Sermons on Keep:

The Great Commission

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 13, 2011

What has Christ called us to do as a church and as individuals who are part of the church? How can we be more effective at fulfilling what Jesus calls us to do not only with our words, but by living our life in obedience to Him?

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Slide Intro During the month of November we focus several weeks on missions. We heard last week from Craig Parro from Leadership Resources, one of the missions we support. They do a great work in training up pastors and leaders around the world to preach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Me Lord? Why Not "You"?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011

You can’t earn it on your own, *your not worthy of it on your own, *you don’t deserve it on your own, but yet, it can be yours if you want it. All through a personal relationship with God’s Son, Jesus

Why Me Lord?, “Why Not You? There have been many people at one time or another, who has pondered those three words, Why me Lord?, why did you let this happen?, why did you let that happen?, Playing the blame game with God, is always going to be a losing proposition. Some blame God for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Your Little Light Shine Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 15, 2011

Letting your light shine in all circumstances

There was a Christian family who had trouble getting along with their neighbours, who were also Christians. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbours was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Nazarene

In The High Priest’ Palace - Rejected Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 19, 2011

Jesus on trial & the denial of Jesus by Peter the disciple. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Five Pieces in the Puzzle: (1). Caiaphas the High Priest (vs 53) (2). The Sanhedrin (vs 55) (3). The Witnesses (vs 56-59) (4). Jesus (vs 60-61b) (5). Peter (vs 66-72) SERMON BODY: Ill: Taken from a book called "Disorder in the Court." (1). • Q: What is your date ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Brethren

Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2011

Jesus was thankful: 1. for the Father’s revelation (Matt 11:25-26). 2. for the Father’s resources (Matt 26:26-28). 3. for His relationship with the Father (John 11:39-42).

Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart Matt 11:25-26, Matt 26:26-28, John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 20, 2011 *In 2009, Mary and I got to go to my 40th high school reunion. One of the best parts of that trip back to Georgia was eating breakfast with Gary & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Visiting Down Under

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

The book of Revelation offers great insight for understanding martyrdom and persecution.

“Visiting Down Under” Rev. 6:9-11 If only we would read the book of Revelation as a message of comfort rather than a calendar of events, if only we would see Revelation as an opportunity for encouragement rather than a platform for debate, if only we would preach and teach it from a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saving Santa Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Really - A King?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 1, 2011

We are culturally conditioned to believe in our own autonomy: my rights, my choices, me as the boss of myself, me in control of what I want to do, so is Jesus really our King?

Really – A King? various Scriptures November 20, 2011 Intro: In the church year, today is the last Sunday. Christian new year starts next week, with the first week of Advent, and the annual rhythm of worship begins anew. About a hundred years ago, in response to a growing individualism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Creator Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2011

Christ was there: 1. To create (vs. 7 & 18). 2. To be close (vs. 7 & 21-22). 3. To care (vs. 8-9 & 15). 4. To command (vs. 17-18). 5. Ready to go to the cross (1 Peter 1:19-21).

Series: Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 2: Christ Our Creator Genesis 2:7-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 30, 2011 *A couple of weeks ago we started exploring Christ in the Old Testament. Vs. 7 here tells us that “the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Wait So Long? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2011

It is hard to wait - so how can we wait for the coming of our Lord?

“Questions of Christmas: How Can I Wait So Long?” Is. 61:1-3; Luke 1:39-56 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that long!” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mighty God Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 10, 2011

A sermon of the names of Christ

“His Name Shall Be Called The Mighty God” Part 2 Isaiah 9:6 Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Meets Our God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2011

Abraham’s story was unique in many ways, but as we look at his faith journey, we can see 5 parallels to our own faith journey.

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 4: Abraham Meets Our God Genesis 11:27-12:8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 14, 2011 *We have been talking about Christ in the Old Testament. There are hundreds of references to Jesus in the Old Testament, including prophecies, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2013

Understanding the difference between the sovereign will of God, the perfect will of God, the permissive will of God and the ultimate will of God.

On November 30, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School, had its security protocol upgraded, requiring visitors to be individually admitted after an identification review by video monitor. The school had 456 children enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade. The doors to the school were locked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Experience? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013

The Christian life is all about having an experience with the living God.

Are You Experienced? Text: Gal. 3:1-5 Introduction 1. Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix once asked, "Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? Well, I have." 2. The Apostle Paul asks the question, "Are you experienced." However, it is far different from the experience that Jimi is talking ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Consuming Alcohol

Contributed by Lee Edgar Elkins on Jan 21, 2013

This sermon is dealing with the consumption of alcohol.

It would not be much of a stretch for me to say that when it comes to teaching and preaching about alcohol; this subject can really bother some people. I have seen people storm out of churches just because of what the preacher was preaching about. Instead of confronting him on the issue and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: *other