Sermons on Middle Ages:

The Lessons I Learned From Seeing Our Church Move From The Church House To The Parking Lot Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 20, 2020

I remember in the beginning of March coming together and having church in the church house. And then here we are in the middle of April having church in our parking lot. We journeyed from the church house to the parking lot. It was not a long journey, but it was a journey.

Introduction I remember in the beginning of March coming together and having church in the church house. And then here we are in the middle of April having church in our parking lot. We journeyed from the church house to the parking lot. It was not a long journey, but it was a journey. As I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:2-4, Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Palm Tree

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 18, 2006

The Palm tree serves as a vivid symbol of the Christian.

The Palm Tree Psalm 92:1-15 INTRODUCTION: There are over 300 species of Palm trees growing from 3 to 100 feet tall with over 3,000 species. 1. The date palm produces over 300 pounds of dates annually. 2. The African oil palm, very widely cultivated in the tropics, gives a higher oil yield per ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15, Psalm 92:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Access Is Granted

Contributed by Bradley Thom on Oct 30, 2006

Reformation Day sermon around the notion of passwords and PINs. Martin Luther, through his new awareness of scripture found access to God through Jesus Christ and the grace and mercy we receive in him.

Your Access is Granted How many passwords and PIN numbers do you have? The other day I did a little tally and realized I have at least 20. We’ve all got them whether we fully realized it or not. Even if you don’t have a computer, but have a bank account, you have a personal identification number ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A message explaining the warrior-like qualities of men and how the church can reach them with the Gospel.

INTRO - Last week we started a series as it relates to why men hate church - The reason that it's important for us to investigate this is because we as a church - Cannot be what we are called to be... - Without men. „X So, I am not calling men to the church „X I am calling the church to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Christ In Christmas

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 17, 2011

We have many traditions celebrated during Christmas, where did they come from? Are they scriptual? In this sermon we discuss the Star, the Magi, and the Christmas tree, but they are nothing without Christ, Keep Christ in Christmas

Keep Christ in Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 There are many traditions related to Christmas time. Some are Bible based and some are not. Last week we discussed the origins of the date, and of Santa Claus, today I wish to discuss The Star, The Magi, and the Christmas Tree. 1. The Star: a. Some think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Turned My Wailing Into Dancing

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 29, 2009

A funeral message for my sister-in-law.

-Family and friends, we all wish that this day had never come, at least not so soon -There is a simple maxim in life that gets violated from time to time that rocks a family -The maxim is that parents are not supposed to bury their children -Jack and Betty, for you this maxim has been violated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Sin Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007

Jesus confronts the Pharisees with their false theology regarding their understanding of God with parables. He then, in Luke 17 speaks to the disciples about reality. Sin happens. Forgiveness will work. It is our duty to imitae Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name October 7, 2007 Text: Luke 17:1,3,4,10 Redeemer “Sin: It Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith” Jesus was a middle-aged Rabbi. People flocked to hear him. They were fascinated. He told stories. He challenged the Pharisees who were filled with self ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You A Victim?

Contributed by Naro Chisho on Jun 22, 2007

I would like to encourage you to stop having a victim mentality and live to be a victor

Are you a victim? Luke 7:2-10 Jesus Christ paid our penalty and rose victorious so that we might have the benefit. He died that we might live He took the stripes that we might be healed He became poor so that we might be rich He carried the burden of the cross so that we can be free. Lets look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:2-10

Denomination: Charismatic

God: Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 10, 2009

A sermon on the doctrine of the Trinity

The story is told of a man feeling suicidal, who climbed from his office window onto the ledge outside. Naturally his colleagues were concerned, and one climbed out and sat next to him on the window ledge. After a few words the conversation went something like this: “I get a lot of strength from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responding To God's Promise

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011

A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Withstanding A Fierce Assualt From Without Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Feb 10, 2014

A sermon that describes Satan's methods or tools he uses to knock a Christian off their foundation, Christ Jesus.

Introduction: Background: • Charles Quarles: “This false teaching threatened to undermine the supremacy of Christ, rob the church of its peace and joy, and destroy the unity of the church that had characterized it from the beginning.” Lifeway Study, p. 37 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-23

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2019

How do you like 2 to 1 odds?

On the First Sunday of Advent, we light the first candle, traditionally called the Candle of Hope to remember to hopefully look for the coming of Christ. The virtue of hope originates from God through the grace of faith. It draws the Christian towards God, providing him or her with hope in God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Catholic

Weakening The Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2014

What a friend we have in Jesus, a friend who is competent and capable when the challenges of life seem more than we can bear.

Weakening the Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer (Mark 9:14-29) 1. A Barna poll in 2009 of people who professed to be some sort of Christian — not necessarily evangelical — states the following: “Four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Old Or New Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This issue here is over which coming we are to give the most emphasis to as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The orthodox view puts the focus on the first coming, and it exalts Jesus in His present status.

The city building inspector of Paso Robles, Calif. declared the old furnace in a Mennonite church to be faulty. It had served them well for many years, but the church officials installed a new furnace. Shortly after it was in stalled the church burned to the ground. A faulty furnace was listed as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:41