Sermons on Max Lucado:

"He Called Them To Have A Holy Heart”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 13, 2017

Jesus tells us that sin is universal and destructive.

There was a difference in the teaching of Jesus and that of the religious leaders. It is emphasized at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, where we're told, "And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of Our Lives

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2016

A message to emphasis the importance of time management.

"The Time of Our Lives" James 4:14 James 4:13 Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

“it Means Resisting My Fears” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2012

If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.

Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism In The Early Church Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2013

This is the second message in a series entitled Reimagining Evangelism. This message examines the lessons we can learn from how the early church did evangelism.

The Book of Acts tells an amazing story, we see the spread of the Gospel message and witness a small group of believers growing into a massive group numbering in the tens of thousands. We witness the message starting in Jerusalem and literally being carried to the ends of the earth. The question ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Taught Us How To Love Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015

Chris's command to "love one another" means ore than just sentimental love. Christ's love I selfless and demonstrates whether or not we truly love God.

It’s easy to misunderstand the instructions. The US Department of the Interior once conducted an experiment using migratory birds. The birds were tagged with metal strips reading "Wash. Biol. Surv."—for Washington Biological Survey. The code was changed, after a farmer from Arkansas ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proof Is In The "Putting" Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2016

Jesus offers us a costly freedom from our enslavement to sin. It cost his life and ours. When we live obedient lives, we learn the truth of God and enjoy his freedom. The proof of our discipleship is seen by what we "put off" and "put on" in our lives.

1. Braveheart In the movie Braveheart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was William Wallace. Wallace was trying to win Scotland's freedom from the cruel rule of the King of England, Longshank. His hatred for both Scotland and Wallace grew as Wallace won many victories ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caleb - A Different Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 22, 2016

A message bout Caleb and how he acted differently.

Note: I used notes from Max Lucado's book Glory Days Title: A Different Spirit Theme: To show the importance of us being different. Text: Joshua 14:6 – 15, Numbers 13, 14 Introduction Last Sunday we looked at Joshua 9. Here God wrought and amazing miracle. We learn that it is ok to go ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying Big Audacious Prayers Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 22, 2016

Showing how to pray big prayers.

Note: I used notes from Max Lucado's book Glory Days Living the Victorious Christian Life Praying Audacious Prayers Theme: To live a live that is overcoming and victorious we must learn to pray big, audacious, miraculous prayers. Text: Joshua 9, 10 Joshua 10:1-8 Now it came to pass when ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Walking Beside Us, Jesus Abides In Us. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 17, 2010

We have Life and Peace when the Spirit of Christ lives in us!Life change occurs as we have the Holy Spirit in us.

I’m going to start today with something I’ve picked up in my daily readings by Max Lucado. Some of you may have read this. God was with Adam and Eve, walking with them in the cool of the evening. God was with Abraham, calling the patriarch his friend, God was with Moses and the children of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

"God Is Love” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 17, 2018

The greatest display of God's love for us is the cross of Christ.

John 3:16 is, perhaps, the most familiar verse in the Bible. Many people, here in the U.S., at least, if they cannot quote the verse, are at least familiar with the reference, if only because they have seen it displayed so often in the end zone of football stadiums. Yet, I am afraid that maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven, We Are Dying To Live There Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 15, 2016

We naturally fear death. However, it is a blessed/happy event for Christians to move from this life to the next.

1. Back in 2014, Andy Russell of Tarzana, CA passed away. His three year old grandson, Bobby wanted to know what had happened to his grandfather. His parents told him, "Grandpa was so sick and felt so bad that God did not want him to hurt any more so he sent the angels to get him." Astonished, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 16, 2017

In his parable of the sower and the seed, Jesus shows us various kinds of spiritual heart trouble. From the story, we learn to share our faith indiscriminately, trust God to bring the growth, and cooperate with God in the growth he wants to bring in us.

Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Heart Trouble Have you ever wondered why some seem to embrace God’s good news of salvation and others don’t? Have you ever wondered why God sends people to hell? Or maybe they send themselves there, as they reject the God who desires that all people be saved. Jesus used a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23, 1 John 2:19, Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering My Giants

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2020

Every one of us have been fighting against giants in our lives over the past few months. These are actually NEW giants because we have always had giants to face. Each of these giants have names - they are not strangers to us.

CONQUERING MY GIANTS 1 Samuel 17 Introduction Every one of us have been fighting against giants in our lives over the past few months. These are actually NEW giants because we have always had giants to face. Each of these giants have names - they are not strangers to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Chaos

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 17, 2019

Mary may have been highly favoured , but there's more to the story. "We need more Mary's"

Title: Ever had a chaotic Christmas? Text: Luke 1:26-38 Subject: What is Mary’s legacy to the Christian church? [Story] Complement: Mary’s obedient servant heart brought honour to God. Idea: humble obedience is a priceless and precious gift that we can give to God! Preaching idea : “If you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal