Sermons on Methodist History:

Overcoming The Fear Factor

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

There is an "x" factor thorughout history, and in our lives, whose presence is the difference between success and failure, blessing and cursing, life and death.

Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Intro: A favorite sermon style at this church is when PJ does math!! 1. don’t worry, I checked it all out with the coach of the State champion Math Counts team. 2. going to look at this familiar story of David and Goliath, but add this mathematical twist. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Star Is Born

Contributed by Harold Stringer on Jun 12, 2007

Many of us remember the movie a star is born, but in all history I can only recall a star ushering in the birth of anyone.

A Star is Born Many of us remember the movie a star is born, but in all history I can only recall a star ushering in the birth of anyone. There was a star shining the night that Christ the Lord was born. Yet this star meant different things to different people. What does this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The N.t. A Reliable Witness Of Jesus? -Part 4 Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part four of a series examining The Da Vinci Code; exposing the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 4 “Is The N.T. a Reliable Witness of Jesus?” In times like this, people want things to be secure in their lives. They especially want some security in relation to their core beliefs. I mean, what if the Muslims are right and Christians are wrong about their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counting M&m's Or Choosing Ice Cream? - Pt 6 In Series On The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part six of series examining The Da Vinci Code; exposing Dan Brown’s errors and showing the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Part 6 “Counting M&M’s or Choosing Ice Cream?” How many M&M’s are in this jar? (Have them guess). It isn’t a matter of opinion. There is a correct number. Picture of ice cream cones What is the best ice cream flavor and brand? (Have some give answer). Mine is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Rejects... Not! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2005

What are God’s plans for God’s people? Using personal history to interpret theology, Paul offers some surprizes.

Divine Rejects… NOT! Romans 11 Twice in this chapter Paul says: “I ask then…” Both of these set the stage for a discussion about God’s patience and plans for his people. Here are the questions: “I ask then, has God rejected his people?” (That’s verse one). And, “So I ask, did they stumble in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Story, Our Story, Your Story

Contributed by W F on Aug 27, 2005

Jesus told this story of the wheat and the weeds so that you could see that the course of your own personal history can be changed.

As we look at the life of Jesus, we discover that he knows and understands history like no human ever could. In this story about the wheat and the weeds Jesus gives us an insight into history. 1. JESUS KNOWS THE COURSE OF HISTORY (v24-26) Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Human beings of all culture and races throughout history tried to figure out how to know what we want to know.

John 16:12-15 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Price Of A Kiss

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2009

Black History Month: There is a price to pay for friendliness: Christlike behavior even when others disappoint us, commitment to the development of others.

The passage I am about to read is the very ending of the Second Corinthian letter. It includes a verse which has a warm place in my memory because it was the favorite verse of lots and lots of male seminarians back in the 60’ s when I was in school. You see, in the 60’s there were not very many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

One of the most important days in history occurs 50 days after the ascension of Jesus Christ. For on the day of Pentecost the church was born.

2. The Book of Acts May 31st, 2009 Pentecost Start by leading the song happy birthday pausing for name of then finishing song! If you have been to a charismatic church you know that they do some things a little differently than we do. Our overall theology is very similar but there are a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Easter's Influences

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Apr 14, 2001

Various influences that surrounded the first Easter concluding with the influences Christ has had on history, humanity and our own personal lives.

Introduction: If we were to take the time to count the number of things or people who have influenced us just today, no doubt we would be here for a while. We are influenced by everything from the weather, to our personal preferences, to the clock on the wall; we are influenced by how hard or soft ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Really Number One

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon was written during African American History month and deals with the need to see ourselves as Christians before being anything else.

Who’s Really Number One 2/27/2000 Joshua 5:13-15 John 17:6-18 Why do we celebrate African American History? Because it reveals the workings of God in a group of people whom God has loved and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Write A Different Story Of Your Life

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 7, 2010

Our past is sometimes history of disaster and troubles for many of us. But you can change the course of time and make it a different story

YOU CAN WRITE A DIFFERENT STORY OF YOUR LIFE IN 2010 Reading: Isaiah 61:1-11 Randy Bataanon The Living Word Christian Church in Kuwait 2009 was a history of suffering and disaster for many of us. The world went through recession. Swine flu hit the world. Many countries including Philippines have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundations Of Freedom

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the foundations of spiritual and national freedom and uses stories from American history to illustrate the freedom we enjoy in Christ.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" Psalm 11:3 The year was 1833. The place was the island of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 11, 2014

Since Christianity is the greatest force for good in human history, how would things be different if Jesus had never been born?

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? John 15:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a guy who thought that 5 was his special number. He was born on 5-5-1955. 2. He lived on 55th Avenue. He had 5 children and 5 cats. 3. One day he went to the horse races. He put his life savings -- $50,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Pharisees Got It Wrong

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 20, 2011

In this topical sermon we are going to examine how the Pharisees missed it so badly by examining their history, their beliefs, and where they went wrong.

How the Pharisees Got it Wrong Text: Matthew 15:1-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’re taking a little break from Ecclesiastes. We did last week so that I could talk to you all about how we might better serve God as a church. And tonight, I want to talk to you about how the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible