Sermons on Nails That Held:

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 23, 2009

This sermon deals with things that may appear dead and how Christ can bring them to life again.

Dead Man Walking 12/27/09 John 11:1-44 The title of my sermon comes from the days of inmates who were on what was known as “Death Row”. Death Row is where condemned prisoners were housed while waiting for execution. And as they were being lead down the hallway of the prison to face eternity, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: *other

He Is Risen

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discussing why the Resurrection is so critical to our faith.

He is Risen Luke 24:1-12 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest event in all of history - the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We understand that not everybody believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ - but for us it is a really big deal. Here’s why . . . at our church we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Revive Us As Our Healer - Revive Us Part 5 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 5 Revive Us as Our Healer Psalm 15:26 This morning I want to provoke your thinking with the profound power of truth. Jesus says that you will "know the truth and the truth will set you free." How many of you know that if the truth is going to set you free you have to do more than ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: *other

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Good Friday is a problem. First, there is the name. We call it good. No one called it good then. Then there’s what happened. They killed Jesus.

Day by Day with Jesus Series It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming Luke 23:33-46 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Good Friday is a problem. First, there is the name. We call it good. No one called it good then. Then there’s what happened. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Anyone Wold Come After Me

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 28, 2009

A different perspective of what it means to take up your cross.

March 29, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 9:23 Subject: The Cross Title: If Anyone Would Come After Me For the last four weeks some of you have been attending the community Lenten services at the various churches. I think it is kind of funny that some of our churches that participate in those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Seven Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Tim Smith on Apr 9, 2009

This is a sermon reflecting on each of the last sayings of Jesus on the cross and used in a Good Friday Service with a sung response between each saying

The Last Seven Words of Jesus First Saying: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
 Prayer was been a part of Jesus’ life. There was an ebb and flow in Jesus’ life where he would go into the world and then retreat for time with God. Most of his prayers were for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:24

Denomination: Methodist

A Better Sacrifice ! Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 13, 2007

Christ was our perfect, costly sacrifice.

Today we are going to look at the Sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, but we will also be touching on the sacrifice that Christian’s are expected to make as we follow Jesus. Sometimes we need to be willing to lose our own life on behalf of another. Sometimes that is the only way to go on living and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Treasure - Our Security Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

Webster Defines SECURITY – as the freedom from risk or danger, the freedom from anxiety or something that makes us feel safe. SO WHERE DO WE FIND OUR SECURITY? There is only one place – In the arms of God This is the 2nd in a 3 part series from Romans

INTRODUCTION, A $75 basketball in my hands is playing a pickup game in the church gym. A $75 basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan is a world championship and an NBA MVP. A $900 set of golf clubs in my hands is spending $25 for a green fee and an afternoon of frustration. A $900 set of golf ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Crucified Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Challenges the listeners to live a life that is crucified with Christ.

“LIVING THE CRUCIFIED LIFE” Gal. 2 INTRO – Memorial Day is a time of remembrance of those who gave their lives in the service of our country, paying the ultimate price for what? Our freedom. Whether in the frozen forests of Europe, the windswept islands of the Pacific, the mountains of Korea, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

We Will Believe Him

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Mar 22, 2008

Do you suppose they really would have believed Jesus if He had climbed down from the cross?

Matthew 27:38-44 We Will Believe Him 23/3/08Hd Luke 23:39-43 “He saved others, but He cannot save himself. If He is the King of Israel, let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe Him.” Mat 27:42 Do you suppose they really would have believed if Jesus had climbed down from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"My Lord And My God!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 27, 2008

Seeing is not necessarily believing.

John 20:19-31 1 Peter 1:3-9 “My Lord and My God!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org How many times have you tried to give another person advice, perhaps a son or a daughter, and they didn’t listen… …they went ahead and did the exact ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

After Easter - Then What?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 28, 2008

A week after Easter what was the Church doing? Some were doubting. Some were pondering what happened. Some were seeking the Holy Spirit.

“After Easter – Then What?” March 30, 2008 “Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Holiness

He Has Risen Indeed!

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008

Easter

Easter Service- 2008 Title- He Has Risen Indeed! Text- Matthew 28 Matthew 28:1-20 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. 2 And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Serendipity: An Accidental (But Pleasant) Discovery

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 29, 2011

God addresses sin through judgment and mercy.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 1, 2011 SERENDIPITY: AN ACCIDENTAL (BUT PLEASANT) DISCOVERY Isaac Butterworth 2 Kings 22:1-3, 8, 10-12a, 13-17; 23:1-3 (NIV) 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.... 2 He did what was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing It To Jesus

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011

In one magnificent moment Jesus painted a lasting portait of greatness that demonstrated and mandated our attitude towards children.

“Doing It to Jesus” Mark 9:33-37 Like a good carpenter Jesus never missed an opportunity to drive the nail home. He capitalized on making teachable moments out of the ordinary scenes of life. He majored in turning the values of society upside down. Can you picture the scene here in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed