Sermons on Pass The Parcel:

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 10, 2001

Keep on the firing line!

Onward, Christian Soldiers We love to sing the song, "Onward Christian Soldiers", but do we have a clue as how to prepare and fight a spiritual war? Do we have the commitment and intestinal fortitude to fight to the death like our forefathers? I have many doubts that we are or would. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Ephesians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 17, 2002

An expository message on the glory of the incarnation with direct application to everyday life.

Introduction One of the biggest hit singles of the 1990’s was a song by Joan Osborne called “One of Us.” The song earned 7 Grammy Award nominations. It’s a song of spiritual questioning and about conceiving of God in a modern age. The chorus says, “What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Significance Of God's Omnipotence - (I Chron. 29:10-14)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2002

When we know more about the omnipotence of God we can learn many important lessons

God is Omnipotent – He is all powerful and has all authority to do whatever He pleases (2 Chron. 29:10-14) "Praise be to you, O Lord, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, O Lord is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Jazzed Up

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Dec 29, 2002

Instead of New Year resolutions, consider making a New Years "Revolution". I offer Two to consider: 1: I will quit giving my money to the church. 2: I will make my feet more beautiful

All Jazzed Up Well, it’s that time of the year again when all good men and women prepare to fool themselves into believing they can truly keep a New years Resolution for more than a week this year. Now we could go the conservative route and make a resolution to eat more and exercise less, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Vital Commitments

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon calls hearers to make three vital commitments: 1) To A Person; 2) To A Purpose; 3) To A People.

TITLE: Three Vital Commitments SUBTITLE: You Present You TOPIC: Commitment TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 [Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby, A Call To Commitment, which can be found on Sermon Central.] I want to introduce you to a hypothetical church member that we will call Kenny. § Kenny began his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One More Year

Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Jan 8, 2003

God’s mercy works long with us, but we will one day be called to give account.

One More Year Luke 13:6-9 (NRSV vs. 8) January 4th, 2003. Do you remember where you were? What you were doing? Who you were with? Do you remember where you were? Where you were when the count down went from 5 to 4 to 3 to 2 to 1? Do you remember where you were when the ball dropped? Where you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Adventist

The Incredible Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Aug 28, 2003

When God calls, the only proper response is to obey and go.

The Incredible Adventure Begins Genesis 12:1-9 This morning we are beginning a brand-new sermon series. This series is brand-new in two ways. It is new to us as a congregation and it is new to me personally. Although I have been your pastor for nearly seven years, I served two other churches ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Use Your Head!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

We must stay in God’s Word so that the lessons of faith we have learned can continue to be lived in our daily lives.

“Use Your Head!” Galatians 3:1-5 Mike was heading off to college. He had spent the last 18 years of his life with those who had loved him most, but now he was packing up, pulling out, and staking a claim on a new life of his own. When Mike arrived at the University he completed all of the paper ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Likeness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 30, 2003

All who claim Christ need to become like Him.

INTRO.- ILL.- What do you think of my mustache? I haven’t always worn a mustache. I grew it for a fun program that we had at our last church and Elaine liked it so much that I just kept it. BESIDES, DON’T YOU THINK I LOOK AN AWFUL LOT LIKE TOM SELLECK OF MAGNUM PI FAME? Don’t answer that! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of The Warrior Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The last but not least piece of the Christian’s armor is prayer.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 8 We now come to the final installment in our series on the Christian warfare I have been teaching God’s Word for well over 20 years. I can honestly say that there has not been a series of lessons that have been as crucial than those of this series. Truly, whether or not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifesong – Following The Conductor In A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

LIFESONG – Following the Conductor in a Song of Praise Following the conductor in a song of praise means we take our lead from the H-E-A-D: H Holy Spirit is in Charge E Everyone Energized by the Spirit A All about Love - AGAPE D Do It For Others Vie

LIFESONG – Following the Conductor in a Song of Praise 1 Corinthians 12 – 14 INTRODUCTION: Missionary Robert Porteous and his wife were taken prisoners by Chinese communist bandits in 1931. This missionary couple was led to a lonely spot on top of a hill where they were to be executed. The Chinese ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Under The Sun V. Life Under The Son

Contributed by James Vilgos on Dec 17, 2004

In Ecclesiates Solomon writes of the futility of life under the sun. Contrast this with life under the Son, Jesus, God the Son

Life “Under the Sun” v. “Life Under the Son” Chaplain James Vilgos Scripture Reading Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Life “under the s-u-n” v. life “under the S-o-n” When I was young a song titled Richard Cory was popular it was based on a poem of the same title, the lyrics state in part: They say that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Get On Board: Why We Need Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 18, 2004

1st in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

{NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON: BELIEVE GET ON BOARD: WHY WE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Heart For The Poor

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

What responsibility does a Christian have for meeting the needs of the poor?

God’s Heart for the Poor March 2005 I was about 27 years old, Still in the Navy, and I was driving across the country, to some Navy base or other. stopped in at this truck stop for dinner. Business was slow, only 3 or 4 other customers in there, and I sat down and ordered a dinner. The waitress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Matthew 25:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impotent Man Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

Four things true of every encounter with Jesus

John 5:1-16 The Impotent Man Introduction Sometime after Jesus healed the nobleman’s son, He headed back south to Jerusalem to observe another feast. The Bible doesn’t say what feast it was, nor does it say how much time had passed since John 4. I want us to read the first 16 verses of chapter 5, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist