Sermons on Made Whole:

"The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002

What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 7, 2011

God made us who we are to show the world who He is.

WHY AM I HERE? 1 Peter 2:4-12 9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. INTRODUCTION: God made us who we are to show the world who He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Do You Want To Get Well?" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jan 9, 2004

This sermon teaches us how to be made well by looking at the story of Jesus asking the man who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years, "Do you want to get well?"

“A father and son went fishing one summer day. While they were out in their boat, the boy suddenly became curious about the world around him. He asked his father, ‘Dad, how does this boat float?’ The father replied, ‘Don’t rightly know son.’ A little later, the boy looked at his father and asked, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 22, 2004

1. Why am I alive? -- To be loved by God. 2. Does my life matter? -- I was made to last forever. 3. What is my purpose? -- To get to know God.

(Note: The outline and some of the content of this sermon are from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material.) In the scripture we have read today, Paul is speaking to a group of Greek philosophers. Now these men were not atheists or agnostics. Neither were they anti-religious. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Destined To Win

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015

God wants us to win at life and has made this possible through Jesus Christ.

July 26 Sermon for CATM - Destined to Win You were made to win. You are destined to win. God has given you everything you need in Christ in order to excel, to succeed at life, and for all eternity. This message is entitled “Destined to win”, and I hope that by the time we finish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mosaic Covenant In The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018

A sermon reflecting on the covenant God made with the nation of Israel through Moses and the Ten Commandments.

Judge Roy Moore was in the news most recently as a candidate for the U. S. Senate from Alabama. He lost to his Democratic opponent this past November, but long before that Senate race, Judge Moore became famous for his refusal to remove a plaque of the Ten Commandments from his courtroom wall. He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Good New For The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2024

Of course, the first announcement at the time of Jesus birth was made to the shepherds who were out in the fields keeping watch over their sheep at night. This was an interesting choice that God made. It was not to kings and priests. The announcement was given to shepherds.

Alba 12-15-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 What is the good news at Christmas? More toys for the kids? More time with each other? More things to do and more travel to take? What is the good news? It is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Candy Chand tells of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Supper

Contributed by Scott Cox on Mar 17, 2001

Observations made of the Last Supper and applied to the obervance of the Lord’s Supper.

Introduction: One of the biblical scenes that artists have tried to portray more than any other is the Last Supper scene. Each artist uses his imagination as he paints the scene. In some paintings the mood is festive, the disciples portrayed with smiling faces looking up to Jesus. In others the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Power Of Lemonade Series

Contributed by Charles Higgs on Nov 26, 2001

When life gave the Apostle Paul lemons he made lemonade.

The Positive Power of Lemonade! Philippians 1:12-19 Sermon Notes for November 25th, 2001 a.m. The terrorist and enemies of the 911 incidents thought… America…will be weaker America…will be bitter America will be divided America will loose their faith in God America is taking the lemons of 911 and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Quite a few years ago a movie was made about nostalgia and reminiscence.

Quite a few years ago a movie was made about nostalgia and reminiscence. It was entitled, "The Way We Were." Paul begins this chapter in the same way. He begins with the way we were. But there is nothing fond or nostalgic about that former condition. There are three views concerning man and his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Wwjd--The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

God made us to follow, obey, and imitate the life and teachings of Jesus.

WWJD—The Real Deal Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: It is only four letters, but most of us know what the abbreviation stands for. Several years ago, it was all the rage. Wristbands, bracelets, necklaces, key ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be One Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 3, 2007

Since Christ made unity possible, let us pursue unity.

God Himself declared that unity is not only possible but most of all powerful. Looking down at the Tower of Babel, He said: “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.”[1] Of course, God scattered those who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

My Gift

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

My gift is simple, without reward, and to Christ. Giving made understandable.

My Gift (Matt. 25:31-40) Intro: A. During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal if it was going to have any hope of winning the war. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. And at the end of his presentation he asked them to stand with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twice Dead

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 16, 2004

Eternity will reveal whether we have made the right use of time.

Jude 1:12: “These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear; clouds they are without water, carried about of winds: trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots.” Psalm 49:16-17 says, “Be not thou afraid when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 29, 2005

There are no self made Christians. The Communion of Saints is vital to a Christian’s life.

Hebrews 12:1-3, Acts 2:42-47 “I Believe In the Communion of Saints” INTRODUCTION American society tends to idolize the rugged, self-made individual. We admire their individuality, and their ability to overcome adverse conditions, excel, and achieve their chosen goals. ¨ Donald Trump ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran