Sermons on Martin Luther:

Watch Out For Dream Killers Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Feb 20, 2008

You have to understand this. If the enemy destroys your house, you can build another one. But if he kills your dreams if he destroys your visions. He can destroy your future. And I come to encourage the saints of God on today. Do not stand by and let

Watch out for dream killers! Pastor Lorenzo Edwards N.S.P.B.C. 1/19/2008 Jesus states in John 10:10 that the thief desire is to come steal kill and destroy your life. And to counter that Jesus say that he has come to give life in abundance. And if you would happen to look up the word abundance. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tagging Along Or Truly Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 1, 2008

Jesus called disciples to follow him. What did he really mean by "follow me"? Luke 9 gives us some insight.

Martin Luther once said, “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (from Philip Gunther’s intro.) What does Jesus mean when he says, “Follow me”? We need to ask ourselves, am I just tagging along or truly following Jesus? When Jesus says to us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Baptism Really That Important? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines baptism from a historical and Scriptural standpoint.

A minister in Abilene, Texas tells the story of an unusual event that took place in their baptistery. He was sitting in his office studying when he began to hear some commotion coming from the auditorium. At first he ignored it until he heard someone yell, “There’s a lady trying to drown herself in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008

We have not because we ask not. There is power in persistent prayer.

The Power of Persistent Prayer James 5:13ff Luke 18:1-18 Recently there has been much information in the media about the Islamic faith. You might have learned more about the Muslims in the last year than you did all the rest of your life. I was interested to learn about one of their “Five Pillars ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Of Giving Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Part 2 showing Paul’s reasons for giving in II Corinthians.

Stewardship Series Part 2 The Grace of Giving I Corinthians 16, II Corinthians 8 & 9 SCRIPTURE READING: II Corinthians 9:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re talking about The Grace Of Giving. Stewardship is a topic that we should probably address more often, because --- ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Once Was Blind, But Now I See

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Jan 10, 2006

The tremendous thing about Jesus Christ is the more we know Him, the greater He becomes. The more we know Jesus, the greater the wonder becomes.

I ONCE WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE… JOHN 9:6-16 & 35-41 INTRODUCTION: God our Father has made all things depend on faith so that whoever has faith will have everything, and whoever does not have faith will have nothing. Martin Luther. This was true in the 16th and 17th centuries, and it is as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Thanksgiving Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 17, 2006

Even if we think we have nothing else to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, we can be thankful for God’s grace.

The Thanksgiving of Grace Text: Lk. 17:11-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing Him Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

There is a difference between knowing about Christ, and knowing Him personally as your Lord and Savior.

Unity of the Spirit (Communion Service) Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) How many of you remember the millennium celebration? When we moved from 1999 to the year 2000? I remember Samoans beating drums, Germans singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Brandenburg Gate; I remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live With Passion

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 14, 2009

This is the third sermon in a series based on the book "One Month to Live" by Kerry and Chris Shook. This sermon focuses on the First Principle; which is Jesus lived life passionately.

Title: Live Pationately Text: Matthew 9:36 Date: 6/13/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Intro. A few weeks ago I challenged you to live the month of June as if it was the last month you had to live on the earth. This morning is June 14th, which means the month is almost half gone. I challenged you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36

Denomination: Baptist

O Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jun 21, 2009

Look at the worlds view of prayer contrasted to Jesus’ view

Introduction Today’s reading is about prayer. There are all sort of prayers. Something I read reminded me of the song ’O Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz’. Today of all days I can echo that prayer. The particular Merc that I would like is white with go faster stripes down the sides. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Anglican

Star Trek Episode 1: The Search For A Child That Revealed The Hearts Of Men

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 6, 2013

What do we learn about ourselves from the magi's search for Jesus?

OK all you Trekkies, you fans of everything Captain Kirk and Klingon, can you tell me when the first Star Trek episode aired? Was it in 1959, 1966, or 1971? If you answered 1966, you are correct - partially. 1966 was the year the crew of the Enterprise took off for the stars on prime time TV. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Amos: Preaching A Message No One Wants To Hear Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

Here is the message no one wants to hear: Believers who live their lives doing whatever they please are essentially pagans.

Major News from Minor Prophets Amos: Preaching a message no one wants to hear Amos came from the Southern Kingdom of Judah. But his words were aimed at all of Israel, both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. Some Old Testament prophets spent their entire adult lives in ministry. But Amos did ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's A Song In The Air Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the first of a series of messages based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

Nothing has the ability to communicate a message as powerfully as music. In fact, Martin Luther wrote, “Next to theology I give music the highest place of honor.” It is the music that we hear that lets us know that Christmas is right around the corner. There are more songs written about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal... But Not Private

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 19, 2013

So often when one seeks to discuss a person’s faith they hear in response “I believe that is a personal matter between me and God.” While it is true that salvation is a personal matter, it is not nor was ever meant to be private.

Personal… But Not Private Ephesians 2:8-10 So often when one seeks to discuss a person’s faith they hear in response “I believe that is a personal matter between me and God.” Our society has gotten to the place where it generally regards religion as a completely private matter. You can believe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Taking It Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 25, 2014

If it is a crime to take something that belongs to someone else THEN the offended party has the right of ownership. You shall not steal. Exodus 20:15

Dakota Community Church August 24, 2014 Taking It Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:15 You shall not steal. Key thought: Because human beings are created in the image of God, the principle of giving God HIS due is carried over to our neighbour. We owe our neighbour ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite