Sermons on Not Pitied:

It Takes Faith To Grow - Light The Fire 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the first of our "Light the Fire" sermon series focusing on growing in our faith.

“It Takes Faith to Grow” We are starting out a brand new sermon series today about lighting the fires of Pentecost in our own spiritual lives. At some point in your spiritual journey… you have been “on fire” for Jesus. You might be “on fire” spiritually right now… or you may be finding those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Convicted - Prison Break 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the second of our "Prison Break" sermon series. We are focusing on the central character of King David, and stand with him as he finally admits his guilt to God.

2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13 26 When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him. 27 After the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing David had done displeased the LORD. 1 The LORD sent Nathan to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Entire Creation Groans"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2009

A sermon for Advent.

Romans 8:18-25 “The Entire Creation Groans” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Several weeks ago, I went hiking along the Chickamauga Creek in Soddy Daisy. It’s an awesome trail, and it was a beautiful day! The sun was shining, there was just a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church - The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the church to the Body of Christ

THE CHURCH - THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 One of the most vivid word pictures of the New Testament is the Apostle Paul’s description of the Church as the Body of Christ. The human body is something everyone is familiar with. And it plays such an important role in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Holiness

"The Proof Of The Resurrection” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 5, 2010

Why is the resurrection important and how do we know it is true?

A Christians, we make much of the cross, as well we should. For apart from the cross, and the sacrifice of Christ for our sakes, we would be eternally condemned to pay the penalty for our sin, and would have no hope of salvation whatsoever. However, apart from the resurrection of Jesus, the cross ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Change Or Not Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

In his words “to pick up his pallet” the Lord is telling him and any who want to change something very important; choose to change your way of life and begin a new “walk.”

Change Or Not Change Part Four 020809PM Reading: John 5:1-7 Text: John 5:1-7 Introduction Today we finish a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

Hope is both a verb and a noun, something we do and something we have within our hearts. Hope is one of the many blessings God offers to all who will obey and follow Christ.

A Living Hope 04/12/09 PM Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hope as “a desire with expectation of obtainment; to expect with confidence (Trust.)” The word hope appears some 68 times in the New Testament and is in one of my favorite verses: Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

But Lord!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Psalm 13 helps us to learn how to communicate with God on the deepest level. God is big enough to handle our tough questions. And He loves it when we talk to Him honestly.

Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today? What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Found, Kid!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 7, 2010

God’s grace is often hard for us to fathom, so Jesus talked to us about it a lot!

1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 “Get Found, Kid!” Margaret Fleming, an Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the Constitutional Defense Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office writes this: “We are not told why ‘all the tax collectors and sinners’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Enemy Of Your Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 15, 2010

Fear and doubt are your bestest enemies. Jesus shows us how to conquer fear and be proactive in the kingdom of God.

Enemy of the faith Mark 9:14-29 Introduction- Mark 9:14-29 After reading this passage, you would think this is a scene from “The exorcist” or “Intervention.” Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ministry Of Grace And Peace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2010

The first sermon series from the book of Galatians, Christ Himself appointed Paul to be an apostle. An apostle is one sent forth" as an ambassador of the Gospel. An apostle is a minister sent directly by God to do a specific work. Has Christ called you

The Ministry of Grace and Peace Text: Galatians 1:1-10 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When Offenses Come Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2010

Jesus warned us that offenses would come, and that they would destroy friendships. Therefore, we need to learn how to forgive, to escape the trap of offense.

FACE TO FACE #3: WHEN OFFENSES COME REVIEW: Week #1: In this social networking generation, let us not forget the most important and basic component of healthy, intimate relationships: speaking face to face. • “So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.” (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7

Denomination: *other

"Close To The Source"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2010

A sermon about making the decision to be happy.

Luke 17:11-19 “Close to the Source” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN It happens a lot. Something occurs, or is about to happen and suddenly we become very religious. Perhaps a person finds a lump in their breast and, in fear and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

God Unveiling His Earlier Christmas Gift

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

For those in peace or those in turmoil, the Word of God speaks to us as we pass through the time of this failing age until we reach the Age that never ends.

Intro When you receive a gift, you normally say “Thank you” for the gift you just received. And it’s after that when you open the gift to see what it is. It’s then that you delight in what you received. If the gift is clothing, you wear it; if it’s a game, you play it; if it’s food, you eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran