Sermons on Nails:

Missouri Thomas

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 4, 2002

Stop doubting and believe!

Missouri Thomas Let’s suppose this morning that we could read the headlines that would have taken place in the week after that first Easter. What would the headlines have looked like if there were a Jerusalem Post in first century Palestine? Possibly the following: “CRUCIFIED JESUS ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Danger Of Disappearing Doctrine - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 15, 2001

How to return to Orthodoxy

MAN CAME TO A RESTRAUNT TO SELL FROG LEGS:. The Restraunt owner like the idea of putting frog legs on the menu so he agreed. "Where can you get so many?’ "The pond behind my house is overflowing with them. Their croaking is driving me up the wall. The owner agreed to take as many as the farmer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

A Touch Of Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

This sermon is about how we need to tell our loved ones what they mean to us while they are still with us.

A TOUCH OF LOVE Text: John 12:1-8 One of the songs of my list of favorites would have to be James Taylor’s "Shower The People". One of the reasons that I love that song apart from its pretty melody is its message. It talks about showering the people that we love with flowers. Later, in the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

(Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001

Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Survive Your Doubts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

if we are honest with ourselves, we are a lot more like Thomas than we want to admit. Thomas gives us some important lessons about what it means to have faith.

How to Survive Your Doubts John 20:24-29 April 18, 2004 Introduction In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s. isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 12:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Because He Lives

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

This sermon is a New Year’s call to remember some important foundational truths for the Christian life.

“BECAUSE HE LIVES” Romans 8:28-39 INTRO – “In the cellar of your heart lurk the ghosts of yesterday’s sins. Sins you’ve confessed; errors of which you’ve repented; damage you’ve done your best to repair…Do yourself a favor. Purge the cellar. Exorcise your basement. Take the Romans nails of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Court Record

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2005

This message illustrates the doctrine of justification with a courtroom proceding with Jesus as judge and redeemer.

“The Court Record” Introduction/Illustration Have you ever been in a courtroom? I won’t ask any of you here this morning to raise your hand if you have been to court. But I will tell you a story about one of my court experiences. Before you get worried and think that you welcomed a Pastor into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Thomas In All Of Us

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 15, 2007

To show that we all have a little Thomas in us.

THE THOMAS IN ALL OF US John 20:24-29 My brother and sisters as we examine these first sayings after the resurrection, I discovered that there is a little Thomas in all of us. Especially when someone shares what you had not experienced. We act as if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Understand

Contributed by Mike Chipman on Mar 24, 2008

Maundy Thursday Sermon on Christ’s Passion

Date: March 20, 2008 Text: Mark 15 Objective: Christians can begin to understand the reality of the crucifixion by knowing what Christ’s sacrifice has bought us. What Christ’s Sacrifice Bought Us 1. It Bought us freedom from shame a. Do we understand the shame? 2. It bought us rest a. Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Here I Come, Ready Or Not! Spiritually Asleep!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2006

Jesus is coming back for His church. Are we ready and waiting? Let us look at some characters in the Bible that had trouble with spiritual sleep.

HERE I COME READY OR NOT! BE READY --- MAKE PLANS --- BE VIGILENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. READY: With preparation. Easily secured. Complete, in a fit state. Willing, inclined to resolve, within reach. A plan, prepared, vigilant, alert, urgent. I. THERE IS A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Rest Of The Story" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 13, 2008

This is a Palm Sunday-Passion Sunday message. I begin with why people like to read novels... mystery, suspense, anger murder & personal sacrifice. The Bible contains the greatest story every told... the messages quickly covers the life of Jesus and why

In Jesus Holy Name March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday Redeemer “The Rest of the Story” Many people enjoy reading novels. They have their preference: mystery, historical, romance, science fiction. Others enjoy certain authors and their style: John Grisham: A Time to Kill; The Pelican Brief; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Lutheran

What's So Amazing About Grace

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2007

Grace is God’s love flowing to us despite our unworthiness. Grace is also God’s love overflowing us to touch others. Outline as well.

WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? February 18, 2007 Jay Davis Robison ROMANS 7:24-8:4 How heavy are you today? Brought instrument of torture scale will you step on? Weight can be battle but today consider weight that is greater battle What if we could step on scale that measured our spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Death And Triumph Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

This is a great passage on the salvation brought about by the death of Jesus Christ. It is also an interesting passage in that it gives us some glimpse into what Jesus Christ was doing while he was dead, that is, between His crucifixion and resurrection.

Understanding the Death and Triumph of Christ 1 Peter 3:18-22 Introduction In Mel Gibson’s Movie, “The Passion of Christ” there is an obscure detail in the crucifixion scene that probably goes unnoticed by most people, but it is a detail that says so much. When Jesus is being placed on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Humbled And The Exalted

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus’wisdom teaches us to win in the struggle between pride and humility.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is an old saying, “A nail that sticks out will be pounded.” Although this saying might be appreciated by those in the building trades, I think it originated in the military. It’s nice to receive recognition, but not too much. You don’t want to call too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005

How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist