Sermons on Making Progress:

And Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 23, 2012

a study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 22 – 33

Luke 13: 22 – 33 And Who Are You? 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Hand Of God In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2012

1. God’s shakes us awake (vs. 1-3). 2. God’s steers our paths (vs. 4-5). 3. God shames the proud (vs. 6-11). 4. God saves His people (vs. 10-11). 5. God scares His enemies (vs. 12-14).

For Such a Time as This Part 6: The Hand of God in our Lives Esther 6:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We are studying the dramatic story of a Jewish woman who was born about 500 years before Christ, and became a great hero for her people. Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

Second in a four part series on managing anger.

“Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 2 REVIEW Ephesians 4 tells us to be angry and let anger be put away from us. BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil a place. Ephesians 4:26-27 Which is it? We learned last week that the state of our heart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Need-Oriented Evangelism

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Judgment for our benevolence on earth

I have a question for everyone here today; especially those who have been Christians for many years. What happens after faith? We finally accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, start reading our Bibles, try to learn to pray and then what do we do? Isn’t their another step in this journey of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maundy Thursday Communion Message: Sitting With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2010

There is an important lesson we need to learn. You can’t sit with the enemy, and warm yourself by the enemies fire, and not be burned !

MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday refers to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshiping In A World Atilt

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 24, 2010

Worshiping in community with others brings us the assurance that God is with us and keeps us from shutting down hope.

Title: Worshiping In a World Atilt Text: Revelation 7:9-17 Thesis: Worshiping in community with others brings us the assurance that God is with us and keeps us from shutting down hope. Clip: I Sure Could Use a Little Good News Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lyjseJMG0 Introduction: This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Apr 24, 2010

How can the empty tomb have an affect on my daily life? It more than mere possibility. The empty tomb is fact.

UNDERSTANDING THE EMPTY TOMB Read John 19:40 thru 20:1-2. You may be asking the question, “How can an empty tomb affect my life today?” Frankly, you may say, so what! I don’t understand the resurrection! We are whipped by sin and death…. we sometimes tremble at its ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten But Not Forsaken Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

Let’s drive into our text for today and glean the lessons that are revealed in these verses. I want to preach on the subject: Forgotten, but Not Forsaken.

Forgotten, But Not Forsaken Genesis 40:1-41:1 Introduction Our text finds Joseph in the midst of a great trial of faith. He has been mistreated, misrepresented, falsely accused and imprisoned. In the midst of it all Joseph remained patient and kept his testimony intact. He did not see himself as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Gave Me An Acorn? Divine Appointments!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008

I asked God for finished lumber, and God gave me an acorn? I can’t wait God? I need the lumber NOW! GOD SAYS: I have a divine appointment set for you!

GOD GAVE ME AN ACORN? DIVINE APPOINTMENTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask God for 2 x 6’s, and HE GAVE ME AN ACORN AND SAID, PLANT IT AND LEARN TO TRUST ME ... I said I don’t want to wait that long? I. HAVE YOU EVER DREADED AN APPOINTMENT? A. APPOINTMENT: To assign, fix, set, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving

Contributed by James Powell on Jan 25, 2008

Our Ability and our attitude are important parts in our giving.

(Stand for the reading of the word and turn to Malachi 3:6-12 While you are turning….let me tell you I appreciate this church and every person in it. You are a very giving church, there is no doubt about it and I have battled with even speaking on the subject of money. This church has shown it ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Holiness

Mountaintop Experiences

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 6, 2008

Transfiguration sermon.

How many of you here this morning have heard of the phrase “Mountaintop Experience?” How many of you here today have had at some time in your life what you’d consider to be a “mountaintop experience?” They can take on many forms, moments where we consider ourselves to be “on top of the world”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worthy Search Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 17, 2008

The scene in heaven has shifted from God the Creator to a new element in time & human history as God the Redeemer enters the scene. WHo can open the scroll that will become central in the Book.

REVELATION 5: 1-7 THE WORTHY SEARCH [Isaiah 11: 1-10] Four chemistry majors at a university decided to take a road trip just prior to their senior finals. Due to their extended partying they were late in getting back to campus, and missed their main ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Two Worlds Collide

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Feb 19, 2008

Reminding us of the Christian hope we have as we see how Jesus confronts the death of a young man

When Two Worlds Collide 17th February 2008 With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! It’s Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. Metal flies! The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of cars? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 2, 2008

God gives mankind an opportunity to move from Spiritual Darnkness to Eternal Light.

Text: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:5). Is there anyone here who prefers the darkness to the light? I am talking about the darkness of night as compared to the lightness of day. I would venture to say that most of us remember the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-13

Denomination: Christian Church