Sermons on Its Not Over:

It's The Truth !

Contributed by Doug Brown on Feb 5, 2001

Various kinds of practical everyday perspectives of Truth

It’s The Truth ! alhqeia John 14:6 Psalm 51:6 Illus: The Greek philosopher, Socrates?, in giving his perspective on truth uses the following illustration to prove his point... Imagine a man spending his entire life in a cave. And he is so placed in the cave that he cannot turn around and see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

It's By Love

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Feb 17, 2001

Only through God’s love will we reach the world.

It’s By Love Matt 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Holiness

It's No Joke Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

Abraham and Sarah’s disbelief in God’s promise of a son.

Have you ever made a bold prediction or set a high goal, only to have someone laugh at you and say: “you’re joking, right?” I believe the modern colloquialism used by teens today is “Yeah, right” with more than a hint of sarcasm. When Joe Namath made his fearless prediction of a Super-bowl ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's No Coincidence

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

This is an introduction to the book of Esther.

Who among us doesn’t enjoy a good story? One of the most popular forms of entertainment in our culture is watching movies. My wife and I enjoy watching movies and some of our favorite movies are those that are really well told stories. We really shouldn’t be surprised that we enjoy stories so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Fact Series

Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Feb 6, 2004

Paul’s introduction to the letter of 1 Corinthian’s

1 Cor. 1:1-3 It’s a Fact A. It’s useful to notice the prayers of Paul because what he prays for in the beginning he talks about in the letter. Maybe you have had this experience when you were in college and went home for Christmas break. You are sitting down for dinner and your mom says, "Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2005

A sermon for Good Friday.

“It Is Finished” John 19:17-30 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org More than anyone Who ever walked this earth—Jesus did what He said… …He lived what He taught. “You have heard it said,” Jesus declares in Matthew Chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Not A Secret

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 30, 2004

It’s not a Secret as to what God can do for You!!

It’s not a Secret ACTS 26:26 Its not a secret what God can do tonight! It’s no secret what He’s done for other people. Nor is it a secret what He’s done for you And He can and will do it for you!!! And It’ll be with arms wide open He’ll forgive you and Me For EVERYTHING! Many many years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Into It!

Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 25, 2002

Here is a message that is based from The 50 Day Spiritual Adventure "More Than Survivors". It’s has a bit of a postmodern feel to it, but with a strong challenge to get into the everyday world so many Christians are offended by.

INTRO: Here’s a question! Have you ever spoken with someone visiting from another country? What’s the one thing we always seem to ask a foreigner? “How do you like America?” And what’s the one thing they always seem to say in return? “I like America. America very good”, or whatever the variation of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Can we hear ourselves saying “It’s not fair!” And you are probably right! It isn’t. Ask Jesus – He knows.

INTRODUCTION Do you agree we live in an unfair world? It’s strange how quickly children are aware that life is not fair. Just listen into what children have to say and it’s not long before the words “It’s not fair!” can be heard. Someone has more sweets or a bigger present than another, having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

It's Cold!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010

A sermon / devotional that's nice for a mid-week time together on a frosty night!

It's Cold! Maybe you're heard some of these... -It’s so cold we had to chisel the dog off a lamp-post. -It’s so cold you have to open the fridge to heat the house -It’s so cold your false teeth chatter, and they are still in the glass -It’s so cold the police tell a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prove It!

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

A look at Jesus as he shares with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Why did he start at Moses to expound the scriptures concerning himself? I have tried to answer this, plus it's a good gospel message.

Prove it! JCC Easter Evening 04.04.10 Read: Luke 24:13-32 This was the fourth appearance of Christ; this was to two the disciples as they walked on the road to Emmaus What did Jesus say to them? There was a supernatural withholding of all recognition Christ expounded to them the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The fourth message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Last week, I asked you to write down one way you would exercise responsibility this past week and I told you that I was going to ask you if you did. So how did you exercise responsibility last week in a new way? (Allow for congregational response.) Thank you! My responsibility exercise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Time

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 9, 2007

A look at what God’s people need to do with their lives...because it’s time to do it!

1. It’s time to PLANT A. You always reap what you sow (Gal. 6:7-8) B. You always reap more than you sow (Hosea 8:7) C. You always reap later than you sow (Num. 32:23) 2. It’s time to PLOW A. We need to break up our heart (Ps. 34:18) B. We need to break up our spirit (Ps. 51:17) C. We need to break ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished!"

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 19, 2007

The last words on the cross.

“IT IS FINISHED” John 19:30: When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. The final words that Jesus Christ spoke on the cross were not words of defeat; however, they were words of victory. He said, “It is finished!” He ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 19:29

Denomination: *other

"It Is Finished!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2007

A sermon on the sixth saying of our Lord from the cross.

At the age of 33, most people are saying about their life, "It is beginning." But for Jesus, at age 33, as He hung on a cross, having paid the price for the world’s sins, He declared, "It is finished!" Note, however, that He did not say, "I am finished!" This was not a cry of defeat, but a shout of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist