Sermons on Lost Love:

Called In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 4, 2008

We are all called become mature followers of Christ.

Called In Christ Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing God's Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 3. When we are in relationship with God we should expect to hear God speaking to us.

If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life we need to ask ourselves why? I think we can boil the problem down to one of three issues: 1) We might have a relationship problem with God. Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the importance of knowing God, having a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Evidence Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

In our eagerness to embrace the risen Christ on Easter we need to remember that we can’t sneak around Calvary to get to the resurrection.

Additional texts: Isaiah (52:13-53:12); Psalm 22:1-21; Philippians (2:5-11) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is really a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Prophesied As King In The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Today, we can look back and see how the prophesies concerning Israel’s Messiah were accurately fulfilled in the Person of Jesus Christ. By looking at those prophesies, we can get a better understanding of who Jesus is and what He came to do.

1. Jesus’ royal Person prophesied (11:1) 2. Jesus’ royal power prophesied (11:2) 3. Jesus’ royal purpose prophesied (11:3-5) ISAIAH 11:1-5 Statistics say that if you or I was to list one hundred things predicting what a person was going to be like— It would take two hundred billion earths as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Difficult Week

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This message looks at the events of Passion week.

Introduction: If you only had a week to live what would you do? Some people answer that question by saying that they would go out with a bang, doing all the things they never got to do but wanted to do. That might be traveling and seeing things they had never seen before. Some people might go sky ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Baptist

Isn't Being Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon deals with the idea that so many people have today that all you have to do to get to heaven is be a good, moral, upstanding person.

The question this young man asked Jesus is a question that many people today are still asking. “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, what do you have to do in order to go to Heaven when you die? The Rich young ruler was a very good man, he had kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 4

BELIEVING IS SEEING (MATTHEW 9:27-31) Helen Keller, the much beloved blind, deaf and dumb American author, envisioned what she would most like to see if she could see for just three days. In her article “Three Days to See,” she wrote that she would like to see those she loved on the first day - to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Day Of Rest And Gladness

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 17, 2007

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Series B. Preached 6/18/2006 @ Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa (ELCM) Some material from Concordia Pulpit Resources.

Pentecost 2B. Deuteronomy 5:12-15 “O Day of Rest & Gladness” 6/18/2006 Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa (ELCM) Source Material: Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 13, No.3 Sermon Outline Introduction: Every day seems to have its own personality. Fats Domino sang a song called “Blue ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

The Christmas Story is full of surprises: Surprises that reassure us that GOd uses ordinary people, is in control of history, gives us significance and accepts all people.

What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you? Is it lunch with your family? Is it singing carols? Probably not after you’ve been hearing them in the shopping centres for the last 2 months! How about Christmas presents? Are you like Garry’s wife in this cartoon? Does it matter whether you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007

By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:14-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Asuccessful Christian Life

Contributed by Lolu Akinwunmi on May 20, 2007

GOD INTENDS FOR US ALL TO LIVE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE IN HIM. THIS SERMON IS TO GIVE US ACCESS TO THE KEYS GOD HS PROVIDED FOR ACHIEVING THIS SUCCESS.

The Keys to a Successful Christian Life Matthew 16. 18 – 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” • How many people are already successful? • Every Christian wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Good starts are good, but the important thing is to finish well, this is what we learn from the life of David

INTRODUCTION, Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And if you don’t believe me, ask the Atlanta Braves who won the first 2 games ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rahab: An Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Grace from Hebrews 11:31.

ILL – You may remember seeing on the news earlier this year about a man named Wesley Autrey, a new York city resident and construction worker, who performed a tremendous act of heroism in the NYC subway. A 19 year old film student suffered a seizure and fell ONTO the subway tracks. Autrey jumped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Him Early

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

The women came to the tomb of Jesus "early in the morning." Scripture teaches us to seek Him early in the morning, early in life, and early on in every endeavor.

Seek Him Early Easter CHCC: April 8, 2007 Mark 11 INTRODUCTION: How many of you were here at 7:30 for the Sunrise Service? Did you leap out of bed at 6:00 this morning, full of energy and excitement? I don’t know about you, but I have to set an alarm and drag myself out of bed most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Agenda For Kingdom Men Series

Contributed by Phillip M Davis on Jun 5, 2007

When men know and understand the Kingdom of God they become a mighty and powerful force in the world - they become The Father Force!

THEME: “KINGDOM PEOPLE LIVING BY THE BOOK” TEXT: Malachi 4:5-6; Acts 6:5 – 8 TITLE: “A KINGDOM AGENDA FOR A KINGDOM MAN” Introduction: 1. God has called and is calling fathers and men from the church, into the community and into our homes! However, before we can become the kind of man that God ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational