Sermons on Momentous Occasion:

Batteries Not Included #6 Everything Has Changed Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 15, 2020

The birth of Jesus signifies the beginning of new reality. In the same way, our first experience with Jesus is a lifelong mission to announce and usher in a little of God’s kingdom in the here and now.

Four weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. We started this series by talking about the Hope, given in the understanding we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lifestyle Principles Sermon V: Prioritize The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When facing crisis situations, God's people accept the challenge to prioritize the main thing we pray for by doing the main thing Christ died for.

PRIORITIZE THE MAIN THING WE PRAY FOR BY DOING THE MAIN THING WE WOULD DIE FOR At a recent “note burning ceremony” the church’s pastor commended the parishioners, then commented on the meaning of the special occasion, reminding people that, whereas the burning of a note of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-3, Nehemiah 6:15-16, Nehemiah 8:1-8

Funeral For A Christian Teacher

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 8, 2016

Funeral for an 80 year old man (I call him George) who died suddenly. The sermon is weaved around the verses of the song "Because He Lives"

Coming out of the 1960’s and into the 1970’s our country was going through some great turmoil with the height of the drug culture and the peak of the Vietnam War. The whole “God is Dead” theory was running wild in our country. It was not the best of times. In those days a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist

Encounters With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2015

The Gospel of John contains many short stories showing responses we have when we encounter Jesus Christ; some are positive and preferred while some are not. This sermon is an introduction to the series.

THEME DEVELOPMENT When my son was right out of college he worked for an electronics manufacturer that sent him to China to learn how their production process functioned. While there, Craig did what all tourists do … he shopped. To his amusement he saw many products being sold on the street ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Founding Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023

This sermon explores the birth, purpose, and mission of the early Church, emphasizing its role as a sanctuary for sinners saved by grace.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. I am thrilled to see each and every one of you gathered here today, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joyous occasion, every time we come together, to share in the Word, to fellowship, to break bread, and to lift our voices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Topics: Supernatural Birth, Church

For This Purpose I Have Come Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2018

The Advent series this year explores the instances when the Master spoke of the purpose in His coming. This is the first message in this Advent series as Jesus spoke of the purpose of His coming.

“‘Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour?” But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Take It All Off!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2019

Some things have no place in the life of God's people. Our responsibility is to reflect the character of our Heavenly Father.

“Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Witnesses Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

In this sermon the pastor assumes the charcter of Peter and tells the ressurrection story from Peter’s perspective. The pastor’s wife embellishes the story from Mary Magdalene’s point of view.

Witnesses of the Resurrection 3-31-02 I. Peter’s Story(1) Good morning. My name is Peter. Some people call me Simon but I prefer Peter. Since I was in the area and since it is Easter morning Pastor Tow asked me to share with you my eyewitness account of the resurrection of Jesus. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8, John 20:19-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Stewardship Of God's Things Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 4 of a 4-part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with a man’s time, property, and money.

LESSON FOUR: STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S THINGS TEXT: 1Co 4:1-2; Matt 25:14-30 Introduction: Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lewis And Clark: Where The Map Ends The Adventure Begins! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 20, 2009

Hebrews 11 provides principles for living and ministering in a fast-changing world!

LESSONS FROM THE WILD WEST! LEWIS AND CLARK: WHERE THE MAP ENDS THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Hebrews 11:1-10 INTRO We are in a series called “Lessons from the Wild West.” Two weeks ago we looked at: “Buffalo Bill Cody” (10:1-15) and saw that he, just like the disciples of Jesus, was a common ordinary ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Joyful Givers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 27, 2009

David inspires the nation to joyfully give toward the temple. We learn some important lessons about giving from David’s example and words.

Introduction: A. One day a father decided to take his son to McDonalds for some French fries, because he knew how much his young son loved French fries. 1. The boy was elated at his father’s offer, and so they drove to McDonalds. 2. As they placed their order, the young son was surprised when his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Slave Girl

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 3, 2008

Many of us get limited by our situations and inabilities. Many of us feel guilty if we do not do something "Great" for the Lord. many of us struggle with the issues of living among the Pagans. What are the lessons that we can draw from the story of an un

Communion Let us turn to 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 for a brief meditation on the meaning of the Lord’s supper before we partake in the same. Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper on the night of the Passover meal . Just as Passover celebrated the deliverance of from slavery from Egypt, the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Game Is Over Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2012

Ananias and Sapphira had a scheme for misleading the apostles and getting the admiration of their fellow believers. They sold some land, but they only brought a portion of the proceeds to lay at the apostle’s feet. They intended to keep the rest. Why di

The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children, many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My grand daughter and I still play the game. Last week, we pretended to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Glory On The Mountain!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Glory On The Mountain! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • A school music teacher asked her class the difference between listening and hearing. • At first there was no response. • Finally a hand went up and a youngster offered this wise definition: • “Listening is wanting to hear.” • As Christians we believe the Spirit of God is always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Brethren

Call Of Duty: Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 27, 2015

By making sure that we put on the full armor of God we can be certain that the battle will be won.

Call of Duty: Spiritual Warfare This is a picture of the most famous fighter pilot in history. Fighting in a time when winning five air battles was considered impressive, he has been credited with 80 confirmed air combat victories, with several others suspected but unable to be proven. In fact, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God