Sermons on Method:

The Face Of An Angel Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2002

This sermon illustrates how we can have peace even in the midst of difficult circumstances when when we let go of everything else and simply seek God.

The Face of an Angel Acts 6:8-15 April 14, 2002 Intro: A. [Change, 1000 Windows, Robert C. Shannon, Standard Publish Company, Cincinnati, OH, 1997, p. 20] Gaston Bachelard wrote, "If one were to give an account of all the doors one has closed and opened, of all the doors he would like to reopen, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Baptism? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 16, 2006

This message answers the question: Why is baptism important?

SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT BAPTISM?” OPEN: A. Last week, we started a series called, “Important Questions” 1. We started with the most important question of all: “How Do I Become a Christian?” 2. This week’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Methodist

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This message talks about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist.

Why Methodist? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today we’re going to talk about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist. In 18 years of being a Methodist pastor, I realized this week that I haven’t preached on this topic, which amazes me. So I’m excited about this message this morning. There’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 6, 2018

Part 1 - Introduction to a 13-part series on the origin, functioning, authority, and problems of the church of the first century; and the question of whether--or in what ways--we are to be like the earliest Christians.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

COULD RECENT EVENTS BE BRINGING US CLOSER TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE ANTICHRIST?

THE ANTICHRIST REVELATION 13:1-10 INTRODUCTION: FOR THE LAST TWO OR THREE MESSAGES WE’VE BEEN LOOKING AT ELEMENTS OF THE LAST DAYS THAT WILL HAPPEN AROUND THE TIME OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH AND BEFORE THE TRIBULATION. THE TRIBULATION PERIOD DOES NOT START IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RAPTURE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pay No Attention To That Man Behind The Curtain Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 15, 2010

We avoid being deceived by developing godly wisdom that is based on truth.

[Show clip from “The Wizard of Oz” – “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain” As we continue our journey through Revelation this morning, we’ll be introduced to a character that reminds me a lot of the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz. Before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter To A Lady Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you can't speak the truth in love, why speak at all? John could do it, and that is why we have this love letter to a loving lady.

Herodotus, the Greek historian, tells this story from ancient history. Hestiaeus wanted Aristagorus to revolt, but could not get a message to him because the roads were guarded. So he took one of the most trusted slaves and shaved all the hair off his head, and then scratched letters into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Learning To Appreicate The Presence Of The Father Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jun 5, 2003

Spending quality Time with God

Learning to Appreciate His Presence. Text: Ps 91 Mt 28:20 Isa 43:2 James 2:20-26 This Morning, I want to speak to you about entering into the very presence of the father. So many times in our hurried lives, we simply mumble a quick prayer over our food, before we drift off to sleep, or rush out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Raiders Of The Lost Ark"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 24, 2004

A challenge to bridge any distance that may exist between the individual and God.

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” II Samuel 6:1-22 2SA 6:1 David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. 2 He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Know Your Mission? Know The Enemy's Mission? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2004

Are we teaching and preparing people for a Divine mission? Do we know our enemy’s mission? Let’s learn and prepare for God’s mission!

KNOW YOUR MISSION? KNOW THE SATANIC MISSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a two part series, 1 --- 5, in one service; 6 --- 12 in the next service. TEXT: John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but to STEAL, KILL, AND TO DESTROY: I am come that they might have life and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Luke 12:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To Success

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003

Encourages the way to success by seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness first.

The Road to Success… MT 6:24-34 Intro: Any good father wants to provide a good, secure future for his children. In fact, I know the reason many of you came to the United States was to provide a good future for your children. And for that reason, we push our children to succeed. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Busy Vs. Effective

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 23, 2005

Too busy working in the church to be effective in your work for God.

EFFECTIVE OR JUST BUSY A healthy walk with God is not one that just feeds or meets the needs of others. It also must be a walk or a relationship in which the believer seeks to be regularly fed himself through personal, private study, meditation and prayer. Without these things, we as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

The Gospel Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 8, 2002

The difference the Gospel makes in our lives

The Gospel of God Romans 1:2-7 • This morning: Paul’s definition of himself 1) Man who knew his MASTER 2) Man who knew his MISSION 3) Man who knew his MESSAGE 25 years before the Book of Romans was written by Paul a man named Saul was walking along a road to Damascus. A bright light ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-7

"The Water's Fine"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005

The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist