Sermons on Mans Reality:

Eavesdropping In Gethsemane

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 25, 2009

Sermon Objective: To show God’s people the connection between an intimate prayer life and the ability to follow God’s will.

EAVESDROPPING IN GETHSEMANE Mark 14:32-41 Sermon Objective: To show God’s people the connection between an intimate prayer life and the ability to follow God’s will. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16; Jeremiah 29:11; Hebrews 5:7-9 NOTE: This sermon included a vocalist who sings the hymn “Where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Rivers Of Living Waters Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2008

Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. It was a memorial to the wilderness journey & God’s provision of water from a rock. The water poured on the sacrificial rock altar of the temple represented the life giving water flowing from God.

JOHN 7:37-39 RIVERS OF LIVING WATER [Deuteronomy 31:9-13] Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. Each day of the feast of booths included a water ceremony in which a procession of priests descended to the south border of the city to the Gihon Spring (which flowed ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 37:7-39, John 8:1-11, Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Changes Everything

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008

Jesus’ change of the Passover into the LORD’s Supper is emblematic of the way He changes everything.

Jesus Changes Everything Luke 22:14-20 When Jesus came, everything changed. The lives of the apostles changed. They went from being simple workers and provincial Jewish men to leading the movement that changed the face of the world and introduced the largest religion that has ever existed. On a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The Lord Our Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 21, 2008

How the wonderful Messiah-God Name, ’Yahweh-Tsidkenu’, speaks to us today.

Introduction Today the Names of God series continues. In most cultures, as in the cultures of the OT, people’s names are significant and have a meaning. And the name Yahweh showed Israel that God was not just a force or power, but in some wonderful way, He was a person – someone they could relate ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Revelation #11 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 29, 2008

Revelation Chapter 16-18 describes the seven bowls of the wrath of God that will be poured out on the Earth, and Babylon, on the last day. Jesus calls us to be ready for His Second Coming!

REVELATION #16 - THE SEVEN BOWL JUDGMENTS: “Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, "Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth." (Rev. 16:1). • Note that the bowls of God’s wrath come after the trumpets of His warnings. • God first gave people an ...read more

Denomination: *other

World Religions - 1 Islam Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 6, 2008

Islam is a religion of works founded by a warlord. The good news, however, as that grace and truth have been revealed in Jesus Christ.

A Christian’s Guide To World Religions Part-1 “What About Islam?” Galatians 2:17-21 Introduction A missionary in India spoke near a fountain on the subject, “Jesus, the Water of Life.” A Muslim interrupted, “Your religion is like this little stream of water, but Islam is like a great ocean!” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

This Is Not This

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 11, 2008

This is the last area of 7 areas to give up to God’s control (7UP to God) to be a holistic follower of Jesus: fianacial or economic area.

7UP: This is Not This Deuteronomy 15:1-11 November 2, 2008 This is not this. Right? The bottom line (that’s financial jargon, right?) is the question. When it comes to money, when it comes to finances, when it comes to financial security, when it comes to the stock market, your mortgage, your car ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Fruit Happens

Contributed by Joe Stanley on Nov 15, 2008

A sermon about staying connected to Christ.

Fruit Happens Joe Stanley November 15, 2008 John 15:1-8 This morning we are in the book of John, chapter 15. Last week we were in chapter 1 and briefly discussed the historicity of the book of John, and John’s purpose of writing this book. We also briefly touched on science and scripture and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'll Have A Combo Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 20, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:35-40 regarding correct doctrine combined with correct living

Text: Mark 12:35-40, Title: I’ll Have the Combo, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about going to Wendy’s and getting to select your side item in your combo meal to make it what you want, and how many restaurants are going to this idea, b/c everybody like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Give What You Don't Have Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008

this is the second sermon in a series of 6 messages in the "Fireproofing your marriage" series. It is related to the move "Fireproof" which came out in September, ’08. This message deals with God as the source of love.

You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have… I John 4: 7-19 CHCC: September 14, 2008 INTRODUCTION: “All you need is love…” Do you know that old Beatles song? It’s easy … sing it with me …All you need is love… oo ooo oo oo ooo All you need is love… oo ooo oo oo ooo All you need is love… love Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Mighty God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 9, 2008

We all are very independent individuals. Some of our first words – perhaps even our first sentence – expressed that self-reliance. "I can do it myself." This is healthy when we’re dressing and cleaning up. It becomes unhealthy when we try to control o

Introduction: The names in this story have been changed out of respect for their privacy. Julie W told her family’s story in a magazine article. [My daughter], Allison, came home for the weekend. She opened the door, didn’t speak, and dropped her duffel bag. Smudges of mascara circled her eyes. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgiving God

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Us being forgiven by God is without question; but that God needs to be forgiven by me borders on blasphemy. Although it seems unthinkable to even mention that we would need to forgive God of the universe, our creator, our redeemer. But many people must go

Sometimes life hurts us. And when we hurt, the natural response is anger. When another person is responsible for our pain, our anger turns toward the one who has injured us. To restore peace, we know we need to forgive. But sometime’s there’s no clear culprit in our suffering. At those times, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Royal Courage Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on May 19, 2008

This is the third and final sermon from Prince Caspian...the message focuses on the arenas we must fight our battles with courage: our personal world, the public square, and with our partners in ministry.

“A Royal Courage” Lessons from Prince Caspian May 18, 2005 Introduction: This weekend the movie “Prince Caspian” was released and I’m sure Hollywood is thrilled with the adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ timeless Narnia book of the same title…this morning we are going to close our sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

What is the problem with our sin, if no one knows about them but us? Ask Achan and the Israelites.

Hidden Sin Joshua 7 Today I want to talk to you about something very serious… sin in the camp. I believe this is one of the biggest problems in the world today… sin in the camp…. Sin in God’s people I think most Christians do not take this very seriously because they say to themselves… I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Futileness Of Worry Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 24, 2008

Jesus makes his point that we are not to worry. It is a useless pursuit that produces nothing. He gives us three reasons why worry is futile.

The Futileness of Worry CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews May 25, 2008 Ordinary Time/Second Sunday after Pentecost (Green) All Scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Mt 6:24-34). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Let us pray While I was in Seminary, I watched the last couple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist