Sermons on Ordinary:

Two Men Preparing For Easter

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2002

Preparation goes a long way when it comes to worship; are you prepared?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGEBAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendships March 17, 2002 9Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: 10“Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Season's Change

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2001

Change is a natural and basic part of life

Seasons Change Text: Ecclesiastes 3.1-8, Hebrews 13.8 June 1998 Introduction 1. The changing of Seasons: a.) The fall: Colors of the leaves change, they adapt for winter b.) The Spring: Everything begins to come back to life, they adapt for a new season of life 2. Everything has a time: a.) Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

We are called to live life depending on God

The Declaration of Dependence Psalm 23 July 4, 1999 Introduction Does anyone recognize these words? We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Plea To Reutrn To God

Contributed by Arthur Horne on Nov 18, 2000

Using the Old Testament Prophets to show a modern day need of returning to the Lord that so obviously birthed this nation called the United States

Probably nowhere in the Bible is the tenderness of the relationship between the Lord and His subjects better demonstrated than in these two passages. In Ezekiel 16 the Lord wonderfully reminds Israel of the way that He founded the nation. A people not loved by anyone. He demonstrates this by using ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Be All His Miracles? Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Nov 30, 2000

"Where be all His miracles?" is a relevant question the church should ask today.

WHERE BE ALL HIS MIRACLES? Judges 6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Gideon’s question should also be asked by New Testament believers. If God’s miraculous power is lacking among us, we need to seek His kingdom and righteousness until God’s mighty acts are manifested in our midst. After all, we have the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Big Is God?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A message about the Omnipotence, Omnipresence, and Omniscience of God.

HOW BIG IS GOD? Isaiah 66:1 INTRO: “How Big is God?” The song writer, Doris Akers, asked and then attempted to answer that question in a song. Akers compared God’s bigness to the mightiest ocean, the tallest of trees, the broadest of rivers, the deepest of seas, and the highest of mountains. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1

Denomination: Baptist

Hagar And Sarah Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Hagar and Sarah represent the Mother of Legalism and the Mother of Grace.

HAGAR AND SARAH - THE MOTHER OF LEGALISM AND THE MOTHER OF GRACE TEXT: Galatians 4:21-31 INTRODUCTION: A. LAW AND GRACE – THE THRESHOLD OF THE GOSPEL 1. Many times when we learn some new truth, there is a threshold at the door of that truth that we have to learn in order to understand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

The Shadow Of A Man

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003

The presence of the Lord in the shadow of a man.

THE SHADOW OF A MAN Acts 5:15. Insomuch that they brought forth the sick, into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. In the Bible we read of many miracles of God; miracles of healing. We read of the woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imperfect...but Chosen

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 14, 2004

God’s choice of weakness to magnify his power.

“Imperfect… but Chosen” (God’s choice of weakness to magnify His power) 1. Introduction Show “Changes” clip and ask the question, What is something you like about yourself? What is something you would change? God had a choice when He chose you and me. He could have picked someone taller, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Fathers Are Super Heroes!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 16, 2004

Christian fathers are the real Super Heroes in our homes. God has given dads all the Super power and gifts needed to do the job and do it joyfully in the name of Jesus.

Mark 16:15-18 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season! Ii

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 12, 2004

Even today at this Christmas season people are still trying to kill Jesus with their words. They want Him removed from the schools. They want Him removed from the court houses. They want Him removed from the parades. They want Him removed from the news pa

Jesus is the reason for the season II. John 3:16 Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (KJV) Last Sunday we discussed how Jesus, God’s only begotten Son, existed before the beginning ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storms Yes: But We Have A Miracle Worker.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 14, 2003

Mark’s account of this incident says in chapter 6:48 “and he saw them toiling in rowing.” He saw! Hallelujah he sees.

Storms yes: but we have a miracle worker. Matthew 14:22 -- 33. 11/16/03 Our text this morning comes right on the heels of another miracle of Jesus feeding over 5000 with just five loaves and two fish. Because of that, the multitudes wanted to crown him King. Not for who he was as much as for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

We cannot find what we aren’t looking for and we can’t look for what we don’t know

The Pursuit of Holiness Romans 6:1-23 We cannot pursue that which we do not know. That is like playing the kids game of "Hide and go Seek" without knowing who is hiding. The same is true for holiness, if we do not know what it is how can we know when we found it? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Man Stood In His Place

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Helping people find their place in God’s plan is one important part of the church’s responsibility.

EVERY MAN STOOD IN HIS PLACE Judges 7:21 INTRO: A speaker to youth did a takeoff on the story of Gideon, presenting Gideon as a modern-day Rambo. The experiences of Gideon are indeed exciting and adventurous. I read about a minister who used the story of Gideon in speaking to a group of fifty or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:11, Judges 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

Expressing Our Faith

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Showing our Faith throught the hard times.

Sermon Scripture: John 12:1­8; Mark 14:3­9, especially Mark 14:9 Expressing Our Faith Introduction: In our lives we have a choice. We might respond to Jesus in a conventional way, "going through the motions," or we might surrender our lives to Him as an expression of our faith no matter how ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist