617 years ago, the President of Iraq led his troops into Israel and smashed his way into the city of Jerusalem. Some of the locals were able to escape, but thousands of old men and women were slaughtered. Many more women were raped and ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Bird In The Hand

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

Based on the old parable "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush" teaches thankfullness for all God has done for us.

Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 13, 2009

Easter is all about new birth and new life and second chances. It is a contrast between death and life, sin and holiness, darkness and light.

Easter Sunday Resurrection Psalm 51 April 12, 2009 He is risen. Resurrection. Easter. New life. New birth. Second chances. Fresh starts. Spring flowers. This is what the Easter season is all about. It is an exciting time. It is the bringing forth of life out of death. It is the end of the cold and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You See The Light? Series

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007

John 9 is a compelling chapter in John’s Gospel. The healing of the man born blind confronts us with our own spiritual blindness. As we read, we are confronted with the same question that Jesus presents him, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" Jesus, the

John presents his gospel in much the same way that a lawyer presents evidence in a kind of divine trial. He compels his “jury” to make a decision for themselves about Jesus – “do you believe or not?” The gospel is often divided into two sections – the Book of Signs (chapters 1-12) and the Book of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Anglican

Ghost Town Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 19, 2007

In this sermon and text we look to the past, present, and future to interpret the meaning of the confrontation between Artemis of the Ephesians and the Gospel.

Ghost Town Acts 19:23-41 3/12/06 PSCOC NOTE: POWER POINT PICTURES WERE USED IN THIS SERMON WHICH GREATLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE OF THE SERMON ITSELF. I USED MANY PICTURES FROM WHAT IS LEFT OF EPHESUS AND ARTEMIS’ TEMPLE TO HIGHLIGHT THE ’GHOST TOWN’ CONCEPT. I FOUND MOST OF THESE ON-LINE, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stagnant Christians

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2016

6 common characteristics of stagnant Christians (Outline taken from Mike Mack in a small groups class at Cincinnati Christian University)

HoHum: THE KEEPER OF THE SPRINGS by Peter Marshall Once upon a time, a certain town grew up at the foot of a mountain range. High up in the hills, a strange and quiet forest dweller took it upon himself to be the Keeper of the Springs. He patrolled the hills and wherever he found a spring, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Time To Grow Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 28, 2016

A sermon about putting away the sin that retard our lives and growth.

Time to Grow Up" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 It is so easy to get lost in this life. What did the Prophet Isaiah say in Isaiah Chapter 53? "We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to [our] own way..." This is, essentially, what had been happening at the Church in Corinth--this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

An Unwilling Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2016

A crisis is a test. It reveals our attitude towards God and faith in Him. What is the posture of your heart?

Saul showed an unwillingness to trust God. This sounds odd at first. Why would anyone not trust God? • If we think of our own experience, then we can understand. It could be pride (we think we know best), freedom (I like to do what I like), pleasure (I want some fun), or fear (sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Matter. The Trial Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 4, 2016

It matters, yes, even the trials of Jesus matter!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are quickly closing in on Easter, and as we prepare for Resurrection Sunday, we have been examining why the events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus matter. • The fact that Jesus was born of a virgin, that He was in Bethlehem, that He is was from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Surprising Path To A Life Of Impact In The Age Of Facebook And Twitter Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 27, 2013

This message focuses on the need to impact lives with small acts of love. Doing that is compared to the idea of living a life of impact because someone has 1,500 Facebook friends.

LIVES THAT HAVE IMPACT: Today many define impact in terms of Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and YouTube hits. - There is a presumption within many in our society today that having 1,500 friends on Facebook, a million followers on Twitter, or a YouTube video with 100,000 hits is evidence of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Self-Centered Tendencies Of Facebook, Twitter, And Youtube Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2013

A look at the self-centeredness that is encouraged by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The message then details what the Biblical idea of servanthood and how that leads to a life of impact.

THE MOST COMMON "PRODUCT" OF FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE: We are self-centered, endlessly focusing attention on ourselves. - Philippians 2:3-4. - Let me acknowledge first that I am not saying that Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are intrinsically evil. They’re not. I use each and there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 30, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. We wouldn’t consider what we see here to bring blessedness. Let's see why it does.

The Be-Attitudes (part two) Recap: Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. Blessedness refers to the distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. We typically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Without A Compass Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 14, 2015

During the times of the judges, Israel has lost sense of who God is and what His will is. They do not know the meaning and purpose of life. We need a compass in life, and that compass is God.

Judges 17:1-13 Life Without A Compass ES 13 Sep 15 1706 Do you know where North is? Which direction is North? How can you tell? • If we are not sure, can we decide where North is? Can we all just agree to pick one direction and call it North? • Can we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Christ Is Coming To Town

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2013

There is someone coming in red and white, but not Santa. It is Jesus in a white robe stained with blood.

Jesus Christ is Coming to Town John 12:9-19 It had since He had come to town. The last time he had been there a notable miracle had taken place. Lazarus, who had been dead for four days was raised from the dead at the command of Jesus. Jesus had raised Jairus’ daughter from the sleep of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Worry! Be Happy!!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a unive

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a universal vision of hope and working to change ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist