Sermons on Obedience To Gods Will:

Get In The Race Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 29, 2011

The first sermon in the Series RUN TO WIN talks about the christian life as a race we are to win. The first and most important step in winning is... COMMITMENT.

Series: Running To Win Get In The Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today I am beginning a sermon series that will probably last 6 weeks. In case you could not guess from the backdrop, it is entitled RUNNING TO WIN It is based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ((Read)) Today we are focusing on verse 24 24 Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

We know who nailed Jesus to the cross.. but ultimately, who was to blame for His death?

The Glory of the Cross Series “Who Killed Jesus?” 1. Illus. of Jon-Benet Ramsey • December 26th, 1996 parents reported her missing. • 8 hours later, her body was discovered in basement of Multi-million dollar Boulder Colorado mansion where she lived. • Many different clues, all pointing in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Royal Welcome

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 16, 2011

A Palm Sunday Sermon on John 12: 12-29

John 12: 12-19 A Royal Welcome Not long before this story in scripture began, Jesus had called to his very dead friend Lazarus, And Lazarus breathed in the breath of life, Shook off the stink of death, And walked right out of his tomb. And then, the crowds Went wild For Jesus. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Flawed Follower (John The Apostle) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#4 in series, about John’s initial fleeing from the Garden but returning to Jesus’ cross, and how love overcame his fears.

John 18:25-27 – Were You There #4 - Flawed Follower (John the Apostle) Today we are continuing our Were You There series, looking at and learning from some of the characters who watched Jesus die that lonely Friday so many years ago. We looked at the religious leaders, who carried out the rules of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Victorious, Resurrected Lord Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 26, 2011

Because Jesus is the victorious, resurrected Lord, we can experience hope, joy and peace in our lives today!

VISITATION #15 – JESUS IS THE VICTORIOUS, RESURRECTED LORD (April 2011 –Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: How important is the resurrection of Jesus Christ? • “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:18-25, Luke 1:24-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Heals A Man With Who Won't Shut Up! (Mark 1:40-45)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Jesus has the power to heal, but He doesn’t seem to have the power to keep this man quiet! Why don’t this former leper shut up, and why is Jesus so concerned to keep him...

"And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean." Moved with compassion , he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, "I will; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. And Jesus sternly charged him ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 21, 2009

This is a narrative style sermon intended to bring out the spirit of the passage and give drama and encouragement to listeners to keep "Pressing On" in their walk, or run, of faith.

KEEP PRESSING ON My first love in preaching is to teach a verse by verse exegesis of the passage. Sometimes the passage is so familiar to the congregation that a different approach is needed to accentuate the truths. To make the passage real for people who are listening and wanting to engage it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Maturity Myths Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

Maturity is the goal for every believer, but these common myths may keep us from attaining it!

Maturity Myths COLOSSIANS 3: 9-14 1. Illus. of game called “Sweetlicks.” • Big console with 15-20 holes. At random times, a cartoon character head would pop us out of the hole for a second or two. Object of the game was to use foam rubber bat to knock them back down again. • Problem was, while you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Changed Thief

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 30, 2010

Matthew shows 2 thieves taunting Christ. Luke records 1 thief taunting and the 2nd thief repenting. Surveying the words of Christ on the cross and how they may have impacted the repentant thief.

Matt 27:35-44 (key = v. 44) Even the robbers [plural, both robbers] who were crucified with Him reviled Him … Luke 23:35-43 I. QUESTION – RECONCILING THE TWO ACCOUNTS A. Matthew 27 (Both Criminals Mocking); Luke 23 (One Criminal Mocking) B. At First, Both Mocked, Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Under The Influence

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 1, 2010

"More filling--relate great!" When we have more filling of the Holy Spirit, we can relate great in our marriages, families, and workplaces.

INTRODUCTION: Tim Sanders—former chief solutions officer at Yahoo! and author of Love Is the Killer App—shares the following thought about establishing priorities: Take your life and all the things that you think are important, and put them in one of three categories. These three ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked Suffers Trouble For The Righteous

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 23, 2014

To show the distinction between the wicked and the righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have dandruff? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the distinction between the wicked and the righteous. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:8 (Amplified Bible) 11:8 The [uncompromisingly] righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked gets into it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Righteous Shall Stand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2014

To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you standing firm? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 12:7 (Amplified Bible) 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Group Of Human Priests

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 26, 2014

To show the need of group of human priests.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a royal priesthood? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need of group of human priests. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:23 (Amplified Bible) 7:23 [Again, the former successive line of priests] was made up of many, because they were each prevented by death ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23

Denomination: Pentecostal