Sermons on Lords Supper Palm Sunday:

Iwant To Experience Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 10, 2007

The peace we want cannot be bought, made, or negotiated. It will only be found in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:8-14; Ph. 4:6-9 iWant to Experience Peace Woodlawn Baptist Church December 9, 2007 Read Luke 2:8-14. The angel said, “peace on earth, good will toward men.” Some of your Bibles have verse 14 translated, “peace on earth toward men of good will,” or “peace on earth toward those with whom God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Free Demo Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2008

Exposition of 1 John 3:4-18 regarding authentic faith. It is 2 of 6 sermons that are related to our churches mission statement. The mission point that it is about is the "demonstration of authentic faith."

Text: 1 John 3:4-18, Title: Free Demo Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about downloading the free demon of a game on the computer, explain how it works to get you interested, but stops before you get any real satisfaction; So that you will pay up and buy the game. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Broken, Worn Out, Old Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 19, 2008

I used this sermon as one of several in a series on Clay Pots (Earthen Vessels). This was the one I used on Father’s Day during that series.

I recently came across a Chinese parable that eludes to our thoughts for today’s text. It’s a tale about a water-bearer and his two pots of clay. An elderly peasant had two large clay pots. One of the pots had a crack down its side to a point about half way. The other pot, perfect! Each had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Leviticus 15:12, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: *other

Spirituality Of Art Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

Art as a Spiritual Practice

Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Christians Change Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 1, 2008

Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God.

CHRISTIANS CHANGE TO CHRISTLIKENESS SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS COLOSSIANS 3:1-3 THESIS: Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God. Today’s passage serves as a transition to the practical part of Paul’s letter. One’s belief ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Superglue #1

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008

Marriage relationship

Superglue #1 What’s one of the greatest yet hardest things in the world? What’s one of the most joyful but sometimes most frustrating thing you’ll ever do? What can give you exhilaration one day and wear you out the next? Does anyone think they know what I’m talking about? [2] Marriage, yes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Superglue #2

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008

marriage relationship

Superglue #2 [2] Last week we talked about how we all want to have a marriage that holds together like superglue. We talked about how the Lord instituted marriage to be a permanent relationship between a man and a woman where the two would actually become one. [‘1’ and superglue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Drive 55

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 11, 2008

Let judgement begin here!

ROMANS 5:18Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men. 19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Possibilities Of Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007

Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan Can't Beat 'em, So He... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 5 about the internal conflict within the ranks of the Jewish rebuilders

Text: Nehemiah 5:1-19, Title: Satan Can’t Beat ‘Em, So He…, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/7/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In the 13th Century, Nicolo Polo (father of Marco Polo) was visiting the court of the grandson of Genghis Khan - Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan was the Emperor of China and he had never met ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Daniel Difranco on Oct 6, 2007

A basic overview of Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior? Have you repented of your sins and made a commitment to walk a new way of life? If you have answered ‘yes’ to these two questions, then you are in the middle of the greatest battle taking place on earth right now. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Patience

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2007

God has a purpose and a destiny for each one of us and if we want to see His will and purpose fulfilled in our lives then it takes the power of patience...

James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3. knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Patience is a work of perfection. Without patience, we can not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life And Death Principles Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of Acts 7:54-8:4 regarding the martyrdom of Stephen and its application toward suffering believers

Text: Acts 7:54-8:4, Title: Life and Death Principles, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Andrew Rivet from Piper’s sermon B. Background to passage: Stephen has just concluded his defense of himself with a blazing rebuke of the established religious authority. In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who You'll Find In Heaven

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 22, 2007

A Sermon describing attributes of people we’ll meet when we get to heaven.

Who You’ll Find in Heaven Hebrews 11:8-16 A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a man who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter turns to the first man and asks, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listening To Unchristian America

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007

Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist