Sermons on Just As You Are:

How Should We Then Live?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2006

A contrast and comparison of the Tower of Bable and Pentecost.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Happens After We Die? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 26, 2003

This is the fifth message in the series. This sermon deals with the two directions or path for those who have died. The path of the unbeliever and the believer. For the believer it is a trip to heaven. For the unbeliever, it is a trip towards judgment

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE What Happens After We Die? Luke 16:22 OPENING ILLUSTRATIONS: A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening. When the friend arrived at the opening, he was appalled to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

On The Brink Of War Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 20, 2003

This message was given hours before the War with Iraq began. It is designed to encourage people to pray for our troops and trust God that He will work everything out.

On the Brink of War Dr. Marty Baker March 19, 2003 Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Tonight the United States stands on the brink of war. After countless attempts at diplomacy, our nation is prepared to take a stand for justice in the world community. Saddam ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Parting Words Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 13, 2007

EASTER reminds us of what mattered most to Jesus now that his work on earth was finished...He shared what he wanted his followers as far away as the 21st century, to remember.

Many of you have had the experience of standing at the bus stop, train station or the airline terminal sending your child off for that school trip or launching them into the scary world of university campuses. •Parting words – “Behave yourself; make me proud; don’t get into trouble; be careful who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lion And The Lamb:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

Jesus was The Lamb of God, and soon to be also The Lion Of the Tribe of Juda:

THE LION AND THE LAMB ISAIAH 9:6-7 Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ministry as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Protective Clothing Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2011

Only the armor of God can prevail against the great lie that there is no truth outside our own experience.

I've spent a good part of this week since coming back on vacation catching up on the mail - sorting things, answering letters and reading. I subscribe to a lot of publications; probably about half are directly related to religious issues; the rest are mostly news or public policy oriented. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seed For Our Choices

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 26, 2013

Choices – are important The choices we make on a daily basis shows what type of character we have The reasons we make the choices shapes our character. Choices are born from the principles we embrace. The philosophy of our lives dictates the direct

THE Seed From which Our Choices Grow; Choices for Eternity Choices – are important The choices we make on a daily basis shows what type of character we have The reasons we make the choices shapes our character. Choices are born from the principles we embrace. The philosophy of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Adventist

Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving At Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 2, 2019

Thanksgiving and Christmas go together because we all want to "thank God for His indescribable gift" of Jesus and His salvation." (2 Corinthians 9:15)

THANKSGIVING AT CHRISTMAS “Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15 What Paul is sayIng here is that he cannot find the words to express how grateful he is for all that God did for him and the whole world when He sent His Son to be our Savior. One gospel song points to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Philippians 2:5-11, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Scars: Some Scary And Some Not-So-Scary!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 4, 2016

In this message, Yours truly has endeavored to present before the readership the significance of some Biblical scars…some scary and some not-so-scary!!!

Scars: Some Scary and Some Not-So-Scary!!! Hmmmm...Boxing is in the air...though for tragic reasons. Arguably the greatest Boxer of all times -Mohammed Ali-passed away recently. Well, let me ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: *other

Ark Of Shittim Wood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2015

To show that even before the new testament JESUS was meant to die for our sins.

I. EXORDIUM: Who died for your sins? JESUS CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the righteousness of God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Iconium To Lycaonia, Lystra And Derbe Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 23, 2017

The pattern of a mixed response set in Pisidian Antioch again greeted the missionaries at their next place of witness, Iconium[1]. It was not an easy journey. Iconium was about seventy miles southeast of Antioch by the Sebastian way, the main route...

October 26, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.A.4: From Iconium to Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe (14:1-7) Scripture (Acts 13:42-52; KJV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Angels...angels...angels...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 31, 2016

Treading upon a topic where angels...opps sorry ...I mean Christian preachers usually "fear" to tread (thanks E.M. Forster) ...that is ANGELS...Yours Truly has attempted to present a close to 360 degree view about the Angels from the revealed Scriptures (Deu 29:29)...

Angels... Angels...Angels!!! “The reason angels can fly is because they take themselves lightly” remarked a Biblical Scholar insightfully bringing to light one of the remarkable characteristics’ (humility) of those ethereal ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:7

Denomination: *other

Going All Out Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2017

Living into our calling in Christ challenges us to realize we are not who we hope to be, but neither are we what we used to be. So we press on, keeping the past in proper perspective, understanding who we will become is in the future.

Title: Going All Out Text: Philippians 3:12-16 Introduction Tom Toro is a noted cartoonist and writer. He lives in KS City, MO with his wife and family. But he was not always successful. At one point a few years ago he was so low he had to move back home to live with his parents. Depressed and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 3, 2018

How Godly were ALL of our Founding Fathers and what our Declaration of Independence and Constitution does for all United States Citizens.

At the very minimum, there are two Bible verses relatable to our Nation within today's lesson. The first is found in Genesis 12:2, where it is said, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” The other verse is Deuteronomy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist