Sermons on Martyrdom Witness:

All About Him Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Apr 19, 2012

We live in a "me" culture. People are jumping from job to job, relationship to relationship, marriage to marriage and church to church. To quote Rick Warren in his book, The Purpose Driven Life, "It's NOT about YOU". And if it is not about YOU, who is i

All About Him Acts 17:28 Introduction: We live in a “me” culture. People are jumping from job to job, relationship to relationship, marriage to marriage and church to church many times because of selfishness. One of the most famous lines from Jan on the Brady Bunch was when Jan was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Baptist

Participating Now In The Glory To Come Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 21, 2012

Jesus is what it looks like to be fully human. He is redeeming us from the ruin of sin even now. Already we are being changed from glory to glory. Jesus is what we are going to look like when the redemptive process is donw.

Participating Now In The Glory To Come - Part 1 Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 SCRIPTURE READING.... Mark 16:1-15, 19-20 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: *other

No Guarantees

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 27, 2012

We know that we're not guaranteed tomorrow; so why do we live like we are?

NO GUARANTEES James 4:13-17 1) Presumptuous judgments (vs. 13). • Previously, James had warned against making presumptuous judgments about people (vs. 11-12). Now he warns against making presumptuous judgments about the future. We have a mistaken confidence; we think we can predict the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God The Holy Spirit - The Unseen Comforter"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on May 1, 2012

Why don’t we talk more about the Holy Spirit? Talk more about The Holy Spirit with one another? Talk more about The Holy Spirit in the church? We know plenty about God the Father. We know significantly more about Jesus – God the Son But w

Cornerstone Church April 29, 2012 GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT – THE UNSEEN COMFORTER John 14:15-18 Intro Thoughts: Children are refreshing, honest and say the darndest ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Did You Wash Your Hands? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 7: 1 – 23

Mark 7: 1 – 23 Did You Wash Your Hands? Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. 2 Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Mother's Bond Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 13, 2012

This message focuses on the special bond that exists between a mother and her child.

A Mother’s Bond Mother’s Day 2012 Scriptures: John 2:1-10 Introduction: I want to say to every mother present or who might read this message, “Happy Mother’s Day!” There will be very little that I will say in this message that will be new to you but I hope you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Greetings Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the marks of love in the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of love in the church. Let us read about it in 1 Corinthians 16:15-24: 15 Now I urge you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call To Be A Hero

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 27, 2012

The key to a successful death is a purposeful life

This morning we have a challenge before us. We are recognizing those who have graduated from high school and college as well as those who have graduated in even larger ways. We are remembering this weekend those who fought and died in our nation’s military and we should also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2012

The sermon covers one of the most difficult chapters in the New Testament. Even though it is difficult to understand, there are some very important lessons we can learn from it about standing firm.

Introduction: A. Rumors are an interesting phenomenon – once they get started, they can have a life of their own. 1. It has been said, “Some people will believe anything if it’s whispered to them.” 2. We hear about Elvis sightings around the world, alligators in NYC ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presenting Ourselves For Service-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012

2 of 3. Paul informed the Roman Christians of their need to properly live out God’s will. We must properly offer our bodies for God’s service. How are we to best do it? Those used of God habitually...

PRESENTING OURSELVES For SERVICE-II—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: MEMORIAL DAY celebrations tomorrow... Parades... Speeches made... Family get-togethers... Visits to the cemetery... Remembrance... All of these events will help us to remember & respect those who presented themselves for the service of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013

2 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-II—John 17:1-26 Attention: Need: Jesus’ prayer in the Upper Room reflected the means to securing the success of His mission. The success of Jesus’ mission is secured. How is the success of Jesus’ mission secured? What ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Superman Died Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 28, 2013

Unlike Superman, Jesus came to earth... to die. But there are people who reject Jesus' mission. They refuse to accept the idea that Jesus came to die, to be buried and rise again. Why would they do that?

OPEN: (We showed a picture on the screen of George Reeves as Superman with a flowing cape) Who is this? (Superman) Of course it’s Superman. This was THE superman. He was the strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities beyond those of Superman. This was the hero that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intense Integrity Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 11, 2013

In the Greek integrity meant to be true, genuine, trustworthy, reliable, and valid. We must live up to those virtues today.

Last week we began looking at flaws in our lives that might hinder us from being effective ambassadors for Jesus. Patience was our subject from last week. We read about Saul’s lack of patience and how it led to disobedience. This disobedience caused an end to come to his kingdom, a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 33:4, James 1:27, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 13:17, John 5:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Two Lifestyles: Carnal Vs Spirit-Led

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2013

Paul lays it out bare about the carnal and Spirit-led lifestyle. He touches on the pros and cons and also exhorts us to make a choice that would lead to eternity in Christ.

Opening Illustration: Lena arrived in the port city of Magadan, Siberia, well before the Iron Curtain was drawn back. Sick and penniless, she went to the dock area to find work. There she met a gentleman who, as she put it, had “a good heart.” He gave Lena a job in his factory, and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unto The Church In Ephesus, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 6, 2013

Ephesus is one of the churches that got things half right, yet entirely wrong. The church must have doctrinal purity, but not at the expense of love.

Unto the Church in Ephesus, Write Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the magnificent vision of Christ which John saw, which left him as though he were dead. This was similar to the vision that several of the Old Testament prophets had seen with a similar feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible