Sermons on Magnificent Masterpiece:

"Political Dynamite"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2009

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Political Dynamite” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I remember my mother telling me of a traumatic childhood experience when she felt that she had just “fallen from her throne.” She remembers where she was and the thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Constructing Christian Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2007

We often compare ourselves to others to see how "good we are." However the mark that God commpares us to is perfection. We are challenged and commanded to constuct Christ like character. The passage in 2 peter gives us 7 essential components so we can c

Intro: A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: A Model For Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 11, 2011

The characteristics that are worth emulating from Hannah's life and character.

Hannah: A Model for Many (I Sam. 1,2) 1. Brokenhearted: Hannah was barren since the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival, Peninnah, would provoke and irritate Hannah bitterly for many years. Only when the Lord allows us to become so broken are we fully able to realize how utterly dependent we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holiest Place To God Is The Human Heart Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 14, 2011

The holiest place to God is the human heart. The Scriptures tells us where our treasure is there will also our heart be. Have you asked yourself, where is my heart?

Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 24:22 – 25; Acts 17:22-31; Romans 12:1- 2; Hebrew 3:6; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Ephesians 2:11-22 The holiest place to God is the human heart. The Scriptures tells us where our treasure is there will also our heart be. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:22-25

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Intimacy

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 3, 2010

The advances that there have been in the scientific realm have sparked numerous debates and arguments over the Bible and whether or not science has well and truly killed God. As we have searched into biology, physics, and chemistry have we unlocked truths

Intimacy is defined in the dictionary as a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group, a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding. In this prayer that Jesus offers to God in John, before he is arrested, He goes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-22

Genesis 5 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 5 You know sometimes we see something and we really don’t know how it came to be. We know a little bit of its origin, but not the details. Like with Mount Rushmore. [Mount Rushmore creation illustration.] So if you want more detail of the creation of Mount Rushmore, you can go to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Joy Sermon Iii: Joy Imitates Christ In One's Being, Thinking, Doing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by cultivating the mind of Christ - so that, in humility, we forego personal ambition to become Christlike in all that we do.

LIVING IN JOY IMITATES CHRIST IN ONE’S BEING, THINKING, AND DOING One of the joys of being a parent, grand-parent, or great-grandparent – of a toddler in particular - is to watch the little one try to imitate what you say and do. Much of our interaction with the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Core 52 Week 10 - Prophecy Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 10, 2020

Have you ever considered how improbably it is that Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies made about Him in the Old Testament? (He did, of course.) We'll take a look at Psalm 2, as well as other OT passages and discover more reasons to put our faith in Him.

You can listen to the sermon on my podcast after 3/16/20 at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2972893 Intro: • People are really bad at predictions, estimating the probability of an outcome. o [slideshow of bad predictions made by experts over the past century. o Reasons why: ? Internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:5, Revelation 19:15, Micah 5:2, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 22:16, Luke 6:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Significance Of Mount Calvary

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Mar 18, 2020

Have you ever wondered why God chose a mount shaped like a skull, for His beloved Son Jesus to be crucified?Know more of the secrets buried beneath Mount Calvary.

SIGNIFICANCE OF MOUNT CALVARY “... And when they had come to the place called Calvary ,there they crucified Him ....... Luke 23:33 Mount ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

The Angels' Celebration

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

When we think of the wonder of what God did at Christmas, we just have to celebrate.

We love the quietness and intimacy of many parts of the Christmas story. The arrangements are made by angel messengers, who appear very privately, to Mary, face to face, and to Joseph in a dream. Mary ponders the wonder of it all, deep in her heart. A peasant couple quietly slips into Bethlehem, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Small But Smart

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 3, 2020

Gideon chose to attack the Midian army with trumpets, torch and pitcher. No swords. God’s plan might look weird but watch the end!

Small but Smart! Judges 7:1:He divided the 300 men into three companies, and he put trumpets and empty pitchers into the hands of all of them, with torches inside the pitchers.” While I was talking to the wife of a senior pastor of a huge church with more than 50 pastors working under them, I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Challenge Sermon Vi: What's Love Got To Do With Being Distincty Christian? Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to become mature peacemakers who unashamedly demonstrate their unconditional love for God and others in word and in deed as did our Lord.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VI: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH BEING DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN? Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Victorious Christian Life Sermon I: Identify With Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

The truth of the old adage, "You can tell a lot about a person by the company he or she keeps", compels us to confess Christ not only by identifying with His Name but also HIs Teaching in word and in deed.

THE VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: FIRST, IDENTIFY WITH CHRIST You no doubt have heard it said that you can tell a lot about a person by the company he or she keeps. If your experience has been like mine, you have found that axiom to be truer than not. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Tis So Sweet To Trusty In Jesus Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 20, 2014

Each line of this hymn speaks 1. Believe - "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus" 2. Decide - "Just to take Him at his word" 3. Rejoice - "Just to rest upon His promise" 4. Depend - "Just to know, thus saith the Lord"

VIDEO = Story of Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus - Worry & Panic - Mid 1950's Red scare & fallout shelters - 1962 - Cuban missile crisis & Nuclear missiles - Late 60’s - Worrying about a population explosion resulting in famine catastrophes - In 1973 - Warning stated that by 1993 the word ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Comforting Grace

Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on Jun 10, 2014

A Sermon on Providence and Grace to encourage the Believer

The Character of Comforting Grace Acts 9:3-6, 26:13-15 Introduction 1.) The Description of Grace *Grace is God’s divine intervention into the affairs of mankind. *Grace is unmerited favor. *Grace is God’s free action for the benefit of His people. *Grace is different than Justice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-6

Denomination: Bible Church