Sermons on Luck:

Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How The Mighty Have Fallen

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 8

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN (2 SAMUEL 1) In the summer of 2003 cyclist Lance Armstrong’s attempt to equal Miguel Indurain’s record of five successive Tour de France wins nearly came to a crashing halt. With fourteen stages completed and six stages to go, Armstrong’s lead was in jeopardy when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Rude

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 6

HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Name Shall Be...king Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Christmas sermon, a look at the Magi to help people see that searching for King Jesus is life’s most worthy pursuit, and finding Him changes it completely

His Name Shall Be…King Matthew 2:1-10 Have you ever considered the irony: When there’s a play called Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, everyone wants to be Dopey – after all, his lines are the easiest to learn! Dopey. When it comes to a Christmas play, there are a lot of parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should I Believe The Bible Is God's Word? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

To help people have a strengthened confidence in the Bible and an increased awareness of why this is so important.

For 40 years, Gallup has been asking America its view of the Bible, and over that period of time, there has been an interesting trend. While more people now say they believe the Bible is God’s inspired word, the same group of people also say that it isn’t meant to be taken literally. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013

God wants us to enjoy a much higher life on earth than we can imagine. You do not have to die and go to heaven in order to enjoy heaven. All the benefits and blessings of heaven are available to each and every one of us here on earth. We need to have a re

Living in Heaven on Earth God wants us to enjoy a much higher life on earth than we can imagine. You do not have to die and go to heaven in order to enjoy heaven. All the benefits and blessings of heaven are available to each and every one of us here on earth. We need to have a revelation of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Charismatic

God’s Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 16, 2012

The Bible is God’s Word to the world. It is God’s treasure chest. If we are to find God’s treasure we must find Jesus. The surest place to find Jesus is in the Bible. As we get to know Jesus we discover the hidden treasure of God.

COLOSSIANS 2:1-5 GOD’S HIDDEN TREASURE A British TREASURE HUNTER discovered a huge stash of Roman coins buried in a field in southwest England. Using a metal detector, Dave Crisp located a large pot holding 52,000 coins. These ancient silver and bronze coins dated from the third century ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5, Colossians 2:1, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

The Puzzle Of Parenting Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2012

This is part three of our family series this week looking at what it means to not exasperate your kids

My oldest niece has a philosophy, actually she has many philosophies but I’m only going to share one with you today. Her philosophy on parenting is this: The government should put birth control in the water and people would have to pass a parenting test in order to get bottled water. Makes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mercy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Jesus' mercy is only for those who say, “Have mercy.”

Introduction “No mercy” is a popular slogan seen on bumper stickers and t-shirts. Sports fans like to display it. No mercy for the other team! My guess is that pro wrestling has helped to popularize the concept with its tough guy/bad boy image of wrestlers who mercilessly attack one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are called to love one another

Hebrews 13 - 11/4/12 Turn with me this morning to Hebrews chapter 13. We are closing out this book that we have spotlighted over the last couple months. We saw in Hebrews, this book written to Jewish Christians tempted to go back to the OT sacrificial system with all its laws and rules and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your God Will Be Mine

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 22, 2012

The book of Ruth unfolds a beautiful example of the Providence of God in response to sincere faith. This story is also part of God's preparation for the birth of Christ, the promised Messiah.

Your God Will Be Mine The book of Ruth is one of the shortest in the Bible but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. If you have never read this book I would urge you to do so. It only takes about 15-20 minutes and I feel sure that you will not be disappointed It is found between the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Conviction Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 12, 2011

The conviction factor of church health is faith.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE CONVICTION FACTOR” HEBREWS 11:1-12 OPEN This morning, I want us to examine the conviction factor of church health. A conviction is a strong and unshakeable belief. The word conviction come from the word convince. Convince means to persuade ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messiah's Promise Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2011

As we understand the promise of eternal life we put ourselves in a position to receive it.

The Messiah's Promise of Eternal Life Text: Matt. 22:23-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon offers this warning: "If you haven’t looked at Christ on the cross, you’ll have to look at Him on the throne—with great trembling. The sacrificial death of Christ will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Benediction Of Israel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 31, 2011

The priestly blessing. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this sermon are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The author of the blessing – God (vs 22) (2). The recipient of the blessing – Israel (vs 23 & 27) (3). The blessing – threefold (vs 24-26) (4). The expression in the blessing – ‘Face’ (vs 25 & 26) (5). The conclusion of the blessing– ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Brethren