Sermons on Parallelism:

Velveteen Rabbits

Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 16, 2008

The classic story of The Velveteen Rabbit is really a story of redemption, and isn’t that our story as well?

Tomorrow my granddaughter has to turn in her Book Fair project on her favorite book, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. It’s a story that most of you are probably familiar with about a boy receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by some of the other better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Donkey Was Planned

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 15, 2008

The Donkey is the key to understanding why the crowds turned on Jesus in the most momentous week of antiquity

Palm Sunday 2008 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story so well that it is hard to find something new to say. So I would like to ask you a question this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Tribulation (Part Iii) Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

Continuing the study of Revelation starting at chapter 10.

“The Tribulation” (Part Three) Revelation 10:1-11 In verse 1-6 we find a “mighty angel”. Some people believe that this is Jesus Christ while others would say it is an unidentified angel. You will never find Jesus appear as an angel in the book of Revelation, or anywhere else in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But Christ Is Risen

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 31, 2007

This is a message on the resurrection of Christ.

“BUT CHRIST IS RISEN” TEXT: 1 Cor. 15:1-20; 58 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: We have just celebrated the birth of Christ; now, may we look at the resurrection of Christ. As we were studying Christ and His birth, please remember that He was wrapped in “swaddling clothes”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

When God Stops Coming To Church!

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

Is it possible for a Christian to give God an offering He doesn’t want?

“WHEN GOD STOPS COMING TO CHURCH!” TEXT: Malachi 1:6-10 “A son honoreth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a Father, where is Mine honor? and if I be a master, where is My fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise My name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Serious Side Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008

Yes they were hypocrites, pretending to give all but in actuality only giving part. But how could they receive a death sentence just for that?

There are two approaches to presenting the gospel. One is a positive approach and the other is a negative. An emphasis on the positive is good for making a long term impact. The negative side sometimes instills a more reactive response. This passage is about the negative side of sin. It is a harsh ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sounds Of Silence: You Have Stayed Long Enough Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how to heal deep hurts and break down the "walls" that we build around us in our pain.

INTRO: - The text today gives us a picture of a journey... - Perhaps parallels a journey many of us face... A. God saves us, brings us out of slavery and sin B. Yet He desires us to go into blessing and fullness of life C. There is a Jericho... ...or walls built around our emotions that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Response To His Enemies Challenges

Contributed by Lamar Crockett on Apr 13, 2010

Hipocracy the Seven Woes and Christ response to the Pharaisee's. We look through Matthews account of how Christ can be Lord and a Son of David and how Jesus rebukes the Pharisee's.

Recap A question by the chief priests, scribes, and elders “By what Authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?” Matt. 21 23-37 What was the response of Jesus? Vs 24 How did the scribes priests answer the question Jesus asked? Vs 27 The Three parables; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter: A Place For Honest Skeptics

Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 11, 2006

Easter: Jesus is Risen. Yet can those who suffer from honest skepticism still find room in God’s House?

A pastor is giving a children’s sermon on Easter Sunday morning. “Can anyone tell me what happened on Easter?” Silence. The pastor, persisting, asked again politely, “Now I know that someone here knows what happened on Easter a long, long time ago.” Again….total silence. “Finally, visibly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Chapter 2:12-17 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 17, 2006

Revelation Chapter 2 Vs. 12-17: to the church in Pergamos

Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.TawasBaptist.org Revelation Chapter 2 Vs. 12-17: to the church in Pergamos Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Bible Church

Parable Of The Banquet

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 11, 2005

Are you missing out on something?

NR 09-06-05 Luke 14:15-24 The Parable of the Great Banquet Story: Do you remember the famous 1986 Guardian advert on TV A skinhead runs down the street. He is filmed from three different points of view. It looks as if he is going to mug a man carrying a leather briefcase. Instead he shoves him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Anglican

Kingdom Finale And The Great White Throne Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2005

The Millennium shows human nature for what it is.

Kingdom Finale and the Great White Throne Intro 1. Everyday life can bring us some unusual problems: Woman, 91, Teaches Purse Snatcher a Lesson Tue Jun 7 TOLEDO, Ohio - She’s 91 and uses a hearing aid and eyeglasses, but Katherine Woodworth wasn’t about to let somebody steal her purse. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acceptance: I've Fallen And Can't Get Up

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

also Mark 7:14-23 Acceptance from God is not preformance based

The best mirrors of the day were Corinthian Bronze. Even when highly polished didn’t give a true clear reflection. Only the very wealthy could afford these mirrors. Most people would see their own reflection every once in a while, but even then they never saw a true reflection of who they were. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Magi: Hope: Shopping For God

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

The Magi

How can you tell a married man from a single man in a department store?A married man is holding a purse. Women just love to shop – Men hate to shop. Why is that? Women are gatherers. Men are hunters. Women have to look at each and every item on the rack even if there is no possibility that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 5, 2006

The universal law of the harvest is not only that we reap what we sow but that we reap far more than we sow.

THE LAW OF THE HARVEST “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” Galatians 6:7-8 I. BE NOT DECEIVED Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist