Sermons on New Thoughts:

Countercultural Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2023

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26.

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26. How did Jesus call some of His disciples? Is that a picture for anyone who chooses to follow Him? As Jesus passed on from there, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Year To Rebuild

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 30, 2012

A military church overseas can lose up to half or three-quarters of their congregation in any given year. This sermon was a New Years challenge to our church to rebuild from a huge turnover we were expecting. Through...Evangelism, Encouragement, Edificati

A Year to Rebuild December 30, 2012 TEXT: Please turn to Acts 14. INTRODUCTION I preached a sermon titled “A Year to Build” in 2008 under totally different circumstances. The two brigades had finally settled into Grafenwoehr and Vilseck and after five years of endless change and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Reliable? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 18, 2011

This message afirms the reliability of the New Testament against the arguments that the Crowds, Disciples and Early Church just made it all up.

IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE? The preacher stood on the street corner preaching to anyone who would listen. A man approached him who looked like he had lived on the street forever. "Can I help you" asked the preacher. "I think you can" said the bum. "Would you like me to tell you about Jesus?" "No." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Got Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013

1. God wants to treasure our faithful service (vs. 5-10). 2. God wants to touch our lives (vs. 11-14). 3. God wants to train-up new leaders (vs. 14-16). 4. God wants to turn us in the right direction (vs. 16-17).

God Got Ready for Christmas Luke 1:5-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 8, 2013 *Our church has definitely been getting ready for Christmas. A quick look around the room leaves no doubt. The Manger Scene outside looks great too. Plus our Adult and Children's Choirs have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

What's Missing From Our Ch__ch?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 22, 2011

We are at the end of our fiscal year here at LCC and with that comes new beginnings; new beginnings and new opportunities for each of us in the area of serving

Let me begin he message this morning with a reading of God’s Holy Word as this is the very foundation of today’s message. Please stand with me. 1 Corinthians 12: 12-20 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

Denomination: Other

Can These Dry Bones Live? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

God has the power to breathe new life into our dry, weary, and lifeless situations, offering us hope of a new beginning and a new covenant.

Good morning, lovely people of God. I'm excited to share God's word with you today! Our sermon today is centered on the power of God to restore life, the hope of a new beginning, and the promise of a new covenant. We'll be diving into the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verses 9 and 10. Let's read it ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:9-10

Topics: Valley, Dry Bones

Mighty To Save - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 18, 2011

The error of making the text subjective, post modern thought, accepting the scripture as authoritative, and finding sweet, sweet grace.

Dakota Community Church May 15, 2011 Mighty to Save 1 Last week with mother’s day and communion we did not get to finish our look at how we reconcile the Just and Holy judge who commands the death of “everything that breathes” in the nations that occupy the promised land (in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Will We Know Each Other In Heaven Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 29, 2017

will we recognize each other with glorified bodies?

Over the years several people have asked me the interesting question, “Will we know each other in heaven?” I’m confident that the answer to that question is yes, for several reasons. First, consider the fact that God will resurrect us physically at His second coming. There’s plenty of evidence for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Expectations For God's Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 9, 2018

Great expectations for God's Church: 1. Expect new strength (vs. 32). 2. Expect new support (vs. 33-34). 3. Expect new service (vs. 35-36; 39-41). 4. Expect new starts (vs. 37-39). 5. Expect new struggles (vs. 37-40). 6. Expect new success (vs. 37-41).

Great Expectations for God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 51 Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." You've probably heard that quote before. It's one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

Minute Sermons Or Bulletin Stuffers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

These are little short lessons or short messages to us in the bulletins, you can freely use this thoughts, no credit needed.

This are bulletin stuffers or minute lessons by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Permission granted to freely use. His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you realize the person that needs your love the most probably deserves it the least? Forgiveness is a gift from God, that we can share ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven Today, Heaven Forevermore

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 29, 2019

This sermon is about Heaven both as a final destination and a present reality in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD!

Scripture: John 14:1-4; Revelation 22:1 – 5 Theme: Heaven Title: Holiness Destination – Heaven Today, Heaven Forever Grace and Peace Today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about your faith journey and where that faith journey is taking you. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Revelation 22:1-5, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Behind And Before

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 7, 2013

New Year's message.

Behind and Before Philippians 3: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Put Off The Old, Put On The New: Tips For Christian Living In Ephesians 4 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024

I want to live a true, real Christian life. I hope you do too. So we’re going to search out in the scriptures some of the most practical teachings we can find. We’re going to look at the dos and the don'ts and hopefully we’ll find a better understanding of what faith looks like.

What does it mean to be worldly? “The Bible defines worldliness by centering morality where we intuitively know it should be. Worldliness is the lust of the flesh (a passion for sensual satisfaction), the lust of the eyes (an inordinate desire for the finer things of life), and the pride of life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Eats With Sinners And Tax Collectors: The Parable Of The New Wine Into Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022

The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it.

The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it. Now we’re coming in from the vineyard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Power Of Obedience

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Obedience is inherit in the relationship of man (as a created being) with God, the Creator. The New Covenant does not do away with the need for obedience to God. In fact, it supply the strength to live that way. Heaven will be a place of obedience to God.

Romans 5:19 9/25/16 Intro The most important issue in your life right now is your obedience to God.i Every problem you face is in some way related to this issue. Every solution in your life is ultimately found in obedience to God. My subject today is the power of obedience. Obedience opens to you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:19, Hebrews 11:8, Deuteronomy 28:1-15, Isaiah 1:18-20, Matthew 5:17-28, 1 John 5:2-3, Romans 8:1-4, Romans 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic