Sermons on Mocking God:

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bramble For President!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 6, 2010

The politician who sells out to special interests and who has no regard for life is not worthy of our loyalty. We need to get involved in the political process with a servant mentality.

We have here in our church a long-standing tradition of the separation of church and state. We do not get involved in partisan politics. We do not support candidates, we do not give platforms to those running for political office. This sets us off from some other churches, where it is not at all ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Farmville - Life On The Farm Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 5, 2010

Farming is no game. Understanding life on the farm is necessary for survival. Learn the laws and learn the lessons in order to live successfully in Farmville.

Movers Card Video roll in Farmville Life on the Farm – Part 3 I. Introduction I told you last week that I never really spent that much time on a farm. Isn’t it interesting that farming has invaded the lives of urban folks through the internet. However, truth be told, we have been saturated with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Growing Church

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 12, 2011

Everyone today wants to know the secret for a growing church. There are an endless number of seminars & workshops on how to ahve a growing church but I believe that the ebst workshop is the one where we sit down & study how the first church in the books o

Bunbury Sun am 13/02/11 “A growing church” Intro: T/m I want to speak on something we are all interested in & if we are not interested we should be! I want to speak about a growing church & how our church can be a growing church. It’s the kind of church we read about in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exemplary Children In The Bible : Guidelines For Raising Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2010

1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM , THE SISTER OF MOSES 6. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7. JEREMIAH THE PROPHET

EXEMPLARY CHILDREN IN THE BIBLE : BIBLICAL GUIDELINES FOR RAISING CHILDREN ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

'the End Of The Beginning'.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

'The End of The Beginning'. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 28 verses 23-31. ill: Train story - focus on the wrong thing. Ill: • Then 'War Time Speeches of Winston Churchill'. • During the second world war November 1942: • As Hitler's Luftwaffe had invaded English skies, • Britain was feeling the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-31

Denomination: Brethren

Christian Compassion Believes The Best About The Worst

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 12, 2009

Delivered as if Ananias were telling his story about encountering Paul: The Spirit calls us to believe that others can be changed, that if we do not go to them the consequences are large, and that others need a human touch from us.

I had always prided myself on understanding people. I had always thought I knew enough about the human mind that I could predict what a man would be like on the basis of what he had always done. After all, if a person is a thief when he is a child, you expect that he will be a cheating thief when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of The Tower Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2010

Whose tower is it that is being built? Who’s war is being waged? The answer to these questions can make all the difference in how we view our relationship with Christ.

OPEN: A man had heart bypass surgery. As he was recovering, his doctor prescribed an exercise program and it was emphasized that the patient had to do this program "religiously." A few days later, the man returned to his doctor, and the doctor asked if he have been exercising. The patient ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unexpected Guests

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 22, 2010

Jesus wants us to always be ready and unafraid of helping the lost come to Him.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever come home from a long day at work, just wanting to relax? Maybe you have put in many hours at the office or in the factory. • On your way home, you envision a scene where you come home and put up your feet turn on the television and read ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifting Up Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 13, 2007

What’s involved in the purpose of fellowship within the church.

“I hear you.” -->It’s a phrase that has entered our familial language, our personal conversations. -->It’s an idiom that means more than just acknowledging that was said out loud registered on the meter reading of our auditory nerves in our ear. -->It can mean, “I agree” or “I know what you mean” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Standing Under Your Tree?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 16, 2007

How did Jesus first get your attention? Was it through circumstances, another person’s witness, or is He still trying to get your attention. This sermon is a salvation message to anyone anywhere.

April, 2007 Is Jesus Standing Under Your Tree? Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: When Jesus went to Jericho to teach, there was already quite a crowd of people who had gathered there. In fact, one man went early so he could get a seat--in a tree of all places Zacchaeus, a short person, couldn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"The Requirements Of Following Jesus!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

# 4 in series - A Study of the Book of John -“That You May Believe.” Three things about following Jesus from the text.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 4 “The Requirements of Following Jesus!” John 1:35-42 When it comes to sharing our faith, two things are true of us. First, we all desire to see our friends ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships Are Everything - Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

It’s not if conflict happens, but when - how do we get through it?

Relationships Are Everything Dealing With Conflict Matthew 18:15-20 A funny thing happened quite a few years ago in Darlington, Maryland. Edith, a mother of eight children, was coming home from visiting a neighbor one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house, she spotted five of her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up On The Housetop

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2007

A Christmas sermon from the housetop of the Bible.

Sermon for 12/24/2006 Up On the Housetop Introduction: Who is He in yonder stall, at whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is He in deep distress, fasting in the wilderness? Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! Tis the Lord! The King of glory! At His feet we humbly fall, Crown Him! Crown Him, Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Storms Of '07

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 8, 2007

The question is not "if" storms will come in our lives, but "when" will they come. How do we prepare ourselves beforehand to be ready?

Preparing for the Storms of ‘07 Acts 27:13-14, 39-44 January 7, 2007 Toni and I have some very good friends who just retired to Florida. They moved during the first week of November into a lovely home in Port Charlotte, on the Gulf Coast. They had built a very successful business and were able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Methodist