Sermons on Not My Fault:

The Passion

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 25, 2005

A message of the passion for the view point of a roman officer

The Passion Matthew 27:27-31 Then he (who was Pilate the Roman governor) released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. 27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

Full Exposure

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

Today we’re going to find out who you used to be. This text describes who you used to be, who you are now, and what it means for your life today.

Full Exposure Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRO: How many of you are glad you are no longer what you were? Recently I was going through some pictures and I came across some painful reminders of what I was. [show old pictures of Dave]. I sure don’t want to go back and relive those days! Aren’t you glad I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New And Living Way Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 4, 2005

The New and Living Way is contrasted with the Old and Dead Way under the Law. In the New and Living Way we can Draw Near to God and Draw Near to Each Other.

A New and Living Way Hebrews 10 (Hebrews 9 sermon is not available) SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION: On Easter morning, everyone tends to think about new life. It’s springtime. New leaves are budding (of course for those of us with Live Oak trees, that means old leaves are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Narnia: The Lion Returns Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2006

As with Aslan in Narnia, the resurrection of the Lord Jesus signifies His ultimate triumph over sin and death.

The Lion Returns In the book The Life of Pi, Pi Patel, a little Hindu boy goes into a church and asks the priest to tell him a story. The priest tells him the story of Jesus. The next day Pi goes back and asks to hear another story. The priest very wisely tells him Christians have only one story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Mennonite

He Is Immanuel

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

God no longer comes near through a burning bush, tabernacle, prophet, or vision. He has come near through Jesus, who is God in the flesh, in order to reconcile us to him so that we can serve him and also carry the message of reconciliation to others.

Have you every heard of Heavenly beans? Little Carried thought that this time of year was for heavenly beans because people sing about it everywhere. The song, Silent Night, that ends with the line, "sleep in heavenly beans." Was her favorite song. Carrie’s brother corrected her. He said, "do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Through The Tough Stuff

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006

This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

*************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Beast: False Prophet Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 24, 2006

This is a message and also a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

THE SECOND BEAST : the false prophet Revelation 13:11-18 The first beast has the primary role of serving as the political leader, whereas this second beast is the False Prophet. He is the very deceptive counterpart of the first beast. All that he does is in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Where We Have Never Walked Before Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 3, 2006

Strengthening Christian in their daily walk of life

LIFE AT THE HIGHEST PLANE! WALKING WHERE WE HAVE NEVER WALKED BEFORE SERMON #2 Joshua 3:1-6 Psalm 23:4. Jos 3:1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And Purity Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006

Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Demands For An Effective Ministry

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 12, 2006

What does an effective ministry look like? In Chapter 4:1-6, Paul penned down demands for an effective ministry.

DEMANDS FOR AN EFFECTIVE MINISTRY 2Corinthians 4:1-6 February 5, 2006 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay INTRODUCTION Through Paul’s evangelistic activity, church leadership and theological insights, he had an immeasurable influence on the development of Christianity. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006

This is an exposition on John 3 showing the importance of the new birth in hopes that many will be saved

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT THE NEW BIRTH JOHN 3:1-16 W. Max Alderman When Jimmy Carter was elected to the presidency of the United States of America, he publicized that he was born again. The use of this term became rather common then and also rather popular. On the surface one ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Committed To Him - Part I Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

This sermon is part one in a series challenging God’s people to deeper committment in their relationship with Him.

“Fully Committed to Him” Sermon – 8 August 2004 We have just come out of a six week series of sermons entitled “Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall”. One of the points that we touched on a couple of times throughout that series was the matter of being committed to the Lord. In ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This We Believe: "The Forgiveness Of Sins" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Forgiveness is a central tenent of the Christian faith.

This We Believe—“…in the forgiveness of sins,” John 8:1-11 Forgiveness. Forgiveness is one of the central virtues of the Christian faith. We proclaim, every time we recite the Apostle’s Creed that we believe in the forgiveness of sins. The statement, “I believe in the forgiveness of sins” ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist