Sermons on Is It Ok:

"Resurrection Reactions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 11, 2006

Have you ever looked at the various emotions and reactions to the resurrection of Jesus? They might sruprise you. This message deals with the emotions involved in the resurrection.

“Resurrection Reactions” INTRODUCTION: 1st Easter was very EMOTIONAL time. · A FRIEND had just been executed as criminal. · Roman Soldiers everywhere … atmosphere was tense & uncomfortable. · Disciples were frightened & confused. · Passover time … thoughts on death … sacrifices … deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgency Of The Hour Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 2, 2006

I want to impress upon the people that every single person we meet or currently know is someone for that Christ died for, and that we just don’t want to get in the way of God, but learn how to be conduits of God’s work.

Introduction: This illustration of ‘a description of cake’ is to show that each view is important. It is my intent here to build a connection with my audience as quickly as possible. Thus, I will need to internalize this illustration, use much expression, humor, eye contact in order to get my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Hard Topic Of Divorce

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 18, 2006

Combining Pastoral Care skills with the scripture on divorce allows us to meet the parishioner/seeker where they are, encourage them to be authentic with who they are, and bring themselves wholly to God. The next step would be be a refelection of God’s l

There is a group of new Pastors who are keeping in touch with one another this year via e-mail. We check-in and see how things are going. We talk about ideas for children’s sermons and compare life in the parish to what we learned in the classroom. It’s a helpful way to enter into a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing Beats Love Part 2

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 19, 2006

The Holy Spirit can help all Christians to love in ways that are patient and kind.

What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love." "When someone loves you, the way they say your name is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Factor

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Learn how to deal with fear in this message on the factor of fear.

Fear Factor Have No Fear, God is Here! 05.06.06 I. Introduction How many of you guys have ever been afraid? I have. I remember when I was younger I was afraid of the dark and I would have trouble sleeping unless someone was with me. Even though my brother and I had our own rooms, my parents ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wasted Watch

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

The Resurrection of Christ was unpreventable

The Wasted Watch Mt 27: 57 - 28:15 INTRO: Military Term: Guard duty, Duty, Post or Watch *Something that all military personnel has to do sometime or another, stand watch They start you out in boot camp given us a stocking cap & flashlight saying watch for what, anything. Unauthorized ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conscience: Whether We Eat Or Drink

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Does our conscience lie to us? You bet it does.

I was a guest at a wedding a couple of weeks ago at the Botanical Gardens here in town. It was a little buggy, but a very sweet and well done ceremony. At the close of the service, the pastor prayed a very touching prayer for the couple and ended his prayer saying. “we ask all of this in the name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Beats Love Part 4

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 2, 2006

The Holy Spirit can help all Christians to love in ways that are not rude or self-seeking.

What did Jesus say would be the defining feature of those who followed him? The one thing that would set those who really love Jesus apart from other people? John 13:34 ¶ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:35 By this all men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Makes Your Brain Happy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 7, 2008

New discoveries in neuro-science indicate that there is a "warm-glow" effect in our brains when we are generous. God has built into our brains a great way to feel happy - be generous.

Giving Makes Your Brain Happy Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14 January 6, 2008 I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. December always leaves me exhausted and I look forward to January o that I can relax a little bit. Butt God has this interesting, and sometimes infuriating was of not letting me rest. I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Do I Expect To Hear?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008

A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Are You A Murderer

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 30, 2008

A look into man’s relationships with fellow-man, dealing with anger and controlling his life

ARE YOU A MURDERER? Text: Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus contrasts the words of the ancients with his teachings. 2. He says that things go deeper than our actions. 3. He tells us that we should watch what we say. 4. He tells us to correct our anger quickly. 5. The implications of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Pass The Test?

Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 7, 2008

The disciples had been with Jesus for a while. They reported all the wonders and miracles they performed. They participated the the miraculous feeding of the 5000, yet they failed to recognize Him when He walked on the water towards them. The disciples f

DO WE PASS THE TEST? Or Have We Learned the Lesson of the Loaves? I chose this morning to begin reading about how the disciples gathered together with Jesus. They had just heard about the beheading of John the Baptist. We can imagine the sadness they were experiencing, and perhaps too, a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-52

Denomination: Methodist

Word 8: Stewardship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2008

God Clearly says hands off other peoples stuff. Is it merely taking things that God says not to? It is so much more. God’s word clearly shows us that stealing is rejecting God!

Intro: This is another no brainer. Don’t take things that do not belong to you. You would think that all people would respect other’s belongings. How can we in a society that believes that we evolved from some fish like thing that crawled out of the primordial ooze? How can we in a society that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Abram's Word From God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

Friends, there’s nothing in all of the possessions we have in this world can compare to the Word of God, because it can change your life forever.

Theme: Abram’s Word from God Text: Genesis 15: 1-6 Introduction A. In our text, God appeared and spoke to Abraham in a vision. Abraham had received a “word” from God that had revolutionized and had changed his life forever. The word he received from God was about his fear, future, and faith. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

To seek and follow God’s ways and principles is the behavior that God wants us to exhibit when responding to trials, temptations, challenges, impulses, struggles, disputes, and even competition.

Theme: LIVING IN INTEGRITY Text: Genesis 14: 1-24 Introduction A. Greetings: Happy Father’s Day. B. Ok, this morning we will continue our study series in the life of Abraham. Last Sunday we learned that God confirmed His promises to Abraham about the possession of the land of Canaan. God told ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational