Sermons on Marilyn Hickey:

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Every Barrier Down: Mary Magdalene

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2010

Commitment to the living Christ will let Him break down circumstantial, cultural, and spiritual barriers to our success. Illustrated with the story of Marian Anderson.

I think it was John Lennon, one of the Beatles, who once observed, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans." That really is the issue, isn't it? Getting a fix on our lives. Getting hold of life. Being able to make it go the way you want it to go. And the trouble is that life just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The River Jordan: How We Got Over Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2009

Many things look impossible, particularly if we are worn down by the "too much" of survival. But there are those who go before us and test the waters and make a way for us. We need to do the same for others. Black History Month

Have you enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics? Isn’t it amazing what those skaters and the skiers can do? Isn’t it astounding that human bodies can plummet down slopes and whiz through channels at what seems like supersonic speed? I’ve only seen snatches of the Olympics, but I’ve thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

#4-Jesus Came So We Can Know God Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 22, 2010

Fourth in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? Sermon: #4-So We Could Know God Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-14 God’s desire all along for man has been that man would know and love God and have intimate F_______________ with Him. I. We cannot know God or become the people God wants us to be through the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love Me Nots Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2011

When we were children, many of used to pick a flower and then pluck its petals saying "She loves me, she loves me not." Some of the petals were "love me" petals, and the rest were "love me nots". What "love me nots" do we find in I Corinthians 13?

A high School senior was asking his father's advice on how to woo the girl of his dreams. And his dad said "Well son, when you take her out for pizza tonight and you're sitting across the table from her, take her hand in yours gaze longingly into her eyes and softly say 'Wow, you have a face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All For One Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

Jesus gave all he was, all he had, for each one of us.

Anybody here remember Alice Cooper? No, she didn’t used to attend this church. As a matter of fact, she isn’t even a she. Alice Cooper is a man. He’s a rock star from the early seventies, the first "shock rock" act. I suppose you could call him an early Marilyn Manson. He used to parade ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Live Differently: Counter Culture Lifestyle In A Dark Society

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of carrying the gospel to the world. But in his power we can do just that.

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4, 1 John 3:6-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Coming Clean

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on May 1, 2021

In Ephesus some born again Christians come clean and make a complete break with their past.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Coming Clean Dr. Bobby Brewer Text: Acts 19:11-20 Big Idea: It’s always a costly thing to turn from your past. Friendships, dating, sales, finances, etc. may seem to initially suffer as a result. The temptation is to hold on to some of your old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

God's Message To A Nation Under Attack

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Message for the Sunday following the attack of September 11, 2001.

September 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION We’ve wandered in a haze now for six days. Some fitting words for this week were sung several years ago by Bruce Cockburn, “Sometimes a wind comes out of nowhere and knocks you off your feet.” A wind has come out of New York and Washington, knocked us off our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:7-8, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing Brokenness Wholeheartedly Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 21, 2002

When I admit I am broken, I am ready for community.

The Safest Place on Earth – Part 1 February 10, 2002 Big Idea: When I admit I am broken, I am ready for community. INTRODUCTION Since the start of the year we’ve been learning about how to become a church where no one stands alone. During the course of casting this vision, I received some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rewards Of Giving

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 20, 2002

God ensures that generosity will be a mark of authentic biblical community by rewarding those who give.

May 19, 2002 Big Idea: God ensures that generosity will be a mark of authentic biblical community by rewarding those who give. INTRODUCTION It’s been a very interesting week, hasn’t it? Since we were here last Sunday, the Cubs haven’t won a single game. (And they’ve had 6 tries!!) Star Wars, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has God Lost His Voice? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

How do we hear from the Lord?

Has God lost His voice? I called Ruth Rupprecht on Thursday afternoon. “I hear Dave’s heart is OK.” “That’s right,” she replied, “There were no obvious blockages discovered during the angioplasty. God healed him.” You might have thought my immediate thought would have been, “Praise God.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zaacheaus Was A Wee Little Man. Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 25, 2003

A look at the story of Zaacheaus

The crowd surged toward the road, pushing and shoving to get a better look at the man named Jesus. The city was Jericho and it was wall to wall people, each one of them eager to get a look at the young carpenter from Nazareth that everyone was talking about. It was his first time to this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

Come...together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 27, 2007

We are to walk and work together.

COME … TOGETHER Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity C: Attitude Pr: WE ARE TO WALK AND WORK TOGETHER. ?: How? How do we achieve this kind of unity? KW: Virtue TS: We will find in Ephesians 4.1-3 four virtues we are to practice in order for us to achieve unity. Type: Propositional; topical The ____ virtue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist