Sermons on Misinterpreted:

The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition"

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition" Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shining Shoes For Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 3 part series designed to help people work through conflict. part 3 of 3.

Matthew 18:15-20 Shining Shoes for Christ When Brennan Manning, an evangelical Catholic, was waiting to catch a plane in the Atlanta airport, he sat down in one of the many places where usually black men shine white men’s shoes. And an elderly black man began to shine Brennan’s shoes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2013

A study of the book of Proverbs #2

Proverbs 2: 1 – 22 The Good Life 1 My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, 4 If you seek her as ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"A Call To Serve"

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 25, 2013

This sermon highlights the key characteristics and benefits of a life of faithful service to God. It challenges those in Leadership positions, (especially teachers) to take their roles seriously and to remain faithful as they continue to serve God.

"A Call to Serve" MARCH 22, 2009 CENTRAL ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-7 SALUTATION CONGRATULATE WORKERS FOR JOB WELL DONE - FOR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE TEACHING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH – LETS CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THEM, AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND MORE COMMITTED WORKERS INTO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Your Greatest Power

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

I want you to ask yourself, "What do 1 see as my greatest power?" If your response is, "I have no power", then you couldn't be more wrong

YOUR GREATEST POWER Proverbs 1:28-33; 22:6 l Corinthians 10:13 2 Cor. 6:2 Jn. 10:10, 27-29 Ezek. 18:1-4, 20 Josh. 24:15 Jas. 3:2 24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny was convicted for stealing $6,000 at gun point. The irony is that the gun ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:28-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speak Lord, I Am Listening

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

Today we’ll be reflecting on how important “listening” is when it comes to our relationship with God and to what the Corinthians were not hearing.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:(9-18) 19-20; 10:13 1 Kings 8:27 One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Secrets To Successful Witnessing

Contributed by John Butler on Nov 6, 2007

Learn the seven keys to successful evangelism from Philip the Evangelist.

Philip, The Evangelist - Seven Secrets to Successful Witnessing a) Introduction - The Commission (Acts 8:26-40) Praise God, Church! Tonight I wanna talk about our comission as Christians. In Mark 16:15 The Bible says... And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Introduction To Romans

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 26, 2007

Intro to Romans

Text- Romans 1:1-7 Title- Introduction to Romans Romans 1:1-7 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007

Moments in Jesus life where the wittnesses were amazed.

Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. I wonder if it is the same for you. We can see so much on TV and movies. Magical things and places and they look pretty real. I am seeing the commercial for Ghost rider on TV and whenever the star cranks his motorcycle he looks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47-52

Denomination: Congregational

Now We See Through A Glass Darkly

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 15, 2007

Everyone searches for answers to life’s WHY? qustions. This message is an attempt to shed some light on what are known as The Mysteries of Life.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace An Assemblies of God Fellowship NOW WE SEE THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." 1 Cor. 13:12 (KJV) Let’s focus on the first eight words of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Agreement Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 2 focuses on what can happen when we come into agreement with God.

The Power of Agreement Part 2 Scriptures: 1 John 2:19; 5:1-12; Introduction Last week I shared the first message on the Power of Agreement. In that message I discussed the situation with the Tower of Babel; what the prophet Amos said and concluded with what Jesus said about what he would ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Rest Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series through the book of Exodus. The focus of this message is the purpose for the Sabbath Day and how it applies to the New Testament Church.

Exodus 23:10- The need for Rest In this passage God gives the nation of Israel more instruction on the Sabbath The Sabbath was instituted even before the law of God was given Gen 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19

The Dash - Driven By Eternity Finale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

The Dash is the line between our birth and death, it is what speaks of who we were... what does your dash say? This is the finale for a series called "Driven by Eternity" that works at connecting the dots from each of the several sermons in the series.

The Dash DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Finale What does it mean to be focused on that which is most important… We started this series several weeks ago asking a simple question… “what are you driven by?” We had a funeral yesterday for Dorothy Hicks… Mother in Law to John Alpers, Bill and Dave Alpers ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Confessing Sins

Contributed by Susan Mende on Jul 9, 2018

We don’t take responsibility for the mistakes that we make, but we learn to justify our mistakes by blaming something or someone else. But there is power in confessing our sins!

Icebreaker: A teacher asks a little boy as to why he was late to school. He replies that his mother served the breakfast late. When his mother was asked, she replied that the milkman delivered the milk late. The milkman, in turn, replied that the cow didn’t give milk on time. But the cow blamed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God