Sermons on newport:

In View Of God’s Mercy Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2014

In view of the fact that God is rich in mercy what should we do? 1- Become a living sacrifice 2- Don’t give in to the world 3- Change our thinking

INTRO.- ILL.- After Lee’s surrender, Lincoln spoke to a large crowd from the balcony of the White House. He told them about the policy he had in mind for the South. At the end of his speech, Senator Harlan asked, “What shall we do with the rebels?” The vindictive crowd ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes Of Our Nation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

4th of July sermon looking at how God was active in the birth of our nation

Heroes of Our Nation Hebrews 11:1-2, 13-16, 12: 1-2 In the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA, there's a special display for a rickety, home-made aluminum kayak. This tiny, makeshift boat seems oddly out of place in the midst of displays for impressive Navy vessels and artifacts from significant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Generational Discipleship

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 8, 2022

Building a legacy though discipling our childr.

“Generational Discipleship” 2 Tim 1:1-7, 3:10-17 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Hypocricy Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 20, 2024

Using the biblical account of Paul confronting Peter, Pastor John addresses the dangers of being hypocritical in our lives and about matters of faith

Confronting Hypocrisy (don’t say initially) Galatians Series CCCAG 5-12-24 Scripture Galatians 2:11-14 Introduction: This morning we are going to dive into a subject that will be challenging for many people. I'm going to start out with a couple of stories that will introduce the subject this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Showing No Favoritism Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2006

The church must be the one place in the world where the things which serve to classify and separate people must not be allowed.

Introduction: A. I read a story about what happened at a church one Sunday morning. 1. As the congregation began to arrive they found a dirty, old vagrant lying beside the church’s front door. 2. Some looked at him and said how awful that someone looking like that is lying outside our beautiful ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Confident & Hopeful Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 23, 2007

Knowing Christ gives us confidence in experiencing God both today and at the 2nd coming.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Confident & Hopeful” 1 John 2:28-3:3 A few years ago Billy Graham was honored in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Billy Graham is in his eighties and suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He agreed to respond briefly at the end of this great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfied

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012

A message of how Jesus fulfills all of our needs. He satisfies

Satisfied Verse 1: All my life long I had panted for a draught from some clear spring, that I hoped would quench the burning of the thirst I felt within. Chorus: Hallelujah! I have found Him, Whom my soul so long has craved! Jesus satisfies my longings Thro’ his blood I now am saved. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2015

The gift of "giving" is perhaps closest to God's heart. What is it about this gift that makes it so special, and how can we know if we have this particular gift?

OPEN: One preacher told of the time he found himself in a situation where he truly needed to announce publicly what he was giving to a special church offering. “This wasn’t for the purpose of boastfulness, for I was only giving $25, although, at that time, that was significant to me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hard Things To Understand

Contributed by James May on Jun 2, 2024

There are many hard to understand words in the Bible, but all of it can be understood if we will allow the Spirit of God to dwell in us and open the eyes of our understanding, and then receive it as Truth.

Hard Things to Understand Many people in the world reject the truths of God’s word simply because they find it impossible to understand. Although there have been many translations and versions created in order to help us read the word, because even in the church you would find that multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Of Pentecost

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010

Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Object Of My Affection Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

We substitute many things for the worship of the one true God. Idols never satisfy, but we still craft with our hands things that we hope will satisfy the longing of our hearts.

“THE OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION” (Exodus 20:4-6) You hear a word like the second commandment, and think “C’mon preacher, this is twentieth century America. We don’t have totem poles and fetishes here. Be relevant.” Did you see the comedy film, Cool Runnings? It’s about the first Jamaican bobsled team ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Good Out Of Evil Part2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

We cannot know the value of any experience at the time of experiencing it. There is no way to know if that which makes us cry now will be one of our most precious blessings in the future.

A tornado came sweeping across the prairie of Minnesota destroying everything in its path. When it struck Rochester, Minnesota, hundreds of people were injured, and 23 were killed. It was a tragedy, yet millions of people have been thankful for what God did to bring much good out of that tragic ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

The Blessing Of Unity

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 27, 2021

Come together for worship and for war, and be satisfied, be special, and be successful for the glory of God!

Mike Atkinson tells the story of a man, who was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for years. One day a boat came sailing into view. The man frantically waved and got the skipper's attention. The boat landed on the beach, and the skipper got out to greet the stranded man. After a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Legacy Of A Man - Solomon's Father, David Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 30, 2004

Part 8 of a series on the Life of David - Preached on Father’s Day, 2004

Insights from the Life of David – Part 8: “The Legacy of a Man: Solomon’s Father, David” I Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; 3:3-14 A Michigan high school senior, Kara Hewes, entered a crowded conference room to face cameras and reporters. She was about to make a public appeal to her seventy-three-year-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

God Can Use You Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 24, 2004

Many of us have some preconceived ideas about who God can use but Rahab tells us that God can use anyone, even me.

God Wants To Use You! Joshua 2:1-13 Elmer Towns tells about a member of a motorcycle gang who was converted to Jesus Christ dramatically and the first Sunday he did the only thing he knew he should do and so he went to church. Nobody in the church knew him and he walked down to the second aisle ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible