Sermons on Mere Man:

Freedom Creates Courage

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jul 5, 2009

Bloodshed is an enormous part of our history and American heritage. Both the bloodshed of the patriots and the Blood of Christ.

Freedom creates courage Jn 15:9 �As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. Jn 15:10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father�s commands and remain in his love. Jn 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Honor, Love, And Reverence

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2009

Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, Va: To be good citizens means that we follow Peter’s counsel and honor everyone by supporting the public good; love the church by investing in it; and reverence God by making sure of our personal relationship to Him.

This is a day to celebrate being a people of God in a nation shaped by the will of God. This is a day to remember who we are, where we came from, and to what we are called. This is a day for honor, love, and reverence. Two years ago, the last time I was here, I mentioned that I had been doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three ‘what’s’ Equal Revelation

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

Only the Lord can reveal Jesus to us. Paul prayed for the believers to receive more revelation

Three ‘what’s’ equal revelation JCC 07.03.10 am Ephesians 1:18-20 “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's The Little Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2010

This message looks at why the women gave of their own resources to support Jesus

When you stop and think about it, it’s the little things the minutiae. I can get my head around the miracles in the New Testament, miracles are by definition miracles. You either believe them or you don’t. So I don’t struggle with how Jesus fed the five thousand that was a God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Imitation Of Apostles-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010

Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. Why? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Invasion Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2010

Jude's letter is a call to Christians to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. In today's lesson we see the invasion of false teachers.

Scripture Several weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The Letter of Jude is an extremely important letter. It is extremely important because it is so relevant to our contemporary situation. Even though Jude ...read more

Scripture: Jude 4:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship Excelling In Love: A Case Study Of Jonathan And David

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 4, 2010

David & Jonathan illustrate key traits of friendship. But this is more than a how-to lesson on friendship. Their friendship reflects the Friend who sticks closer than a brother. (A) The characteristics of friendship (B) The failures of earthly friendship

Text: 1 Samuel 20:12-17 Theme: Friendship Excelling in Love: A Case Study of Jonathan and David A. The characteristics of friendship B. The failures of earthly friendship Season: Easter 5c Date: May 2, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Mother's And The Promises Of God

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 6, 2010

Mother's deal with the difficulties of life through the strength they receive from the Lord.

Mother's and the Promises of God Text: Gen. 18:1-15; 21:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Mothers are central to the success of the American family. Their love, dedication, and wisdom touch countless lives every day in every community throughout our land. And their love and guidance of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Power And Triumph Of Easter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2009

God came a long, long way to enter our world, endure the cross and triumph over death. He did it for you.

Sermon for Easter Sunday – April 12, 2009 – The Power and Triumph of Easter The story of Good Friday and Easter is when you really pay attention, the most dramatic and intense story imaginable. It is a story of the world’s Creator having become a part of His creation. Look at your hands for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Iworship Part 1: Why Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship begins with a clear picture of who we are in light of who God is.

iWorship Part 1: Why iWorship “To worship God is to ascribe to Him supreme worth, for He alone is worthy.” -Ralph P. Martin "Worship in the Early Church" Icebreaker: I heard a cute story the other day about a little boy named Chris. He was going up the steps to a large church. He saw 3 statues ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Theology Of Change Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

Is there a theology of change in scripture? Does God change? In this message there is a discussion of scriptures view of change and why we must change.

A theology of change… Acts 11: 1 The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3 and said, "You went into the house of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law And Disbelief Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

The law is important in making us aware of our sin but Jesus is greater than the law.

Hebrews: Chapter 3 September 14, 2008 The Law and Disbelief I want to start off this morning with a little interaction. What I want to know is who are your heroes? Who are those people you really look up to? Who are those people you really respect? Anyone willing to share with us one of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Life In The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

Final sermon in a 3 part series on John 15.

Life in the World Life in the Vine Series, III John 15:18-27 Introduction: Have you ever felt like you have been hostile territory? Let me show you what I mean: Put on LSU jersey and put up LSU banner. Yeah…that is the reaction I expected. I just turned 38, and about half of those 38 years have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Having And Giving Authority

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2009

How do we decide whom to help and how, of all the needs presented? Jesus responded to the needs that presented themselves, He discerns what the real problems are, and He trusted others with authority.

The problem is never whether somebody needs help. The problem is always which somebody we can help. The issue is never whether there are any needs. There are always needs. In any given moment there are more needs than anyone person can possibly address. The issue is how to make the choice. Who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Hear?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second Sermon in 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

Can you recall the time when you first heard God speak to you? (Slide 1) The disciples could though they did not understand the full implications of what they were hearing or doing. For me, it was on a clear, cold, and white January Sunday at the end of the worship service. It was not an audible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God