Sermons on Pentecost:

The Da Vinci Code: The True Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 22, 2006

An answer to Dan Brown’s attack on the Roman Catholic Church in "The Da Vinci Code."

Cracking the Da Vinci Code: There is Only One Church Matthew 16:13-20 So, it wasn’t the Apostle Peter whom Jesus called to lead the Church. That is the revelation made by Sir Leigh Teabing in the novel The Da Vinci Code. No, we discover that it was actually Mary Magdalene that Jesus charged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Promises: He Is Coming Back

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 24, 2006

This sermon takes the three promises of Jesus in Acts 1 and focuses on the fact that we can Rely on His Promise to REturn. We can be assured that Jesus will come back Personally, Visibly and Suddenly!

Jesus Promises: I will be Back Acts 1:1-11 Intro.: A. There are some passages in Scripture that as you read them and study them, you really wish you could have been there personally! I would have loved to been there to witness Jesus’ Baptism when God spoke in an audible voice saying this is my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

The Concern That Never Dies Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 8, 2006

This is the third message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

The Concern that Never Dies —John 19:16-27 John was the only disciple who stood by Jesus until the very end. I am reminded of Ben E. King’s 1986 hit song “Stand by Me”: When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we see No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Three Wins Of Matthew 6

Contributed by Don Brockus on Jan 21, 2006

A Sunday morning sermon exploring our motives for the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying and fasting.

The Three Wins of Matthew Chapter 6 Summary Outline I. When you give: Matthew 6:2-4 II. When you pray: Matthew 6:5-8 III. When you fast: Matthew 6:16-18 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Introduction Dime Store Cowboy Each summer, during our tourist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing The Church Name

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006

Why should we change our church name?

Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: *other

When God's People Are Heard Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2006

This sermons examines some ingredients that will win a hearing for God’s people and God’s message.

When God’s People Are Heard On April 19, 1775 a group of American militia fired the first shots that ignited the American Revolution. These courageous American patriots were determined to be heard by the British government and to remain free as a nation. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote a song/poem about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Go On!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 25, 2006

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Mark 9:2-9 “Go On!” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that Jesus led Peter, James and John up a high mountain… …and this was the place where Jesus “was transfigured before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Shake It Off Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 29, 2008

Paul safely escapes shipwreck only to have a snake come out of the fire and bite him. Instead of panicking or making a big show of how "bullet proof" he was, the Apostle simply goes about the business of serving God. It’s a great lesson for us when we fac

Doesn’t it seem like something (or someone) didn’t want Paul to reach Rome? Angry mobs, corrupt leaders (both Israeli and Roman), then even the wind and waves seem to conspire to destroy Paul or crash him up against the rocks—anything to keep him from reaching God’s intended destination. But as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Common Men With An Uncommon Opportunity

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009

God’s looking for common, ordinary people to do an uncommon thing through them.

Common Men with an Uncommon Opportunity… Matt. 4:18 ¶ And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ascension Day Sermon: Be A Witness Through Forgiving

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Every Christian is called to share their faith, and this explores how we can be active in sharing our faith by forgiving others.

Today we celebrate Ascension Day, the day when Jesus physically left earth and ascended into heaven. Ascension Day officially is celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday which was Thursday. For many Ascension Day ranks up there with Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. And it is something that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, John 7:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Worshipped-- Some Didn't!

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 11, 2008

an analysis of the responses proclaimed during the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem. A focus on REAL worship.

John 12:12-19 This morning’s text deals with what we often call the “Triumphant” entry. It was primarily “triumphant” because of the people’s response, though, not because Christ entered the city in a triumphant fashion. Instead, Jesus came into the city in a humble and symbolic gesture of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Have A Plan For Our Lives?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 19, 2009

A sermon for the 16 Sunday after Petecost, Proper 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.20] September 20, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for coming among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Apostasy? Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Sep 21, 2009

Revealing some clues to apostates and the condition of the church in the end times

Why Apostasy? 20.09.09 am 2 Thessalonians 2 Key verse 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions, which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Today we will look at apostasy and how it will increase in the last days First of all, what is apostasy? Falling away, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sermon For Proper 23, October 11, 2009

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 10, 2009

A camel can go through the needle’s eye

19th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 23] October 11, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come to worship in order that we might be near to you and learn from you how we might live our lives as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

What Exactly Is A Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009

Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran