Sermons on Legend:

Jesus The Better Way: He Instills A Better Motivation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2013

Chasing the dream that God created you for gives life meaning.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS INSTILLS A BETTER MOTIVATION HEBREWS 11:32 – 12:3 INTRO The Bucket List So did any of you read, a few weeks back, about the 91 year old that fulfilled one of his bucket list items? Walter Thomas lives in Woodstock, NY and he had an unusual wish on his bucket ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

"A Lame Excuse" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011

Before you can change you must decide that you want to be changed. There was a reason Jesus asked the question of the lame man, "Do you want to be well?" All of us must answer this crucial question.

`“A Lame Excuse” John 5:1-15 Jesus has now come up from the city of Cana to the city of Jerusalem to celebrate one of the religious feasts. In Jerusalem there were different gates to enter and they were used for a variety of purposes. One of these gates was called the Sheep gate. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 4 (Provision For Family) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 7, 2013

Even as Christ entrusted His mother's care to John, he also set a standard for us provide for our families--blood, spiritual, and earthly.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross I want us to focus on Christ’s third statement made from the cross. b. Illustration: Legend has it that a wealthy merchant traveling through the Mediterranean world looking for the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27, John 19:26

Pilate Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

So what do we know about Pilate and what can we learn from him?

Pilate John 18:29-40 The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in the Apostle’s Creed and has been translated into more languages than just about every other name. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human history for only about four hours, Pilate’s name is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Test Of A Testimony

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2013

A sermon to emphasis the importance of our personal testimony.

"The Test of a Testimony" Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. INTRODUCTION: Enoch is one of the most interesting characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Mary Or A Martha? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 23, 2013

This sermon looks at how we can become distracted from seeking Jesus.

Are You A Mary or A Martha? 38 Now as they were traveling along, He (Jesus) entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authentic Christianity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 22, 2014

A sermon on how we should define the term authentic Christianity.

"Authentic Christianity" I John 3:11-19 (Key verse) 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Encounter God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Having an encounter with God, is more than a distant admiration or an emotional 5 minutes sometime in your life. An Encounter with the living God, a true encounter with our Savior! An encounter with Jesus should not just excite us; It should change us.

Encountering the Living God Introduction Good evening, friends. Even though it may be cold outside, there is a real warmth of the Spirit here tonight. Tonight is Encounter Night, and our time together will be a little different from our usual evening services. At the end of the service, you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, 2 Kings 6:17, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Not Weary

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 21, 2010

We all get tired from time to time, and we need to look to the source of all strength to get the refreshing we need.

Introduction Are you ready for a baseball trivia question? Who is Clint Courtney? If you’re unsure, don’t bother requesting the answer from Cooperstown, N.Y. Clint never came close to making it into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In fact, it’s very doubtful that his picture appeared on any bubble gum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians In The Workplace

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

God’s people should give their best in the workplace.

CHRISTIANS IN THE WORKPLACE Daniel 6:1-28 Let us read Daniel 6:1-28 to find out what is expected from God’s people in the workplace. Read the text. EXPOSITION God’s people should give their best in the workplace. Working in a non-Christian environment is not an excuse to mediocrity. No ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A House For The Lord? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

This Christmas season will you be thinking about the wonder of the immortal God taking on mortal flesh; the omnipotent God appearing in the form of a helpless vulnerable baby; the only begotten Son of God coming as one of us to take on himself the punish

We hear the Christmas story every year. The same events; the same characters; the same location. We sing Christmas carols that retell the story over and over again. But I wonder how many people as they watch Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve will see through the sentimentality of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Uplift Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

The cross of Jesus Christ--which naturally suggests only suffering, ignominy and defeat--has become the noblest sign of all that is lofty, heroic and glorious in the story of redemption and the experience of the Christian. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpso

"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). A story is told of a medieval saint who asked his attendants to lift him from his death bed and place him on a cross. As he lay there and breathed out his life, he kept repeating with glowing eye and shining face the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: *other

The One Bigger Then Life

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

The Introduction to the gospel of John is beyond wonderful!

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. In Minnesota, you can find a huge statue of Paul Bunyan, but it’s not near big enough. Legend has him dragging the pick behind him, thus making the Grand Canyon! He combed his beard with a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Christ In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 14, 2009

Even as the wise men kept Christ at the center of their lives, we can keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and our lives.

Last week we began a series entitled “Keeping Christ In Christmas.” This series is based on the controversy swirling around our society concerning the word Christmas. There are some who would just as soon remove the word Christ from Christmas. They prefer to say merry Xmas. There are others who get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008

Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian Church