Sermons on Our Death:

I Really Want To... But! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2022

The command to follow Christ as a disciple, as an ambassador, and as a proclaimer of the good news is a command. Yet most of the time we treat our mission in this world as something optional.

I really want to... But! Jesus told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned (Mark 16:15-16 NLT) As Christians, we know we are supposed to share our faith. Almost every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 9:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Our Fears

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 8, 2019

We all have our giants to face in today's society. Our giants may be our fears, our difficult challenges, our health or our finances. Let us battle our giants as those in our Bible have done so in the past.

We have been talking, over the past few weeks, about some of the challenges we’ve all been facing. Some, more than others but nonetheless, challenges… and how they tore at our hearts and, more sadly, tore at our faith. I like to think of these challenges as our giants. What is a giant to you? They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:16, Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Promise, His Patience, Our Purpose!

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Mar 25, 2010

After Jesus' death Peter and the other disciples went back to their fishing boats. Jesus reminds them of what they were called to do. let us not go backwards but rely on God and his promises - he has a purpose for each of us!

The Bible amazes me how you can read a passage over and over and then one time you stumble over a new way of looking at it. In my case I was reading a book called ‘Searching for God knows What’ by Donald Miller when he linked these two passages: Matthew 4 vs. 18-20, which says: As ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foregoing Our Rights Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2022

Paul did not use his rights because of his concern for the witness of the Gospel and the welfare of the people he is reaching out to.

Everyone has rights. We can stand up for our rights. We ask for what we deserve. • Yet it is not always necessary for us to do so. There are times when we need to forego legitimate rights for a higher good. I came across what was trending two days ago – “Don’t Treat Us Like We Owe You a Living” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is With Me Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 24, 2011

Even in the Valley of the Shadow of Death our Shepherd is with us.

Three buddies die in a car and go to heaven for an orientation. They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . Our Savior Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 11, 2008

A consideration of why Jesus died on the Cross.

Title: Jesus Is . . .Our Savior Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 3) Text: Mark 10:32-34, 45 Date: March 16, 2008 (Palm Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. When we were sinners, Jesus came, Took upon Himself our blame, Willing to bear our sin and shame. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It A Good Thing, When God Shows Mercy To You? (Jonah 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 30, 2022

A reading that continues to let Jonah tell its story on its terms, at its pace. We praise our God, who is the One Who Saves us.

I'm going to begin this morning, simply by rereading Jonah 1. I'm hoping, as we reread it, that you'll realize you understand it better, and differently, than before last week: (1) And the Word of Yahweh came to Yonah the son of Amittai, saying, (2) "Rise! Walk! to Ninevah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Faith In Action

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Just Shall Live By Faith

FAITH IN ACTION GEN. 12; 1-4 1. INTRODUCTION. DEAD FAITH NEEDS TO BE BERRIED AND EULOGIZED. THERE ARE MANY PERSONS IN THE CHURCH WHOS FAITH HAS WITHERED AND DIED, AND AS A CONSEQUENCES THEY ARE LOST AND CONFUSED ABOUT THE THINGS OF GOD, THE WILL OF GOD, THE WORK OF GOD, AND THE GRACE OF GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Eternal Home

Contributed by George Van Popta on Dec 28, 2017

This is the text of a sermon I hope to preach on New Year's Eve at Providence Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

We all have an address, even several addresses. If someone wants to send you a letter, they just need to put your address on an envelope, stick on a stamp, and throw it in a mail box, and no matter where in the world they do that, sooner or later the letter will arrive in your mailbox. Your email ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace..."God's Second Chance"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 7, 2016

If someone was willing to give you a second chance wouldn’t you want to know about it? If someone was willing to forgive you wouldn’t you want to hear about it? If somebody loved you so much that they were willing to die for you, wouldn’t you....

Grace..."God's Second Chance" Oops... Illus. From sermon central staff Bill, Jim and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75-story skyscraper. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers, & God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

What kind of witness are we giving to lost people by our attitudes and words? Do we portray a Gospel that looks like something that unbelievers would want to have? Let's get a positive, joyful spirit!

GRAPES, GIANTS, GRASSHOPPERS, & GOD Num. 13:26-14:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Tom Eppler and his wife were reminiscing about their dating days when he mentioned how she used to have a “coke-bottle” figure. She said, “I still have a “coke-bottle” figure, only now ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Final Destination Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 25, 2002

Part of the Left Behind Powerpak

"Heaven is Out of this World!" "Left Behind" series Part 4 of 4 Text: Rev. 21:1-3 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 28, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Rev. 21:1-3 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Looking For Home Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022

Funeral Sermon: Many people have a longing inside and life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home. Our true home is in heaven; but until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. He is also our guide leading us home.

I was praying about what I should share today, and I was searching for something that would address a wide range of needs, for those who are Christians and those who aren’t; and the Lord led me to 2 Corinthians chapter 5. Let me assure you that Marshall was a Christian. He had a personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Covering God With Our Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2019

I can worship God anywhere... but Psalm 100 talks about "going someplace" to worship. Where should I "go" to worship, and how and why should I worship?

I read the story about a couple named Mary and Jim and their dog 'Lucky.' Lucky was an unusual dog. Whenever company come for a weekend visit Mary and Jim had to warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grand Finale Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2012

In this last sermon in our series, we witness Elijah's exciting exit and learn some things about how to face the end of our own lives.

Introduction: A. You all know what a “grand finale” is, right? 1. The grand finale is the very exciting or impressive ending of a performance or a show. 2. Well, I guess someone in rural Arkansas didn’t know the meaning of the phrase. 3. Some of our relatives attended a 4th of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ