Sermons on Particular:

Pray From Where You Are (1) Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007

Notice what Jesus DOESN’T tell them. Jesus never tells the disciples they have to change first. He never tells them to become more than what they are and that they need to change before they can approach God. You can pray to God from right where you are.

[ME] I grew up in church where the Pastor would call on people to pray during the service or to close the service. I distinctly remember one particular gentleman in our church, when he was called upon to close in prayer, my teenage friends and I would literally moan with the expectation of an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Methodist

Turning Towards Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

The season of Lent is a season of repentance. Instead of focusing on the sin, or what we are turning from, we are going to focus on what we are turning towards.

Turning Towards: Series Introduction (Lent #1) March 5, 2006 Intro: All of life has a rhythm. There is birth, growth, and strength, and then weakness, decline, and death. There is work, and then there is rest. There is waking, then sleeping, then waking again. Day, and night. There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Fragrant To The Lord

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 17, 2007

What is it in your hand to offer to the Lord. The sacrifice which you offered not only bring delight to the Lord but also bring the most beautiful fragrance to fill the entire room.

Today the title of my sharing is “A Fragrant Sacrifice” This story is taken from John 12 and also found in Matt 26 and Mark 14. The setting was at the house of Simon the Leper, (where Lazarus lived) after he had been raised from the dead. The time was six days before the Passover. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

John Speaks To Ustoday

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series A

2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, God of the prophets, you sent your messenger into the Jordan wilderness to prepare human hearts for the coming of your Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Wonderful Counsellor Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006

He can heal

A CHILD IS BORN Wonderful Counsellor – He Can Heal… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Can you relate to that video? It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year and yet it’s a time of tremendous stress. Shopping Family Activities Year-end at work , etc. It’s easy to get to the point where you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love

Contributed by Christopher Decker on Dec 28, 2006

John gives us a message of God’s love after being connected to Jesus ministry.

April 30, 2006 There are times as a pastor when I look at the readings on the back of the bulletin and think…how am I ever going to craft a sermon out of this? The selections don’t speak to me and don’t seem relevant to the lives of the church or people. But then there are times when I read the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

You Reap What You Sow, With Your Pastor Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

The Emphasis And Importance That God Places On The Pastor

Ø Disclaimer: The following sermon is offered for your edification and spiritual enlightenment. However, there may be some present… being immature in the faith… may find it offensive, and at times disruptive, to their comfort zone. Although seeded with much Scripture, and thoroughly prayed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Singing A Song Of Deliverance

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

Communion Meditation for Sunday, October 1, 2006

(1) A few years ago, I used Matthew 26:30 for a communion meditation. ‘Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.’ I remember asking ‘What kind of a hymn did they sing?’ I recently re-encountered this verse when I was preparing for another sermon and clicked on the verse note for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

What Gifts Do You Bring Him?

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

The three gifts of the Magi symbolically represent gifts that we too can bring our Lord.

“What Gifts Do You Bring Him?” Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Giving and Receiving What do you enjoy more, giving gifts or receiving? I know that I was very excited to give Alisha some of her Christmas gifts this year. There were at least a couple of BIG surprises for her! And maybe we enjoy giving because we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Asking You To Sacrafice?

Contributed by Scott Hamilton on Jan 18, 2007

Launches off the sacrafices in the Old Testament and asks the question, "Does God ask us to make sacrafices today?". The answer is yes - pride, ego, selfishness, etc. We’re to sacrafice our whole self - Romans 12.

What is God asking you to sacrifice? If you were a Hebrew living 3000 years ago God would ask you to sacrifice very specific things in a very specific manner. Open your Bibles to Leviticus Chapter one. While you’re making your way there I want to give away a secret – my marinade for barbequing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Do Whatever He Says"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 19, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid “in the flesh” embarrassment by doing “ Whatever Jesus” told them to do.

“Do Whatever He Says” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris John 2:1-11 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel, Monterey California BIG IDEA: Mary’s last words in all of scriptures is a one liner: “Do Whatever He Says”. REFERENCES: John 2:1-11 (The marriage at Cana – the first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sandwich Sign Parable

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 6, 2005

To encourage the church to be the watchmen God has called us to be

THE PARABLE OF THE SANDWICH SIGN by George Crumbly Ezekiel 3:17-21 Sunday AM July 1, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This story was taken from a chapter in Max Lucado’s book "A Gentle Thunder" a very interesting story.) One of the most important jobs you & I have as Christians? To WARN the wicked, to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

God's Antidote To Loneliness

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Oct 17, 2005

God’s answer to our loneliness and feelings of abandonment

Title: God’s Antidote To Loneliness Text: 1 Kings 19:1-4; 8-10; 13-14; 18 Introduction: Elijah great man of God, burst on the scene in 1 Kings 17, No rain, raise a dead boy, in 18 great victory for God. Everything was going his way, he was the man, he prays and the rain returns, he beats a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

'your God Will Be My God'

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 28, 2005

Ruth chose to follow Naomi back to Bethlehem, declaring "Your God will be my God". That decision had results far beyonf what Ruth might have draemed possible

Ruth 2:1-20a In that reading from Ruth tonight, we actually had quite a big chunk of that book of four chapters, which has been described as of the most charming stories ever written. Certainly it sits here in the midst of the history books of the Old Testament, and it seems something very ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Love The Lord

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006

Christians can love God meaningfully.

HOW TO LOVE THE LORD Matthew 22:34-40 ILLUSTRATION After she woke up, a woman told her husband, "I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine’s day. What do you think it means?" "You’ll know tonight." he said. That evening, the man came home with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist