Sermons on Marion Clark:

What Do You Crave?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fifth sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

(Slide 1) A public reading of Isaiah 55:1-7 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: John’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. Several weeks ago I got sick and spent a day and a half at home ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Presence In Practice - The Confidence Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part Three of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART THREE - THE CONFIDENCE Hebrews 13:5-6 GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. THE CONFIDENCE Over the last two Sunday Mornings we have been looking at the wonderful promise of the presence of the Lord. We looked at THE CONDITION that was laid down for us to fulfil, and we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Wore The Real "S"

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

Palm Sunday sermon showing that Jesus is the real superman - the Super God-Man - who humbled himself for our sake and now reigns over all things.

JESUS WEARS THE REAL “S” 1. He Was Our Suffering Servant 2. He Is Our Superior Savior Ever since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by superhuman powers. Already in the Garden of Eden it was the lie of the devil that got Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit. “You will be like God,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

No Matter What Your Stinking Problem Is, Get Up Again Anyway

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003

We need not let hardships and difficulties keep us down, because we serve a God that can bring life from death, bringing glory to Himself.

John 11:1-44 - No Matter What Your Stinking Problem is, Get Up Again Anyway Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Visitor From Another Planet Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2006

1 of 3 on Samson. This message focuses on the nazirite vow and the moral complexities of Samson.

Man of Steel Visitor from another Planet "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the air! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman. Superman. Visitor from a strange planet endowed with powers and abilities beyond ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Back To Joy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 6, 2012

The restoration of joy in David's life.

While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting and old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, "Are there any gators around here?!" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

Happy, Happy, Happy!

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2013

A sermon that helps us to see the true path to happiness in life.

“Happy, Happy, Happy!” Philippians 3:13-14 Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 20, 2013

A sermon to describe the importantance of the blood in Christian thought and theology.

--"The Power of the Blood" Exodus 12:21-28 Exodus 12:13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. I. The Significance of the Blood -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Dew (Of Heaven!)

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 3, 2012

A sermon talking about spiritual experiences that are more comparable to dew than downpours. Dew falls silently, saturates and penetrates, satisifies completely, and is just as valid as a spritual downpour.

Do the Dew (of Heaven!) (Note to pastors, here is a link for a "Dew" commercial where the thrust is that you can’t do life without your dew. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlKVbt8K7kY) Ho 14:4 I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him. Ho 14:5 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Stay Or Not To Stay, That Is The Question

Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013

Our hope and confidence

To Stay or not to Stay, That is the Question Philippians 1:21-24 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Wise Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2011

Proverbs is a guide book that teachings its readers how to lead wise, godly lives and how to avoid the pitfalls of unwise, ungodly behavior.

PROVERBS 1:1 LIVING A WISE LIFE [Proverbs 10: 17] The book of Proverbs is sound sense for successful living. It is so needed today because as late British poet T. S. Eliot asked; "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" We are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Truth

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2010

3 John verse 11 echoes the words of John throughout his writings. We are called by Jesus Christ to leave sin and follow the truth.

This morning our text is 3 John. Adam Clarke notes that we seldom hear 3 John quoted but in reproof of lordly tyrants, or prating troublesome fellows in the Church. He says that it has been the lot of both the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected, because with many ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gold Coins

Contributed by William Hooper on Jun 12, 2010

An application of Jesus' parable.

THE GOLD COINS Luke 19:11-27 I. THE SETTING While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. (Luke 19:11) A. Where does this take place? B. Where were Jesus and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Reset Button

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010

Paul always looked for the hidden blessing in every trial. Have you been complaining about your situation? Grumbling short-circuits faith, but joy revives it.

Are you trapped in a prison of despair, doubt or anxiety? Learn to release the power of praise. The apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians is one of the Bible’s most unique books. Some scholars call it "the epistle of joy" because the word "joy" or "rejoice" appear in it 16 times. Yet what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Philemon 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational