Sermons on Jim Schaunessey:

Realationship Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 4, 2006

Discovering the REAL Christmas begins with REALationship. Though Simon Peter does not meet the Christ Child until thirty years after his birth, Peter is still a powerful illustration of REALationship.

Pretend Santas, imitation smells, counterfeit presents, simulated smiles, artificial trees, fake snow...how is it that we’ve turned the Christmas season into everything but something real? It appears to me that most of what is foisted upon us during the holiday’s is anything but real. As we prepare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking: A Transformed Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 10, 2006

We are messengers of change.

DEAD MAN WALKING: A TRANSFORMED COMMUNITY Ephesians 2.1-10 S: Community C: A Transformed Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE MESSENGERS OF CHANGE. TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 2.1-10 how we have been made into a transformed community. Type: Inductive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Wonderful Trade-Off

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2007

The Holy Spirit is our friend.

A WONDERFUL TRADE-OFF John 16.5-15 S: Holy Spirit C: Jesus will send the Holy Spirit Pr: THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR FRIEND. ?: How? How does He act as our friend? KW: Responsibility TS: We will find in our study of John 16.5-15 three responsibilities taken up by the Holy Spirit that shows us He is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2007

This sermon deals with the reality of false teachers and how to safeguard ourselves from them.

A. How many of you remember the game show called “Truth or Consequences? 1. Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on radio by Ralph Edwards from 1940 to 1957, and later on television by Edwards himself, and later by Bob Barker. (This picture shows Edwards and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Touches Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 2, 2007

1 of 5 on the five senses. This message is based on the man Jesus healed from leprosy and focuses on his compassion for him.

God Touches July 1, 2007 God Reached Out and Touched a Leper 40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Mark 1:40 Dramatic Presentation: A Leper’s Life: Ron Peters There are two days that will forever stand out in my life, though ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 27, 2010

Jesus said that His church will be a house of prayer.

My house shall be called a house of prayer Matthew 21:12-13 Mark 11:11-18, John 2:13-16 Introduction- Prayer- I want you to know if you are a guest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene

United In Love Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 2, 2009

Setting a purpose for Christian living.

Christians without goals are a little like Alice in the fairy tale ‘Alice in Wonderland’. In a conversation between her and the Cheshire Cat, Alice asked, ‘Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here’? ‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to’, said the cat. ‘I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 13, 2010

Joshua gives some practical instructions to ensure success in serving the Lord.

The purpose of my sermon this morning is to encourage your wholehearted obedience to the Lord God Almighty and to warn you of the consequences of disobedience to Him. Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7arO6mTs5W0 The famous last words of Todd Beamer on US Airlines Flight 93 before crashing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of Priests (Part 2): Standing In The Gap

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 21, 2010

The Church serves as “Priests of the Kingdom” by standing in the gap between the lost and God.

PRIESTS OF THE KINGDOM: STANDING IN THE GAP Rev. 5: 10 Sermon Objective: The Church serves as “Priests of the Kingdom” by standing in the gap between the lost and God. REV. 5:6-10 6Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 24, 2009

The Christian life is a balancing act between syncretism and sectarianism.

When I was a teenager, I was one of the few students at West Davidson Sr. High School who listened to heavy metal music. Although my buddies enjoyed it to some extent, they were a little bit spooked by some of the darker groups I chose. This was mainly because they were all good church-going boys ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 20, 2010

As Jesus’s disciples went with him into Jerusalem, they were afraid. Even so, they show us how to live in uncertain and fearful times: Obey Christ as your Sovereign; Follow Christ as your Servant; & Trust Christ as your Savior.

Just this last week, I came across an article from The Futurist magazine, which listed some of the worst predictions of all time. They are very interesting. For example: A Roman engineer, Julius Sextus Frontinus, in A.D. 100 said, “Inventions have long since reached their limit, and I see no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Healing Rain Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008

When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain washes over the wounds of sin and make us

Healing Rain! Opening Video Illustration: Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Major In Perseverance Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2012

So Jesus is superior. What difference does it make?

“The Road to a Better Life: Major in Perseverance” Hebrews 10:11-25 They were having a hard time deciding. Should they follow the old, familiar, comfortable religion or the new, unfamiliar religion? Should they follow the Jewish faith or the Christian faith? It was a tough, emotional ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

Characteristics of the first church.

The First Church Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:37-47 INTRODUCTION Many Christians today are playing church. In this age of affluence and pleasure-seeking, some come to church once-a-week to salve their conscience so that they can go back and do their own thing the rest of the week. This is the age of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2009

This sermon focuses on the two names given to Jesus in Matthew’s rendition of the birth narrative. These two words bring us great hope and joy!

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: What’s In A Name? 1. As you know, names are very important to us. 2. In many respects, the most important word in the English language to each of us is our name. 3. The sound of our names has a ring to us that we like to hear – that is, unless we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ