Sermons on Mantles:

Prelude To His Birth Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001

Focuses on the resurrection of Christ as preparation for the Advent Season.

"Prelude to His Birth: The Last Sunday of the Year" 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 12-19 Robert Warren November 25th, 2001 Today is the last Sunday of the year. I know that you’re thinking that I’ve had too much turkey to eat this last week and have obviously lost track of time. But that’s not true. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Family

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

The first century Church gathered together daily. This sermon is an invitation to come home an be with your family. When you are away, we miss you, and your Heavenly Father waits for you.

You’ve probably heard this story before. It’s been around for a long time. This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

When The Brook Runs Dry

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon uses Elijah’s experiences at the Brook Cherith to encourage believers who have run into dry spiritual times

“When the Brook Runs Dry” by Matthew Everhard. 1 Kings 17: 1-16; Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on June 20th, 2004. Words: 2293 My message this morning is for those whose brook has run dry. If you’ve ever experienced lasting defeat; If you’ve ever had all that you’ve come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marching Orders For A New Year

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

For 40 long years, the Marching Orders for Moses had been: “Take another lap around Mt. Sinai.” Now, at last, Joshua received new Marching Orders. The book of Joshua starts with a bang: Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise and go …

Marching Orders for the New Year Joshua 1 SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 1:1-2; 6-9 INTRODUCTION: This year both Christmas and New Years day fell on Sunday. That doesn’t happen very often. But it gave us the opportunity to get 2006 off to the right start. At any rate, if your New Years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Please With You

Contributed by Joseph Shubert on Oct 21, 2006

Have you ever felt like God was just a little bit upset with you about something? In our world it is very common for people to be walking around carrying guilt, even for the Christian. As a matter of fact, I believe most Christians, most of the time, carr

Approach: I like to start off with something funny A man goes to Africa on a safari. While there, he comes upon an elephant, in great pain, with a giant thorn in its foot. The man very carefully approaches the elephant, and gingerly removes the thorn from its foot. The elephant begins to walk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Permitted But Not Blessed

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

Sometimes God will permit us to do things that are detrimental to us. Spiritual discernment is a must in our relationship with God.

PERMITTED BUT NOT BLESSED TEXT: Numbers 22:20-22 Numbers 22:20 22 -- “And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do.” “And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing To Pay

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 23, 2007

a message on forgivness

NOTHING TO PAY Luke 7: 36-50 Three miracles are recorded in Luke 7. First there is a great miracle, the healing of the centurion’s servant. Second there is a greater miracle, the raising of a young man from the ;. Lastly there is the greatest miracle of all, the forgiving and restoring of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 12, 2007

We are saved by God’s amazing grace.

Amazing Grace: How Sweet the Sound! Ephesians 2:1-10 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound! That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind but now I see. There are no better known or more powerful words in all of Christian hymnody. Wherever the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Gifts Jesus Gives At Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2003

The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only perfect gift ever offered—the gift of God through a Bethlehem baby n

The Gifts Jesus Gives at Christmas Matthew 2:10-11 The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2002

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17 (Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an offence)

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:18 Illustration:Whoever wants to be judge of human nature should study people’s excuses. Hebbel. Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shopping For A God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2005

We all have a god, we nned to make sure we got the best deal.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We are a very consumer oriented society. We shop for everything. There are so many items to choose from. • If you want a car, there are hundreds of different types, styles and brands. • Each day we do some kind of shopping and shopping means that we must make decisions. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To Eternal Glory Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 11, 2010

Bible believers are sometimes criticized because they believe in heaven instead of facing the real world. The truth is the opposite. Heaven is more real than this present life because it is permanent and this life is temporary.

Revelation 22:6-9 Purpose: To challenge believers to stay focused on God. Aim: I want the listener to worship God intently. INTRODUCTION: How can we be content in a world where there is so much suffering and pain, especially when it looks like it's only going to get worse? Even if the world ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Seeing Ourselves As God Does” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 19, 2009

Paul prays for the Ephesian believers, and through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, for all believers, that they might see themselves as God sees them.

Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready my God, Thy will to see, Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

Our Lord wants us to be ’doers’, ’hearers’, and obedient!

Just Do It – Pt 1 James 1:19-21 * Nike is a mega-sports company which is known for its slogan, “Just do it.” From God’s word today let’s consider this slogan but let’s add three words, “For the Lord.” We don’t “do” for our salvation, we do from our salvation. We don’t do to ‘gain’ eternal life; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist