Sermons on Jim Croce:

Holy Heroes: Batman Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/13/2013 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last couple of weeks uncovering some of the hidden spiritual lessons found in the pages of comic-books. Like modern-day parables, I’m convinced that superheroes like ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Light In A Dark Place

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 5, 2015

Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world.

20150104 2nd Sunday after Christmas B (Epiphany) Web Site Title: Light in a Dark Place Text: Isaiah 60:1-6 Thesis: Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world. This is the Season of Epiphany during which we mark the ways Jesus is made known. Epiphany means to show or to make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Can Change Anyone Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2015

Power, Salvation, The Gospel, Righteousness

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – The Gospel Can Change Anyone Romans 1:16-17 (p. 782) January 25, 2015 Introduction: Life generally has a way of changing the way we think about people when we were younger, more innocent, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Costs To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 6, 2015

The analysis of following Jesus in Luke 14:25-35 shows us what is involved in following Jesus.

Scripture On his journey to Jerusalem from Galilee, Jesus often engaged in controversy with the Jewish leadership, most often the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:37-54; 13:31-14:24). But now in Luke 14:25, Jesus returns to address the crowds. In doing so, he clarified what is involved in following him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Be Self-Disciplined Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 16, 2015

A sermon to encourage the development of self-control.

"Relaunch 2015" pt. 9 - I Will Be Self-disciplined Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 9 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul's whole battle with the Corinthians was to get them to stop being wise before the world and fools before God, and to reverse that to being fools before the world, and wise before God.

The mayor and other dignitaries were looking into the vast pit dug for the new hospital to be built. The town half-wit came up and gazed into the pit, and asked the mayor what he was going to do with this big hole. The mayor decided to humor him and said, "We are going to round up all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus who said to go into all the world and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was an act of obedience on Philip's part to baptize the Ethiopian and act of obedience on his part to be baptized.

Some of the best things in life can be so bad. It is somewhat shocking, but Lewis B. Smedes in his book Caring and Commitment points out that even commitment can be a bad thing. The purpose of the book is to get Christians more committed, but he points out the negative side of this very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Social Justice And Critical Theory: Biblical Justice In An Age Of Ideological Civil War

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic lines, and along religious lines.

Proverbs 21:15 "When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24, Proverbs 21:15, Proverbs 28:5, Galatians 3:26-29, Matthew 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Set Apart For Service! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 2, 2022

‘Set Apart For Service.’ Acts chapter 13 verses 1-3 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God changes lives (vs 1) (2). God’s general call to service (vs 1-3) (3). God’s specific call to service (vs 2) SERMON BODY: Ill: • January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. • In ancient Roman mythology, Janus was the god of beginnings and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Israel’s Greatest General (1of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

In our text we read of Israel’s greatest general. His name is Joshua. In Joshua 23, Joshua had reached the golden years of his life.

Look at verse 1. We read, “...Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.” When we consider Joshua’s age, we need to consider TWO things. (1) Look at the phrase, “...stricken in age.” Today it seems many folks are fighting a battle with old age. Illus: One man in Missouri said, “It is rough ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Parts 15-16 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians.

Philippians Part 15, Chapter 3:4-3:12 I. Confidence in Flesh (v. 3:4-) A. Paul was a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin. Benjamin and Joseph were the sons of the favored wife Rachel. Paul was not of Ishmael (Abraham & Hagar) nor of Esau (Isaac & Rebekah). The first king, Saul, was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identifying And Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jun 8, 2021

God gives each of you at least one Spiritual gift to use for His Glory.

Title: Identifying and using your Spiritual gifts Central idea: God gives each of you at least one Spiritual gift to use for His Glory. Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that each has a Spiritual gift to use for the God's Glory. Scripture: I Corinthians 12:1-12 We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Shake The Dust Off Your Feet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus tells His followers to Shake Off the Dust from your Feet when they reject the message of His grace. It meant two things and both are important for you to hear today.

"We begin a new series this morning inside the Gospel of Luke but more on that in a few moments. It’s the time of year when people are considering New Years Resolutions and changing some of their old habits. In light of this, I want to talk about our church and a personal challenge for you in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Uncut

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

A preacher is very much like a traffic engineer. And the preachers of Jesus’ day were routing the traffic right off a washed-out bridge with no warning. For real love always stands against deception.

While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner. And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

10 Commandments #3: Taking God Seriously Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

God promises blessing when you use His name correctly. "If you honor and reverence My name I will bless you with success, with prosperity, with health, with peace of mind, with good relationships" and on and on. God says take his name seriously.

TAKING GOD SERIOUSLY Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 3 Exodus 20:7 We're in part three on THE Ten Commandments that Build Strong Families. The third commandment can be summarize in one sentence: God says, "Take (ME) and My name seriously". What's in a name? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7