Sermons on Not Over Yet:

The Call To Discipleship

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007

If we want to be Jesus’ disciples, we must accept his supreme authority as Lord over every part of our lives.

In today’s readings we have 2 examples of ordinary people coming face to face with the power of God. Firstly, we have Isaiah’s powerful and compelling vision of an encounter with God in the Temple, in which God’s might and majesty are powerfully displayed. Isaiah must have been completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Nature Of The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Dteails how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over al things impacts the Church. This is number 5 in a series on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. Introduction Illustration: A group of ministers and a salesman’s organization were holding conventions in the same hotel, and the catering department had to work at top speed serving dinners to both. The salesmen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting The Prodigal

Contributed by Aaron Beard on Aug 6, 2007

Practical instructions for parents of children who are choosing the world over Christ. This a look at lessons learned from father of the prodigal son.

PARENTING THE PRODIGAL INTRODUCTION: A. One of the greatest challenges placed before anyone is the challenge of raising children so that they will become faithful Christians themselves! 1. It is a sobering and even scary task before a parent – They are molding hearts and shaping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thriving Through Setbacks And Anxiety @ Workplace

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 17, 2009

Setbacks are very common in life and especially so at workplace. As Christians we have a definite advantage over others in overcoming such setbacks

Thriving through setbacks and Anxiety @ Workplace Today’s workplace is in a constant flux. The phrase, “change is the only constant”, though clichéd, is very much applicable in the workplace. The sad part of this is that not all that change is constructive as far as the employee is concerned. As ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Single And Devoted Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 1, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 7:7-9, 25-40 regarding singleness and Paul's five advantages it had over marriage

Text: 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-40, Title: Single and Devoted, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/31/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Second Class Brethren: read Kostenberger’s opening, G, M, and Family, p. 173-174 B. Background to passage: Paul is now into the section of the letter that deals with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-40

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011

Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011

Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Look For The Hook Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Having taken the title from a message that I heard over 20 years ago, this message teaches about the ’hook’ of temptation.

How to Do Life Look For the Hook James 1:13-16 * Fishing is a fun sport and I really like it. Dad has a catfish pond and almost every time we go home, I wet a hook. However, do you know what I’ve discovered about those fish? They’re fickled. The bait that they ‘tear up’ one day will not even be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love - Key Ingredient For Family Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 21, 2010

Dads the family is our responsibility to lead, guide and protect. We are not called to "lord" over them, but to love them and lead them!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 21, 2010 Date Preached: Jun 20, 2010; Church: Oak Park Baptist Church FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: The Importance of Family Title: LOVE – The Key Ingredient to Family Text: John 3:16 16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Pressure Treated Conscience Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A series on the life of David as God makes over his heart to become king. This sermon focuses on the development of David’s conscience.

Roll “Sy Pennington” Video Clip Here PRESSURE-TREATED CONSCIENCE Extreme Home Makeover Heart Edition (Episode 3) If you want to build something that will last exposed to the elements you have to use a certain type of lumber. What type of lumber do you use? I’m building a tree house for my kids. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Baptism As It Is Seen In The Bible And Church History

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 26, 2014

This sermon looks at Baptism in the Bible compared withthe changes that have taken place in the church over the past 2,000 years.

BAPTISM AS IT IS SEEN IN THE BIBLE AND CHURCH HISTORY Acts 2:37-38; Eph. 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Though I may often refer to Baptism, and briefly speak of its significance, it is not so often that I actually would have a sermon specifically dealing with this Biblical doctrine. 2.) It is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Withered Hand Healed; Causes Another Sabbath Controversy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2017

The controversy over the Sabbath began in the fields when His disciples plucked ears of corn and ate them while the Pharisees watched.

-AD 28- Galilee Title: Withered Hand Healed; Causes Another Sabbath Controversy Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11 The controversy over the Sabbath began in the fields when His disciples plucked ears of corn and ate them while the Pharisees watched; see Chapter 13. Now the scene switches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 29, 2016

This sermon urges all Christians not to delay soul-winning activities. Now is the time to introduce Christ to people all over the world

John 4:35-37 speaks of Jesus response to His disciples who marveled at Him after He spoke with the woman at the well. In verse 35 Jesus made them realize that we often think and say that harvest time is still in the future, but the truth is that the time of harvest is now. Go ahead, say to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repossessed

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2016

Christmas 2016 message. Jesus repossessed what man so freely handed over to Satan - our authority to rule on this earth.

Repossessed Scriptures: Gen. 1:26; 3:15; Luke: 1:31-33; 2:11; Phil. 2:9-11 Repossess: To get possession of again. This morning I will not hold you long, but I want to give you another reason to think about why we celebrate today. I want to say up front that while we use this time to give gifts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015

David becomes king over all Israel. He brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem with song making Jerusalem a place of worship.

“Celebrate” 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 6:1-5 INTRODUCTION Today is a day of Celebration. Our scripture reading for today celebrates David’s anointing as king of Israel and his bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. Historically this is Reformation Sunday—a day when we ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran