Sermons on Paint:

It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 9, 2010

To show how that as men respond to light of God's Word more light is given, but as they withdraw the light is retracted

Studies in the Gospel of Mark It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Text: Mark 4:21-25 Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jun 17, 2010

As the GCRTF meets to bring its report to the SBC, churches need to evaluate their own resurgence for the Great Commission.

FBMB June 13, 2010 Sunday Evening The Gospel Romans 1:16-17: I Corinthians 15:1 Intro.: This week messengers from 44,000 SBC churches will be meeting in Orlando, Fl for the national southern Baptist convention. A major part of the conventions business is to hear a report from the Great Commission ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Treasure That Can't Be Stolen"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 22, 2010

One of the powerful myths on which our society is based is that “we are what we own.” And it’s a cruel and oppressive myth! Deep down, we know it’s a lie, yet what a powerful influence it has all the same! Jesus has a word that counters this powerfu

Luke 12:22-34 “Treasure that can’t be Stolen” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I was speaking with someone a week or so ago. They were telling me about a lawyer, who left a high paying firm in order to provide legal help for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: United Methodist

True Seekers - Compassion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010

Compassion is the hallmark of a Christian. It needs to be cultivated, through doing little acts of kindness and identifying with others.

We want to think about the qualities of Christianity over these few Sundays. • True seekers of God are people of character, compassion and conviction. • Last week we talked about character – that’s what we want to build up – a character that reflects the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jack Out Of The Box

Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 6, 2010

Ever feel like a Jack in the Box? Ever feel crammed or pressured by people or problems in life? God never designed you to be stuck in a box that limits you. Discover how to escape the the box that you find yourself in.

Take a stroll down memory lane with me for brief minute. I want you to think back to your childhood and all the toys you played with as a little girl or a little boy. Maybe you had an Etch N Sketch or a Simon Says. My favorite was Lego’s. I loved building things. But there is one toy that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:40-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul’s Conversion

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The Christian life was meant to be far more than we allow it to be. But at this point we've got to add something. Paul was not only converted from - he was at the same time converted to ...but to what?

SAUL’S CONVERSION ACTS 9:1-16 For quite some time I had been encouraging each of you to bring your Bible with you to church...In fact I made you show them to me on many occasions. But besides just carrying it with you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16, Acts 9:15

We Have Seen His Glory

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 16, 2010

We Have Seen His Glory 1) It shines forth in truth and grace 2) It shines forth in us

Wouldn’t you like to have been on that mountain? On the Mount of Transfiguration Jesus turned as bright as the sun and his clothes flashed like lightning. Wouldn’t you like to have seen that? When the other disciples heard what Peter, James, and John had witnessed they must have felt ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Cha Buildin?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Celebration what we do in church work buit in the work of the church. Gifts make the churh move forward.

What Cha Buildin? So here we are out side this morning enjoying the weather and the setting which is really only unusual because we don’t actually hold many worship services outside. I considered what kind of a message that holding church on the side of a busy road and rail road line might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Congregational

God's Sovereignty In The Midst Of Christian Suffering (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 7, 2010

A sermon examining the God's plan and purpose in times of suffering.

GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN THE MIDST OF CHRISTIAN SUFFERING (Part 1) Acts 4:23-28 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025) For the weak believer or perhaps a new Christian, it may be disconcerting to hear that God not only allows His children to suffer; in some cases He causes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Bottom-Line: Love Him With All Your Mind Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 9, 2010

We live in an over-stimulated society. Too many things compete for our allegiance. For God’s sake and yours, make a decision: choose to love Him!

Sermon Notes The Bottom-Line: Love Him with All your Mind Matthew 22:37; Joshua 24 (Third in the series The Greatest Commandment) Introduction: We live in an over-stimulated society. Too many things compete for our allegiance. Value systems have shifted; old answers are not easily accepted. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Jeremiah

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010

God's calling is not always what we expect.

Intro: 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, “The responsible person, seeks to make his or her whole life, a response to the call of God.” 2. We begin with the call of Jeremiah, a man who clearly gave his life to fulfilling the call of God. 3. The Call of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:1-3 (NKJV) 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Rest For God's People”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

God has promised a rest for His people

“REST FOR GOD’S PEOPLE” Hebrews 4:1-10 July 20, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God I am deeply indebted to Andrew Murray for his main points Introduction: Swindoll quote According to Charles Swindoll, “Two of the top prescribed medications in America are Valium and Tagamet. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stumbling Stone Or Building Block Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 8, 2008

What is Jesus and His gospel to you?

Stumbling Stone or Building Block Romans 9:30-33 * How many people here want to go to heaven? Over the years, I have heard many stories about preachers asking that question. * One preacher stood before his congregation and asked, “If you are ready to go to heaven, please stand?” And the entire ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Of Wonders - Advent 3

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008

Jesus is no ordinary man, no ordinary King, and no ordinary saviour. Wonder of Wodners; Jesus Christ.

Wonder of Wonders, Mathew 2:1-11 Introduction Someone went to visit a great painter while he was working in his studio. To his great amazement he saw attached to the easel of the artist various costly precious stones in many colors. In answer to his question why they were there the artist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Vantage Point: God The Son

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of the major participants in the incarnation.

Two Opening Songs Hosanna Away in a Manger Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle Lighting (as first candle is lit) : On this Second Sunday of Advent, our attention turns toward a group of biblical characters connected with the Christmas Story--the shepherds. Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20

Denomination: *other