Sermons on Man Does Not Seek God:

The Resurrection - 'what Difference Does It Make

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 19, 2008

Looks at 9 reasons why Jesus died on the cross and arose from the dead

Easter Message March 23, 2008 The Resurrection of Jesus ‘what difference can it make?’Luke 24:1-12 (Acknowledgement - this message was adapted from Rick Warrens 2004 Easter Message delivered to Saddleback Church, California) o Happy Easter. Four years ago Time Magazine had a picture of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

What Does It Mean To Repent Of Sin? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 1, 2007

Sometimes in the church we throw around words and due to their constant use we forget what the meaning of the word actually is. One of the most misunderstood words we use is the word "repentance". What exactly does repentance mean and how important is r

What Does it Mean to Repent of Sin? Introduction: The word repentance is not a popular word in today’s society. It is not popular because if we call people to repentance then we are admitting that people are doing something wrong. People don’t like to be told that they are wrong or have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Oh How He Loves"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 3, 2014

Funeral sermon for a man who love for wife was great.

“ Oh How he loves’ Ovit Lochard 1. Ovit Loved Marie with all his heart . Ovits greatest desire was to go home and be with his beloved. June 29th God gave Ovit the desire of his heart. • 1 Corinthinas 13:4 Ovits Love for Marie was patient, his love for her was kindness for love ...read more

Scripture: John 11:36

Denomination: Methodist

What Does The Cross Mean To You?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2009

This message was given to a four church community service on Good Friday.

What does the cross mean to you? Luke 23:32-43 Disclaimer: This sermon came from ideas from Sermon Central and my own private study of the Word. Introduction- Walk quickly through the holy week events. What is the most common religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009

Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist

Nightmares, Numb Skulls And Near Misses Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 18, 2015

Do you have questions that earthly wisdom cannot answer? Do you have an ominous feeling that something is wrong but you don't know. Find out in Daniel 2 that mans wisdom is never enough to answer the questions of life. God will answer if you will ask.

Intro: Before we jump into Daniel we need to hear a passage in Hebrews. Hebrews 1:1-2 “Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways. 2 In these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son.” Before God sent the Holy Spirit to live inside of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Imitation Of God Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011

It grieves the Holy Spirit when our broken, crazy, noisy world has more effect on our actions than does our experience and knowledge of the love of God.

A couple of weeks ago I flew out to Minneapolis for just 36 hours to see my godson Ted in The Music Man. If he hadn’t skipped the cast party and come home early Thursday night I wouldn’t have gotten to see him off stage at all. But there we were, at 10:30 at night, both exhausted and happy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communion - What Does It Really Mean?

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

A recent survey showed that most Christians aren’t quite sure about this practice handed down from Jesus to His disciples to the Church.

Title: Communion: What does it really mean? Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 28, 1992 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 - For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; (24) and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does Ice Cream Melt

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Moving away from Gos is bad

Why does ice cream melt The law of entropy Acts 2:24 says it. “But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.” I love that language. We tend to think of dying and coming back to life as being impossible. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Messiah Who Does The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2011

Jesus teaches us to do the right thing because it is the right thing.

A Messiah Who Does the Right Thing Text: Matt. 17:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is the story of a taxpayer who needed to ease his conscience. "A taxpayer wrote to the Internal Revenue Service, "I have not been able to sleep well for two years. Here is my check for $1,200 for back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Way God Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 14, 2012

If God is ruling, why is our world and our nation in the shape they are in? Just how does God rule?

“A Nation Under God: The Way God Rules” Jer. 9:23-24; Ps. 2 A little Scottish boy wouldn’t eat his prunes, so his mother sent him off to bed saying, “God is angry at you.” Soon after the boy went to his room a violent storm broke out. Amidst flashes of lightning and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How A Man Loves His Wife & Children

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2011

This sermon deals with the challenge of men seeing their family as God's tool to make men holy rather than happy.

How Does A Man Show Love For His Family God has placed within every man the potential for greatness when it comes to being a leader in his family. One can be a great husband or a great father regardless of the amount of money he has in the bank, regardless of the color of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Want To Be A Man Like That

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 8, 2005

A look at a few "Heroes" of the faith and how they should be role models for us.

I WANNA BE A MAN LIKE THAT! Hebrews 11 INTRODUCTION: Heroes. People we look up to, and some even idolize. Perhaps they are famous, or maybe they are a relative, a teacher or coach, or a neighbor. These are the people in which we see great qualities that we desire to have. These are the people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Important Aspects Of Man's Existence

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 1, 2006

Understanding the important aspects of man’s existence will help us identify our priorities in life.

I started re-reading my Bible in Genesis and there are new insights that I have gained. Let us read GENESIS 2:4-25. This passage explains the important aspects of man’s existence. 1. First aspect of man’s existence is RESPONSIBILITIES. (vv. 4-15) Prior to man’s existence, God planted the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

4. Gideon: Man Of Courage Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 5, 2021

4th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Gideon's great heroic attribute of courage.

INTRODUCTION During one of Napoleon’s battles, segments of his battle line were falling back in disorder and defeat. “Beat a retreat!” shouted Napoleon to a drummer boy. Saluting smartly, the heroic drummer boy said, “Sir, you never taught me to beat a retreat. I can only beat a charge!” The lad’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Methodist