Sermons on Lent Special:

Sanctity Of Human Life And The Gospel

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2012

A sermon on the sanctity of human life and the gospel (Outline and thoughts taken from the book, Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective, chapter 12 by David P. Gushee)

HoHum: Francis Schaeffer said that “cultures can be judged in many ways, but eventually every nation in every age must be judged by this test: How did it treat people? Our own is not exception. Those who regard individuals as expendable raw material do battle on many fronts with those who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exhaustion: Finding Rest In Taking The Sabbath Seriously Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 11, 2013

Running ourselves to death is nothing new to God, who created everything with a precaution in mind-or perhaps an antidote-to exhaustion: Sabbath Rest. Wouldn’t you like to emerge from a Sabbath day refreshed and ready to tackle the most important things o

It is obviously a scheme of Satan to keep us running in circles until we’re exhausted and totally uninterested in discipleship. This scheme is nothing new to God, who created everything with a precaution in mind--or perhaps an antidote--to exhaustion: Sabbath Rest. God has never stopped desiring ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: *other

What About Israel? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the thirteenth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message is the second of a two part message that examines God's plan for Israel.

Introduction: Over the years, “The Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch” has sponsored an annual contest for the most absurd warning labels. Among the top winners have been: "Do not use this snow blower on the roof." "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." A Clothes Iron had this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“he’s Big Enough To Love Me” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 11, 2013

God is big enough to love me, despite my faults, flaws, and failings.

The following ad appeared in a newspaper: Lost, one dog. Brown hair with several mange spots. Right leg broken due to auto accident. Rear left hip hurt, right eye missing, left ear bitten off in dog fight, answers to the name of “Lucky.” Why “Lucky?” Because that dog had an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Body

Contributed by Justin Lauramore on Nov 14, 2012

A large church with many members does not mean a better church unless those members are active. The church has been given a great opportunity. We have been given many people with different skill sets that can accomplish many things. When we take away t

1 Corinthians 12:28 28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. I wanted to talk to you a little bit about what has been on the heart of Pastor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lamb Breaks The Fifth Seal Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

When Jesus Christ breaks the fifth seal, the souls of all the martyrs of the world are seen under the altar of God.

We continue with the dramatic opening of God’s Book of Destiny that spells out the future of the world. We should be reminded that Jesus Christ, the Son of God is the only one worthy of opening this book. He has stepped forward, taken the book from God’s hand and has begun to break ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Blessing Of Not Having Jesus With Us

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

We think how blessed it would have been to walk and talk with Jesus2,000 years ago. Jesus told his disciples that it would be better for him to go away than to stay. This message explores why it is a greater blessing to not have Jesus with us today. Th

THE GREAT BLESSING OF NOT HAVING JESUS WITH US John 16:5-8 Dorn Ridge & York Manor June 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) If you had the privilege of choosing what period of time you could live in, would you consider it a greater privilege to be alive now and in your present time, or when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on May 26, 2013

Paying homage to those who died to secure or physical and spiritual freedom.

Today is Memorial Day.. it is a day that originally was set aside to honor those that had fallen in battle during the War Between the States.. both union and confederate. In the early 20th century it was expanded to recognize the fallen of all the wars involving our country. Since it occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey From Bethlehem To Nazareth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We have our dreams for a perfect Christmas, but don't feel God has failed you if your dreams aren't met. Imagine how Mary's dreams for having a perfect birth for her baby were disrupted.

If we made a list of what it would take to make a perfect Christmas, it would be quite a list. Of course all the family needs to be together, all at the same time. Just that can be really complicated. For us, as near as we can tell, we’ll have one son coming in on the afternoon of the 25th and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Following Jesus With Great Expectations

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Apr 8, 2020

Jesus said we can expect to do greater things than He.

Following Jesus with Great Expectations Scripture: John 14:12-14 (KJV) John 14:12-14 (KJV) 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who You Are In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020

God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #8: To Become A Merciful And Faithful High Priest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2019

The element of solidarity: the champion emerges out of the people; he can represent them only because he is one of them. Similarly, the high priest is chosen from among the people; he can represent them effectively only because He enjoys solidarity with the people.

6/17/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #8: TO BECOME A MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL HIGH PRIEST (HEBREWS 2:17-18) Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Long Road Home

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 17, 2020

What began as an intended temporary stay in Moab, turned into ten years of despair and suffering. Upon hearing the Lord had visited His people, Naomi made the wise decision to begin the long journey home. It would prove beneficial.

The Long Road Home Ruth 1: 19-22 We know that Naomi had left the land of Bethlehem-Judah with her husband to sojourn in the land of Moab. What began as an intended temporary stay turned into ten long years of difficulty and heartache. Now Naomi heard the Lord had visited His people in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Bread And Cup

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

A SERMON ON THE MEANING OF COMMUNION

TAKING THE BREAD AND CUP 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-34 SOMETIMES IT’S IMPORTANT FOR US TO LOOK TO THE REASON WHY WE CELEBRATE COMMUNION AND IT’S MEANING. IT IS A GREAT SYMBOLIC REMINDER OF THE LOVE AND GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. WHAT WE REMEMBER IS THAT GOD WANTS A RELATIONSHIP WITH US AND TO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 46: Preach In Grand Style Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2018

How to preach a grand or majestic sermon

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to teach the grand style or majestic sermon. Lesson Intro The Romans considered rhetoric to exist on three levels. Low style rhetoric was didactic, teaching. Middle style rhetoric was pleasing, entertaining. But grand style rhetoric was stirring, rousing and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18, Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist