Sermons on Matter:

A Mary Christmas Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 13, 2015

We do not know what Mary may have taught Jesus in his childhood. But there are three things she can teach US. This sermon examines three truths about God and His dealings with us from Luke 1.

A Mary Christmas Chuck Sligh December 13, 2015 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from from two sermons by the same title by T. Michael Crews and Jonathan McLeod on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Luke 1:26-38 (TO BE READ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Humility Like Jesus

In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn’t a technology problem like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel, Young Man With Purpose

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

Daniel was a young man who determined early in life to please God.

Introduction: Daniel and his three friends were among hundreds of young people who were kidnapped by the enemy nation of Babylon. They were taken from their homes in Israel to a foreign land somewhere between 800 and 1500 miles from home. The kidnappers were instructed by Nebuchadnezzer, king ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

There Is Coming A Day Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 6 in a series of 7 sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life There is Coming a Day James 5:1-12 We have heard for many, many years about the coming of the Lord. We have heard that it could be today, tomorrow, or sometime down the road. I believe that we all have heard this fact, but few in the world today, really expect Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To See Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 23, 2012

The Greeks desire to see Jesus, but Jesus wants them and us to see:

I want to see Jesus John 12:20-33 20Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." • Dr. Lane when his baby was born said, "I saw God ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Cure- Build Others Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2023

This is the 145th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 25th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#145] THE CURE- BUILD OTHERS UP Romans 14:13-15:13 Introduction: The Drake family has had many challenges recently. We finally have a surgery date for Karen and are praying that all of the cancer will be removed. I have had my new pacemaker for almost a month. Dad had cancer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elitist Christianity Series

Contributed by Dean Johnson on Feb 6, 2004

The early church was planted in the Greek culture, and immediately the culture began to attempt to influence it. Gnostics applied Greek categories of thought to the Christian message,emphasizing higher spiritual knowledge, making it "elitist." But Chris

I John Sermon Series ELITIST CHRISTIANITY Introduction and I John 1:1-4 Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 1-11-04 INTRODUCTION What is now called “The Church” was not yet 50 years old when a rather disturbing and even dangerous teaching began to creep in among Christians. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Any Doubt

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 22, 2005

Is there any doubt that this world is falling apart, just as it was predicted to do hundreds of years ago? Is there any doubt that this world needs a Savior?

Title: Is there any doubt? Easter Message Introduction Every week there is news that something tragic has happened somewhere in the world. There are shootings at schools. There are kidnappings of children from their homes. There are stabbings in local stores. People get drunk and beat up someone ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Origins (1) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 25, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: Every hero needs a good origins story. I grew up with comic books and the idea of superheroes, and the coolest superheroes also have the coolest origins stories. Origins stories are the tales told of how a hero got his powers, where he came from, and why he came from there. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Doing What We Love

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 11, 2012

Jesus calls us to love to a way of living and being and acting out of a foundation of the revealed, enacted love of God for us, which we then strive to delight in and live out of.

Doing what we love January 15, 2012 Intro: Last Sunday I began by asking us to create a list of some fictional characters that are well known and generally admired by our culture (show list). Then I asked for some adjectives that we might use to describe these characters, and we brainstormed a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Worthy? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We have worth and value because of Christ and the unconditional love of God the Father. Once we understand this amazing truth, we are able to live for others, just as Jesus did.

Today we're going to talk about how much you're worth. And I'm not talking about how much money you have, how many followers you have on Instagram, or how many A's you get on your report card. I'm talking about your worth in the eyes of God. Let's start with a little object lesson. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Topics: Self-Worth, Spiritual Identity, Divine Love, Christ's Sacrifice

Divine Comedy - Easter Day

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Apr 17, 2018

Jesus has the last laugh! In Jesus' resurrection, the Creator of the Universe gives His answer to the rejection of His Son at Calvary. In Christ, our lives no longer end in our funeral but rather in the Wedding of the Lamb.

Jokes can be pretty mean, and maybe April 1st, being April Fools Day in some parts, can be a pretty worrying time – you might be always looking over your shoulder, not sure if you’re going to get pranked before mid-day strikes. However, this April 1st, this April Fools Day, also happens to be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004

This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s sermon dealing with the 40 Days Of Purpose

What On Earth Am I Here For GNLCC 10-10-2004 Psalm 139:1-17 Ephesians 1:3-17 Today we’re going to look at life’s three greatest questions: 1) The question of existence – why am I alive? 2) the question of significance – does my life matter? and 3) the question of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting God Work Through You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 26, 2004

If we have a need God can work a miracle!

LETTING GOD WORK THROUGH YOU The feeding of the 5,000 From the four gospels That evening the disciples came to him and said, "This is a desolate place, and it is getting late. Send the crowds away to the nearby villages and farms, so they can find food and lodging for the night. There is nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Evolution Fact Sheet

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2014

Here's the facts that will stop an evolutionist in their tracks

IS EVOLUTION A HOAX? WHAT PROMINENT SCIENTISTS SAY ABOUT EVOLUTION 1. “Scientists who go about teaching that evolution is a fact of life are great conmen, and the story they are telling may be the greatest hoax ever. In explaining evolution, we do not have one iota of fact.” Dr. Newton ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God