Sermons on It Was Meant To Be:

When God Moves

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2009

There is no stopping the church when God begins to move

When God Moves Acts 3:1-10 1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Language Makes The Message

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 15, 2009

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Series B

6th Sunday of Easter, May 16, 2009 “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, through your gift of grace, revealed to us in the life, death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have redeemed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter - For Whom?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 16, 2009

Easter 6: We are so good at picking sides - at finding reasons to finding reasons to choose reasons for thinking that we are better than others. The lessons of the early church drive us to question this and to ask: For whom is Easter?

A few years ago some friends from this part of the state visited us when we lived in San Antonio. We took them to lunch at a popular restaurant in San Antonio and there saw a bunch of people wearing “Go, Spurs, Go” t-shirts. Being from the Dallas area – my friend was, of course, rooting for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Lutheran

It Only Works If You Drink It Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 8, 2008

five ways to drink living water

It only works, if you drink it Pastor Danny Williams – April 5, 2008 John 7:37-39 Rivers of Living Water John 7:37(BK) On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, (BL) "If anyone thirsts, let him(BM) come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me,(BN) as[f] the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Tandem With God: When The Storms Hit Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 11, 2008

As disciples of Jesus Christ we often experience storms in our life, this sermon shows how God is present during those storms helping us.

This week we are continuing our sermon series being tandem with God. As we discussed last week being in tandem, is like being in partnership, cooperating with God. It doesn’t mean it that we are equal with God, but that we work with God. And today we are looking at what it means to be in tandem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Neighbor (Inclusivity)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

An answer to the question of "Who is my neighbor." Points to true inclusivity.

The Neighbor She lives three miles out of town. She lives there because she has to. Each day, she walks that full distance to town and back. She walks because she has to. In town the only place that dares even let her get near is the local church, and even they make her use the back entrance. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 3, 2007

The second in a series of messages on the person of Jesus as seen through the Christmas story. This message focuses on the names of Jesus as seen in the birth narrative.

What’s in a Name? Selected Passages December 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When Elizabeth was pregnant with Abigail, she was due in early December. As we approached the holidays, there was a great anticipation. I will never forget the conversation that Elizabeth and I had about naming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Cross Carrier (Simon Of Cyrene) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#3 in series, about Simon of Cyrene, and about how we all need to carry our own crosses.

Mark 15:21-24 – Were You There? #3 – Cross Carrier (Simon of Cyrene) The name Simon is fairly common in the New Testament. The name means, “God has heard”, and it’s a fairly noble idea. There was Simon the Zealot, one of Jesus’ disciples. One of the brothers of Jesus, son of both Mary and Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011

Jesus is the ever-present King who rode along the palm laden road to the Cross of Calvary in order to bear our shame. He came to declare he’s the way, the truth, and life, and he’s calling us to change our perception of him towards God’s eternal light.

INTRO Let’s start our time this morning with an interesting, Palm Sunday, brain tease. Listen to this account, and picture in your mind “the one” I am going to speak about. Okay, here we go… The crowds cheered and waved their hands. Many stood upon their tip-toes ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Difference Between Faith And Unbelief

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The woman heard Jesus’ sermon in faith. Simon, the Pharisee heard it in unbelief.

Intro What’s the difference between the Pharisee and the woman in today’s Gospel reading? I’m not asking about the difference in how they acted. Let’s go deeper. What was different in their hearts that showed in their actions? If we look beyond the superficial, we can see that their different ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What’s Wrong With The Commandments?

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 12, 2012

In a somewhat humorous way, this sermon systematically describes how each commandment is entirely relevant in a day when the commandments are being outlawed in the USA. The commandments are a description of how things could be. Why are people afraid of

What’s Wrong With The Commandments? Exodus 20:1-7 3/09/12 ••••be advised....I use Lutheran numbering of the commandments.... the numbers may not match up for you•••• I’m so very very confused. The Ten Commandments under fire. They are being removed from courthouses and other public spaces. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Empty Stomachs Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 15, 2008

Empty stomachs, legalistic worship and stubborn hearts lead to missing Christ’s work in our lives.

“Empty Stomachs, Legalistic Worship, and Stubborn Hearts” May 18, 2008 Me: Some stuff really bugs me: poor cell phone etiquette, driving with a blinker on, people writing checks at the grocery store. All this stuff just really bugs me and I have been trying to understand why. Basically what I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Two Worlds (Easter Sunday 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Colossians 3:1 - 4 tells believers about how we live in two worlds because we are new creatures in Christ in the here and now who are not hindered by earthly things because we set our minds on the things above.

LIVING IN TWO WORLDS Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Phillips Brooks, the clergy man, former Bishop in the Episcopal Church and author of the Christmas hymn “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” also had something important to say about Easter. “The great Easter truth is not that we are to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting From Here To There By Heeding Sound Advice Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus told parables to describe what God's kingdom is like, to advise how to become a part of it, then grow and develop in such a way that others might be led by example into His kingdom

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon Iii: "true Vine" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

No one knows God (as Father) and Christ (as Lord) "just because". There must be a genuine spiritual connection. Jesus the Son is the essential for connecting to God the Father in ways that bear fruit to God's Glory!

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1