Sermons on Merciful And Faithful:

"So Close And Yet So Far!"

Contributed by Lee Miller on Aug 22, 2008

I believe there are hundreds of thousands and maybe even millions in the church of America and around the world who are close to, in other words, “not far from the Kingdom of God.”

“So Close and Yet So Far!” It was one of the best football games ever. Remember Super Bowl XXXIV between the Rams and Titans? In the final seconds Tennessee was driving for the game-tying touchdown and on the final play Kevin Dyson caught a pass over the middle and lunged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Are You Hiding, When God Can Deal With It”

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

The method of temptation used by Satan established a pattern according to which he would deal with man: (1) Getting Man to Question God, i.e., he was trying to distort or cast doubt on the word of God, (that is the beginning of every temptation.) Satan i

“ Why Are You Hiding, when God can deal with it” The same way satan came to Adam he did the same with the second Adam 3:1 Though Satan came to Jesus openly (cf. Matt. 4:1–11) First Temptation Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–4 4 Then aJesus was led up by bthe Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trekking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2011

The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus.

Title: Trekking With Jesus Text: Luke 24:13-43 Thesis: The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Last week we saw how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born For Greatness

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Examining the life of Joseph, and the reasons God chose him to be born for greatness. For, like Joseph, we've each been born to carry out a great mission from God

Do you believe God predestines people for greatness? As we go through our time this morning, I’d like for you to allow that question to simmer in your mind. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I look into the chronicles of history, I can see some folks that have definitely done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop, Drop, And... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 6, 2013

Fire safety campaigns have done a great job of preparing children for emergencies through their slogan, 'Stop, Drop, and Roll.' The apostle Paul had a similar slogan.

“Connected: Stop, Drop, and…” Rom. 1:8-10; 1 Thess. 5:12-28 Fire safety campaigns have done a great job of helping people be prepared for emergencies. Their campaign slogan of “Stop, Drop, and Roll” has been indelibly burned into the minds of children so in the event ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don’t Leave Anybody Out

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 27, 2013

We are all bound together in the bundle of life, we have an inter-dependency that ties us together and the truth is I need you and you need me!

“And the eye cannot say unto the hand I have no need of thee; nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of thee.” Introduction Most of us are familiar with the story of the ugly duckling that, though ridiculed, thought of as being very insignificant among the other little ducks, persecuted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of God

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 17, 2011

A message of confident hope in times of trouble. When life makes no sense, we may boldly move forward, knowing that all things work according to the purpose of God. We don't have to understand it ourselves when we know that God does understand!

The Purpose of God Romans 8:28 May 29, 2005 OPEN: I stood dismayed in the kitchen of our newly acquired country home--I had accidentally submerged my left foot in a tray of fresh wall paint. A few minutes later, as I took off my comfortable, hole-in-the-toe painting sneakers, I regretted that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Come On Down

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 11, 2012

What a terrible position to be in, when we find ourselves dangerously positioned higher than Christ. This is when Jesus challenges us to Come On Down.

TITLE: COME ON DOWN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 I am reminded of a game show that has been televised since 1956 entitled THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Even if you are not a fan of the game show we are very familiar with the announcers call to those in attendance as they hope for the opportunity to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Peaceful Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs present the solution for the peaceful life.

Introduction We have an interesting selection of proverbs. We are told that gray hair is a glorious crown; patience is more effective than strength; and an act of chance is a sure thing of being of God. What I hope you will obtain from these lessons is the solution to a peaceful life. Text 31 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2013

In this sermon we analyze Jesus as the bridegroom and learn what Christianity is.

Scripture If you know anything about the life of Jesus, you know that he faced growing opposition throughout his ministry. He encountered increasing criticism during his three-year ministry to the point where his opponents eventually killed him. Luke revealed in his Gospel the growing criticism ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Descending Into Greatness Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 7, 2009

Jesus example of humility

Introduction What does it take to be a success? When Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator of Italy for over 20 years, was asked that question by a New York journalist, his reply was, “Above all, keep your heart a desert!” According to Mussolini, having a heart which cared for no one was the key ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us As Our Elohim - Revive Us Part 8 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 8 Revive Us as Our Elohim Genesis 1:1 This morning I want to wrap of this powerful mini series we started at the beginning of the year entitled "Revive Us." We have been studying our way through just some of the names of God. Why are we studying the names of God? Well did you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

I Am The Truth Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

John 14:6 may be one of the richest texts in Scripture. There are some very powerful implications to John 14:6 and it is important for us as Christians to know what they are and what they mean.

November 18, 2007 John 14:6 I am the Truth “I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me.” What is truth? What makes something true? Is truth simply what is true to you? Or is there a universal truth that is true for everyone? What is truth? We live in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

The second in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes. This sermon explains what our resurrected bodies will be like. It is expository and alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Resurrection! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Suppose you were walking past my farm one day and saw me sitting in the field crying. (I don’t have a farm nor am I prone to sitting in fields, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Christian Church

Ishmael And Isaac: From Mistake To Mission

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2009

We live with dreams deferred, and act hastily, out of impatience. Either we then go into denial or we try to make do with a substitute. But Christ makes all dreams ever new.

The playwright Lorraine Hansberry asks it: "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun?" A dream deferred. A dream deferred is something you’ve put heart and soul into, for a long time, but it’s delayed. It hasn’t come. It’s incomplete. What happens to a dream ...read more

Denomination: Baptist