Sermons on Occasional:

Behind The Fanfare Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a living parable that carries a powerful message of what God’s kingdom and the Christian life is like

Luke 19:28-30 “Behind the Fanfare” INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a parade. We love the pomp, the colorful costumes, the loud music, the disciplined marching, the imaginative floats, and of course the smiles and the waves. Some parades are greater productions than others. Though I’ve never been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Be All You Can Be Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 15, 2007

God desires for us to become all the can. John gives us 5 needs, thoughts, or issues to "deal with" IF we are to Be all we can be.

* In 1981, the US Army unveiled one of the most popular jingles they ever used. What was the jingle? Most of us remember it; “be all that you can be in the Army.” The target was young men and the “pride factor” which they possess. * It does not stretch the imagination at all to realize that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For Revival

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 18, 2007

In 2 Chronicles 7.14 we find a devine blue print for revival. What we find in the blue print is a conditional statment If Then. God alwasys fulfills His thens but will we as the people of God fulfill our responsibility of the "If."

Intro: We need revival? Bro Bill we are working we had a successful VBS, we have had some salvations and baptisms. Why on earth would we need revival? Lets try and define what true revival is. True revival is not merely seeing a few people saved. True revival is not a great influx into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 26, 2005

Paul understood that nothing brings deeper joy than praying for others.

Philippians: Secrets to Abundant Joy INTERCESSORY PRAYER Philippians 1:3-12 Prayer is the greatest privilege we have from God and one of the greatest gifts of our salvation. Yet, prayer is so neglected in even most who call themselves Christians. Does this offend you? When I speak of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Taught Lessons On Evangelism With Children

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2005

Do not equate the immaturity of children with irresponsibility. Many children are capable of developing deep impressions about the Lord that remain with them for the rest of their life. Ask God for His wisdom

How Jesus Taught Lessons on Evangelism With Children Matthew 19:13-19:15 85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18. Jesus took advantage of the receptiveness of children to reach them with His love. When parents brought their children to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen The Witness And Martyr Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 21, 2005

Stephen is a model for us of a Holy Spirit directed witness.

Stephen the Witness and Martyr Acts 6:8—8:1 Intro: There is a Conspiracy of Silence in so many churches… Thinking that we can merely live good Christian lives as our witness, without telling people the why: telling about Jesus Christ. God’s acts have always needed explanation to be clear. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Father Who Art In Heaven Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005

The first petition of the Lord’s Prayer encourages us to enter into God’s presence with the boldness of children approaching their loving parents. It also reminds us that our lives are instruments of God’s holiness.

Psalm 19 “Our Father Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the most common experiences of humankind—at least in the United States. Almost everyone (98%) says they believe in a divine being, but only half of the people say that they worship on a regular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Has No Plan B

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 29, 2005

What are the implications of loving Jesus?

SMB 01-05-05 Story: "There is an old legend which says when Jesus had ascended into heaven, the angel Gabriel asked him, "Lord what plans have you made for carrying on your ministry in the world? How will people learn of what you have done for them?" Jesus responded, "I left that to Peter, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27

Denomination: Anglican

Can God Be Trusted

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 8, 2005

A short sermon for our older congregation on whether God can be trusted (or better asked ’what can God be trusted for?’)

"Can God be trusted?" Silver Service. 8th Sept 2005 I’m a police officer and occasionally park my cruiser in residential areas to watch for speeders. One Sunday morning I was staked out in a driveway when I saw a large dog trot up to my car. He stopped and sat just out of arm’s reach. No ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Your Shepherd

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

If Jesus is your Savior - then He is also your Shepherd. What does that mean if Jesus is our Shepherd? This sermon teaches you about living our lives with Jesus as our Shepherd.

Is Jesus your Shepherd? Psalm 23 Intro.: A. What does Moses, David and Jesus all have in common? They were all Shepherds. - Moses was tending the Flock for his father-in-law when the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush and called Moses to lead God’s people out of Egpyt. - David was a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Time For A New Commitment

Contributed by Mike Woodham on Jan 26, 2009

This is the beginning of a new year, a year when hopefully more people will make a commitment to God.

Mark 12:28-30 28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

It ‘s Time To Get Fat

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Involved in the Kingdom

It ‘s Time To Get Fat Psa 92:10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Psa 92:11 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. Psa 92:12 The righteous shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Empty Seat

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking The Desert With Purpose

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

Can there be a purpose to barren times in our Christian walk ? In this message we consider the example of Jesus as he triumphed in the desert of temptation.

Walking the desert with purpose Deserts are unfamiliar places to most, if not all, of us. The term applies to the regions of the earth characterised by less than 10" of ANNUAL rainfall. Daytime temperatures can be 55C(131F) in the shade dropping to freezing at night as the desert floor radiates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Time Has Come

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Jan 14, 2004

This sermon deals with focusing on the Lord nomatter how long you’ve been waiting for His goodness.There is nothing you can do if your time has not come. There is time for everything. But your time has come.

VICTORIA OLADIPUPO FREEDOM OF CHRIST CHURCH TOPIC: YOUR TIME HAS COME. SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 5: 1 – 11 1] After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational