Sermons on Mock God:

Thanks, Dad!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003

Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, former Minister of Valley View Christian Church, Dallas, TX.) TEXT: Luke 15:11-31 Well, today is Father’s Day, as you have been reminded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love And Sacrifice, Part 3

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 2, 2003

He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one thing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

The Mother Inside

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

A different look at being a mother. Realizing that motherhood is a seed.

Acknowledge all mothers and pray over them. “History shows almost all the greatest leaders that lived, indeed had mothers!” PAUL REVERE’S MOTHER: "I don’t care where you think you have to go, young man. Midnight is past your curfew!" MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY’S MOTHER: "I don’t mind you having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Does The Resurrection Of Jesus Really Matter?"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 28, 2002

Easter often seems to be more about “Cadbury Bunnies, and new clothes” The events surrounding an itinerant teacher from Bethlehem are buried somehow by many in the celebration of spring and Easter dinners. Does the resurrection of Jesus really matter?

West Greeley Baptist Church March 31st 2002 “Does the resurrection of Jesus really matter?” 1st Corinthians 15:16-20 Pastor Mark Hensley 16For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Make It Right

Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Apr 5, 2002

Dealing with conflict

Mes #321-100302 File #: phi04-07.ser Text: Philippians 4:1-4 Title: Make It Right Introduction: · It would seem like there is a lot to be angry about lately. · Over the past years we have seen many wars unfold. · Wars that have taken a new flavor. · We now watch from our telelvisions ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Party Going

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Jesus has the power to change us.

KEEP THE PARTY GOING! John 2:1-11 S: Celebration of Change Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: JESUS HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE US. ?: What? What changes can He make? KW: Changes TS: We will find in John 2:1-11 three changes Jesus has the power to make in us. The ____ change that Jesus has the power to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Going Away Empty-Hearted

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

This sermon examines the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of 3 different people - John, Peter and Mary.

April 15, 2001 – Easter John 20:1-18 “Going away empty-hearted” INTRODUCTION Let me start out with a scenario for you this morning. Every day, a gentleman went to work. Every day, he would ride the elevator all the way to the bottom floor of the high rise apartment building that he lived ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When You’re Down!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, & he tells His apostles to trust in 3 things. #1 - Trust in My Presence, #2 - Trust in My Promises, #3 - Trust in Me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3, John 14:1-6, John 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Journey To Faith

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Mary Magdalene’s world had collapsed on the crucifixion of Jesus and she came to the tomb Searching, Learning, Seeing and then Believing.

The resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response. Pollsters take pleasure in getting the opinion of the general public, asking, "Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?" They are keen to tell us: what percentage believe he actually physically came to life again; how many say he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Part Are You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Looks at Paul's comparison between the Church and the body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly kind of like the guy who was so ugly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ: Our Provision

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 3, 2001

Christ is not only the provider of all our needs, He Himself is the Provision.

(Read 1-14) The feeding of the five thousand is an account from the ministry of Jesus with which most, if not all, of us are very familiar. It is significant to note that it is the only miracle of Jesus that is recorded by all four gospel writers. Even John, who wrote his gospel some years ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, John 6:5-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Life Is A Journey

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 1st, 2001,Luke 9: 51-62 Title: “Life is a Journey”

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 1st, 2001, Luke 9: 51-62 Title: “Life is a Journey” Heavenly Father, thank you for this life, which is a journey from birth to death of learning to find and trust in you. Amen. First of all, today’s Gospel is about a trip - a journey - which Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

As The Gift So The Reward

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2006

When you are looking for gifts this season be sure that Jesus is on the top of the list for the best gift.

As is my custom, I am sitting here two days into the twelve days of Christmas thinking about something other than a traditional or customary Christmas message. I must confess that I am a major humbug. Bible College did Christmas in for me. After studying the origins of the holiday and all its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding Five Thousand And Then Some

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 25, 2006

Our text reveals the difference of thinking in the disciples and the Lord.

INTRO.- When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. Crowds of people followed Jesus. That’s not surprising, considering what He did and how He ministered to the people. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Content In A Discontent World

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

A Christian can show Christ by living content in a world of Discontentment. However, many have become just like the discontent world.

Living Content in a Discontented World Phil 4:12 Doing without I read where a preacher said, "I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into discontentment." But there’s an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan