Sermons on Jewish Reluctance:

Have No $uch Fear$

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 10, 2010

Because our God is generous we never have to worry about the things we need for this life of the next.

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to make a list of things that we are thankful for. I want to make another list this morning – a list of things that you are afraid of. What would be on that list? Are you afraid of the dark? Sickness? Being alone? Rejection? Math tests? Public speaking? Spiders? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Case Of Missing The Point"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2010

A sermon which seeks to interpret what it means that Jesus is the Christ.

Mark 9:30-37 “A Case of Missing the Point” A Chapter before this one, Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?,” and Peter, speaking for the group got it right: “You are the Christ.” But what does that mean? I would imagine that, most of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Warm Fuzzies

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010

Done on the Sunday when all members were asked to bring sweaters to support a Southern Baptist missions project for North Korea. As preacher I wore a couple of sweaters and took them off to illustrate points. We are to do more than mouth encouragement.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 26, 1986 The classroom teacher talks herself blue in the face, teaching the mysteries of algebra to reluctant junior highs, who are silently saying to themselves, "Why do I need to know this stuff? I never met an algebra and I hope I never do." ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Enter With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2010

WE can enter His gates with thanksgiving if we understand a few things Psalm 100 shares with us

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP- PC • SLIDE #1 • It is good not to have feathers.  • Thanksgiving is almost upon us. IT is a great time. There is food, family and FOOTBALL! • But most important is the fact that thanksgiving is a time where we should reflect on the great blessings we have from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Me Like An Angel! Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 21, 2011

Sermon on Third Petition of Lord's Prayer: “Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven”

How would you finish this sentence? “I want to be like…” When I was in junior high everyone on my basketball team would have said, “I want to be like Mike,” Michael Jordan that is. Perhaps you want to be like a famous singer, a celebrated author, or a successful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Lutheran

He's Alive!

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 25, 2008

An Easter Season Sermon using the Hymn, "Were You There?" as a basis.

He’s Alive! (But Don’t Tell Anyone) Matthew 27 & 28: 1-10 Key Verses: Matthew 28: 6-7 Hymn Suggestions: “Were You There?,” Traditional Spiritual, Public Domain; “He Arose!,” Robert Lowry, Public Domain; “My Savior’s Love,” Charles Gabriel, Public Domain; “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” Stuart ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Servant Church Forgives Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

As Christians we have the command to model our lives in the form and manner of Jesus Christ. Therefore, a servant church must have at its essence the embodiment of forgiveness.

Sunday, November 5, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Forgives Text: Luke 6:37 – 42 Focus: Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven In rereading the Luke passage during this past week, I was reminded that Jesus’ public ministry only spanned three years. Time is indeed a gift from God. We do not control it, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 23, 2009

A sermon on "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst" focused on transformation (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #5)

Evening Service for 3/22/2009 (Mat 5:6 NIV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Introduction: Imagine that you’re in a boat and the autopilot is set for east, but you want to change directions and go west. You take hold of the wheel, and you push ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News When Doubts Attack Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

Doubts and their cure

Good news when doubts attack (Galatians 1:1-12) Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/09/good-news-when-doubts-attack-blogging.htm Intro Doubts are a feature of life. Does he really love me? Will I ever meet someone? Is this the right job for me? There is not one aspect of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Up In Christ

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 11, 2007

We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 16, 2005

God’s question to Moses regarding the staff. This sermon focuses on "Little is much when God is in it."

It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. He got picked last. Last for basketball because he was too clumsy; in hockey he was not ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Finding God In Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 29, 2005

#1 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Are you ready to journey to Narnia? Over the next eight weeks, we’ll be exploring the wonder & awe of Narnia. Today…I want to set the stage for our 8-week journey that takes us to Christmas Day. Paint a vision on where this spiritual journey to Narnia might take us. Explain why we’re taking this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus; Our Hope

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 3, 2004

It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC --------------- July 5, 1992 --------------- It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe. The evangelist George Whitfield was witnessing to a man, "What do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Distressed But Not Defeated

Contributed by James May on Sep 12, 2001

A sermon of encouragement to Christians and prayer for our country and those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Distressed But Undefeated! Victory Temple Wed., 9/12/01 – Day after the World Trade Center Attacks Our hearts are heavy on this day. Yesterday, September 11, 2001, the peace, safety and security of our nation were shattered when a group of terrorists attacked several important targets is our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-18, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist