Sermons on Oxford Cleaners:

Got Jesus?

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 7, 2002

This sermon ends a series that has explored the ’corrupt generation’ we find ourselves living in. When realizing they had crucified the Messiah, faithful Jews at Pentecost asked, "What shall we do?" The response is, "Got Jesus?"

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 10 Over the last several months, we have looked at the modern culture we find ourselves living in. I personally have found the exploration of the world we face most intriguing. There are some aspects of our society which have really hit home. Let me briefly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Methodist

Graduation 2002

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 27, 2002

Making it through twelve years of high school or 16 years including college, involves facing some very real challenges. And, as we can all testify, making it through life will include continuous encounters with challenges that we must meet. But the wonder

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Making it through twelve years of high school or 16 years including college, involves facing some very real challenges. And, as we can all testify, making it through life will include continuous encounters with challenges that we must meet. But the wonderful thing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Mighty Men

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 15, 2002

REAL MEN SERVE GOD AND ARE THUS MIGHTY MEN!

MIGHTY MEN II SAMUEL 23: 8-17 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 16, 2002 INTRODUCTION: THE TOP TEN THINGS YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR FATHER: 10.When he was your age, kids had to walk six miles to school in the snow and rain . . . uphill both ways. 9. If he had acted like you, his father would have knocked him into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Was Filled With Pride

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 18:11-12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Luke 18:11-12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. We have the blessed promise in God’s Word that He will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-12, Luke 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2000 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coping With Failure

Contributed by Gordon Moyes on Nov 27, 2000

How does the Christian respond when we fail? By faith!

The word that rhymes best with "Australia" is "failure"! During the Olympics, our success in the pool, on the courts, on the track and other fields of competition, saw us in an unusual situation: we were victorious! The flag flying at the top brought cheers. The national anthem brought tears to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Methodist

How To Tame Your Temper

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

How to Tame Your Temper (Ephesians 4:26-27) Anger is one of the seven deadly sins that all of us can relate to. If we are going to experience deepening relationships, peace in our hearts and joy in the Lord, we need to learn to manage anger.

The Crossing Community Church “How To Tame Your Temper” Pastor Jim Botts July 14, 2002 Introduction After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Glenn Vaughan stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. “I brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Always Winter And Never Christmas

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Nov 10, 2005

Introductory sermon to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Theme: "The world is not as it should be."

ALWAYS WINTER AND NEVER CHRISTMAS—Romans 8:19-21 and other texts (all Bible quotations are from the New International Version) Oxford, England, September 18, 1931. Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3:00 a.m. Jack and Tollers have become fast friends, drawn together by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 25, 2005

This sermon introduces the first book of the Chronicles of Narnia as part of an Advent series. It connects the state of Narnia (always winter, never Christmas) with the world without Christ.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? First Sunday of Advent 27 November 2005 A few years after World War II ended, a professor at Oxford University in England wrote a series of children’s books that captured the imagination of a generation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering Jesus (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 10, 2006

PREMISE: Remembering is understanding is faith. The disciple’s lack of spiritual insight was due to their inability to remember and correctly understand their experiences. This story reveals three observations about human nature and Jesus’ prescriptio

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Matthew 16:1 – 12 Remembering Jesus II PREMISE: Remembering is understanding is faith. The disciple’s lack of spiritual insight was due to their inability to remember and correctly understand their experiences. This story reveals ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Almost Christian

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006

A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Remembering Jesus: What Kind Of Love? (Pt. 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 29, 2006

Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves?

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 15:13 Remembering Jesus: What kind of love? Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves? (Ill.) A man went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Tomb Tells All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

A world without Christ is a world that is "always winter and never Christmas."

Sermon – “Always Winter, Never Christmas” Scripture – Isaiah 40 There is a strange phenomenon that is happening in the world today. Two unlikely groups of people have gotten together and are excitedly talking about the same thing! It’s strange that Hollywood and the Evangelical church are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did Jesus Have To Die

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2005

Jesus gave His life as a sacrifice for the penalty of sin and death

Why did Jesus have to die? Series: Searching for the Truth about Easter Matthew 20:17-19 March 13, 2005 Introduction George Atley was killed while serving with the Central African Mission. There were no witnesses, but the evidence indicates that Atley was confronted by a band of hostile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God