Sermons on Neil Armstrong:

The Priority Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2007

This sermon examines what it means to be entrusted with the very words of God, not from the perspective of its possession but from the perspective of its proclamation.

Scripture When you think of a church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The King Is Born Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 9, 2008

How the birth of Jesus was special and the special events that God orchestrated and how that affects us today.

A King is Born Born to a Woman who was a Virgin Born to a Man who was Virtuous Born in Fulfillment of a Vision Born to be God with Us Slide Intro As the ushers collect our offering, I want you to listen to this story. There were hundreds of people that were gathered outside to get a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Resurrection Hope: The Best Is Yet To Come!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008

The message of the resurrection gives us hope that whether we live or die, the best is yet to come.

OUR RESURRECTION HOPE: The Best is Yet to Come! [Main points: The Message, The Certainty, and The Hope of the Resurrection] Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 Intro: Neil Strait once said, “Take from a man his wealth, and you hinder him; take from him his purpose, and you slow him down. But take from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Top 7 Lies You’ll Hear At College

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014

Many young people go to college as Christians, but due to the secularism and the anti-Christian propaganda force-fed them, they become agnostics or atheists.They must become knowledgeable of the foundations of their Christian faith.

THE TOP 7 LIES YOU’LL HEAR AT COLLEGE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT AISLE IS THE POLISH SAUSAGE ON? 1. People today over-react, especially about politically correct topics. There was a customer who asked, "In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?" 2. The clerk asked, "Are you Polish?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking With Wisdom Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Do you wish to be wise? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you.

Introduction Do you wish to be wise? Do you wish to make wise decisions? Would you like to give wise counsel? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you. Let’s see what wisdom we can gain from it. Text We are about to close out this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Invitation

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 1, 2015

What is the most important invitation you have ever received?

“An Invitation” Romans 5:1-11 Invitations come in all sizes and shapes – for all kinds of occasions. What’s the most unique – or ridiculous – invitation you’ve ever received? Julie Potter wrote that her mother volunteered to help her with her wedding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Hope

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 15, 2015

Why and how the resurrection of Jesus has an impact on your faith and why and how your faith impacts your life.

Today we will look at one of the most pivotal events in all of human history – the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But we’re going to cover it from a unique perspective. You’re going to see not only what the resurrection of Jesus means to you for eternity but also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Validity Of Near Death Experiences

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2014

The movie "Heaven is for Real" has reopened the conversation of the validity of near death experiences (NDEs). This message looks at what NDEs are, the controversies about them, and the confirmation that they can be for God's Word.

VALIDITY OF NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES “Heaven is For Real” Commentary INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN NOTHING HURTS 1. Renee and Daniel had been married for over 50 years. One morning, they both awoke from a good night’s sleep. As usual, Daniel reached over and took her hand in his. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Carol: Stave 3 Our Present Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 15, 2018

This message is part of a series using Dickens Christmas Carol as a framework. This week looks at how Christmas has impacted the present

He had become a celebrity, there was no other word for it, he had toured with his wife across the United States and Canada and crowds flocked to see him. During his time in the U.S., because of his celebrity status, he was granted an opportunity to address Congress on international copyright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heroic Acts

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13

1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13 Heroic acts 31 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Promise Of Peace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2018

Jesus promised the apostle peace but we don't see that evidenced in their lives until they had they had experienced the Holy Spirit.

Do you remember praying as a child?  Do you remember the words that you prayed?  Let’s try it together: “Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take.”   In retrospect a little creepy, but still. Actually, the prayer ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible And Homosexuality

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019

What does the Bible say about homosexuality and how should Christians respond to legislation that legalized gay marriage?

Homosexuality Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/26/2015 On Friday, June 26 the Supreme Court of the United States legalized marriage for same sex couples all across the United States... and along with the decision came huge celebrations as well as thunderous condemnation. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Or Cosmetology? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: If church members do Christian things like feed the homeless or go on mission trips, and these acts are done without love, then people are just wasting their time. Without love, God doesn’t care what we do for Him.

Neil Postman writes in his book Amusing Ourselves to Death, “that we have reached the point where cosmetics has replaced ideology [or “practice”] as [a] field of expertise.”(1) The verb “cosmeticize” means, “to make something unpleasant or ugly superficially attractive.”(2) It’s common for people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 22, 2021

This expository message from Mark 8:31-38 is about Jesus' call to discipleship - to take up our cross and follow him.

Title: Take up Your Cross Text: Mark 8:31-38 Subject; How does Jesus define discipleship? Complement; Jesus says it means that you too take up your cross. Big idea: “True disciples don’t just wear a cross around their necks - they put it on their shoulders.” Introduction – we are moving toward ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Galatians 2:20, Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weapon Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

The point of forgiving is to get Satan's foot out of the door of your life so that he cannot use the offenses of the past to spoil your present and future.

Paul Aurandt tells this story of General Thomas Jackson who was the right arm of General Lee. The Confederate soldiers were so impressed with his bravery in battle as he stood out in front that they called him Stonewall Jackson. His first brigade was the most devastating war machine the South had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11