Sermons on Nonsense:

Christmas Communion Through The Eyes Of John Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 11, 2011

A Communion message, suitable for Christmas, focusing on what John remembers about Jesus.

COMMUNION THROUGH THE EYES OF JOHN 12 11 Uncover table. Read. - Luke 22:14-23 Pray. > Luke 22:19 (HCSB) And He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is My body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” We are about to celebrate a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Birth: Does It Really Matter?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 1, 2013

Many fail to see the importance of the virgin birth. Does it really matter? Regardless what liberal theology may say, the virgin birth is essential and recognition of the virgin birth is a core Christian belief.

The Virgin Birth – Does it Really Matter? Luke 1:26-38 There are a number of people who call themselves Christians and yet do not believe in the virgin birth. They fail to see the importance of the virgin birth. As more and more churches are abandoning the teaching of the historic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Roll With The Punches Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2012

Joseph was a man who had many things go against him. Some of these were his own doing, some were from the Adversary, and some were the testing of God. As a result of Joseph's faithfulness, the nation of Israel and line of Jesus were preserved.

Years ago there was a TV show called The Honeymooners. Art Carney played one of the characters on the show, Ed Norton - a kind of happy go lucky, but fairly slow thinking worker in the sewer systems of the city. Ed Norton once summed up his philosophy of life with these words: When the tides of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Problem

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

Basedon Acts 2:1-21, this sermon talks about how our attitude about the Holy Spirit affects our ability to let the Spirit work in our lives.

I know many of you won’t want to admit it, but I bet there are passages in the Bible that you don’t particularly care for. Not because they cut too deep or because you don’t understand them, but simply because they don’t excite you. Well, I have a confession to make. When I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

Receiving From The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

How to receive from the Lord

1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14Amplified Bible (AMP)But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or admit into his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Treasures In Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that CHRIST is our Hidden treasure.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST our hidden treasure? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our Hidden treasure. IV. TEXT: Colossians 2:3 (Amplified Bible) In Him all the treasures of [divine] wisdom (comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God) and [all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Released From Fear

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jun 7, 2015

Jesus did not use violence to tie up the strongman in our house, in our self. Jesus knew that the only way to release us from fear, from the strongman in our live is love. Love conquers all. He works love in us to release us from fear.

Mark 3: 20-35 RELEASED FROM FEAR Jesus had just started his ministry on earth. He had gathered to him twelve disciples and was touring the countryside bringing healing into people’s lives. His reputation preceded him and wherever he went there was a crowd gathered around him and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Testimony Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 26, 2015

Our testimony is the most important thing that we show the world. In all situations, unbelievers are watching Christians to see how they react and with the supreme testimony of Christ given to us, we should live above the foolishness and honor God fully.

“Testimony Matters” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 6 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction - (v1-3) Commanded to rid ourselves of 5 specific behaviors of life today -- When you see what these all mean, something interesting unfolds for us 1. Malice 2. Deceit 3. Hypocrisy 4. Envy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Savior, Christ, Lord

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

When the angels appeared to the shepherds, they announced three of Jesus' attributes.

Introduction A Introduction Story B In our text we see two of Christmas’ most familiar players: Angels/shepherds. 1 The history of angels surrounding Jesus is recorded with great detail in Scripture. a As Jesus made creation (Heb. 1.2) angels shouted for joy (Job 38.7) b Ministered to Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is A Heart Problem! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 3, 2014

How God tells you to live is infinitely more important than how others think you should live! This is what Pharisees couldn't grasp. The challenge for us also is: Do not get a big head about it and become arrogant and/or unteachable.

Sin … It’s a Heart Problem! Mark 7:8-23, 1 John 1:8-10 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Help My Unbelief Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 24, 2014

Being greatest in the Kingdom of God is measured by how we serve one another, in our service to God. This is why Jesus is adamant about welcoming even the LEAST of those around us who need to experience Christ's mercy and grace.

Lord, help my unbelief Mark 9:14-37 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: What God says to us here is critical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 13, 2014

One thing is certain: nothing can escape the eyes of our Lord. We will either be harvested by the Lord of all creation (Jesus), or, by the lord of this Earth (Satan). The choice of who you will be reaped by is yours completely!

The Revelation of Palm Sunday Revelation, Part 22, Revelation 14:6-16 Introduction - Last time we saw Jesus offering the 144,000 to God as the first-fruit - Would you be willing to be honored and be offered as a first-fruit? -- Imagine for a moment, that Jesus is so proud of your life ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying Times - "High And Mighty" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2013

What competitive madness demands we do contrary to common decency?

Trying Times – “HIGH AND MIGHTY” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013) “And one told David, saying Ahithophel is among the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 21, 2013

the key to entire Christian life! Link inc. to audio.

Be Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130821.mp3 This subseries on walking in purity has challenged us to do hard things. Walk differently than the world, and avoid their hardness, darkness, and lewdness. The only way to obey that is to obey today's challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist