Sermons on Nail:

Do Not Be Unbelieving

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2009

We “CAN” believe in Christ to help us through the circumstances of our lives but unfortunately not all of us “WILL”. Today we will look at the problem of unbelief through the example of Sait Thomas as we see: 1. THE CAUSE OF HIS UNBELIEF (20:25) 2. T

“DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING” “Low Sunday” John 20:24-29 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) • If you look closely at just about any Red Sox T-Shirt or bumper sticker you will find a single word written on top - “BELIEVE!” We are called to believe that the Red Sox can and will win ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Orthodox

"Peace With Presence"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 13, 2012

A sermon about how the Presence of Christ brings Peace.

Peace with Presence John 20:24-31 “Unless I see," said Thomas, "the nail marks in his hands,[and] put my finger in the wounds left by the nails, and put my hand into his side, I won't believe.” These are strong words and yet how often we thought the same thing? We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Because He Lives, I Can Face Today Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2012

You are not defined by your house, your car, your job, your education, or your credit score! You are defined by how you invested moments in the lives of others! How will someone define you because of your investment of today?

Because He Lives I Can Face Today! John 20:29 John 20:29 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Living Easter Everyday, living each day like Jesus is alive, changes everything! Easter can even change how ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Our Hope Is On The Throne

Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2012

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8.

Theme: Christ our hope is on the throne Text: Acts 1:1-11; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: Today is Ascension Day and this event took place on a weekday. This helps to remind us that Christianity is not just a Sunday activity but an everyday one. This event took place forty days after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Really Blind?

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 9, 2011

Jesus explains the characteristics of those that are spiritually blind.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Who is Really Blind?” John 9:13-23 Introduction: The definition of being legally blind according to the American Medical Association is someone with 20/200 eyesight. These are people that can only see objects from 2 feet where the average person ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

“i Am The True Vine” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2013

If we are going to live fruitful lifes of eternal significance, we must maintain a meaningful connection to Jesus, the true Vine.

Our Lord uses the analogy of the vine and the branches to speak to us about how our lives are designed to be fruitful, filled with purpose and significance. Jesus is the vine, God the Father is the vine grower, and believers are the branches. God looks for fruit in the lives of His people. In ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old Isn’t For Wimps! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Getting old isn't fun...nor is it for wimps! As Solomon concludes the Book of Ecclesiastes, he ponders the process and effects of aging. After all the quests we make in life, it all boils down to one thing...where will you go WHEN, not if, you die?

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 1 Remember now your Creator (bara) in the days of your youth, 1b Before the difficult (evil - sickness, sorrow or senility) days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them": 2 While the sun and the light, The moon and the stars, Are not darkened, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

“he Did What We Could Not Do” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2012

Christ lived a sinless life so He might die a sacrificial death.

In verse 6, we learned that Christ is the eternal God of the universe, who set aside His eternal rights, to accomplish His eternal purpose - that He be glorified by His creation through the lives of redeemed men and women who walked in intimate love relationship with Him. Verse 7 says Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry Of Victory Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Sep 1, 2012

Christ's cry, It Is Finished, was not a cry of despair but of glorious victory. Christ's sacrifice was stainless, perfect, complete. Also, Satan and the powers of evil received a death blow from which they never will recover.

The Cry of Victory In John 19:30 we read, “When Jesus had received the drink he called out with a loud voice, it is finished!” In the original Greek language of the New Testament this phrase, it is finished, is one word of 10 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Wounded Relationships: Unfulfilled Expectations Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 17, 2010

Can we be healred from unfulfilled expectations?

Concordia Lutheran Church Lent 4, March 17th, 2010 By His Stripes: Healing Wounded Relationships “Realistic Expectations” † In Jesus Name † May the Peace of God, brought by missionaries to the land Eireland, settling its tribal wars, saving its people, and creating communities of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing The Invisible

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Oct 24, 2012

Some people have entertained angels without even knowing it. You never know if God sends you a special messenger and you are so unaware and distracted that you do not see the evidence of something supernatural.

Have you seen a series of books called "Where's Waldo?" This is a series of children's books created by British illustrator Martin Handford. The books consist of a series of detailed double-page spread illustrations depicting dozens or more people doing a variety of amusing things at a given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

The question is, “What or whom are you worshiping?” But what is worship?” Worship is our response both personal and corporate to God for who He is and for what He has done expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live.

The Big Picture Romans 12:1-2 David Yarborough writes, “Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49ers And then he writes, “Why did you come to worship today? Our primary reason for attending church should be to worship God, honor Him and to show ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

A look at Acts 2:22-37, focusing on the Lordship of Jesus.

"Jesus is Lord". If you want a comfortable life, you can leave right now. There are no apologies for the strength of todays message. It is meant to challenge and proclaim freedom. The Bible says that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Prov 18:21) 1. Why is Jesus Lord ? Hardly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Talking

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Come Out Of Hiding - Part 2

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2011

For some of us, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a reminder, not of the victory over death, but the death of victory in our lives. We fear really relishing in the resurrection because of our own failures, fears, and weaknesses. If that's you, then I've

The first Resurrection Sunday was not a happy day for the most part. For the disciples it was a day to cower in fear that they were next to be hauled away and crucified. It was a day of extreme sorrow for the women who loved Jesus so. It was a day of fear and dread for the Roman soldiers who ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel