Sermons on Pearls Before Swine:

The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012

We see how Jesus transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest deliverance of God’s people, into a new ritual to commemorate and give assurance that the sacrifice he was about to make would bring about a far greater deliverance.

Introduction Last week we studied the “last supper” that Jesus had with his disciples. We noted how Jesus was in control of the events that were leading to his sacrifice as the Passover Lamb. This morning we will see how he transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflect On The Past But Get A Vision Of The Future

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2012

Dwelling on the past will put our journey into the future into jeopardy. Focusing on the future, where God is already waiting, will produce victory in life. We need a clearer vision of what lies ahead in order to be truly victorious in Christ.

Reflect on the Past but Get a Vision of the Future Sunday. December 30, 2012 By Rev. James May As I began to put together the Powerpoint presentation for this message, the first picture that I found to use was so very appropriate. It is a picture of the windshield of a car as it is traveling ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21, Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Compassion For The Broken Hearted Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 12, 2013

Even though we sin, God is compassionate and blesses those who call on His name.

Our text today is a story within a story. We are studying Genesis 29-30, the story of the expansion of God’s promise through the descendants of Jacob. The STORY is the life of Jacob. But the story within the story is about dramatic way in which Jacob’s sons are born. The bookmarks ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

2 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: When they were first married Ken watched & learned as his new wife Karen, prepared the boneless ham. Karen precisely measured 3 inches from the butt of the ham inward & cut off the end of the ham. Ken immediately ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ethics In The Church Today

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013

The goal of ethics is to develop a body of moral standards on which the church can draw so that it can successfully respond to the many moral challenges it faces in all societies. Moral character development should be seen as primary importance both fo

Ethics In The Church Today Ephesians 1:22-23 - And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Charismatic

If It's Possible, It's Not God's Work

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 21, 2013

God's work is always outside the realm of human possibility.

It is absolutely impossible to become a Christian. Down through the years many have tried and have failed most miserably. The problem is people are taught that they can become a Christian anytime they want to. This gives people room to put it off to a “more convenient season.” Most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Adoption Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2013

Children who have been adopted are placed in a family that is not their own. Christians who have been taken OUT of Adam and placed IN CHRIST become adopted and heirs of Christ.

“ADOPTION in Christ” Romans 8:15-17 (I was originally going to entitle the today’s message “Sonship”, but I wanted to make sure that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Well Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013

The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. It can be a difficult decision to discern whether God wants you to be a confronter like Abraham or peacemaker like Isaac (God can/does bless both approaches)

Come To The Well Part 1 of 2 Gen. 26.18-26 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. 1 In about 2091 B.C., God told Abraham to leave Haran & go to Canaan, promised ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

When God 'breaks Through'.

Contributed by Timothy Burt on Feb 6, 2013

At the Transfiguration God broke through Dramatically, He also wants to breaks through into our lives, Dramatically, Gradually and Permanently.

When God ‘breaks through’ Luke 9:28-36 & 1 Kings19:19-21 It had been dark and overcast that July day. The sun had not appeared. There had been several showers but we kept looking up into the sky to see if the sunny periods the weather men had forecast would come. The children were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Wait Of The Spirit

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

If only we could all learn the way of the Spirit, the supernatural way of listening and waiting, what a wonderful world this could be.

I am a fan of science fiction and fantasy. I watch Syfy, qualify as at least a light-weight Trekkie, and have seen all of the Stars Wars movies multiple times… “I’m not the chaplain you were looking for.” (If you don’t get it, don’t worry. It’s not that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 14, 2013

What is "the Day of Christ Jesus" and how does it differ from "the Day of the Lord"? Whether these are coming events we fear or embrace is all a matter of perspective; where do we stand in relationship with Christ?

Philippians 1:3-6 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Taste Testers

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 21, 2013

Hebrews 6 adresses those who only taste what Jesus has to offer us.

Hebrews 6:4-8 . Intro: On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. One hundred fifty-five people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, named Cecelia. News accounts say when rescuers found Cecelia they did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Member

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 23, 2013

This sermon discuss what it means to be a member of the Lord's church both locally and globally.

The Way of A Church Member Introduction: Jerry is always quoting Scripture and preaching at work. He talks about the end times and return of Christ. He leads a small prayer group on Thursday AM and he is basically the Chaplin for the company. When people have questions about the bible people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Render To Caesar Or God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 24, 2013

A message about asking God questions and listening to His principles of giving.

Title: Render Unto Caesar, Give Unto God Theme: To show the importance of giving to the Lord what is important. Text: Matthew 22:15 - 22 Matthew 22:15-22 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. (16) And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Miracle Of Marriage

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 25, 2013

A sermon to encourage a Biblical view of marriage.

“The Miracle of Marriage” John 2:1-11 John 2:1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. The last two weeks I have preached on the home and focused on the men of our ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist