Sermons on Nimrod The Mighty Hunter:

Three Snapshots

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 26, 2005

A sermon on Festus, King Agrippa, and Paul from Acts 26:19-32. (Outline adapted from J.C. Ryle and MaClaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

Sermon for 9/25/2005 Three Snapshots Introduction: A. I hate pictures. Crystal loves them. I had a great problem when we made our pictorial directory. B. What bothers me is that someone takes a camera and says, “Smile.” C. When I was a child I hated it more than I do now. It has come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2006

Like death and taxes, trials and temptations are a part of life. In this sermon learn that temptations are inevitable, giving into them is inescusable, their pattern is predictable, but the good news is they are conquerable!

Introduction: A. In the sermon today, we are returning to our sermon series on James called “A Faith That Works.” 1. In our last sermon we learned about turning our trials into triumphs. 2. We talked about the fact that life is difficult, but that in spite of our difficulties our toughest times ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

this series focuses on how we are like the buzzard, bat, bumblebee and eagle. Part one focuses on the buzzard.

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like A Buzzard? Scriptures: Matt. 8:21-22; 10:33; James 2:17; Psalm 121:1-2; John 20:24-29 Introduction I get a lot of inspirational emails from relatives and friends. Some of these emails give me inspiration for sermons and Bible study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Metamorphosis

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 28, 2007

Followers of Christ are not to conform to the devil’s schematic, but cooperate with a transformation that enables conformity to God’s plan.

Metamorphosis Romans 11:33 – 12:2 A woman was undergoing surgery and died on the operating table. But God told her that He wasn’t going to call her home for twenty more years. When she recovered, she was so glad to know she had so many years that she decided to change everything about her ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Cross Of Christ ... Empty, But Always Full

Contributed by David Haun on Apr 5, 2004

Almost every Easter Sermon deals with the empty tomb. That’s all "once a year folk" ever hear. This sermon is to catch them with the message of the cross. It applies to our sanctuary cross, but can fit most any cross.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST ... EMPTY, BUT ALWAYS FULL ... Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida Today is Easter. Today we remember, celebrate, and give God praise for that resurrection morning. All over the world today, people will gather to celebrate the empty tomb. There were ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-24, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reformed Theology Basics

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What is Reformed Theology and why is it important?

Title: Reformed Theology Basics Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Q1. Why Study Reformed Theology (1) It has an historical significance One of the things we are often remiss in doing in the church is studying our history. We tend to see things in the lens of our personal experience, rather than seeing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delighting In God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2014

Jonathan Edwards wrote “God is glorified not only by His glory’s being seen, but by it being rejoiced in. When those that see it delight in it, God is more glorified than if they only see it…” The question before you is "Do you truly delight in God?"

Delighting in God Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Have you ever asked yourself - "Why was I created? What is the purpose of life?" In 1 Peter 4:11 we read. "That God in all things may be glorified." The chief end of man is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Lamb God's Perfect Gift To Man

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 5, 2008

What the true gift of Christmas really is

A Lamb God’s Perfect Gift to Man John 1 29-42 Prayer Introduction The recent news story of the pregnant Missouri woman who was lured to her death and then robbed of her unborn baby is one of the most tragic stories to cross our news wires in a very long time. Even though we have been confronted ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Good Leadership

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 5, 2005

A sermon preached at the Farewell Service of my colleague, after a successful and fruitful ministry.

The Legacy of good leadership. Acts 20:17-21:1 Farewell sermon on Robin’s (Youth Pastor’s) leaving. WBC 7/8/5pm Before I flatter you, Robin… I think I ought to show the congregation your TRUE nature and what it is realy like to work with you: - how hard you have worked and what a ’sacrifice’ it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Sin Is Finished

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

The devastating effects of sin are overcome by Jesus.

WHEN SIN IS FINISHED! James 1:13-15 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. August 10, 2003 INTRODUCTION It is a small word with a powerful punch. It is deceitful. It is desirous. It is destructive. This word is the culprit in a calamity of consequential causative conditions. It lurks in the shadows ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving: A Secret To Joy

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A Thanksgiving message.

Hebrew 10:11-25 11 And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” 13 and since then has been waiting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Practice Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

In this last of the practices we find that the final product of the spiritual disciplines is joy in the Lord and we need to express joy in celebration.

We’ve finally come to the end of our series focusing on the practices God has given us to grow spiritually. We’ve looked at the practices of prayer, reading and reflecting upon God’s Word, following the guidance of the Holy Spirit, living simply and giving generously, serving others, confession, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Methodist

When Fishermen Don't Fish

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 6, 2007

See what can happen when we fail to do what God has commisioned us to do - what will happen if we don’t fish for men?

When Fishermen Don’t Fish. We all have a call. Jesus will make us Fishers of men. Matthew 4:18 - 20 What would you have done if the incident we have just read about happened to you? If a stranger came into your place of work one day and said, “Stop what you’re doing, drop everything. Follow me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Home Makeover Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 1 through 12

Mark 2: 1 – 12 Extreme Home Makeover And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 Then they came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Jesus, obedience, faith

The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13, 14 (p. 685) Introduction: I’m not sure how many funerals I’ve done in 30 years of ministry, but it would be in the hundreds. I’ve done biker’s funerals, golfer’s funerals, hunter’s funerals, policemen’s funerals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ