Sermons on Old Testament Examples:

The Servant Of Isaiah 42

Contributed by Adam Cain on Aug 21, 2009

The purpose and identity of the servant described in Isaiah 42

Ch 42 opens with 1st of 4 servant songs – 42:1-4, 49:1-6, 50:4-9, and 52:13-53:12 Berhard Duhm coined the term "servant songs" in his German commentary on Isaiah published in 1892 This whole passage talks of the servant – his purpose on earth and the source of his power in heaven Read Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009

This parable is a contrast between the wise and foolish virgins. We’ll look at the context and then how we practically apply readiness today.

The Parables of Jesus The Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13 August 23, 2009 This week we turn to the parable of the ten virgins. This parable is Matthew and is one of several parables arranged by Matthew after the eschatological discourse. The what? This is the teaching found in Matthew 24 and Luke 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 3 - Family Birthmark Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2009

The good choices members of God’s family make

A dendrochronologist can look at a tree stump and tell us the life story of that tree. They can look at the rings and chart the tough years and the good growth years. Raising a family is not all that different from tending trees – it’s a lot of work, you don’t do it overnight, there are storms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Feeling The Wrath Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 26, 2009

How many times have you heard a sermon on the wrath of God? Not that many, I imagine. It was a great experience to both write and preach this sermon and to see the results.

FEELING THE WRATH I want to read to you this morning from a sermon with some very vivid imagery. Imagine someone preaching this material to you and consider your response: “Your wickedness makes you as it were heavy as lead, and to tend downwards with great weight and pressure towards hell; and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Heaven Only Knows

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 28, 2009

Heaven Only Knows

I. Introduction: A. Heaven Only Knows 1. As a child I now you will find it hard to believe but I was rather precocious, always talking and asking questions - why this why that? My mother would always try to answer my questions the best she could - but sometimes children’s questions are beyond ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Knowing Him Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

There is a difference between knowing about Christ, and knowing Him personally as your Lord and Savior.

Unity of the Spirit (Communion Service) Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) How many of you remember the millennium celebration? When we moved from 1999 to the year 2000? I remember Samoans beating drums, Germans singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Brandenburg Gate; I remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Works Where I Am At

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 4, 2009

What are you going through today? He works where you are at. He is your ever present help in your day of trouble. Even though it looks hopeless, understand that God has your back. God had Josephs’ back and He was controlling his Destiny because he was sta

He Works Where I Am At Genesis: 37: 12-21 12 And his brethren went to feed their father’s flock in Shechem. 13 And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I. 14 And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It’s Friday But Sunday’s A Comin

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009

This is an Easter Sermon based on a message I once heard Dr. Anthony Campolo preach.

Introduction: What a difference a few days make. This time of the year a few days can make a big difference. It can be 75 or 80 degrees on one day and a couple of days later it could be in the 30’s or 40’s. On January 19th, 2008 President George W. Bush was the leader of the Free World and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In The Face Of Change Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Jun 11, 2009

For almost 30 years after the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel is faced with much change. In order to cope with this change Daniel had to learn the biblical characteristic of steadfastness.

How Many Christians to Change a Light bulb? CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the air. PENTECOSTALS: 10 - One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness. PRESBYTERIANS: None - Lights will go on and off at predestined times. ROMAN CATHOLICS: None, they only use ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Excellent Spirit

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 15, 2009

A re-visit to Daniel in the lion’s den and how God blessed his excellent spirit.

A pretty lonely guy decided life would be more fun if he had a pet. So he went to the pet store and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusual pet. After some discussion, he decided on a centipede, which came in a little white box to use for its house. He took the centipede home, found a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What's The Big Deal About Church?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 16, 2009

Paul explains how the church is a really "big deal" in the plan of God and how it should, therefore be a "big deal" to us.

A word that Paul uses in our passage for today is one that he also uses elsewhere in this book. That word is “mystery. The word “mystery,” is used by Paul in verses 3, 4, 6, & 9. What is Paul referring to when he uses this word? The word, “mystery” might make us think of Agatha Christie, Sherlock ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Free Indeed"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 23, 2009

Sermon preached at community event "Day in the Son" on how to be free from sin and the flesh.

“Free Indeed!” John 8:31-32,36: “To the ones who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Thomas Jefferson, writer ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Holiness

A Killer Comes To Christ

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A message about the conversion of Paul.

A KILLER COMES TO CHRIST TEXT: Acts 9:1-9 Acts 9:1 9 -- And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unt the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Any suffering for Christ’s sake is a small price to pay for the gracious benefits received because of that suffering.

1. Because it hurts so much and is so tough, there is the thought throughout the church today that: • ‘WE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO SUFFER’. • We’re Christians. We live in the United States. • We’re should be immune to suffering. We’re blessed! IT’S TRUE: we do live in an incredible time in history. • We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Groaning In Hope Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Thank God that relief from suffering is coming through Jesus Christ!

1. Sin has done much more damage than we really realize. 2. We suffer in this world… because of sin. – Read 8:18 • We experience pains & problems in this world… because of sin. • Fears, anxieties, hurts & bitterness… because of sin. As we go back to the Garden of Eden. • Adam & Eve learned in an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational