Sermons on Outward Service To Others:

The Illusion

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 3, 2009

The adoration of the Palm Sunday crowd turned out to be an illusion. How about us?

THE ILLUSION Pastor Eric J. Hanson April 5th, 2009 (Read Mark 11: 1-10) Whenever we approach the matter of preaching about Palm Sunday, there is a certain sadness involved. This is because we have already read and heard how the story ends. You and I know that the cheering crowds of Sunday turned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Into Your Hands / Padre En Tus Manos

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 8, 2009

Good Friday: Jesus gave up his Spirit to his heavenly Father. He endured suffering and death as payment for our sin. Viernes Santo: Jesús entrego su Espíritu a su Padre Celestial. Paso por sufrimiento y muerte para pagar por nuestros pecados.

“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” - The last words of Jesus on the Cross. Were they simply an expression of relief? - A cry of deliverance? Was Jesus simply saying that the horrendous ordeal He had endured is now, at last, over and that he was ready to let go of this earthly life? After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Lutheran

Not From A Distance Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2014

God is not distant from us; in Christ, He is us, and He gives us the grace to forgive and be healed.

4th Sunday of Advent 2014 Extraordinary Form About a quarter century ago Bette Midler recorded a song by Julie Gold called “from a distance.” The idea behind the lengthy lyrics is that if you get far enough away from planet earth, it all looks green and blue and serene. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Season Of Advent-Ure - Preparation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 14, 2014

Message about how we prepare our heart and as we prepare for Christmas season.

Notes: some notes from Jerry Shirey’s message on Preparing for Revival Title: Season of Advent-ure – Preparation Series: Season of Advent-ure Theme: To show the next step of Advent – Preparation for the Messiah. What changes in us as we prepare. Text: Isaiah 40:1 - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Buried Talent

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 12, 2015

In the parable of the buried talent, we learn that God has called us to be good stewards and faithful servants with our time, our talents, and our treasure.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #5: THE BURIED TALENT INTRO TO TOPIC: Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. • 1/3 of Jesus’ teaching – Parables. Parable: an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. AN EXAMPLE: “44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Proclaim Freedom

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 16, 2015

A message about how God has proclaimed freedom in our life.

Title: Proclaim Freedom Theme: To show that God has anointed us and given us the power to experience freedom Text: Luke 4:18 – 19, Revelation 12:11 Offering Proverbs 11:24-25 There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21, Revelation 12:10-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Source Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 2, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel.)

Joel Pt2 Source of Trouble Introduction/Review Joel- takes us beyond events that happened in ancient Israel- points to end time events. Joel is about- Day of the Lord and how Christian’s should respond/live in that day. Joel- written to prepare the end-time church for both- an incredible ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Gateway To Adult Faith

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 3, 2011

About parent’s role and responsibility in transmitting faith to their children.

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 31, 2011 Proper 13 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 78:1-7 One morning a zookeeper discovered that a kangaroo was out of his enclosure and roaming freely in the zoo. Knowing the kangaroos can hop very high, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful Parents Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 8, 2011

In spite of the hardships Mary and Joseph had to deal with, they were faithful to God!

We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem because His earth parents Joseph and Mary had to go there to register for the Roman Empire. In our passage today we will read that the family went to Jerusalem. Here’s a question: As Mary and Joseph dealt with Baby Jesus or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Studies In Revelation: Summary Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a summary the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Concluding the Revelation Theme: Text: Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19

Denomination: Church Of God

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Easter Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011

What is at the Heart of Easter? What is it that we need the most in our lives? A relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Creator of the universe and the One who created you in their image.

A man was driving southbound on the freeway last Wednesday afternoon. His cell phone rang and he answered it. His wife’s urgent voice said, "Dear, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on the same freeway you’re on!. Be careful!" "The man replied, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith In Healing

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Feb 15, 2010

Tell the story of the healing of Jairus' daughter and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood

Faith in Healing This story based on Mark 5:21-43 Simmons Loop Baptist Church 2-14-2010 pm Once when Jesus was teaching and healing on the banks of the Sea of Galilee, He told his disciples that they were going to the other side. Upon reaching the west side of the lake at Capernaum a large crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Put On The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2010

Be strong in the Lord by putting on the full armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth, which is Jesus Christ!

Many of you have seen the movie Ironman. A wealthy person who decided to do good, invented an armor impenetrable from bullets. If Tony Stark did not put on that armor, a bullet can easily kill him and Ironman couldn’t do any good thing! Wouldn’t it be nice to have one of those armors? Although fun ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is A New Year But What If You Had Just One More Year

Contributed by Daniel Bean on Feb 24, 2010

This sermon deals with what if we had just one more year.

IT IS JUST ONE MORE YEAR BUT WHAT IF WE HAD ONLY ONE MORE ? Luke 13:6-9 INTRODUCTION This is another year -time of starting over -fresh ideas -new challenges/opportunities Nothing may have changed but a new year is looked at as an opportunity for a fresh start. Some things to consider -time of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God