Sermons on Marys Extravagance:

A Love Letter Written In The Sand

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 14, 2007

I preached this on Valentine’s Day but this could be preached at anytime

Love Letters Written in the Sand John 8:3ff Introduction The title of a once popular song also fits a story in the New Testament. I. She Didn’t Understand the Difference Between Love and Lust. A. Many in our time do not understand the difference. B. We even speak of “making love” ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3

Denomination: Baptist

Infinite Love - Toy Story 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the 3rd week of our Toy Story sermon series. It begs the question... who are we pushing out the window because they are different?

2 Samuel 6:1-5 David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. 2 He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Stone The Builders Rejected

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 22, 2018

Sometimes we are surprised by what God does.

Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 118 – The Stone the Builders Rejected March 25, 2018 Show three pictures of baby animals. Show the baby photo and then the adult photo for three animals: 1. Baby Panda 2. Baby Wombat 3. Baby Aye Aye Nature surprises us. What seems ugly and insignificant, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Around The Cross And At The Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2015

Now is the time to proclaim the resurrection, to the ends of the earth.

AROUND THE CROSS AND AT THE TOMB. Mark 15:40-47; Mark 16:1-8. There was a touching scene in Bethany, at the house of Simon the Leper, when an un-named woman broke open an alabaster box of precious ointment, and poured it over Jesus’ head. The living Lord Jesus recognised this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-47, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 24, 2019

Paul was a scholar, a thinker and fluent in multiple languages. He never met Jesus personally. He did know Peter, James and John. Paul heard the stories about Jesus, just as we are hearing them today.

Philippians – Complete Joy Knowing Jesus October 27, 2019 We hear the story of Jesus healing a blind man, and we know him as a healer. We hear the story of Jesus with a homemade whip in the temple and we know him as an angry prophet. We hear the story of Jesus forgiving and not fighting back and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roll That Burden

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

What are we to do about our burdens?

A yoke is a hefty wooden piece of gear that fits over the shoulders of an ox or a team of oxen. It is appended to a piece of hardware the oxen are to pull. A "heavy laden" creature has a major burden to pull. A “heavy laden” individual might be troubled with (1) sin, (2) religious leaders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Your Way Back To God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Prodigals, those who rebel and step away from God's blessings, still exist today. They indulge in reckless living, ruining their lives. But when they reach total desperation and are willing to repent, God runs to meet them and welcome them home.

In this sermon, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, which actually reveals the character and nature of our loving Heavenly Father. Jesus used this story to teach us about God's unconditional love and His willingness to embrace those who have strayed away from Him. It is important to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Prodigal Son, Repentance, God's Love

The Preparation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2023

A sacrificial insight framed by plots against Jesus.

THE PREPARATION. Mark 14:1-11. 1. The Plot to Kill Jesus (Mark 14:1-2). The first thing that we notice as we enter into this passage is that it was the LORD who was setting the timetable for Jesus’ death. It was "the feast of the PASSOVER, and of Unleavened Bread” (MARK 14:1a). In other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Ivan Robinson on Dec 21, 2000

Sermon to address the fact that the rich man and Lazarus is a parable

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS LUKE 16:19 I) Introduction A man was walking on the beach one afternoon kicking up the sand, discussed with certain things. There on the beach was a bottle and as he walked he kicked the bottle into the surf. POP>>>> Out of the bottle came a mysterious being... a Jeannie. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Adventist

Dare To Live Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2003

What does it mean to live life "to the full", and how do we get there?

Dare To Live Again: “Up From the Grave – Lent 2003” April 5/6, 2003 Intro: When was the last time you felt really alive? Like all your senses were on “high alert,” your energy up, enthusiasm radiant, you felt “on top of the world?” Can you even remember the last time you enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Royalty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2005

The KJV tells us in Revelation 1:6 that we are "Kings", but the NIV says we’re only a "kingdom". Why the difference?

OPEN: Possessions of the powerful or famous - no matter how common - can become extremely valuable. Even priceless. Some years back, Napoleon’s toothbrush sold for $21,000. This was an old USED toothbrush! I seriously doubt you or I could get 10 cents for one of ours! Hitler’s car sold for over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

The Real Meaning of Christmas

The Greatest Gift Hebrews 11: 6c Revelation 22: 12 ·Prayer ·Acknowledgements (God, Pastor, Associate Ministers, Wife, Congregation) Scripture Hebrews 11:6c “But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have To Celebrate Our Birthday?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014

To show that JESUS CHRIST needs to be the Center of every human celebration - birthday, death, anniversaries, mother's day, father's day, etc.

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have to celebrate our birthday? Optional. We have to celebrate CHRIST's birthday in us. Rather celebrate our spiritual birthday, if we have to do this, make our spiritual birthday more extravagant or make JESUS CHRIST the Center of every celebration. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Message Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In our Scripture passage today, Paul gives the Gospel message in a condensed form. He tells us the story of Jesus, focusing on the main events of Jesus’ life

The Message of a Disciple I Corinthians 15:1-5 and Eph 1:18-23 Do you know the Gospel message? In our Scripture passage today, Paul gives the Gospel message in a condensed form. He tells us the story of Jesus, focusing on the main events of Jesus’ life: Jesus died for our sins, was buried, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Queen Of Sheba Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

We want to focus our attention on a woman of the Bible who is probably the most brilliant of them all. We do not know if the Queen of Sheba was beautiful or plain, but the record is clear, she was a brain.

Emma Hart Willard founded the first permanent institution of higher learning for women in America. None of the usual courses for women were even offered. There were no cooking or needle work classes. Instead, she offered zoology, geometry, trigonometry, and other subjects thought to be beyond the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13