Sermons on Nature Of Love:

Time In The Trenches Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009

What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006

Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Truly You Are The Son Of God!"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2006

Message based on the story of Jesus’ walking on the water

“Truly You are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-36 November 5, 2006 NOTE: this sermon format is different from my normal style. I’m experimenting with some things, and this format is according to that suggested in "Communicating for a Change," by Andy Stanly. I can tell you that the book was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Perfect Nonsense Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 9, 2006

#3 in a series on 1 Corinthians: This sermon focuses on the wisdom of God in the Cross of Christ.

PERFECT NONSENSE Wisdom is the proper use of knowledge. It is not enough to know something; we have to be able to put knowledge into action. Some wisdom seems like nonsense to us, painfully obvious but somehow elusive. Things that we take for granted and forget, children will remind us of and we ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Revealed At His Baptism

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Who is Jesus? His baptism gives us great insight into the Only Begotten Son of the Father.

Jesus Revealed at Baptism Matthew 3:13-17 Many different groups have had different ideas over the years about Baptism. There is a wide variety of methods and meanings for Baptism in different denominations. Some believe baptism saves you and is therefore absolutely essential from infancy on. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Holiness

Thanksgiving: Giving: There Is A Secret In This Sermon

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 17, 2006

A Thanksgiving Sermon - Imagine. Your life when you take the words of Jesus……Seriously

There was a man who was in desperate need – all he needed was a little cash and he could get by. So he decided to go from house to house to see if there were any odd jobs he could do. After being turned down by several home owners he came upon a house where an older woman answered the door. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Times - Desperate People

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

A word of encouragement for the church to pursue unity and faith in troubled times without compromise.

Desperate Times - Desperate People I. Hope or No Hope?... Praise the Lord! If you have your Bibles turn with me to Mark chapter 2 this morning. How many in here this morning knows that we’re living in desperate times? We live in a day and time where doom and gloom are all we seem to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Be Strong In The Lord & In His Mighty Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

never take for granted the victory over sin that Christ has won for us. Never underestimate the devil. He’ll oppose us at every opportunity. Never give up in the fight against sin and evil. But always remember the power of God and the armour with which he

Do you remember when we looked at Paul’s prayer in Eph 3 that I commented how difficult it is to achieve the sort of unity that God wants from his church. In fact I pointed out that that’s why Paul prays the way he does: because only by God’s power can this miracle come about. Paul knows that apart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Anglican

Be An Overcomer In Times Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 16, 2009

When going through turbulent times and adversity we need to hear the words of the Lord, “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

Be An Overcomer in Uncertain Times Isaiah 43:1-3 “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Glorious Gospel Of Our God Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 16, 2009

This sermon unpacks the Establishing of the Church through the wisdom of God and the proclamation of the Glorious Gospel of our God.

ROMANS 16:25 – 27. GREAT IS THE GOSPEL OF OUR GLORIOUS GOD. 25NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO ESTABLISH YOU BY MY GOSPEL AND THE PROCLAMATION OF JESUS CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE REVELATION OF THE MYSTERY HIDDEN FOR LONG AGES PAST, 26BUT NOW REVEALED AND MADE KNOWN THROUGH THE PROPHETIC WRITINGS BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Good News

Contributed by James May on Jul 22, 2007

How beautiful are the feet of them that carry the good news of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Good News Sunday, July 22, 2007 – AM Pastor Jim May The first verse of an old gospel song says this: I have good news to bring, and that is why I sing All my joys with you I’ll share I’m going to take a trip in that old gospel ship And go sailing through the air Well, I’m here to tell you that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing To Build - 4 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails!

Preparing to Build, Part 4 Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails! Today we continue our series, PREPARING TO BUILD…SEEING THE VISION…LIVING THE DREAM! This series is focusing on what we need to do to prepare our lives and to prepare our church for what God has in store. We are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Sermon focuses on why we do not fear God enough to be obedient.

The Fear of The Lord Introduction Last week my message focused on why we should be doing our jobs because God is not coming down from heaven to do it for us. In last week’s message I also mentioned “WWJD” and how although we may consider what Jesus would do, we oftentimes do not follow suit. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilt And Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 20, 2007

We all experience guilt. If left unchecked, guilt can cripple our lives. So what steps can we take to deal with guilt.

Introduction: I. Our base text for this morning is found in James, chapter 2, verse 10 - A. In the New American Standard it reads like this - For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all B. In the New International Version is reads like this - For ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10

Denomination: Methodist