Sermons on Locks:

Why Do We Sing? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002

Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Thanksgiving Classic

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 27, 2002

Some things are classics...a car...a Wendy’s Hamburger. Psalm 100 is a classic Thanksgiving Psalm

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: A Thanksgiving Classic—Psalm 100 Text: Psalm 100 Introduction There is an old Hebrew legend that the harp of David at midnight . . . when the wind swept across the strings; would give forth beautiful music. A writer commenting on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You A Follower Of Jesus?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002

There is a difference between a believer and a disciple or follower of Christ. Are you a true follower of Jesus?

ARE YOU A FOLLOWER OF JESUS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 INTRODUCTION: In the first chapter of John’s gospel (1:35-50), we are told that Andrew, his brother Peter along with Phillip and Nathaniel accepted Jesus as the Messiah based on the testimony of John the Baptist. As believers, Matthew’s gospel tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Have A Sure Thing

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 21, 2002

May God grant us the courage and willingness to exalt Christ in life and in death!

There’s no such thing as a sure thing.” That statement brings out the blatant skepticism inherent to the human nature. Whether you’re dealing with the stock market or simply perusing the coupons in the Sunday paper, people are cautious to jump at something. After all, if it seems too good to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-27, Philippians 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What It Takes To Be A Perfect Person Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 23, 2002

Sermon 5 of 6 from the book of James. The lion of adultery can certainly destroy a marriage. But the "little foxes" of snide remarks, sarcastic comments, cynical observations, angry blasts, and cool responses gut the inside of a relationship and leave i

What it takes to be a Perfect Person Last summer my wife and I visited NYC for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Times Square which turned out to be both busy and safe. One of the most noticeable things to me in Times Square and in the whole of New York was that there were no dented Taxi ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reason #2, Our Priorities Are Transformed Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 28, 2002

We’re either under the control of the Spirit or under the control of our fallen nature. When we surrender our lives to God, He transforms our priorities and gives us new purpose in life.

Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #2, Our priorities are transformed -Romans 8:5-8 "Those who live according to the sinful nature (the flesh) have their minds set on what that nature desires; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Congregational

Remembrance

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 29, 2002

Remembering Jesus Christ in the Lord’s Supper.

INTRODUCTION The Israelites were instructed to celebrate Passover in remembrance of the night the angel of death passed by the homes that were smeared with the blood of the lamb. Through the shed blood the chosen people were spared certain death and freedom from the bondage of Egypt soon followed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the truths revealed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ namely 1.SURPRISE 2.SUPREMACY 3.SOARING 4.SPIRIT 5.START 6.SECOND COMING 7.SIGN

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST OUTLINE 1.SURPRISE 2.SUPREMACY 3.SOARING 4.SPIRIT 5.START 6.SECOND COMING 7.SIGN THE MESSAGE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST 1.SURPRISE The resurrection of Jesus christ was a surprise to the disciples.Although the Lord had foretold his resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-64

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2001

How one can expereince the same joy the disciples felt on the first Easter Sunday morning.

TITLE: “JOY! (Easter)” INTRODUCTION: ILLUS: A missionary had arrived in a small Chinese town. After she arrived, she soon noticed that a gang of bandits had just destroyed the little town and everything in it. Then a native Christian, showed the missionary the ruins of his home; a burnt roof and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

Jail Break

Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001

Our obedience to the call of God may well lead us into times of oppression like it did for Paul and Silas but God knows how to break us out of that prison.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dream Generously Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 20, 2006

I don’t want to preach to you about tithing. I want to encourage you to live a generous life! Jesus said more about money than anything else.

A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and father?” A hush fell over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning Over Habitual Sins

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 21, 2006

Steps to overcoming besetting/habitual sins.

WINNING OVER HABITUAL SINS - Read Hebrews 12:1-12:2 In chapter 11, the writer of Hebrews takes us through a gallery. With rapid brush strokes he paints portraits of the OT saints. There hangs a picture of Enoch as he disappears into the heavens. Beside it hangs a picture of Noah, as he leads ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Ungodly Soul Ties

Contributed by Gary Tillotson on Mar 22, 2006

Ungodly Soul Ties & the Measures Needed to Walk in Wholeness

Ungodly Soul Ties & the Measures Needed to Walk in Wholeness By Gary Tillotson When we look at the subject of ungodly soul ties we have to remind ourselves of a few pointers that are important. 1. Not all soul ties are ungodly; God created us as a relational being, and intended us to relate to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Fear Of The Future Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

Part 1 of the series: Facing Your Fears.

Today I am beginning a new 5-part sermon series called Facing Your Fears. This series will include the following sermons: • Facing Your Fear of the Future • Facing Your Fear of Failure • Facing Your Fear of Rejection • Facing Your Fear of Death • The Key to Facing Your Fears: The Fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Of The Mind Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 13, 2006

How the you think is so important. It is important because how you think forms your character. There needs to be a revival of the mind.

You have an amazing machine inside your head we call the brain. You may not have a high IQ, maybe only average or even below average intelligence. But your brain is still something amazing. Did you know that inside the skull of your head is more information stored than in the library of congress ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist