Sermons on Jesus Christ Ruler:

"Truth Or Consequences"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Ananias and Saphira were right to equate giving with spirituality, but wrong to think giving was a substitute for spirituality.

“Truth and Consequences”(Ananius & Sapphira) Acts Rev Dr Robert G. Leroe Have you ever kept a gift that you had planned to give away? Acts 5 tells of such a gift. This incident reveals that even in the earliest days of the Church, New Testament believers were not a society of perfect people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Pray, Christian, Pray! 1) Humbly; 2) Unselfishly; 3) Boldly

What’s one of the first things you learned how to do as a baby? Besides the things that come naturally like eating, burping, and crying one of the first things you learned to do was roll over on your side. Once you perfected that technique you learned to lift yourself up on your hands and feet, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Part Three: Seek Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The third of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Idea: God will take care of our needs. In the meantime, we are to concern ourselves with his kingdom. Unbelievers: One of the things that should distinguish us as believers is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Okay To Question God? Series

Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009

God wants us to question Him and to ask why He does what He does.

1. Introduction a. This week we start an adventure b. 8 Weeks on the really big questions people are asking today - i. Questions about God and life and how the two are related ii. Can I trust the Bible? iii. Is there an afterlife? Do all roads lead to heaven? iv. Does God exist? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2010

Love is the ULTIMATE reason we do what we do!

INTRODUCTION • PC Video on Newly Weds. • SLIDE #1 • Today is Valentine’s Day. This is a day in which we are supposed to show the special one we love that we love them in some special (flowers, jewelry. Candy) way(s). • Given the holiday of love we are celebrating along ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Fear

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Nothing exists for you to fear--nothing! God has given you the Son, just as He promised. That changes everything!

Intro Long before he was Abraham, he was called “Abram.” Even before his name was changed, God still chose to bless him. When the Lord told Abram to leave his homeland, this is the promise He gave him: I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your name great, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 18, 2009

We have all done it, (Got what we wanted, and didn’t want what we got ) This message will show you how to be sure you’ll want what you get when you get it.

How to get what you want, and want what you get. Thats really the full title to this message At first glance that may sound crazy, of course I’ll want what i get, but if the truth be known every single person who reads or hears this message will be able to identify at least one time and probably ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Sesan Banjo on Jul 1, 2011

Grants you an understanding of what a vision is, the effects of having a vision, the pathway to getting a vision and the vital steps to fulfilling your God given vision.

TOPIC: THE POWER OF VISION TEXT: HABAKKUK 2:1-4; PROV. 29:18; GEN.15:1-6 PREACHER: SESAN BANJO A. Introduction B. What Is Vision? C. The Basic Elements of Vision D. The Power/Effects of Vision E. The Pathway To Getting A Vision F. Scriptural Steps/Strategies to Fulfilling The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s In It For Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: The Hero Who Ran Away (Sermon Theme By Jeff Strite)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 28, 2010

God wants us to run away from temptation as did Joseph.

As a father of four girls I find it hard to keep up with what boys are into these days when it comes to superheroes. I see that Spiderman is still popular but it looks like Superman has taken a backseat to some newer guys like the X-Men. One thing I doubt has changed is that a superhero is someone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Science And Christianity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Is Science in conflict with the claims of Christianity? How can someone hold to the truth of Science and the truth of Christianity at the same time?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. How do you answer your friends or colleagues when they ask ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

When Women Pray

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

Mothers Day Sermon encouraging mother's to pray!

WHEN WOMEN PRAY Text: Act 1:4,14; 12:5, 12-17 Intro: Into the late 20 century women were on the move and they moved from being homemakers to women of the marketplace. I have no problem with this trend. Yet, I think we should be aware that because of the high demands now placed upon our wive's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prophecy: The Hope Of Our Future Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 22, 2008

The power of prophecy enables us to get through difficult times.

Sons & Daughters: Prophesy, Dreams, Visions, July 20, 2008 Acts 2:14-18 Illus: “Mendin Fences” Fixing the fence: I should have prayed before I started instead of cutting the wood wrong. We need to live prophetically! We have questions – what is going to happen next? Are we going to make it? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Down: Focus On The Goal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 4, 2008

Marriages, like football games, are won by many small plays by the team, instead of one grand play.

Four Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series First Down: Focus on the Goal Feb. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Some marriages start out with a big play. 1 What are "big plays"? a $40,000 wedding, new home, new cars, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Our Strong Foundation Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 23, 2007

I believe that everyone have faith. But many including some that are in the church, have faith in the things that are tangible, instead of the things that are not seen.

FAITH,OUR STRONG FOUNDATION Hebrews 11:1-3 My brothers and my sister as we approach this series on faith, I am inclined to believe that we all have faith, but on different plains. As I had shared ever so briefly last week, that there are some that have faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist