Sermons on Missing The Point:

"When Abram Heard From God"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 3, 2005

God initiates His contact with us. How do we repond?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches June 5, 2005 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"Look What God Chose"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2014

A sermon about the wisdom and power of the Cross.

"Look What God Chose" 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There's an old story about a woman named Ruby Turpin. Ruby was obsessed with status and class. In the story, Ruby was in a doctor's waiting room, sizing up everyone there in the room according to their class. In fact, at night Ruby would spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 11, 2014

Deals with Jesus definition of the Greatest commandments.

***THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT*** MATTHEW 22:37 Audio Link to listen to sermon: http://chirb.it/rI6mC3 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Man wonders about his primary duty to God. A.) Jesus came into this world, that He might teach us an acceptable way to worship and serve. B.) Once we have come to that place of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Least Shall Be Greatest Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 7, 2018

As Jesus and the disciples journeyed toward Capernaum, the disciples debated among themselves which of them was the greatest. knowing their discussion, Jesus taught a lesson on serving others. To have position in the kingdom, one must be willing to serve.

The Least shall be Greatest Mark 9: 30-41 After delivering the young man from the unclean spirit, Jesus and His disciples have departed and are on their way back to Capernaum. As they journeyed, Jesus again reminded the disciples that he would be delivered into the hands of sinful men, die, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Bringing Men To Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 9, 2002

This message deals with some principles to be practiced in seeking to bring others to Christ.

The Joy Of Bringing Men To Jesus Text: Mark 2: 1-5 Intro: The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is more than a lifeless organization. It is a living organism, made up of many parts, all of which are to be energized by Christ Himself, for the purpose of accomplishing God’s work on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Go Forth?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 4, 2003

Do we spend too much time trying to resurrect what God has already taken from us? The children of Israel face the tough decision to go forth! What about you?

ARE YOU WILLING TO GO FORTH? JOSHUA 1: 1-5. ONE OF THE MATCHLESS POINTS OF GENIUS AND BEAUTY OF THE BIBLE IS FOUND IN ITS CAPACITY TO BE PROFOUNDLY SIMPLE. THIS IS TO SAY, OFTEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE AND IN A SIMPLE WAY TO MANY OF THE COMPLEX AND ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5, John 4:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2019

A sermon about the dangers of greed.

“Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Luke 12:13-21 Last week there was a reader’s poll in The Chattanooga Times Free Press that caught my eye. The question asked: “Do you tithe to a church?” Now what is a tithe? A tithe is giving, at least, ten percent of your yearly income to God. So, giving, say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Disater And A Sea Cruise

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

where is Jesus when you really need him???

Now you’re probably wondering why I would call the feeding of the five thousand a disaster. Well I suppose on the surface, this feeding miracle seems to have been successful after all every one was fed, that in itself must give the miracle some level of success. But the point of this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bad Boys: Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Aug 14, 2001

This message is encouraging young people to avoid living life on the edge of destruction by using biblical characters as a reference.

Text: Matthew 26.14-16, 26.49-50 A kiss: a symbol of love and affection. A kiss on the cheek in these bible times was a symbol of friendship and affection. I want you to hold your kiss (hersheys kiss candy)till later for me, but what is that causes a man who has seen the intimate details of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:49-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come And See Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 8, 2001

Jesus calls us to "come and see" what he has to offer the world.

Sermon on John 1:35 - 51 Come and See There is nothing that beats first hand experience. It is harder to believe what someone tells us if we cannot experience it for ourselves. Surely this is the very reason John the Baptist pointed out the "Lamb of God", and why in v39 Jesus says, "Come and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Task Of The Church#3 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

The task of the church is to make a difference in the world around us.

Title: The Task of The Church #3 Introduction: -- In Part one of this series we saw that The Task Of The Church is - To Love God - To Glorify God - To Display God’s Grace and - To Evangelize The World -- Last week we saw in part two that - The Task Of The Church Is - To Baptize Believers - To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves Everyone And Expects Us To Do The Same

Contributed by David Petticrew on Jun 8, 2003

What the story of Jonah teaches us about God’s love and how we should love even our enemies.

X-men video clip: Jean Gray in front of the senate to Magneto’s comments while walking away from Prof. X. OK, so mutants don’t exist, but the attitudes are real. There are no cases of people being persecuted for being able to walk through walls or having adamantium claws that project through ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

See The Mission Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 27, 2004

There are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Jesus will never call us to do something He hasn’t already done. We must Follow Him in faithful obedience.

Intro. Last week we started a new journey into the book of Mark. I shared with you that there are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Last week we took a look at catching Jesus’ dream. Yet, not just a dream, but a reality. It was “Come follow me and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Re-Formation (Grace Of God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A Reformation Sunday Sermon based on the grace of God making us into new creations.

Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed