Sermons on Irony:

Dare To Journey Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 4, 2003

Inviting people to take the next step in their spiritual journey, culminating in encountering the Risen Lord

Dare To Journey Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Luke 24:13-35 March 29/30, 2003 Intro: The journey of life sometimes catches us by surprise. Many of you were likely surprised by Niels’ announcement of his resignation as our Minister of Music this morning. I know he and Ingrid are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Moments At The Cross

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 13, 2003

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to take the things that create problems in their relationshhip with God the Cross and leave them there.

Moments at the Cross Rom 11:27, 1 John 1:9, 1 Cor 13:5, Col 3:13, Rom 8:32, John 14:1-3 April 8, 2003 I. In the last few weeks I have taken us to the Cross several times to look at the different articles that are have something to do with Jesus’ death. A. We have looked at the spit of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:27, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Starts With Me Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 4, 2002

Part 1 of a new series

Peace starts with me, Live @ Peace series Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ April 7, 2002 A Lawyer was duck hunting in Montana recently, when he attempted to cross a fence into a field to retrieve a duck he had shot. A farmer suddenly pulled up in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-18, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Entrance Of Sin

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 14, 2002

One of the great mysteries that puzzles philosophers is solved in Genesis 3. Sin is no unexplained remnant of humanity’s supposed rise from beastiality, but a heritage flowing from Adam’s fall. Yet the focus in these two chapters is not on the fact of sin

THE ENTRANCE OF SIN Genesis 3–5 “I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid” (Gen. 3:10). One of the great mysteries that puzzles philosophers is solved in Genesis 3. Sin is no unexplained remnant of humanity’s supposed rise from beastiality, but a heritage flowing from Adam’s fall. Yet the focus ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Touch The Family Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Christmas is the time to be family.

TOUCH THE FAMILY Matthew 1:18-25 S: Love a Family Member Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME TO BE FAMILY. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story found in Matthew 1:18-25 five stages that demonstrate that Christmas is the time to be family. The _____ stage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Shattering The Silence Series

Contributed by Chris Stephens on May 2, 2002

Inviting God to graciously Shatter the Silence in his communication to us requires that we position ourselves to hear his voice.

Shattering the Silence: Hearing from God 1 Samuel 3:1-18 November 25, 2001 This Thanksgiving we went to Tulsa to spend time with some of our family who lives there and we had opportunity to meet up with a cousin of mine whom we haven¡¦t heard from in more than 5 years. We quickly got caught up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become An Encourager

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 13, 2002

Discover how we can encourage others to be and to do what God wants them to be and to do

Let me begin by reading an email, titled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25, Philemon 1:25

Denomination: *other

Redeemed Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

The work of Jesus in redeeming us

Redeemed – Eph 1:7-12 Steve Simala Grant – July 22, 2001 Our passage this morning jumps into the middle of a long section of praise to God for His great blessings. The first section, vss. 3-6, elaborates on the blessings we have in God the Father, and this second section elaborates on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pruning And Pinching Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

HOw the secrets that grow a Bonsai tree will kill a church.

Pruning and Pinching (On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church- Part 2) Luke 19:11-26 Recap: What is the first secret to keeping a Bonsai tree small? Keep the pot small. This week I want to share with you two more secrets for keeping the Bonsai small. They are things that sound unhealthy for the tree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Son Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

Phrase two of the Creed, "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord."

JESUS, THE SON TEXT: Matt. 3:13-17; 2 Sam. 7:11b - 16 For those of you just tuning in, we have begun a look at one of the ancient maps of the Christian faith, the Apostles’ Creed. I think it’s fair to say that every line of this creed has been questioned and debated from the very beginning. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

I & Ii Corinthians Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Sixth in a Series going throught the New Testament

I AND II CORINTHIANS -- Sermon 6 Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied Acts and Romans. We will continue our survey in this lesson as we go through the letters of Paul to the Corinthians. I CORINTHIANS I. SURVEY A. Writer: The Apostle Paul B. Date: around A.D. 57 C. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Get A (New) Grip Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Palm Sunday wasn’t just about the "triumph". It speaks directly to our feeling like we want to give up in the face of struggle

Get A (New) Grip: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Apr 1, 2007 Palm Sunday Intro: Not so long ago, late last fall, I felt like I wanted to quit. It was a Sunday morning, and I was sitting right over there where usually sit, and it was during our time of worship through song, and I sat there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Maturity Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to mature in our faith.

Modern Maturity Phil. 3:15-16 Here are the Top 10 ways to know you’re growing older: 10. Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. 9. The gleam in your eye is from the sun hitting your bifocals. 8. You know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions. 7. You look forward to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Have No Excuse Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 3

YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE (ROMANS 1:18-23) A family received an important recall notice that says: “The Creator of mankind is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational