Sermons on Marks Us:

Does Jesus Stand Among Us?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 14, 2007

Because we do not see the physical presence of Jesus among us does not free us from the ministry He has entrusted to us.

John 20: 19 – 31 Does Jesus Stand Among US? Intro: My first year in college was really tough. I was away from home for the 1st time, living with a bunch of strangers, eating in a dining hall, an attending some of the largest classes I had ever seen. I didn’t know anyone, even the teachers were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death No Longer Reign Over Us

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 15, 2007

Since Christ has risen, we know that God has the power to raise the dead. His resurrection is the guarantee of our resurrection.

Death no Longer Reign over Us I Corinthians 15:12-28 April 8, 2007 Introduction Since the beginning of time, death has been a mystery. Even Job asked the question, “If a man dies, will he live again?” (Job 14:14) Death shakes all of us when it comes. We grieved and mourned the death of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kind Of People Christ Chooses To Use

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2007

Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world.

20070211 Title: The Kind of People Christ Chooses to Use Text: Luke 5:1-11 Thesis: Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world. #1 in the Series: Bringing Christ to Your World… Introduction: I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace: God Calls Us! Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 2, 2007

God’s prevenient grace calls us to a relationship with Him.

Amazing Grace: God Calls Us Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:4-5 John Newton penned the famous hymn Amazing Grace in 1779. We discovered last week that God’s salvation is made real in our lives because of His amazing grace, but we also discovered that God’s gift of grace is not a one time offering. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

God's Eternal Purpose For Us In Him

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2007

God works in us for His eternal purpose in prayer

GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE FOR US IN HIM Eph. 3:14-21 Good Advice Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. When you say, "I love you," mean it. When you say, "I’m sorry," look the person in the eye. Never laugh at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

"I'm Not A Used Car Salesman!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 12, 2007

I’ve got a deal for you today! There are ten "sale’s pitches" that can be found in this text. Ten reasons to come to Christ!

Introduction: “I’ve got a deal for you today!” Every Wednesday night the praise team of Church has a rehearsal time as we go over the music for the coming Sunday morning. Our music director, Dan Iams, is young in the Lord, and I have tried to teach him many of the old hymns and new choruses. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007

A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2007

Using time wisely is an important Christian virtue, as God has a plan that He wants to accomplish with and through your life.

Pastor’s Bible Class What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely October 21, 2007 A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME “Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing What Jealousy Does To Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2007

A look at what jealousy did to Saul (and what it usually does to us).

- Examples: 1. The neighbor with more stuff. 2. The sibling with more attention. 3. The co-worker with more success. - Jealousy is one of those sins that we treat as not being a big deal. What It Does: Jealousy often creates enemies where none exist. - 1 Samuel 18:5a. - David remained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

As We Follow The Lord, Let Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 16, 2007

In this sermon outline we list thirteen of the Let Us that gives us a path to follow the Lord. We begin with Let Us arise and go. It is a life long walk with the Lord doing His Will. WHY? It is because we love Him. As we look at the full context of each L

As We Follow the Lord, Let Us! In this sermon outline we list thirteen of the Let Us that gives us a path to follow the Lord. We begin with Let Us arise and go. It is a life long walk with the Lord doing His Will. WHY? It is because we love Him. As we look at the full context of each Let Us, we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:31-35

Enjoying Christ's Epistle Among Us Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2007

This wonderful passage of Scripture gives us an accreditation of ministry. It seems like there is much that opposes God’s work today just as there was opposition against the labors of the Apostle Paul in his work with Jesus Christ.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 3:2-4 Title: Enjoying Christ’s Epistle Among Us Theme: Christ Working In and Through Doris Stump Series: Pillars of the Local Church Listen as I read 2 Corinthians 3:2-4, “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using What God Has Given

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2007

Jesus told this parable to remind us that what we have is not ours. God has given us gifts and they are what we can handle. We must invest and use them. A day of accountability will come.

1 Peter 4:10: “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” It is not too difficult to identify the talents we have. • Some are good at music, some good at drawing, cooking, writing… • After a short period of time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Emmanuel, God With Us, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

A look at the fact that God had now become one of us. Able to feel as a human, able to suffer.

Emmanuel, God with us Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Opening…. 1. Read God came near, Max Lucado- Attached paper #1 2. We get passionate and misty eyed that Jesus was born in a stable / manger John got all misty eyed and passionate that God became a man…. A. God had now become… ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Mennonite

"Why God Gave Us Mothers?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 15, 2007

There is a "Mother’s Day Message" in this "Palm Sunday" text. Why did Jesus ask his disciples to bring the Mother Donkey along? Five important conclusions regarding being a godly mother.

Title: “Why God gave us Mothers?” Introduction: If you are familiar with the Bible you will immediately notice that the text that I have chosen is usually only referred to on Palm Sunday. You have probably never seen this passage used for a Mother’s Day message. Jesus has told his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Can Jesus Still Suprise Us

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

What we can learn from Jesus’ teaching in his home town.

Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20, Luke 4:16-31

Denomination: Methodist