Sermons on John Harper:

Fatherhood Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015

We’re going to look at some lessons on fatherhood from Joseph, Mary’s husband. No, he was not the biological father of Jesus but he certainly lived his life in a way that stands as an excellent model for us as men to follow.

Series: There’s an App for That “Fatherhood” Matthew 1:18-25 Open For many years, Lou Gehrig held the iron-man record of playing in 2,131 consecutive baseball games. Cal Ripken, Jr. broke that record on September 6, 1995. Ripken gave much of the credit for his success ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatness Of God's Mercy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that the people receives great mercy from GOD because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, until now from the time He has delivered us from sins (Egypt) He has forgiven us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD merciful? Yes, absolutely and infinitely Yes. More than we can understand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the people receives great mercy from GOD because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, until now from the time He has delivered us ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve Devotion: The Reach And Acceptance Of God

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 18, 2015

Christmas Eve devotional that shares with us the Good News that 1. God reaches down. 2. God reaches out. 3. God receives all who call on His Name!

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Christmas Eve Proposition: God reaches down. God reaches out. God receives all who call on His Name! INTRO: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ our Savior and LORD! A rather grumpy husband and wife were having their annual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Path To Generosity"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

You do not need to be wealthy to be generous. You can give even when you are broke.

“The Path to Generosity” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 I started my first job when I was 12 or 13 years of age. In the area where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and clothing to needy families and they also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Over Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2016

God will give us a fresh start when we fail Him. Power Point available upon request. Email: BDun106336@aol.com

ISAIAH 43:18-19 “STARTING OVER – PART 1” A) How many of you here tonight would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? * Some of us here have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians, and we all wish that there was a “starting over” button that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 24, 2016

EVER GRIN AT SIN! Maintaining purity means maintaining the capacity to be shocked by sin. Joseph did not say, well let’s talk about this for a while. He did not say, well Potiphers wife, I am really not in the mood. He said, How can I do this wicked thing and sin against my God.

HOW TO AFFAIR PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE! We are bombarded with the subtle attempts of our culture to get you to soften your guard. •Just go to your local theater and watch the silver screen and all you have to do is cut away at the heart pounding music and the suave acting along with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:32

Denomination: Christian Church

By The Hem Of His Robe

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 1, 2016

God takes bruised and bleeding people and restores them to health and wholeness.

“By the Hem of His Robe” “This is what the LORD Almighty says: "In those days ten people from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, 'Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you.'" Zechariah 8:23 NIV Intro: ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hardest Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

What do you as a follower of Jesus Christ when someone close to you has hurt you?

The Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do Philemon What do you do when the person closest to you has betrayed and hurt you? I had a friend in college with whom I reconnected after I moved back from seminary. Let’s call her Jane. She had a whirlwind romance and after just six months, got married. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey To Grace Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

you can’t understand the call of the cross if you don’t understand grace. It’s in the cross that we find God’s grace most fully given and experienced. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp and live out

The Journey Towards Grace Luke 10:25-37 DL Moody tells the story of preaching one night in winter—one of the coldest winters they had and the winter after the Chicago fire. He had been studying grace, and it was the first time he was going to preach on it. He said, “I was just full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Stumbling Blocks To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

On their way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus has three encounters that become teaching opportunities on stumbling blocks to following Him and embracing the cross

Stumbling Blocks Luke 9:57-62 According to the UPI news, the Metropolitan Insurance Company received some unusual explanations for accidents from its automobile policyholders. The following are just few: “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Loved Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

In the story of the creation we find God's special love for mankind. God created us i a special way, gave us a special mate and place. God loved us before He created us and provided a way for us to be saved even before He created us.

You Are Loved Introduction Last week we looked at the first 2 verses of the book of Genesis. We talked about the fact that God existed before the beginning. We talked about the Eternal nature of God, the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. And now we are ready to look at the rest of the creation ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel According To Genesis Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 20, 2016

In this sermon of the sacrifice of Isaac we see a presentation of the Gospel. Most importantly we see us. We see that God is willing to provide a sacrifice for us if we are willing to put ourselves on His altar.

The Gospel According to Genesis Introduction We often think of the Gospel as found only in the New Testament. After all, we often call it the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But listen to what the Apostle Peter has to say about the Gospel. 1 Peter 1:17-20 (NLT) And remember that the heavenly Father to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 27, 2016

Evidence of why we know the world as we know it is about to end and what the Christian ought to be doing

“The End –Coming Soon!” February 28, 2016 2 Peter 3:3,8-11 “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-11

Denomination: Holiness

For The Things We Have Left Undone

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

The importance of Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats

FOR THE THINGS WE HAVE LEFT UNDONE In my life I suffer from the sin of procrastination and along with that the tendency to forget; whether it’s somewhere I was supposed to be, or something I said I would do. I receive emails from people asking me if I have sent them some document or other, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist