Sermons on Jacobs Well:

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

Contributed by James Buchanan on Nov 11, 2003

This sermon is based on the realities of life and heaven, interacting with Mitch Albom’s book, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven".

(Please note, there are times when I refer to the book and quote it. Due to copywrite laws, I have just referred to the page number.) Influence. When I say that word, what comes to mind? Three lobbyists in Washington, D.C. were debating how to determine their degree of power with the White ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Our Eternal High Priest

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2002

Pentecost 24(B)(Reformation) - Jesus is our eternal High Priest who saves completely and always intercedes.

JESUS IS OUR ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST HEBREWS 7:23-28 NOVEMBER 3, 2002 HEBREWS 7:23-28 23Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25Therefore he is able to save completely ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

To Receive Freely Or Fairly

Contributed by Michael Semon on Nov 8, 2002

God’s relationship with you is the template for how you are to have relationships with others.

A successful relationship begins with several characteristics that when placed together form a beautiful tapestry of growth, strength and health. These characteristics include: self-regulation, "going in the other direction," facing your anxiety, receiving freely, relationship continuum, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Covers four areas that confirm the reliability of the Bible

CAN WE TRUST THE BIBLE? by Randy A. Croft Tonight’s question is a popular one among Christians and non-Christians alike? The Bible. Is it reliable? Is it all myth? Just good literature? Or God’s word? Can we trust it? I want to present four reasons why I believe in the reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 26:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003

Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fear No One Bearing Gifts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2003

Solomon built the Temple using foreign gifts and foreign artists. Each of us brings to today’s church the limitations of his own culture, and must learn to ask for and trust the gifts others can give. Working together we learn to savor God’s greatness.

The Latin poet Virgil, in his epic poem, The Aeneid, has one of the Trojan warriors murmur, when a giant wooden horse was offered as a gift by the Greek armies outside the city walls, “I fear the Greeks even when bearing gifts.” “I fear the Greeks even when bearing gifts.” That is a statement of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Passionate Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Our marriages bless God when passion is present.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series (2 of 3) "Creating a Passionate Marriage" February 9, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Once upon a time, in the region of Lebanon in the near east, there was a girl by the name of "Cindy." A Her father, who owned a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 8, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to teach the church the importance of DOING SOMETHING with our faith and not just be hearers only and then to lead the church in praying like Nehemiah did.

Nehemiah Compassion August 10, 2003 Nehemiah 1 Intro: A. [Humor: Is That a Welcome?, Citation: Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader.] Seen on a church sign: We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only B. Today we are moving to the OT book of Nehemiah and in the first chapter I want ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homosexuality And The Church

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 13, 2003

The homosexual issue has become an issue in the church. This message deals with this issue from a Biblical perspective.

“Homosexuality And The Church” INTRODUCTION: The issue of “Homosexuality And The Church” has been on the front page of newspapers this past week … and on every newscast. Rev. Gene Robinson has just been elected as the first openly gay Episcopalian Bishop of New Hampshire. This has brought the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20, Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation: Received By Faith; Demonstrated By Works; Forever By Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001

Romans 4:1-8 and James 2:14-26 do not contradict each other.

Listen to these two verses and think to yourself whether or not they contradict each other: "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Romans 4:5). "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone" (James ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Ruth - A Heroine In Search Of A Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The major motif to watch for as you work your way through this story is a movement from emptiness, famine, and death to fullness, plenty, and life.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: As you walk down the red carpet, a frenzied mob swarms around you, demanding your autograph. The reporters are snapping your picture, nearly blinding you. Every ten feet, a television crew stops you for an interview. Have you just become the hottest newest star? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

The Jad Syndrome

Contributed by Dan Dunn on Aug 15, 2001

Joyously Amazed Disbelief describes the too-good-to-be-true experiences of God’s grace that are critical for us to recognize, because in recognizing them we are empowered to share the good news of Christ’s love with others: CLAIM AND PROCLAIM.

Thursday I was down in Albany helping lead a workshop with some folks from the Albany First Methodist Church, and there was a young woman in the group who had a glow on her face the entire day. She was simply beaming. I later discovered that she’s going to be married next month. Observing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Methodist

God's Love For America

Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2001

God’s love for a nation includes the judgments that must come to turn that nation from spiritual adultery to the worship of the true God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scriptures On Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 28, 2001

Scriptures along with sinners prayer

Scriptures On Salvation John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. John 6:47 a [believeth on me] This expresses an act and a continued process. It could not be that one act of faith and no more will save the soul (Luke 8:13; 1 Tim. 1:19; 1 Tim. 4:1; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reproduction Of Faith And Skills

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

Discover why and how to reproduce your faith and skills.

If we could choose the way that we would die, how many of us would choose to die in burning building? How many of us would choose a sinking ship? Anyone want to go through the pains of ravaging cancer before death? How about the numbness and loss of Alzheimer leading to death? While many of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: *other