Sermons on Locks:

Deep Connection

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

Obviously the way to address loneliness is social engagement and relationship-building. Likewise when we feel lonely or isolated from God we need to work on that relationship to correct the problem. The tools that are very important to help us toward abun

“Deep Connection” John 15:7-11 This week I read an article by Medical News Today about the health effects of loneliness. Quoting the article, it states that “there is evidence that the risk of developing and dying from heart disease can depend on the strength of one's social ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Holding On And Letting Go - Mothers Day

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 12, 2011

Love is about allowing others to choose for themselves.

Holding on and Letting Go Mothers Day, May 8, 2011 Intro: I have a suspicion that four words will be spoken more today than any other day of the year: I love you mom. It is a cultural holiday, not a Biblical one, but we’ve come to see it as part of our obedience to the 5th commandment, honor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Decision

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

One of the most wonderful miracles in the Bible was the crossing of the Red Sea. One dimension to this wonderful miracle was that the Egyptians were so dumb as to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea. They felt that since the Israelites were their serva

One of the most wonderful miracles in the Bible was the crossing of the Red Sea. One dimension to this wonderful miracle was that the Egyptians were so dumb as to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea. They felt that since the Israelites were their servants they could still surpass them in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God Change The Mind! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

We pray & we pray but nothing seems to happen. "God, are you asleep up there? Don't you hear my prayers?" Weeks may pass & nothing seems to happen! So what do we do?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the second of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Who Is Not A Ghost!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Questions concerning the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit who is not a ghost: Reading: chapter Ill: • In the first column rank each person in order of importance to society. • In the second column rank each person in order of their importance to God. • One, two, three etc. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Man Who Should Never Have Been Born

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Judas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 17 verses 12: Ill: • On this day in 1605: • Thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. • Among them was Britain's most notorious traitor, • A man called Guy Fawkes. • They rented a house next to Parliament;, dug a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Brethren

"Thanks Be To God For His Indescribable Gift!"

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Xmas Day Talk Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 9 verse 15 "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" Alternative Bible translations render it: • King James Bible: • “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” • Message: • “Thank God for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15-19

Denomination: Brethren

Remember The 7abbath Day (4) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Nov 30, 2010

It’s quite odd that most Christians today forget even though the Sabbath commandment is the only one that God purposely began with the word “Remember.”

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about this, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hanging Out And Games Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part one focuses on why we spend so much time in fellowship.

[OLD CHRISTINE CHURCH VIDEO] -okay, so let’s just be honest, church can be a little weird at times. There are very few places you can go in the world that people do the things they do here. Where else do you get together, eat hot dogs, sing together, listen to someone, pray together, do all these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Methodist

Dungeons And Dreams Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2011

When you face an uncertain future, be certain that God is in control and that He cares for you; be certain that He will not forget the dream He has for you, nor will He forget you.

There is a little church in Galena, Kansas, where it is customary for people celebrating birthdays to come to the front of the sanctuary. There, they give a special offering while the congregation sings “Happy Birthday.” On the other hand, if you’re a little shy, you can give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Victory Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 14, 2009

Our experience may alter the way we come to the cross but not the victory we have in it.

March 23, 2008 Easter Service The Victory of the Cross The Victory of the Cross When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. See from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2009

Thomas responded to Jesus based on the evidence of His resurrection. We need to do the same.

We are so glad that you’re here with us this morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. That event is without a doubt the single most significant and meaningful event in the history of mankind. But the significance of the resurrection is not just found in the gospel accounts of the events ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Of Great Expectations

Contributed by Christopher Enix on May 1, 2009

A sermon about the 2 travelers on the Road to Emmaus and how God met them and exceeded their greatest expectation after Easter.

The Road of Great Expectations Luke 24: 13-35 Delivered: March 30, 2008. Youth Sunday-First Baptist Lake City What is it about life that makes it worth living? What is it about the promise of a new day after the heartache of a bad day? What is it about the wanting and passionate desire to move ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Starting Steps To Significance

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Today is father’s day, but our Gospel lesson according to the Common Lectionary focuses mostly on women ... I guess this morning God wants us men learn from the women.

Luke 7:36-8:3 One of the Pharisees asked Jesusj to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37 And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. 38 She stood behind ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Prison But Praying

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007

In prison some things were happening. 1- the church was praying 2- the angel was working 3- the apostle was waiting

INTRO.- ILL.- A man who had been caught embezzling millions from his employer went to a lawyer seeking defense. He didn’t want to go to jail. But his lawyer told him, "Don’t worry. You’ll never have to go to jail with all that money you have." And the lawyer was right. When the man was sent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ