Sermons on North Carolina:

Christians In The Hov Lanes

Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Mar 12, 2006

To acknowledge that we believe that Jesus is the Christ and our Lord and Savior is more than just a decision made above the neck; it’s a decision that comes from the heart. And if it comes from the heart, we are no longer the same person. We have been cha

When I lived in the Washington, D.C. area right after high school, I worked afternoons at a doctor’s office in Springfield, Va. This was the height of my pre-Christian days, so I didn’t have much use in my life for religion. But there wase a group of nurses who worked there that I really ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Radical Commitment Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus is searching for people who commit their lives completely to Him

Developing A Radical Commitment Matthew 16:21-28 October 29, 2006 Morning Service Introduction February 15, 1921. New York City. The operating room of the Kane Summit Hospital. A doctor is performing an appendectomy. In many ways the events leading to the surgery are uneventful. The patient has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007

Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 23, 2008

There are two roads running parallel, but with very different destinations. Which road are you on?

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:30-31 Acts 16:30-31 30 He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" 31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-- you and your household." (NIV) In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina , invited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 6, 2007

Easter. Have no fear, "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" documentary reinforces the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is real, factual, effective. (this is short and is a summary, not a full argument)

Note: We had a full easter musical, so this is a short sumary on the topic. For full details, google the names mentioned. If you have taken a tour of the Holy Land one of the site you probably visited is the garden tomb of Jesus. Who has been there? It is pretty fantastic isn’t it? It really is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Point Conversion

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009

Preached on Super Bowl Sunday 2009. Good for anytime, probably best for football season. Jesus teaches two lessons..or two points... One "Be Quiet"..Take time to listen to God... Two "Come out of him"... break free, let go, get rid of something. Somethi

Is everybody here ready for the Superbowl this evening? It’s Sunday. The Sabbath. Day of rest. The Lord’s Day. And it is SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! You know the drill. We all know the drill. This is Super Bowl Sunday, the High Holy Day for whole legions of armchair athletes. For many, this is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Creator's Mark Is Everywhere Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Nov 10, 2008

This is a sermon on becoming the creative people God has made us to be and learning to give thanks for God’s mark of creativity upon all of creation.

Four Psalms of Thanksgiving Psalm 104 – God’s Mark is Everywhere November 9, 2008 ____________________________________ Reading of Psalm 104, using designated readers in the congregation (use video loop of creation scenes): • Verses 1-4 • Verses 5-13 • Verses 14-18 • Verses 19-26 • Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things God's Never Seen

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 25, 2001

To think that God’s never seen something seems strange, find out in this message three things that God will never see.

Introduction: I’ve seen a lot of beautiful things in my lifetime. Cindy when she was walking down the aisle at our wedding. Beauty of the North Carolina Mountains The mountains in Germany There’s been many things I’ve never seen, but to think that there are some things that God has never seen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Part I Series

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 9, 2008

Utilizing this Beatitude of our Lord, may aim is to draw the congregation closer to what Christmas is all about in the birth of our "Peace-Maker".

Blessed are the Peace-Makers Part I Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: *other

How To Respond When Your Toes Get Stepped On

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 14, 2013

A look at how we should respond when an uncomfortable word of rebuke comes our way.

[Drama idea: Frame as a cheesy commercial. Three people on a pew, two getting convicted and visibly uncomfortable (squirming, facial agitation), one blithe and unconcerned. After a while, the other two ask him how he’s not bothered. He shows off his steel-toed boots. He got the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on May 26, 2013

Paying homage to those who died to secure or physical and spiritual freedom.

Today is Memorial Day.. it is a day that originally was set aside to honor those that had fallen in battle during the War Between the States.. both union and confederate. In the early 20th century it was expanded to recognize the fallen of all the wars involving our country. Since it occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know Where You Will Spend Eternity?

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jun 2, 2013

Evangelistic call for people to see the reality of both heaven and hell and their need to choose now.

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU WILL SPEND ETERNITY? 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

"Prayer: Our Foundation For Battle" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 11, 2014

Up to this point the apostle Paul has instructed us to put on the whole armor of God---every piece of it so that when the day of evil comes you will be able to stand your ground.

Prayer: Our Foundation for Battle” Ephesians 6:10-20 A small community in Pennsylvania they built a little red brick building that was to be their police department, their fire department and their city hall. Everyone was proud of the building because of all the careful planning that had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

“a Sychar Christian Or A Cana Christian?”

Contributed by Mike Reed on Jul 4, 2014

Jesus encountered two types of people during His ministry: those who accepted Him, believed in Him, and regarded Him as a teacher with remarkable, God-given authority, or those who just wanted a miracle. The same is still true today.

“A Sychar Christian or a Cana Christian?” John 4:39-53 Sermon by Rev. Mike Reed May 4, 2014 Swan Quarter, North Carolina 1874 – Methodists approach Sam Sadler, ask him to sell property in center of town near courthouse. He refused. They accepted property given to them in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-53

Denomination: Baptist