Sermons on Palm Sunday:

No Reservations Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010

In shifting to a blitzkrieg examination of the role of the church in the Book of Acts, I reworked my sermon on Acts 1. This has some repetition with the other one posted a couple of years ago, but has some new material, too.

Do any of you know what is the last word in the Book of Acts? It is ακωλυτως, pronounced “ah-koh-LOO-tohs” by some and “ah-koh-LEE-tohs” by others, and means “not-hindered,” “not prevented,” “not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: *other

Saints And Sinners Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

Sermon on the address to the saints at Ephesus, Ephesians 1: 1 - 2 and 2: 1 - 3

Sinners and Saints Ephesians 1: 1 – 3; 2: 1 – 3 A king sits on a throne thinking about all of his accomplishments—the foes he has slain, the armies he has conquered, the cities he has built, all the things that he has achieved in the course of his life. A prophet of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul And Anania: From Goodness To Going

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 25, 2009

God’s call is for those of us who think that looking good is sufficient to go share the Gospel; and to those who are discipled to be alert to the potential in those whom God has placed in our paths.

I heard this week about a very, very special automobile. It was built in the 1920’s by the Italian manufacturer Bugatti, and it was designed to be sold to the outrageously wealthy. This car was equipped with 450 horses under the hood; it was some 22 feet long and weighed about 6000 pounds. It was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Testimony The Prosecutor Cannot Shake

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2009

We need defining moments in which we must decide for ourselves who our god is. It may require a true friend to push us. But when such a life-decision is made, it will be rock-solid.

How well do you stand up under tough, aggressive questioning? If somebody gets in your face and will not let you go until they get the answers they want, how do you feel? What do you do? I can tell you what I do. I look for the back door. I look for a way out. I want to avoid the questions. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

When The Tomb Becomes A Womb

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 28, 2009

For all those who ever felt like giving up, you’re not alone. But instead of giving up it’s time to fire up, there is something new ahead of you.

1 Ki 19 1-18 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Give Thanks Because God Loves Us?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

How to give thanks

With the help of an outline by David DeWitt but my illustrations. DO WE GIVE THANKS BECAUSE GOD LOVES US? 1 CH 16:34 Snoopy is outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” So he lies there, watching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do With Failure....lessons Learned From Peter Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009

You have two options in dealing with failure - Growth or Paralysis. Peter chose growth!

TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 TITLE: What to do with failure - Peter SERIES: When Life Gets Messy… TOPIC: Failure OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 18, 2009 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are currently in a sermon series simply called: When Life Gets Messy. Because when life gets ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manger Matters!

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

How relevant could a baby born 2000 years ago really be to us in the 21st century? Does Jesus’ birth really impact me today? If so, how? Answer the questions your audience is asking by preaching this sermon.

Introduction You may have heard of what happened to a Christian church in Denver, Colorado last week. According to the Denver Post, George Morrison, who pastors the 4,000 member FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL was inspired to propose a float last spring after he attended last year’s parade and didn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Fruit Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

In order to bear real spiritual fruit we must abide in the vine, Christ.

This summer I want to take you through the “Fruit of the Spirit” as found in Galatians 5:22-23. We will memorize these two verses, and each Sunday we’re going to discuss a different fruit, but before we do that I think it’s important to look at the source of that fruit and what Jesus says is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

God Touching You Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 4, 2009

This the second part of the series.Not oly does God wantto touch others thru you this Christmas, e desire to give you a fresh touch

A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas remains one of the most significant seasons of the year for reaching our neighbors and friends with the love of Jesus. Last week we began a new series, The CHRISTMAS TOUCH.’ In our first message we considered the topic, TOUCHING OUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting The Stage For Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 6, 2009

Luke sets the stage for the coming ministry of Jesus in this passage on the start of the ministry of John the Baptist.

Scripture Today is the Second Sunday of Advent. We are focusing our attention during this Advent Season on one of the Scripture Readings read during Advent. And so today’s text is Luke 3:1-6. I have spent many wonderful hours studying this remarkable passage. I wish we could spend the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elizabeth’s Song Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009

The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Our World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving When The Water Is Over Your Head

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2009

Jonah found himself in one of the worst jams I can think of. But Jonah made it to the place of thanksgiving. Let’s look into God’s Word, and see how he got there.

Thanksgiving When the Water Is Over Your Head Jonah 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 22, 2009 *Thinking about Thanksgiving, let me ask you to turn to the Old Testament Book of Jonah. Almost everybody knows the story of Jonah. It’s one of the first Bible stories we ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Pilate’s question to Jesus.

“What is Truth?” John 18:36-38 October 18, 2009 General introduction Dr. Norman Geisler and Dr. Frank Turek make some important points regarding truth in their book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Crossway Books, 2004). Some of their material is quoted below: "We demand truth in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Wesleyan