Sermons on Melodious Songs:

Laughing Out Loud At God

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003

If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church As A Filled Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

Second in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the nature of the Early Church and in this sermon we see how God filled their daily lives and how he desires to fill ours.

The Church as a Filled Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:43 John 14:15-21 For our Lenten emphasis this year we are embarking on a journey that takes us inside the early community of believers, asking the question, “What made these people able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002

Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Departure

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 16, 2001

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter and preview for the Ascension

6th Sunday of Easter/Ascension John 14: 23-29 "Preparing for Departure"   ’Grandma and Grandpa stood with the two boys as they watched Mom and Dad board a TWA jet which would fly them for a vacation to the British Isles. The boys searched the small plane windows and finally found their parents ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Laying Eggs And Being Loved

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 25, 2004

Conversion of St. Paul: God changed Paul from a persecutor of the Church to the great Apostle to the Gentiles. In the same way God changes us from the inside out.

Name that Tune! That was the title of the TV game show where the contestants would try to identify a melody in the least number of notes. Contestants would try outbid each other by saying, “I can name that tune in 5 notes.” The opponent would respond by saying, “Well I can name that tune in 4 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Garden

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Feb 8, 2004

A look at Jesus in the garden at Getsamane and the lessons it should teach us.

In The Garden Matthew 26: 36-46 36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Christ

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jun 30, 2004

Our hope in Christ should give us confidence to Speak Boldly About Christ, Face Despair, Approach God’s Throne and much, much more. Our hope should not be in this world, but in Christ.

Some illustrations for this sermon where found on Sermon Central. Sermon by Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, MO “Hope In Christ” Introduction: Talk about trip to Africa and about another ministers concern on what about to teach. My first thought, we are going to teach about ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Un-Comprehensible Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is about the uncomprehensible faith that could even sacrifice, or be willing to sacrifice a son.

I. What if God had said? C. Maye, take your son Bob to Lover’s Leap and offer him there as a burnt sacrifice. Dick and Dee, take Delaney; Marc and David take Kit; Larry & Sarah take Lyndal; Minnie take that grandbaby Raley up on the mountain and offer her as a burnt sacrifice; Debbie & Stan take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Got Any Rivers? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

6th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of having the courage to cross the rivers that build up before us.

Joshua 3:1-17; 4:10-18 – Got Any Rivers? Today we are continuing through our studies in the OT book of Joshua. Today we are looking at chapters 3 and 4, which make up one of my very favorite Bible stories. Let’s read 3:1-17 and 4:10-18. Now, the Israelites are poised at the eastern side of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007

His eyes: Penetrating. His feet: Pursuing. His voice: Powerful. His glory: Praiseworthy. The LAMB is now the LION! Link included to entire series in formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint formats.

A GLIMPSE OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST, PT. 2 REV. 1:4-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GlimpseGlorifiedChristPartTwo.html Last week we began our glimpse and we saw Christ the Human, the High Priest (making Intercession/Intervention/Inspection), and Christ the Holy One. (pouring in the oil/trimming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

James clearly shows us that there is direct connection between our faith and our service

Faith in Action James 2:15-26 October 22, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A missionary returning home after many years of service was asked, "Tell me what you found when you arrived in New Guinea." "Found? I found something that looked more hopeless than if I had been sent into a jungle of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Self-Service

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Doing for others is one of the best ways to do for ourselves

M onday I had the TV on and watched an interview with various actors in the new movie “Head Over Heels”. The host of the show was interviewing the models who are in the movie. At one point he asked something about how difficult it must be to live like we suppose models have to live. This one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This message challenges us to get out of the boat

This morning we are going to continue to look at the story of Jesus walking on the water, but just like a priceless jewel that can be appreciated from many angles so is true of God’s word. It is here in this wonderful story that God teaches us about himself and his love for us. It is here that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Life Begins And God's Work

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014

A sermon for the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (after reading and meditating on this sermon from Sermon Central's Ed Wood at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-hand-in-creating-life-ed-wood-sermon-on-abortion-98204.asp I had enough for a sermon)

HoHum: There were 3 preachers in Barnie’s Coffee shop discussing the time when life begins. They each gave their opinion of when life begins. One preacher said "Life begins when the child takes his/her first breath." The other said "NO," then he finished, "It begins when the child is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But God

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Nov 4, 2015

Understanding God's Divine Love for us all but teaching about Strength, Faithfulness and also the conjunction But is extremely important to our Heavenly Father.

“BUT GOD!!” As I mediated before the Lord regarding the message for this morning and the words “BUT GOD” radiated in my mind and soul gave a different understanding of those words. Now in Romans 5:6-8 For when we were yet without strength in due time Christ died for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational