Sermons on Jesuss Ministry:

Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Even though He will have face-to-face confrontations with the Pharisees from time to time after this, where we are now is a critical juncture in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, especially as it pertains to His relationship with the spiritual leader

Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 5 Matthew 12:22-45 Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Matthew 12:38-45 As we draw near the end of our study in Matthew 12, I thought it might be a good time for an overview. When we move into Matthew 13, the entire timber of Jesus’ teaching changes as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hidden Treasure, The Precious Pearl, The Dragnet And The Householder Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2007

How do I really feel about the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What is it worth to me? Do I really care about it all that much? Important questions, all.

The Smith House in Dahlonega, Georgia, has been sitting on a gold mine for more than a century. During renovation of the landmark hotel back in February of 2006, workers discovered the entrance to a four-foot wide hole under the concrete floor in the main dining room. The hole goes straight down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For The Poor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

C Is For Capstone Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "capstone" and "cornerstone" in Scripture.

Introduction 1. (email funny) 2. ABC’s and XYZ’s of the Bible.... Does anyone remember what A was for? (Abundant) B is for Beginning C is for Cornerstone/Capstone... Someone requested “commitment”... But, did you realize that the word “commitment” is not in the Bible (NIV or KJV)? 3. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Nazarene

What About You?

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

what have you done for christ?

Sermon Joel 2:13 What about you? Introduction: We learn here that this is Joel son of Pethuel. He wrote to the people of Judah, the Southern Kingdom, and God’s people everywhere. He was writing for the purpose to warn Judah of God’s impending judgment because of its sins and to urge the people ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Are Forgiven"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 11, 2007

A semn for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Jesus forgiving a woman of sin

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Lectionary 11 Luke 7:36-8:3 "are forgiven" "One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house, and took his place at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Apr 3, 2007

Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will continue to be

"The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" John 9:1-41 Introduction • Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 19, 2007

Part 9 preaching through Matthew, the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, covering the first of the Beatitudes.

Sermon-2/9/03-Matt. 5:1-3-Poor In Spirit/Dependance on God The Sermon on the Mount-Vintage Christinianity-Taught on this passage more than possibly any other in the Bible-learn more and more each time. When we look at the Christian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Road To Happiness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 27, 2007

In the Beatitudes Jesus lays out the road to true happiness, not the happiness that the world promises but the happiness, fulfillment and contentment that can only come as we live as God created us to live. This message covers the second of the Beatitude

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:4 Sermon On The Mount- Vintage Christianity we are going to go back and look at the core, The way it’s supposed to be. Not what does our culture say it means to follow Christ, not what do I say, not what does our church say, but what did Jesus say it meant to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

The Road To Happiness: Meekness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

When we realize our need for God and our sinfulness-our pride is broken and only then can we begin to humbly submit ourselves to God and live under His control.

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:5 Intro: Home Improvement-more power Similar to my experience with power tools. Power tools scare me. Too much power for me to control and feel safe. Today talk about power, power under control. Matt. 5:5 Pray -Read Matt. 5:3-5 Progression Being poor in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: *other

Satisfaction Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

Our deepest desire should be to hunger and thirst for righteousness, for the things of God.

11/07-Matt. 5:6-Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness Turn to matt. 5:6 Christ follows a natural, logical progression through the beatitudes -poor in spirit-acknowledge our need for him, our spiritual bankruptcy -mourn-over the cause of that bankruptcy, our sin -meek-we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: *other

Be Righteous, Not Self-Righteous

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus with humor tells us to watch out for the plank in our own eyes before removing the speck in our brother’s eye.

Be Righteous Not Self-Righteous Matthew 7:1-6 When you watch American Idol, do you sit there and criticize the singing ability of people who have made it to the finals, when you have never sung anywhere but in your shower with only God and the dog having to listen to you? Men, do you criticize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

A Symbol For Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus used a common Middle East practice of washing feet to teach the disciples about service.

A SYMBOL FOR SERVICE John 13:1-20 INTRO: Throughout Christian history, there have been many symbols used in Christianity. Believers have used a fish, a cross, and other symbols. Christians could add the towel as another symbol for Christian service. Jesus’ disciples wanted a place of prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Perfect Example

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Nov 26, 2006

Jesus Christ is perfect in so many ways. Peter explains to us how He is the only example we should follow.

A couple with especially irregular church attendance had been asked by their preacher to host a visiting minister for lunch. The couple obliged and put together a very special meal for the guest preacher. When they all sat down to eat, their little boy, who was accustomed to diving right in, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ