Sermons on Mart Them:

Blinded

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

The disciples’ refusal to understand Jesus’ Messiahship blinded them to the truth of His death and resurrection.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On the way down from the mountain top experience, Jesus commands these three disciples not to tell anyone what they had seen "till the Son of Man be risen from the dead" (v.9). It would not really be understood until after the resurrection, which would be proof that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Made The Wisemen Wise ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 26, 2003

The wise men were very educated.....but what really made them wise ?

What Made The Wise Men Wise ? Matthew 2:1-11 Jokes: 3 Wise Women Do you know what would have happened if it had been Three Wise Women instead of Three Wise Men? They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Two Wrongs Make A Right Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

God takes the sinful schemes of the patriarchs and accomplishes His soverign plan despite them.

Genesis 26:34-27:40 August 31, 2003 Last week I was doing a little channel-surfing with the remote control. I came across a game show that I had never seen before. I think the name of it was "Friend or Foe?" From the few minutes I caught, the basic premise of the show is that two strangers work ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Grinches Steal Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2003

There are all kinds of Grinches trying to steal Christmas, here’s a look at five of them.

How the Grinches stole Christmas Read from the Grinch who stole Christmas up to the Page “Then he got an idea! An Awful Idea! The Grinch got a wonderful awful idea! And you all know what the idea was right? I mean everyone of us here without exception has seen, read or heard “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Now Thank We All Our God

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

Empower and Encourage the beleivers to live their lives as living sacrifices to the God that lived and sacrificed for them.

NIV Psalm 103:1 Of David. Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

His Blood Be Upon Us (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2003

The crowd called for the blood of an innocent man to be upon them and their children... what were they thinking?

INTERESTING ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES: * Hello, you are talking to a machine... I am capable of receiving messages... My owners do not need siding, windows or a hot tub, and their carpets are clean. They give to charity at the office and don’t need their picture taken. If you’re still with me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfulness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Paul starts his first letter to the Corinthians by thanking them for the things they are doing right.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Scottish minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the preacher won’t think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Body Important To God? Series

Contributed by Brandon Searles on Jan 26, 2005

Many quesions whether our bodies and what we do with them are important to God.

Intro: We are often taught about how God is interested in our spirit. 1. ¡§Man looks on the outward appearance but God looks on the heart¡¨ a. We must be looked at in context; Samuel was convicted of looking for one with the stature of a king rather then the heart of one. 2. ¡§Not what enters a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are Your Trying To Impress

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

The way to turn your back from the world and still save them at the same time.

Sermon Matthew 6:5 Who are you trying to impress Introduction: We learn here that this Matthew (Levi), he was writing to the Jews for the purpose to prove that Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal King. Jesus said, (Read Matthew 6:5). This was a case of prayer gone wrong because: (1) their prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Suffer The Little Children

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 28, 2006

Children need Jesus too. We must allow them to come to Him in faith.

Suffer the Little Children Mark 10:13-16 I. Children should be brought to Jesus. Vs. 13 A. They didn’t just send them. B. They need his touch in their lives as well. C. Jesus loves them too. D. God’s speaks to them (Samuel) E. Bring them… -To church -In Prayer -In Bible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Martha And Mary

Contributed by Robert Cox on Feb 17, 2007

Martha and Mary had different kinds of hearts....but Jesus loved them both!

JOHN 11:1Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. 3So the sisters sent word to Jesus, "Lord, the one you love is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Removing The Heart Of Stone

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

God can chisel away at our hard hearts and replace them with a new heart.

“Removing the Heart of Stone” Introduction: It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Person Does God Accept And On What Basis Does He Do It?

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007

The people God accepts are ungodly people who trust in Christ alone to save them.

A man who was not raised in the United States enlisted in the U. S. Army. Being a foreigner he had a difficult time with the English language. One day the troop was preparing for inspection and the men realized that unless they helped him, he could flunk the inspection simply due to his struggles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

People everywhere are looking for someone to love them, but most are looking in all the wrong places.

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Looking for Love in All The Wrong Places Judges 14:15-20 Intro: Samson found him a woman of Timanth of the Philistines. He loved her and took her for a wife. At the marriage feast he put forth a riddle and the people made a bet on ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation Day

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 21, 2007

A message celebrating graduating students by reminding them of the God’s great graduation day.

Graduation Day Today is a day of new beginnings. We celebrate our graduates as they turn the page to a new chapter in their life. We celebrate with a brother in Christ who is turning the page to a new chapter in his life as well. It is graduation day. For our text this morning I’d like to draw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8