Sermons on Jacobs Funeral:

Lay Down The Shovel --- Do-Nothing-Ism Is A Cancer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2015

It is insane to think you can keep doing the things the same old way and expect a different outcome. Lay down your shovel, quit digging, this hole could become your grave. You are a product of your daily choices. Do not blame, CORRECT the problem.

LAY DOWN YOUR SHOVEL, QUIT DIGGING YOUR OWN GRAVE? DO-NOTHING-ISM IS A CANCER --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BLESSING OR CURSE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES --- DAILY MENIAL CHOICES ... WE BECOME THE SUM TOTAL OF OUR DAILY CHOICES... A. We choose moods, moods become habits, habits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nain Procession To Party

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Jun 5, 2010

God's Grace can happen at any time or any place.

The Nain Procession to Party From what I've heard, a New Orleans jazz funeral is an experience like no other. The brass band begins its solemn procession at the church, playing hymns like "Free as a Bird" and "Just a Closer Walk with Thee",….no improvisation, no frills. Nothing but sadness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

When Desires Rule, Troubles Follow

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 38: 1 – 30

Genesis 38: 1 – 30 When desires rule, troubles follow 38 It came to pass at that time that Judah departed from his brothers, and visited a certain Adullamite whose name was Hirah. 2 And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was Shua, and he married her and went in to her. 3 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Preacher Preaches To Preachers

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 30, 2001

Jeremiah’s guidance on how to preach an effective sermon

September 2, 2001 Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. 25 “I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical look at BARTHOLOMEW

“BARTHOLOMEW” TEXT: JOHN 1:43-51 Sunday, February 15, 2004 We are halfway through a series on the disciples. If you are visiting, we are going through the twelve disciples and we are halfway already. It is amazing to me that we are halfway. In looking at the first two years of my ministry ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus On Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If we could see your future, what would this change about how you live in the present? For the next few moments, I want to speak to you about your future as Jesus teaches us about Heaven.

Many of us are familiar with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This instant bestseller has been adapted to film and stage productions. Most of you have either watched it or read the account of an 18th century Christmas Eve in London featuring Ebenezer Scrooge. All of us know his “Bah Humbug.” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 22:29-33, Mark 10:29-30, Luke 15:7, Matthew 18:10, John 6:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Masterpiece: Part Three Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Jesus gives us a full color view of the afterlife.

Creating a Masterpiece: The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Part 3 Luke 16:19-31 Over the last three weeks, we have stood and listened as the Master story teller weaved the words of this parable into a complex painting that covers the subtle and not so subtle events of life. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is . . . ! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017

A look at who Jesus is through the book of Hebrews

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 12:1-3 September 17, 2017 We remember endings. We remember endings of our favorite movies, as well as endings in the lives of friends, family and even people we’ve admired from politics, sports, actors, actresses, musicians and more. We remember epic meltdowns in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Egypt, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 8, 2007

Sermon from Matthew 2 dealing with the four prophecies Matthew cites as being fulfilled in that chapter and through seeing God’s hand at work then, we can know He is at work in our lives today.

Sermon-1/7/07-Out of Egypt-Matt. 2:13-23 Read Matt. 2:13-23 OT over 330 prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. Chapter 2 matt. Focuses on 4, each is very specific and unique, so much so that the chances of one person fulfilling all 4 simply by chance are astronomical. They could have only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

The Wise Men

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Advent story of the Wise Men

The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 December 19, 2010 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Relevant? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

In this message we ponder the question is Jesus relevant for today's world. What does He have to offer?

Is Jesus Relevant Today? Theme: Text: Romans 1:16 ¶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16 AV) The question uppermost in the minds of people today is not, Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Church Of God

People Pleaser Or God Pleaser? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2009

If we please God then we must do that which pleases Him. We just cannot hold onto anything of our choosing and say, “this is to please God” OR “such & such thing pleases God.” We’ll check out Enoch’s testimony to see how he pleased God.

Opening illustration: While I was doing the Rapture series a number of years ago, one evening on not finding me in the house, my wife thought I was raptured. She had a panic attack … Let read Hebrews 11: 5 – 6 and see what was the second testimony of Enoch that raptured him. Introduction: Implied ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Side Vs That Side?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 3, 2021

It is insane to thing we can stay right where we are doing the same things over and over... We need to come out into the deeper. Come to the other side.

THIS SIDE? THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US GO TO MOUNT NEBO… THERE MOSES WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE… BUT HE IS NOT PERMITTED TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE… THE PROMISE LAND. (AT THIS TIME) Deuteronomy 34:4 And the LORD said unto him, This is the land which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:4-5, Matthew 17:1-2, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Or Lose

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Jan 4, 2001

A Sermon about the essential choices we make as Christians that reflect our obedience to God.

“Choose or Lose” Romans 6:15-23 Introduction Everyday each one of us are confronted with choices that somehow affect our lives in a larger way: The Speed Limit - when we drive we choose whether or not to go the prescribed speed limit or choose to take our chances and go over the limit and risk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filled With Excitement

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 29, 2006

This sermon points us to neglected areas in many lives-Excitement, excited living and walking the Christian life with expectation.

Filled with excitement PSALMS 122:1, “ I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” INTRO: We sang a song some years ago that said: Get all excited, go tell everybody that Jesus Christ is King, Repeat…. Jesus Christ is the King of Kings. We have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God