Sermons on Italy:

America's Hope!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2007

There is hope for America, if we do four things.

America’s Hope! Psalm 33:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 1, 2007 *I love this country. There is no place on earth I would rather live. We have been blessed in countless ways, and we have been a blessing to the whole world. Can you imagine what the world would be like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Ready Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009

How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Without the Bible there is no Christianity. We need to give it the credit it deserves.

What is the Bible? (2 Peter 1:12-21) Emperor Menelik II was an African ruler who defeated the Italian army at Adwa in 1896 and established the nation of Ethiopia. He believed that the Bible had the power to cure illness, and he would eat a few pages of it anytime he got sick. He suffered a stroke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

The Good News Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Helping expand the good news from simply forgiveness to restoration.

Relates to chapters 3 (Gospel), 5 (Need) and 6 (Sin) of Holy Conversation book. Intro - We all like to communicate… but sometimes we discover that some things don’t translate well. Some of the biggest companies in the world have discovered this the hard way… when they tried to market their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 16, 2009

Repentance is the first word of salvation. Without repentance, there is no salvation.

This man is running around screaming with joy. You couldn’t stop but notice it. He was making such a hoopla you would have thought that he won a million dollars. People stopped what they were doing, you could see the smiles on their faces when they heard the man shout for joy - then, you could see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Somebody's Hero

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

Many people mistake leadership for a position. They think because they’re not leading an organization they’re not a leader. Not so. Leadership is influence. And everybody influences someone. This sermon helps us know how to be a better leader of othe

“Be Somebody’s Hero” I personally believe that each of us needs someone we can look up to and admire. Someone we can pattern our life after and learn from. Mannie Jackson, the owner of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team agrees. He says: “I think we all have the capacity for commitment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2011

We must embrace God’s Gentle Servant, we must depend on God’s great power, and we must believe in God’s sure and certain promises if we’re going to find hope in the midst of trouble.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jehovah Mckaddesh Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 28, 2010

God is the Lord who makes us holy. Sanctification is a process - a journey all of us as Christians are on. Recognize the journey, remember the destination, request help with roadblocks, refuel often and rejoice in your progress.

JEHOVAH McKADDESH What’s in a name? The things we call people changes with our relationship with them. If you were to ask me in the summer of 1989 who Naomi Humphrys was I would have said "never met her". In the fall of 1989 I would say "she’s that girl I met in the cafeteria – ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2010

This is an introductory sermon to a series on First Peter. In this sermon, we get reacquainted with the man who wrote it, the people to whom he sent it, and the particular situation that prompted him to write it.

Introduction: A. Maybe you’ve heard the statement: “Where there’s life, there’s hope!” 1. Like most sayings, it has an element of truth, but no guarantee of certainty. 2. It is not the fact of life and determines hope, rather it is the faith of life that determines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Clears The Temple

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus removing the obstacles that stop people meeting with God. (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The Disturbance Reading: John chapter 2 verses 13-25. Ill: Acronyms • IKEA- Named after the founder of the company; and a place in Sweden; • Tesco is similar named after TES – T.E.Stockwell & Co – Jack Cohen. • LASER – • Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Is The Bible Reliable? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 18, 2011

This message afirms the reliability of the New Testament against the arguments that the Crowds, Disciples and Early Church just made it all up.

IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE? The preacher stood on the street corner preaching to anyone who would listen. A man approached him who looked like he had lived on the street forever. "Can I help you" asked the preacher. "I think you can" said the bum. "Would you like me to tell you about Jesus?" "No." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

1- It’s pure joy to experience trials 2- It’s pure joy to attain wisdom 3- It’s pure joy to be single-minded

INTRO.- Joy can mean many things to many people. ILL.- A January 1994 Reuters News Service story on Manuel Oliveira's ice cream shop in Merida, Venezuela, reported on his 567 flavors: including onion, chili, beer, eggplant, smoked trout, spaghetti parmesan, chicken with rice, and spinach. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With God There Is Forgiveness

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 25, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 130 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUITLINE: (1). From death to life (vs 1-2). (2). From guilt to forgiveness (vs 3-4). (3). From darkness to light (vs 5-6) (4). From slavery to freedom (vs 7-8) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • A family were having a weekend in Paris; • And the Father decided he would take his little boy to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

I-Give Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2009

The early church sold their lands to help the poor and needy amongst them. Were they setting the pattern for a communist commune? Were they socialists? Or was there something more basic going on here?

OPEN: The past two weeks we’ve been talking about iPods. Ever since Apple Computers began marketing these miniature music machines in 2001 they’ve been a popular item with both adults and kids alike. iPods have been marketed in various shapes and sizes and colors, and there are all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ