Sermons on Living For Others:

The Half Has Not Been Told Of The Cross (Sermon Two) Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 27, 2008

If a thousand books were written, and a billion sermons preached on the cross of our Lord, the half would never be told. We take of the cup and the bread, and as often as we do, we do it in remembrance of our Lord and his sacrifice for us. The preaching o

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org THE HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD “The Cross” I Kings 10:7, Matt 12:42 Intro: Our text tells of the time when the Queen of Sheba comes to Jerusalem to meet Solomon. She says that even with all the stories she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:7

Denomination: Baptist

Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Faith

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 11, 2008

The scripture records only two times that Jesus was amazed. Will you be one who amazes Jesus?

Amazing Faith Matthew 8:5-13 What amazes Jesus? The scripture records only two times that Jesus was amazed: 1) Once when people lacked faith… Mark 6:2-6 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man get these things?" they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Promise Belongs To You!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 5, 2008

Faith and Grace go hand n hand. Verse upon verse teaching in the book of Romans.

The Promise Belongs to You! Romans 4:13-25 13 For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise made of no effect, 15 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2008

Funeral for a committed Christan woman who died at the age of 98 after a lifetime of service for God.

It won’t surprise you, I’m sure, to know that most of what we’re doing today was under Nat’s clear direction. I regularly encourage people to write down what they’d like to have happen at their funeral and she’s one of the few people who have actually done it. So the hymns, some of the prayers, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Two Most Powerful Realities Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We’ve got to understand the twin realities of God’s wrath against sin and God’s mercy to the sinner.

Zephaniah / Romans 3.23-24 Wrath There are some pretty difficult words in Zephaniah. Listen to a few: “I will sweep away everything… those who turn back from following the Lord and neither seek the Lord or inquire of Him, be silent before the Sovereign Lord, for the day of the Lord is near! … ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How I Love To Sing

Contributed by Robert L. Scriven on Jul 5, 2007

Christians need to Sing Out for the Lord.

“How I Love to Sing” Scripture Lessons: Exodus 15:1-22 Psalm 118:14 Psalm 107:2 Introduction - Music - Music - Music The world is filled with music: the Good - the Bad - the Ugly Those growing up in the 1960’s will remember, “Smoke gets in your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus teaches true righteousness as it relates to adultery and divorce.

Last Sunday, Jesus taught the real meaning of righteousness in the area of marital fidelity and sexual purity. Exodus 20:4;17 “You shall not commit adultery. 17“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Part 11 - Jesus Calls Matthew Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

A look at the calling of Matthew as a Disciple.

The Commission Part 11 – Jesus calls Matthew the Tax Collector Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus receives the Holy Spirit † Jesus calls His Disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter, John & James, Philip & Nathanael † Continues on to Cana in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Progression In A Disciple's Life

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the steps in a disciple’s life that lead to power. Suitable for a message leading to Communion.

PROGRESSION IN A DISCIPLE’S LIFE - Matthew 21:16 Can you imagine what it was like in Jerusalem, the day Jesus came to town? As Jesus arrived in the city for His final Passover, the people in the city, between 1 & 2 million, filled the streets. It was almost like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Veil: The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2008

We are ready to enter the Holy of Holies. But wait, for the Bible indicates we face certain death unless we are the High Priest, on that one day of the year. And look what’s inside! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Beyond the Veil: The Ark Exodus 25:10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BeyondVeilArk.html We are ready to go inside the veil into the Holy of Holies. But wait, for the Bible indicates we face certain death unless we are the High Priest, and it is that one day of the year. Fast forward to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rekindle The Flame Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 31, 2008

If you don’t love Jesus as much as when you first met him that is a big problem. It is no small matter when a church loses it’s first love for Christ.

As Pastor of a prominent Church in Boston, A. J. Gordon stood to address a packed crowd. Before he began to preach one of the deacon’s escorted a stranger in and seated him. There was something about the man that bothered Gordon. His penetrating eyes made it difficult to preach the sermon. When the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Bread And Betrayal

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message reiterates the fact that often the closest communion with God will also involve some fellowship some of the bitter betrayals of life.

1 Corinthians 11:23 KJV For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: I. INTRODUCTION -- THE FIRST COMMUNION I shall never the first time that I was able to take communion. For years, I had sat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why You're Worthy

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 8, 2007

This sermon is from an Exchanged-life perspective and sets out to communicate God’s view of you that makes you worthy with a hope that the hearer will come to a more healthy sense of self-acceptance and love.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve sought to communicate God’s view of you with a hope that you’d come to a more healthy sense of self-love and self-acceptance. I shared two messages entitled: “Learning To Love Yourself” and “Breaking Free Of Inferiority.” Today I want to climax this emphasis by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

My King, My Daddy

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Key Point: The God of the universe is at once both a “Shock and Awe” God, and “Up Close and Personal.” Only God makes it possible for us to thrive under both sides of Him.

My King, My Daddy Two very different aspects of God we need to come to grips with Introduction: Shock and Awe bombing, quickened pulse, lump in my throat, sweaty palms, (also what is behind the scenes, kids crying) witnessing the power of something Jessica Lynch—teacher wanna be, POW, daring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ