Sermons on Our Inheritance:

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Wedding Cerimony for a young couple.

Wedding Ceremony Prelude/Light Candles/Seat Mothers/Processional Presentation of the Bride/Welcome/Call to worship We are here today with family and friends, in the presence of God, to participate in a most joyous occasion, to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments, by acknowledging the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: *other

Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help believers see that they are not alone when having problems.

Dark Night of the Soul Matt. 26:47ff & 69ff & John 19:25-27 I know that you have heard the expression “Dark night of the soul.” But have you ever experienced a dark night of your soul. Some one may say it is the feeling you have when you are, “down in the dumps”. David was feeling more than “down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-69

Denomination: Baptist

Words To Live By

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 22, 2007

God desires that we search Him for true wisdom.

Proverbs 1:1-7 Words to Live By Wisdom is defined as the ability to use knowledge in the right way Ill - Pithy Proverbs for Today A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it’s a forgery. A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person -- it’s being the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Marriage

Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007

This is a wedding sermon that is brief but bold enough to encourage a couple to make Christ the miracle of their marriage.

This wedding service can be adapted to aid anyone in the preparation of a good solid message of encouragement for husband and wife. I have changed the places where I normally use the couples names to read.. husband and wife. Friends and Family we rejoice today for the occasion for which we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Caught Between The Contradictions

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 12, 2007

5 things to do when you feel caught between contradictions doctrinally, morally or spiritually. Sometimes no matter what we do, we feel like we won’t be able to please anyone or even God.

I. I STORY ABOUT A BAD DAY A. Song Lyrics “You had A Bad Day” – by Daniel Powter Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost They tell me your blue skies fade to grey They tell me your passion’s gone away And I don’t need no carryin’ on You stand in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Godly Discipline Of Disfellowship

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007

Chuch Discipline

The Godly Discipline of Disfellowship The title of this sermon comes from F. LaGard Smith’s book “Who Is My Brother?” In the book, Brother Smith has one chapter so named. When we study the purpose, the reasons, and the process of church discipline we come to understand that this is indeed a godly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Fallen And I Can't Get Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2006

We hear the commerical phrase, I have fallen and I can’t get up? I ponder spiritually do we want to get up? Don’t stay down, GET UP AND TRY AGAIN.

I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP? DO YOU WANT TO GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE FALLEN --- WE HAVE HEARD THE COMMERCIAL PHRASE: HELP ME! I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP. A. Falling down and staying down is not a spiritual truth. B. See, in Jesus Christ ---YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Guy Named Steve Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

A first-person narrative as Stephen. Big Idea: wherever you go, God will be with you.

“A Guy Named Steve” Acts 6:8—8:1 (Introduction) Good morning! Oh, that’s much better—thank you. My name is Stephen, but you may call me Steve if you’d rather. I guess we’re here for me to share my story with you folks. Have any of you heard of me before? You know me as the first martyr. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Proper Judgment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008

Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Payback Is Sweet Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

A look at restitution from the life of Zacchaeus.

BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 1—Payback is Sweet Luke 19:1-10 Sunday, August 31, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A soldier fighting over in Iraq received a letter from his girl friend that said she was breaking up with him. She also asked him to send the picture she had given him when he left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Raised Up For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 13, 2008

The Lord works sovereignly over the world & individuals because He created both the world & its people. It is His right as Creator & Sustainer. What God does He does in righteousness in order to bring forth righteousness.

ISAIAH 45: 8-13 RAISED UP FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS The Lord works sovereignly over the world and individuals because He created both the world and its people. It is His right as Creator and Sustainer. Those created have no right to rebelliously question the Creator’s ways. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Believe

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 28, 2009

This message will blow your mind with amazing reasons to trust God and His Word, discussing science, history, archeology, fulfilled prophecy, numerical codes and more; great for believers and searchers alike.

A Few Great Reasons to Put Your Faith in Jesus Note: This message contains information from several different resources including Winkie Pratney, Ravi Zacharius, Josh McDowell and others. Truth exists (if you didn’t believe this you wouldn’t be in school)! Academia will deny the existence of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Problem Of Focus

Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008

This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 3c Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008

God will never leave us nor forsake us

A. Chapter 3 Outline I. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Bow (3:1-7) a. The King’s Pride (3:1) b. The King’s Politicians (3:2-3) c. The King’s Proclamation (3:4-5) d. The King’s Penalty (3:6-7) II. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Budge (3:8-23) a. The Threat (3:8-15) i. The Chaldean’s Report ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2010

A series of sermons on "What Would Jesus Hate?" This idea came from Tim Harlow at a convention. I preached Tim Harlow’s stuff on judging sinners and disciple dividing. This is my stuff on legalism.

Evening Service for 8/8/2010 “What Would Jesus Hate? Legalism” HoHum: One Sunday afternoon there was a drunken man who was staggering down a country path. He came upon a baptismal service at a pond. There were many to be baptized that day and the drunk, not knowing what was going on, got in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ