Sermons on Mockery:

Count My Trophies?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Winning is the modern goal, count my trophies and you will see how good I am?

What is winning? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 19: 30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Jude 1:22 And some have compassion, making a difference: Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:30, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Debt Is Paid

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

With his perfect life and innocent death, Christ won for us eternal life in heaven

“It is finished.” The last words of our Lord Jesus Christ before he died. It is finished... What is finished? Is Christ giving up? Are these words of defeat? No, when Christ says the words “it is finished,” he is announcing our victory. In Greek, the original language of the New Testament, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Ezekiel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Companies that compete for consumer dollars know the importance of protecting their name and reputation. Shoddy quality or poor service can cause profits to plummet. Being led by the Holy Spirit and empowered by His word will assure others that we are ope

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Ezekiel Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as He led Ezekiel by learning from this fine Biblical example of leadership. The Holy Spirit directed Ezekiel to take on a difficult ministry of speaking to an obstinate and hard hearted audience. His example ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Table Of The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 3, 2007

The threat of religious ritual is ever looming for church goers. There are many things that we have done hundreds of times, but we must always take the time to remember their significance, as it is with Communion. Lest we forget...

A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Discover You Life Map Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 2, 2007

God wants us to discover our life map (the Bible) to help us in the Amazing Race of Life.

Discovering Your Life Map 2 Timothy 3:16-17 I had been the pastor of Georgetown United Methodist church for just over twenty-four hours when the call came into the church office. One of the long time members of the church was headed to Meadowview regional medical center in Maysville. She had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Our Triumphant God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2007

Celebrating Who God is and What He has done is the heart of group worship.

Worship Our Triumphant God (Exodus 15) 1. This was a monumental week when it comes to modern attacks upon Christianity with the release that a new documentary on the “Jesus Family Tomb” was soon to be presented on the Discovery Channel. 2. What is the Jesus Family Tomb? Has the lost tomb of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith In The Face Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

In times of trouble the child of God can keep rejoicing through faith in a God that we know will deliver us. No matter what the circumstances, he is God and he does not change. Faith in the Face of Fear!

FAITH IN THE FACE OF FEAR -- PSALM 54 Introduction: The title of this Psalm tells us upon what occasion it was penned. This is talking of the time in I Samuel 23:19-23 when the inhabitants of Ziph, men of Judah , betrayed David to Saul. We know that David is already running from Saul. And he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:1-7, Psalm 74:1

Denomination: Baptist

Damaged Goods Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 12-15

Text: Jude 12-15, Title: Damaged Goods, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/17/06, AM A. Opening illustration: I hope that there are no postal employees here this morning. As you may guess, living 1300 miles away from family with little children, we send and receive a lot of packages in the mail. And there for a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter Of Firsts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 15, 2008

Serving the Lord means walking into the unknown. We may have many unique experiences.

Chapter of Firsts (Acts 5:17-41) 1. Kokomo is called the City of Firsts…. If you ’ve ever been to the Sieberling Mansion, AKA, The Howard County Museum just two blocks from here, you’ve probably seen the list of Kokomo’s firsts. 2. "City of Firsts" inventions 1894 - Elwood Haynes makes the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: Our Indiscrible Gift

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2008

❶. Indiscernible in its Treasure ❷. Indiscernible in its Measure ❸. Indiscernible in its Pleasure

2 Corinthians 9:15KJV 15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel -- The Valley Of The Dry Bones

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 5, 2008

In this Sermon and Old Ezekiel addresses the congregation and reflects upon his life as a prophet and the Valley of the Dry Bones. Bible quotes are from the ESV.

Preaching Outline 030908 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hey there. Do you ever have one of those days when you just feel nostalgic? Don’t always know what it is, but I think it was those few days of warmer weather that got me thinking. Whenever it warms up, the memories just come flooding back to me. There ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 22, 2008

Message on Easter as it pertains to the cross.

THE CROSS TEXT: Luke 23 (selected verses) W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The cross today is a vivid symbol of a great past victory that involved horrible pain and crucifixion. When we see our shiny crosses that symbolize this past event, we must also remind ourselves that it was really an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great King's Census

Contributed by Simon Fisher on Dec 21, 2007

Christ is victorious over the world from the moment of His birth.

There went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled,…and all went to be registered, every one into his own city. [Lk 2: 1,3] It’s a story about a census, the most well-known story about a census in the world - perhaps the only one. Well there is one other I can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christ Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007

If Christ showed such zeal in cleansing an earthly temple, He will use zeal in cleansing another temple, the believer’s life, also.

JOHN 2: 13-17 CHRIST CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The other Evangelists do not record this cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ’s ministry, but, as we all know, tell of a similar act at the very close of Jesus’ ministry (Mt. 21:12f; Mk. 11:15-17; Lk. 19:45f). John, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise To Abram Renewed Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009

As we continue to follow the life of Abraham one would think after a event like separating from his own flesh and blood (Lot), that things would be different. But it is in times like these that God shines through.

Abraham: Following in the Footsteps Of Faith GOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAM RENEWED Genesis 13:14-18 Intro: Last week we looked at the trouble that arose between Abram and Lot, over the feeding of their livestock. And we learned just how each man handled that situation. Abram handled it with peace and in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18, Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Baptist