Sermons on My Load Is Light:

Jesus Makes Breakfast

Contributed by Alan Butterfield on May 1, 2002

Significance of Jesus’ third post resurrection appearance to the Disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21). Comparing with Calling of Disciples in Luke 5:1-11

Background We have Experienced Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus. we are now within the 40-day period where the resurrected Jesus appeared, talked, ate and prepared people, in particular the Disciples, for ministry. Scripture verse an appendix to John’s gospel. see John 20:30-31 "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are We Not In Heaven?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message encouraging church members to share their faith

WHY ARE WE NOT IN HEAVEN? Proverbs 11:30 INTRO: We are fit for heaven from the day of our salvation. We can’t improve upon our fitness, so why aren’t we already in heaven? Why doesn’t God take us on to heaven when we receive Jesus? I. SUPREME INTEREST OF GOD. God has a desire that everyone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message both to the lost and to the nominal church member

THREE KINDS OF MEN 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRO: The world is made up of over 6 billion of people. By the year 2040 we will peak at 7.2 billion people, and by 2050 we will be losing 150 million people a year. All sizes, types, shapes, colors, etc. But there are only THREE KINDS OF MEN. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Looking For Somebody

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

SHARING ONE’S FAITH

GOD IS LOOKING FOR SOMEBODY ISAIAH 6:5-8 I. INTRODUCTION WE LIVE IN AN AGE WHERE THE PERVERSE CONDITONS OF MAN HAS CAUSED A SPIRITUAL DRAUGHT, AND A FEROCIOUS FAMINE IN THE LAND. INSTEAD OF MAN TURNING TO GOD FOR DELIVERANCE, MANY ARE COMFORTABLE WITH CORRUPTION, WHILE OTHERS HAVE SATURATED THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Resolution Time

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 29, 2003

Resolutions direct what you do with your life; they should be tied to something worthwhile. I’m tying mine to the Great Commission

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC December 28, 2003 What do you suppose is the most frequent resolution made by Americans? I’ll give you a hint – it has to do with the dreaded scale! A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Go And Tell

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 29, 2005

If Jesus has done great things for you, you ought to go and tell somebody.

St. Mark 5:18-20 Topic: Go Home and Tell Somebody About Goodness of the Lord In these passage of scriptures, we see Jesus Christ getting into a ship to leave a place called Gadarnes after he had cast out 6,000 demons out of a certain man. In St. Mark 5:18 says, “And when he was come into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Almost Persuaded

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

To be almost Saved is to be altogether Lost

Almost Persuaded Acts 26 Intro: These words are some of the most disappointing and sobering words ever recorded in Scripture. Before we look at the reasons that Agrippa refused to be saved, let’s first look at some interesting facts that helps put things in perspective. A. The Messenger – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Responsible For The Whole, Wide World?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness.

AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE, WIDE WORLD? Mark 1:16-18 INTRO: One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness. “Am I responsible for the whole, wide world, or just myself, my salvation, my actions?” These questions are clearly answered in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Can't Lighten Up

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone tells us to "lighten up." But the serious believer, looking around at a dying world, just can’t do it.

Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro: Read Paul Simon lyrics from “Have a Good Time” (You can get these on the web) 1. it’s an idea we hear a lot. 2. “lighten up” “Are we having fun yet?”` 3. we all like to laugh, and laughter and joy are good things. 4. but for some people, there is a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unashamed Of The Message

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

We should never be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ

I. The Position of Confidence - I am not ashamed. A. Some are ashamed of the Gospel’s Clarity - vs. 17 1. The Clarity of Sin, Ro 3:23, Ga 3:22 2. The Clarity of a Saviour - not merely a man, but God in the flesh, 1Co 15:3 B. Some are ashamed of the Gospel’s Condition 1. From the Old ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat Guests

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 11, 2007

Discover principles about the treatment of guests as you examine James’ teachings about partiality.

How should we treat guests? James devotes a section of his book to this subject. In James 2:1-13 James discusses partiality. He compares our treatment of rich guests as opposed to our treatment of poor guests. James condemns the sin of partiality. As we study James’ treatment of partiality we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jul 18, 2007

Jesus had one conversation with one woman that lead to a town coming to see who this man was. What can one conversation today lead to?

John 4 – Harvest Time! The Woman at the Well Are we afraid to share our faith in Christ? Do we cringe at the thought of telling someone about Jesus? Does the word ‘evangelism’ strike fear in our innermost being? I know that’s a bit of a different introduction, but I want to pose those questions ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Church Expansion In Antioch Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007

This sermon calls the laity into action. The work is too great for the clergy alone. The laity must get involved, share their stories and watch God do the rest!

Subject: Church Expansion In Antioch Acts 11:19-21 Introduction: The early Christian Church grew rapidly as the Holy Spirit guided it through conflict, prejudice and crisis. It seems that none of the Jews including Peter really understood that God would bring salvation to the whole world. During ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Mission Possible

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

God has given us an amazing task in the Great Commission, but what seems like an impossible task is actually mission possible if we explore what God says about how we approach this mission.

Mission Possible Luke 10:1-16 I. Introduction a. Mission Impossible video clip b. How many of you like the Mission Impossible movies? i. I like them b/c they take me back to my childhood. ii. Explain how I used to invent missions for myself. c. Well, tonight, I’m here to tell you that we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Witness Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

We are called to be living witnesses of the work of Christ in our lives

A Living Witness Acts 1:8 Series: Spring Life March 25, 2007 Material in this message was adapted from the SpringLife materials distributed by the Wesleyan Church genral Headquarters Introduction In one of the many Peanuts animated specials Charlie Brown seeks advice from Lucy’s psychiatry booth. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God