Sermons on Long Night:

Why You Need To Know Who He Really Is Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2005

The introductory sermon for the year long ’I am Jesus’ message series.

I Am Jesus Why You Need To Know Who HE Really Is Video – Who Is Jesus? (Sermon Spice, first 3:15 of video) (also note that whenever you see this in my notes..." [Tim...] - this is a time when i call out different people by name before I make the statement. I find that this helps people to stay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 27, 2004

Funeral for a believer who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral Service for ______________ Psalm 116:15 We are gathered here today to honor the life of ____________. It was my joy and privilege to serve as her pastor for the years that the family lived in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Weep

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How long has it been since you wept over a soul?

A Time to Weep Rev. 5:4-5 NLT “Then I wept because no one could be found who was worthy to open the scroll and read it. [5] But one of the twenty-four elders said to me, "Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has conquered. He is worthy to open the scroll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

So, What's Wrong With Avis?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2003

There’s nothing wrong with being #2 as long Jesus is #1.

So, What’s Wrong With Avis? To say John the Baptist was unique would be an understatement. He had taken a Nazirite vow. Now a Nazirite vow contained 3 main conditions: refrain from wine and other intoxicants, not allow a razor to touch one’s hair, and not go near a dead body -–not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Hold

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2002

Funeral sermon for Helen Hastings, long-time church financial secretary

In a throwaway world, it is good to have known someone whose life reminds us that there are some things worth keeping. In a society where last year’s fashions are pitched out and yesterday’s values are passé, it is important to have known someone who understood how to keep hold of the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

Jesus’ journey to the cross began long before even his birth.

Journey to the Cross It’s become fashionable these days to wear crosses, not necessarily as a sign of faith, but as a trendy accessory. Crosses are hip now. An encounter at a department store jewelry counter. Customer is interested in buying a cross, to which the sales clerk replies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalms 23

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Apr 2, 2003

As long as the Lord is your shepherd, what else do you want?

PSALMS 23 This passage is more often preached out of at funerals. But, I believe David was not talking about the after life when he wrote these powerful words of God’s provision. One day I can see in my mind David grazing with the sheep on the mountain sides of Israel. He tends to them and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Men Preparing For Easter

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2002

Preparation goes a long way when it comes to worship; are you prepared?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGEBAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendships March 17, 2002 9Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: 10“Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Change Is Not A Dirty Word Series

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002

A sermon outlining the necessity of life long change in the Christian Life and in the church.

Change Is Not a Dirty Word Ephesians 4:14-16 Introduction: • Imagine being a member of the early church in Ephesus. • Perhaps you were a faithful Jewish believer looking for the coming of the Messiah. You embraced Jesus as the Messiah, and you have now committed yourself to being His disciple. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 26, 2009

Jesus is our sufficiency; he is what hungry souls are longing for.

“I AM The Bread of Life” This morning we begin a new series that will take us into the celebration of Easter. We want to focus our thoughts on the words of Jesus as he set his face towards the cross. To do this we are going to study six of the seven “I AM” statements Jesus made in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Mennonite

Gaint Shadow

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

We cast a shadow long after we are gone from this world!

Acts 5:12-16 Verse 12-Through the hands: Here is a tremendous display of physical healing power at the hands of the apostles. Acts 4:29-30 That is what they asked God to do, and that is what He did. Verse 1 3-Neither Pharisees, Sadducees, nor Herodians, were found in this Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Love

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Jesus has longed passionately to be with you from before the beginnings of the world.

The Ultimate Love Why did Jesus die on the cross? What was His motivation? Was it just simple obedience to the Father? NO! It was the deep burning desire of His heart to die for you. Jesus has longed passionately to be with you from before the beginnings of the world. He has beheld your ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:9

Denomination: Catholic

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of A Royal Official’s Son Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2015

Jesus teaches a lesson on "long-distance" healing, miracle and signs, and skeptics.

The Healing of a Royal Official’s Son John 4:43-54 Often skeptics and critics of the Bible say that there are contradictions in God’s Word and I believe the main reason they do this is to attempt to discredit Jesus Christ as Messiah and Lord. Last we saw that many Samaritans believed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Fox Turned Weasel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014

The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible