Sermons on Letter Closings:

Hearing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Tom Osterkamp on Mar 19, 2007

True faith doesn’t have to see it to believe it.

Hearing Is Believing John 4:46-54 Intro: The phone rang. A man put down his garden tools, wiped the sweat from his face and rushed into the house to grab the phone before its final ring. With his mind on his Saturday morning chores, he didn’t notice the sliding glass patio door was closed. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Kindness And Goodness Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is the 5th in a series on fruits of the SPirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Kindness and Goodness.

I. illustration: "Scott Currin" (NFI), Nov 02, came to Church with family, and introduced himself and said that he was moving to the community. About two weeks later he called and told of mothers death to DWI in Florida...trying to get back home, to Texas, his car broke down, and he needed $150 for ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Final Word To Sin And Death

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008

The last word Jesus spoke from the cross, as John records it in his Gospel, was the word: "Tetelestai", "It is finished." At the time of his death, the place where he spoke that word was not a pretty sight. But through the centuries the beauty and power

It was not a pretty sight. Made of roughly hewn wood and splattered with human blood after having served its gory purpose, the cross was anything but beautiful. It symbolized worldly secular power brutishly exercised over any perceived foreign evil that might threaten Rome. It was a place of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Hand To Guide Me

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 13, 2007

A mothers day tribute to my mom; Barb Cormie, who went to be with the Lord in 1997.

Dakota Community Church May 13, 2007 A Hand to Guide Me A Tribute to My Mother Many are saddened by this and other holidays because they bring up painful memories and deep longings for what might have been or should have been. One of the first and toughest lessons we all eventually learn is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Mennonite

Preserving Joy, And Carried By Peace

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Apr 1, 2007

WE MUST NOT BE ANXIOUS FOR ANYTHING FOR THE MOMENT WE DO, WE ARE STRIPPED OF ANY TRUE JOY AND PEACE.LET EVERYTHING BE BY PRAYER, AND SUPPLICATION.

PRESERVING JOY, AND CARRIED BY PEACE Rev. Scott Epperson 4/1/07 Intro: In the beginning of the Chapter we see first that the Apostle addresses two women who had been bickering, we do not know what it was that they disagreed on but here is the advice he gave to them, that even today applies to you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Room

Contributed by David Singleton on Nov 29, 2006

Answers the question, "Why is there no room for Jesus in my life?"

NO ROOM LUKE 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: LUKE 2:1-7 STAND – READ – PRAY SO THE QUESTION TONIGHT IS THIS. WHAT CAUSED THE INNKEEPER TO NOT HAVE ROOM FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN HISTORY? AND WHAT CAUSES YOU AND I TO NOT HAVE ROOM FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN HISTORY? 1. MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 25, 2008

Looking forward in the new year, not looking back

“Don’t Look Back” As we come to the end of another year and get ready to celebrate a new one, let me ask you this, “Do you look back or look forward?” After seeing the title of my message you are probably thinking looking forward. I’m sure not going to say looking back if he is going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 14, 2008

A message from 1 John about truth faith vesus the claim of faith.

WALKING I John 1:5-2:6 Sunday, November 2, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are some of the biggest hoaxes of all time? What claims have been made that were proven false? The internet is rife with hoaxes. Here are just a few: • If you mark “Jedi” on your census form under religion it will force ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making The Most Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2009

We may be pilgrims in this world, but we are to set down deep roots while growing toward heaven.

Making the Most of Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1-14) 1.This past week, Marylu and I were enjoying a lean pork tenderloin roast -- it was delicious. I thought to myself, "I am so glad I am a gentile." 2. According to WebMD, "It appears that the use of the term "swine flu" has had quite an impact. "The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Forget

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

Breaking the Power of the Past

Learn to Forget Breaking the Power of the Past Foundational Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. (13) Brethren, I count not myself to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending Your Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009

Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Now? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Title: What Now? Date/Place: LSCC, 6/5/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: leading the seminar for church planters at SEBTS before I left. B. Background to passage: This is a pivotal point in Peter’s letter. For the first 12 verses he expounded on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being Amazed By Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Myers on Feb 12, 2007

Contributed in cooperation with Amazing Grace Sunday, a sermon based on 2 Corinthians 5.19

Being Amazed by Grace Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Christ Church Cathedral, Sherman, TX i.“Amazing Grace” Movie opening this week: the story of two men and the spiritual and cultural transformation that happened when their lives met: John Newton, converted slave trader who was ordained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Greater Miracle Than The One On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

4 of 4 messages on Christmas. This message was given on Christmas Eve and focused on the coming of God in the flesh.

Classic Christmas Eve A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET December 24, 2006 At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. 2 This was the first registration; it was taken while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007

This sermon, on the importance of the Bible in the life of the Christian, was preached on Bible Sunday 2007.

Standing on the Promises --Romans 15:1-6 [Text: verse 4] When I was a teenager I remember that the pastor of my home Church Eugene F. Black would often observe Bible Sunday sometime near the holy days of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have long wanted to observe such a day in my own ministry and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Methodist