Sermons on Max Lucado:

Generational Legacy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 28, 2010

A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is any thing that has been handed down from an ancestor.

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is anything that has been handed down from an ancestor. Most often when you think of something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Strong In Faith - Relying On The God Who Never Gives Up

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2013

Ever felt like giving up on God.... This sermon encourages us to see how God never gives up on us and as disciples we benefit greatly by relying on him to strengthen our faith in an often challenging world

They are exhausted!!! For a short time they were celebrating But now they found themselves at a dead end…. There seemed little hope It looked like all the promises of a new life were about to fade away Why did they listen to this man? This man who said he was sent from God… He had lead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Woman With The Red Rope

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2023

Rahab was part of a city about to be judged for its wickedness, but she feared God. God saw her heart and and gave her the saving symbol of a Red Rope, that represented the blood of Christ. The Blood preserved her and made her an Ancestor of Jesus Christ.

THE WOMAN WITH THE RED ROPE Josh. 2:1-24; 6:20-25 INTRODUCTION A. ACTIVITY 1. Today our story is about a ROPE. So in preparation, we’re going to have a TUG-OF-WAR. The winner will get a piece of candy and the 2nd place winners will get a piece of candy of your choice. 2. We don’t want anyone ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Year 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 29, 2019

We must recognize that we are made New through Jesus. Then live each day as though it was a new day for Christ!

Sermon - New year’s 2019 - Here we are again. Another year has gone & another is come. - If we stop & look back at our past achievements, or failures it generally doesn’t do us much good. - I know that sounds strange, but it usually drives us to overwhelming ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shinning As Stars Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Believers can be a powerful witness through their words, walk, and work.

#18 7-29-07 Shinning as Stars Text, Philippians 2:14-16 Introduction, The impact of a person’s life can be for good or bad. The following examples demonstrate the different impact a person can have on their descendents. 1. Max Jukes, was an atheist who lived a ungodly life and married an ungodly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Rules! Just Right! (Life Without The Rulebook) Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

Third in a series on the Bible. This message looks at life without the guidelines found in the Bible. We might think we want a life of complete freedom, but without boundaries we creep into danger.

No rules. Just right. (Life without the rulebook) Purpose: To illustrate life with no rules (living outside the truth presented in God’s Word) 1. Ever play Monopoly? (hold up Monopoly board) What if you had never played Monopoly before, you had never even seen it, and somebody gave you a board, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The End Of The World. Part 1. Series

Contributed by Eguakhide Emmanuel on Sep 6, 2021

The verse started with response Jesus made to the earlier question asked by his Disciples “Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming? And of the end of the world?”

Jesus started His response with saying “Take heed” the need to taking heed cannot be overemphasized due to the fact that that time shall be filled with sweet error and deceits. 2 Pet 2:1-2; 2 Cor 11:13-15; 2 Thess 2:3. Jesus went on to authoritatively answer the first question “when shall these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Legacy

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

Shared on commitment Sunday of a capital campaign challenging the church to rise up and leave a legacy.

Living the Legacy, Making Disciples October 29, 2006 Joshua 24:1-24 Intro: When Ohio State played for the NCAA Championship in 2003, coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. In his pre-game speech he asked a powerful question: “What do you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Final Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 11, 2021

Jesus was and is the master of Famous last words. "It is Finished," is a single word in Greek. When we allow Jesus to have the final word on anything, painful things become beautiful things.

Intro: Ben Zander, in his 2008 TED talk, shared a story about last words and how what we say and how we say it really makes a difference. This was a story of a woman, one of the survivors from the Auschwitz concentration camp: "She went to Auschwitz when she was 15 years old and her brother ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2022

In these troubling times, trust the Lord and hope in His promise.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16, Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Good Example Of A Bad Man

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2007

Spiritual humility is pleasing to God.

Title: The Good Example of a Bad Man Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Spiritual humility is pleasing to God. Introduction Do you remember the old Mac Davis tune? OOOH… it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Buey Sabio Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 14, 2006

Tenemos un Dios sabio, pero muchas veces actuamos como si nosotros fueramos más sabios que El.

Tema: Conociendo a Dios. Lugar: IBD Texto: Varios Fecha:07-31-05 Título: El buey sabio. INTRODUCCIÓN • La tierra se mueve por lo menos de 6 diferentes maneras, pero aún así nosotros a aquí en la tierra no estamos mareados. 1. La tierra gira alrededor de su eje, a la velocidad de un tercio ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Scandalous Love Affair With Broken People Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

There are skeletons in every closet: embarrassing family members with a checkered past who have missed the mark in God’s eyes. But while some may have fallen short of God’s will for their lives, no one is beyond redemption. And the Bible reminds us that n

A Scandalous Love Affair: With Broken People Matthew 1 The Rockefeller family is considered to be one of the most philanthropic families in the world, helping humanity globally in issues like economics, religion, education and environmental affairs. Yet the Rockefeller family tree is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Neww Age Of Worship

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 2, 2015

This is a good "time" to become intentional about living into a New Age of Praise.

Title: Living In the Cenozoic Age (Part I - A New Age for Worship) Text: Psalm 111 Thesis: This is a good time to live into a New Age of Praise. Introduction Geology, in its simplest form, is the study of the earth… its composition and history When it comes to discussing Geological Eons ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Generation Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2009

Four areas in which every family must guard against decay.

11There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. 12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 13There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. 14There is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: Baptist