Sermons on Jim Elliott:

I Know My Redeemer Lives Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2002

Beyond all of the cultural reasons to come to Easter worship, we come to know that our lives are anchored. But it’s hard to know. Job points the way by affirming a redeemer despite the lack of evidence. Today we know a living redeemer, life changer.

 I If I were to ask you why you’ve come here today, how would you answer? Tell the truth, now; you’re in church. What do you expect and why are you here today? I’d guess that a number of us would give out what Mayor Williams calls the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:11-12, Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Senior Saint Who Asked God For A Mountain

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 26, 2004

AS WE LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF CALEB, WE SEE THAT HE WAS A FAVORED MAN, A FAITHFUL MAN, A FEARLESS MAN,A FOLLOWING MAN, A FRUITFUL MAN,AND A FIGHTING MAN.

THE SENIOR SAINT WHO ASKED GOD FOR A MOUNTAIN JOSHUA 14:1-3 J. Hudson Taylor was the founder of the China Inland Mission. One day a man, attempting to find out the difficulties of missionary work, asked Hudson Taylor, what is the hardest mission in the world? Without any hesitation whatsoever, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New World Order

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2009

A message about God’s "Order of Submission"...

A New World Order James 4:7 * What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “A New World Order?” For me, I remember hearing this phrase in the 1980’s talking about a new set of values, ethics, and more through the conspiracy theories (some of which seems to be playing out today), all the way ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Thank God For You

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2008

Paul thanked God for his brothers and sisters in Thessalonica. 1- He was thankful for their work of faith 2- He was thankful for their labor of love 3- He was thankful for their endurance of hope

INTRO.- ILL.- Bill, Jim and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75-story skyscraper. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and they would have to climb 75 flights of stairs to get to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Brings Us God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 18, 2004

This sermon was preached on the Fourth Sunday in Advent with the basic text being John 1:14, "The Word Became Flesh." It is a message on His Incarnation.

Jes Brings Us God --John 1:1-14 “This is about a modern man, one of us. He was not a scrooge; he was a kind, decent, mostly good man, generous to his family, upright in his dealings with others, but he did not believe in all that Incarnation stuff that the Churches proclaim at Christmas time. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Bringing Home The Bacon Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2011

1- Please bring home the bacon 2- Please don’t beat mama 3- Please do go to church

INTRO.- ILL.- Anne Carlson wrote: My 16-year-old brother, Ryan, was out late with friends one night. Suddenly he realized it was Father’s Day and he had neglected to buy a card for our dad. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed to find only two cards left on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Keys - Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 10, 2011

When we pray as the first church prayed, God will empower us as he empowered the first church and our altar calls will look like Peter’s altar call.

“They all joined together constantly in prayer...” Acts 1:14 “Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day,” Acts 2:41 When he went to the Brooklyn Tabernacle, it was a ramshackle building with only a handful attending. They were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Oct 30, 2022

BORN-AGAIN IS NOT A RELIGION. IT IS A LIFE CHANGED BY THE POWER OF GOD, AND GOD WANTS YOU TO BREAK FREE FROM ALL THE HUNG-UPS THAT SLOW US DOWN IN CHRIST. LEAD US TO THE LIGHT THAT IS CHRIST.

(SLIDE 1) BREAK FREE: GALATIANS 5:1 – “IT IS FOR FREEDOM THAT CHRIST SET US FREE. STAND FIRM, THEN, AND DO NOT LET YOURSELVES BE BURDENED AGAIN BY A YOKE OF SLAVERY. (SLIDE 2) THE OPPOSITE OF FREEDOM IS BONDAGE! BONDAGE – subjection or slavery restraints. The basic concept of bondage is “loss of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Where Does It End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 8, 2001

This sermon indicates that neither success, pleasure or money will satisfy us in life. Godliness is the only thing which will bring contentment.

Where Does It End? GNLCC 5/6/2001 Eccesiastes 2:1-11 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Before you decide to jump on a bus, a train, or a plane it is a good idea to know where the thing is going to stop. I had graduated from a school in a small town in upstate New York. There were no subways or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 2 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desperate Marriages Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Nov 14, 2005

This is message 1 in a series of five about the family. A unique approach was used to present marriage in this message. Check it out.

Desperate Marriages CenterPointe Christian Church 11/13/05 Special Note: This message was built completely around a wedding. We perfomed a mock wedding while pausing to preach at specific moments. This is the whole service. We decorated, had a young couple get married, dressed and all. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 14 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007

Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

“Role-model Saints” Romans pt. 14 Opening Illustration: Role model video Illustration from Blue Fish TV – Cassie Bernell Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Love Story: A Prophet & A Prostitute

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 18, 2016

A Love story is found in the book of Hosea that can read like a scandalous romance but this powerful message shows how far we will run away from God and how far he will come to save us.

A Love Story: The Prophet & The Prostitute Introduction: Many times unbelievers think that Christians believe in a bunch of fairy tales and silly things. Harry Blamires describes the two perspectives this way: “To become a Christian is to accept an extra dimension to life. From the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Great To Good Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Changing Power Of Godly Hope Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2016

1. Real hope is hungry to be holy (vs. 3, 5-7). 2. Real hope refuses to be satisfied with sin (vs. 4, 8). 3. Real hope is secure in the Savior (vs. 9). 4. Real hope is led by love (vs. 10).

The Life Changing Power of Godly Hope 1 John 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 24, 2016 (Revised December 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Hand Of Our God: The Story Of Gbc (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 10, 2019

A skeleton for a church anniversary sermon. Our story is obviously unique to us, especially since we are mission work overseas, but my approach could spark ideas on how to tell your church’s story in your unique way.

The Good Hand of Our God: The Story of GBC (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019) Chuck Sligh September 22, 2019 TEXT: Nehemiah 2:8 – “And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:8, Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist