Sermons on Manna From Heaven:

Greater Than The Greatest

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

Jesus is greater than Moses in three ways.

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:1-6 Greater Than The Greatest Introduction Great … greater … greatest. We often use these terms when we make comparisons. For example, in baseball we say that Mickey Mantle was a great homerun hitter, and that Babe Ruth was greater, but that Hank Aaron was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Achieving An Attaining Attitude

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

Christians today can attain Christ-likeness by doing the same thing Paul did—dealing with the past, living in the present, and pressing toward the prize.

PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 What does it take to attain greatness? First, I guess you have to figure out what greatness is. If you’re a salesman, greatness might be selling a million dollars worth of stuff. If you’re a working man, greatness might be owning your own business. If you’re a football ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks about four different kinds of hearers or listeners.

INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preposition "Eis" In Acts 2:38

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 30, 2006

This is an examination of the meaning of the Greek preposition "eis" as we determine whether remission of sins precedes or follows repentance and baptism.

During the last Century, theologians who believe that salvation is attained only by belief in Christ have made the assertion that the Greek preposition eis translated in Acts 2:38 as “for” should be translated “because of”. They assert that the Greek would suggest that one must repent and be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Our possessions and our priorities (our treasure and our heart) form a spiritual intersection. The direction we take determines everything that follows. That’s the story of our text: two treasures, two hearts, two lives headed in two totally differen

Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series A Matter of the Heart Mark 14:1-11 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus said, “Where your treasure is there will your heart be also.” Our text tells the story of two treasures, two hearts, and two lives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Seeing God’s Glory is scary, but when we see it, it prompts us to action

Luke 2:1-20 – Seeing God’s Glory – turning fear into peace C.S. Lewis’ celebrated children’s book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, tells of the adventures of four children in the magical kingdom of Narnia. The story is fun, but it’s also an allegory of Christ and salvation, with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

A sermon on how we look at others that don’t look like us

ARE YOU IMPARTIAL JAMES 2:1-13 1. DO NOT JUDGE I have often sat and thought about what it really means to be a Christian. I asked myself questions about how I was supposed to act, show my faith, or speak. I have thought about how I was supposed to treat other people. What were some examples ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Passion For V.i.c.t.o.r.y. Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

The death of Jesus Christ will affect you– I just pray you’ll allow it to bring Victory!

A. We want to Welcome all of you to the Lewes Church of Christ. What a special day and a special time! B. Series: For the last month, I’ve been preaching a sermon series that has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Now, I’m not much of a movie goer, but I got the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Name Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 14, 2004

The importance of the name "Christian" and its attributes as demonstrated in Antioch.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-30 TITLE: “A NEW NAME” INTRODUCTION: A. What is in a name? 1. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question: a. “…that which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Won't Grow Up!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2004

Christians can choose to not grow up. It is important to do your part as the body of Christ and bring others along.

I Won’t Grow up! Ephesians 4: 11-16, Are you ready for today’s lesson”, It comes for a young philosopher and I believe it tells us a lot about human nature. I won’t grow up, I don’t want to go to school. Just to learn to be a parrot, And recite a silly rule. If growing up means It would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Perfecter Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006

This is the second in a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John. Each of the signs points to an aspect or perspective of the person of Jesus.

THE PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH Give me a sign Lord, any sign! Have you ever asked for a sign to encourage your faith, or to give you some assurance that you are on the right track? Have you ever needed something tangible to hold on to and help you feel like you can’t fail? I am sure you have. I know ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Mennonite

Healing The Body And The Soul

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 19, 2006

While Jesus healed the bodies of many afflicted with demons and disease, he came into the world to heal a deeper sickness than any of these: the guilt and stain of sin. In healing the paralytic, Jesus healed the sinner’s soul, and then his body.

Psalm 32, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Mark 2:1-12 Healing the Body and the Soul Chuck Swindoll in his book "The Grace Awakening" had some interesting things to say about our needs and what God might have provided to meet them. Expanding on Swindoll’s suggestive words, I would render ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

Jesus’perspective on servant leadership changes the way we see our our Master, our fellow leaders, and the church members we serve.

Servant Leadership Matthew 20:20-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, who died a few years, became a familiar sight to millions in his company’s television commercials. I used to refer to him as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impartial To All

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005

HOw Jesus came for all not just certain people or races.

ARE YOU IMPARTIAL JAMES 2:1-13 1. DO NOT JUDGE I have often sat and thought about what it really means to be a Christian. I asked myself questions about how I was supposed to act, show my faith, or speak. I have thought about how I was supposed to treat other people. What were some examples ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

To Eat Or Not To Eat?

Contributed by Won Lee on Sep 30, 2005

How to deal with differences, especially theological differences?

How to handle differences, including theological diffrences? What I called, 4 A’s method: 1. Address the issues as it is (vv1-3) 2. Address the truth (understand) (vv4-6) 3. Address different perspective (seeing f/ different perspective) (vv7-9) 4. Address truth in love ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed