Sermons on Papa Day:

Antiochus Iv Epiphanes: The Antichrist Of The Old Testament

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twenty-six kings who ruled from 175—164 BC over the Syrian section of Alexander’s empire and is undoubtedly one of the greatest prototypes of the Antichrist in all of God’s Word.

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twenty-six kings who ruled from 175—164 BC over the Syrian section of Alexander’s empire. He is referred to as the “little horn” in Daniel 8:9. The name Epiphanes means the “Illustrious One,” although his contemporaries nicknamed him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

To Him Who Is Able

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

What is our God able to do? 1- He is able to keep us from falling 2- He is able to present us without fault 3- He is able to receive all praise

INTRO.- ILL.- Coming home from his Little League game, Billy swung open the front door very excited. Unable to attend the game, his father immediately wanted to know what happened. "So, how did you do son?" he asked. "You’ll never believe it!" Billy said. "I was responsible for the winning ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News And Good Deeds Make Good Sense Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 20, 2008

Jesus modeled and taught an evangelistic strategy of combining the Great Commandment with the Great Commission.

In his book, Building a Contagious Church, Mark Mittleberg asks us to join him in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. As you walk up to the large arena, you see a mass of young people in line for a concert. The headline act is shock-rockeer Marilyn Manson (named after Marilyn Monroe and mass ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"From Death To Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2008

Explains the process and tranformation from a rebel and sinner to salvation and becoming Spirit filled

“From Death to Life” October 26, 2008 John 5:24-29 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Holiness

"Turn The Power On"

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

The Holy Spirit is real and He gives us life and wisdom and is available to all people.

Feb. 6, 2011 1 Cor. 2:1-16 C & Z “Turn the Power On!” There are a lot of things of this world that are just hard to explain. We talked about light a couple of weeks ago. How do you describe light? It isn’t that easy. Or we could ask about air or sky or water or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Necessity Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Apr 28, 2011

This sermon opens this series (The Cross Files) on the significance of the Gospel message that is found in Scripture. The four main points are borrowed from the book, "What is the Gospel", by Greg Gilbert. This sermon is to rekindle the passion we, as b

Intro: And it is specifically good news about our relationship with God. We all like to receive good news, especially if it addresses some bad news we've just received. If you've just been told that you have cancer, for example, it's good news when the doctor tells you that it is a type that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serendipity: An Accidental (But Pleasant) Discovery

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 29, 2011

God addresses sin through judgment and mercy.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 1, 2011 SERENDIPITY: AN ACCIDENTAL (BUT PLEASANT) DISCOVERY Isaac Butterworth 2 Kings 22:1-3, 8, 10-12a, 13-17; 23:1-3 (NIV) 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.... 2 He did what was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011

Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Each One Reach One

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 4, 2010

The average Christian in America doesn’t share their faith with others. According to the Barna Group, in 2003 just over half of all born again Christians shared their faith with someone else.

Start with Evangelism Video 5 min 2 sec There is a phrase that I want you to remember. It is extremely important that you do not forget this simple four word sentence. Here it is, don’t forget, “Each one reach one.” One of my friends as a teenager was a guy by the name of Dave ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Planted To Produce Fruit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 11, 2010

You were planted to produce fruit. What is your purpose, productivity and produce?

PLANTED TO PRODUCE FRUIT A young man wanted to become a missionary. He was told to come to the missionary examiner’s home at 5:00 AM. So the next morning, with snow on the ground, the young man showed up at the home at 5:00 and rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

2. The Greatest Commandment February 21, 2010 Love your Neighbor I find it amusing when people talk about the loving feeling they have for each other. We often think of love as this warm blanket on a cool winter night. Love is like snuggling up to a fire it just fills you with nice toasty ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: *other

How To Change Banks Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 18, 2010

You can either bank with the world or bank with God.

Not in My House Series How to Change Banks January 24, 2010 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A There are banks on every corner, but there are really only two: bank of the world or Bank of God. 1 I’m not talking about where you put your money as much as where you put your trust (world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up In Grace

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2010

As Christians we are to be progressing in our sanctification and in our Christian walk. I hope this sermon helps us to do that.

Growing Up in Grace Text: 2nd Peter 3:14-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you were hoping that we were going to be back in the Book of Genesis this morning, you’re going to have to wait til next Sunday, or maybe even the Sunday after that, as the Lord’s been putting more than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abandoned To A Depraved Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2011

When people reject God's ways or God's truth, the only way remaining is the way of sin & selfishness. As people get further involved in sin, their sin inhibits their willingness & ability to form right judgments about life.

ROMANS 1: 28-32 ABANDONED TO A DEPRAVED LIFESTYLE This section addresses the havoc that occurs in human relationships and in society because of mankind's suppressing of the knowledge of God (1:18). We have discovered previously in our study of Romans chapter one that people who crave their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

Our Father God wants to hold our hands to help us walk worthy of His calling in our lives. And when we fall down Father God is always there to pick us back up to step out in faith and obedience.

LIVING IN CHRIST – Walk the Walk  Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God