Sermons on Life Beyond The Grave:

Don't Bug But Hug

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 5, 2002

What is the meaning of mercy in the Bible?

Back in my high school years in Korea, I had a really great friend named ¡°Jong-Sun¡±. We were like the closest friends not just in school but also in the world. Literally we did everything together during that time. We ate, we played, we studied, and sometimes we even slept together. Don¡¯t get ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Times Even I Make Me Sick

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

Sin, its reality, and my dog Fido

CHANGES For those of you who are over the age of 15 you have probably seen a lot of changes. Attitudes have changed, language has changed The meaning of language has changed One that particularly has hit me is the meaning of the word sin. Now AI am not old but it has changed so much Once upon a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (2 of 3) June 29, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Excuses abound for not attending church. a The Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ran an ad targeted for excuse-prone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Women In The Kingdom

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 11, 2003

The Bible is counter-cultural in its attitude toward women

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 26/06/94 Women in the Kingdom Women in Jewish and Greek Culture Ancient Middle East culture had an extremely low view of women - women were seen as property, either of their father or husband - not testify in court, not inherit property, not claim any right to education - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: *other

O What A Savior

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

A review of the significance of the crucifixion in light of Jesus’ humanity.

Scripture Ref: Mt. 26:36-46 John 17:20-26 Eph. 4:7-10 Heb. 12:1-2 1. Introduction a. O, what a savior! Not a question, not a statement—AN EXCLAMATION! We take for granted what He did for us and its significance. b. Set the stage: The first communion or Lord’s Supper has been served while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, John 17:20-26

What Does The Glory Mean To You

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Sep 8, 2003

I never want to lose the awe or wonder of standing in the presence of the Lord...

What Does the Glory Mean to You 2 Sam 6:2-7 2And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims. 3And they set the ark of God upon a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sunday School 101

Contributed by Ray Swift on Sep 11, 2003

The purpose and foundations for a growing Sunday School.

FB, Cherokee September 7, 2003 Sunday Morning Sunday School – 101 Luke 24:13-35 Intro.: Today we began yet another year for the Sunday School. This year brings brand new teachers as well as veteran teachers. To each and all thank you for responding to God’s call and for fulfilling your part in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Question Of Priorities Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Sep 16, 2003

How would Jesus build a church? He did build a church by reaching the lost and making it a priority.

“My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... ILL #1 “My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... When I was in school in Dallas my 2 kids,6 & 9, spent the afternoon with a pastor friend of mine Garris Baggett and his wife. Janet and I were at work and didn’t even know the kids had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Mankind's Problem With God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2004

Mankind’s biggest problem with God is not ignorance about Him, but an attitude of enmity toward Him.

Mankind’s Problem With God (Romans 1:18-23) Note: A number of illustrations and quotation were found at Sermon Central, but the outline, interpretation and flow of the sermon are mine, and the illustrations were borrowed from various sources. The "blanks" I have filled in were originally part of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

This is a candle light praise service that I planned for our church.

Christmas Eve Praise Service December 24, 2003 OPEN 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Abandoned To Depravity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2004

How do we as Christians respond to the push to accept the Gay Lifestyle as an equal alternative lifestyle? With wisdom, intelligence, compassion, and clarity, that’s how. First, let’s lay a Biblical foundation as to how a society becomes so messed up.

Abandoned to Depravity (Romans 1:24-32) 1. In Indianapolis, the House is deadlocked because the parties cannot agree on passing an amendment that defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman. 2. President Bush is advocating an amendment at the national level. 3. Television programs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004

"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Daring Yet Not Defiant Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 19, 2004

Excellence is achieved through dedication and practice. It will not be easy. It may not always be fun. But it will always pay off.

Sermon Notes “Daring, Yet Not Defiant” Daniel 1:8-20 (Second in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: As the years progress, conflicting cultural values increasingly surround and challenge the Christian lifestyle. While Secretary of State during the Regan presidency, George Shultz kept a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Locusts

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on May 24, 2004

Recent invasion of Cicadas reminds us of locusts of the Bible

Exodus 10 1And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might show these my signs before him: 2And that thou mayest tell in the ears of thy son, and of thy son’s son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs which I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-6, Joel 2:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Word: Nourishment For The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

The Bible provides nourishment for our spirit, much like food and water provide physical nourishment. We need to accept the authority of God’s Word; Incorporate the truth of the Bible into our thinking; and Apply it to our lives.

(I borrowed from William Richard Ezell’s sermon published in The Preacher’s Magazine—using his outline and some of his ideas. But I also included enough new material that I thought it worthwhile to post. I don’t have footnote material on the magazine. If anyone has it, please email it to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene