Sermons on Nudges:

What If God Spoke To You The Way He Did Mary?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 15, 2002

Asking yourself the question, "what would you do, if God spoke to you the way He did Mary?"

"What if God spoke to you the way He did Mary?" There is really no other way to begin this message than to just come straight out and ask the question? "What if God spoke to you the way He did Mary?" I imagine that just about everyone wants God to speak to them at some point in their life: Is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Narina: Thawed Out Series

Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006

The freedom we have in Christ resembles the freedom Aslan brought to Narnia.

“Thawed Out” Sermon series: “Narnia Explored” This morning we finish our series on Narnia Explored! One of the prevailing themes in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is how the White Witch turns the people or beings she doesn’t like into frozen stones. She freezes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Number One Priority: To Love You And Others!!

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 17, 2008

A sermon that highlights that God’s number one priority in everyone’s life is to give them His love.

This week I believe we had no choice but to talk about love. What does love mean for us? How does love fit into the picture of God and us. Love is a strange thing. It can lead to some strange behaviours. This week people all over the world over indulged in flowers, chocolates, dinners, gifts ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Unpack Your Bag Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

We have all been packed by God for a specific function, what is yours?

Survival Game.... (15-20 min) As we compare your answers to the experts, how much more does the importance of what you pack for a trip mean to you. This exercise helped us to understand the important uses for everyday household items. Most of those supplies can be found around your house, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Seeking God's Counsel

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

We have a free choice, we decide what we say, think, or do, our conscious can either help or hurt, it’s not fool proof.

Seeking God’s counsel Prov 14:15 NIV 15 A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. We have a free choice, we decide what we say, think, or do, our conscious can either help or hurt, it’s not fool proof. We can ignore it Some have been seared as with a hot ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on May 20, 2007

This sermon speaks of how the Holy Spirit can change the lives of those who seeks him.

THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 10:44-48 My brothers and sister as we further investigate this book called Acts, we should not have a problem in understanding the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. We read the promise in the 1st chapter verse 8 that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Loving Covenant

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

Divorce is an epidemic in our society today. This sermon focuses on God’s view for marriage and how we can improve our marriages as God meant them to be.

A Loving Covenant Genesis 2:18-25 Intro.: A. We have an Epidemic on our hands today. It is not a disease epidemic that medicine can cure. Nor is it an epidemic of pestilence or natural disasters. The Epidemic that I am talking about today is the Break down of the Family! Today: One Half all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Adventist

Take A Stand For Christ With Your Life! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.

Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Loyal Friend

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 16, 2008

Friendship above and on the Earth

THE LOYAL FRIEND A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverb18:24 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Proverb26:9 Introduction It’s an amazing feeling ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Advent : Are You Awake ?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2008

As the season of Advent begins, many people are preparing for Christmas. That’s good, but ...we are primarily being called in this sermon to be alert, to watch, to be awake, preparing for the return of Jesus. So, are YOU awake ?

I came across a suggested prayer for all preachers this week, and it goes like this: “Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff and nudge me when I’ve said enough.” Well, here we go! Are you ready? Are you prepared? Put your hands up if you are ready and prepared ... did you get done yesterday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Heirloom: Jesus Is Not An Ornament

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 22, 2008

Sometimes we treat God like a holiday ornament that we pull out on special occasions, but Jesus is not just a Christmas story, He is our life.

Christmas 2008 (This message was part of our annual Christmas program with drama and music. If you would like more information, email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net) Wise Firemen: A young boy from Texas drew a picture showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus in his manger. What made the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak To Your Mountain

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 11, 2009

Prayer, & faith. Believing in the one who can. Not us but Him!

Speak To Your Mountain Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

The New Covenant Established By The Coming King Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 17, 2009

Jesus’ coming into the world is the climax of the biblical story of God’s redemptive work.

THE NEW COVENANT ESTABLISHED BY THE COMING KING INTRO Valentine’s Day yesterday. Not in the Christian calendar – It’s origins are from the time of Roman Emperor Claudius II who murdered a Christian priest in Rome (St Valentine) for conducting weddings in secret for soldiers and their betrothed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009

This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of The Unexpected Series

Contributed by David Ward on Oct 3, 2009

An expository message from Acts 12 on how God "shows up" in response to his people’s faith, and lack of faith.

INTRODUCTION: Arthur Burns was chair of the Federal Reserve in the 1970s, and a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure of several Presidents. Burns was once asked to pray at a gathering of evangelical politicians. Stunning his hosts, he prayed thus: "Lord, I pray that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist