Sermons on People In Acts:

A Tale Of Three Men

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

We look at three New Testament men--two good examples; one, bad.

This third Epistle of John is a letter about three men. Their names are Gaius [GAY us], Diotrephes, and Demetrius. Two of the men stand in sharp contrast to the other one. Let’s look at these two first. I. GAIUS—the person to whom the epistle is addressed. A. Shown evidence in his life of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Joe's Dilema

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

oh dear what can the matter be Mary is pregnant who can the father be?

As you can see from this mornings reading Joseph had a dilema to face. To be quite honest it’s not really the sort of dilema that many of us will have to face, I now for a fact that no one here will ever be told that there wife to be is expecting a child concieved by the Holy Spirit . So I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 27, 2002

Reflections on the story of the Prodigal Son - for a Family Service service

The Prodigal Son -Lk 15:11-32 The key to understanding this story can be found in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Joseph Of Arimathea Monologue

Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002

An Easter monologue encouraging boldness for Christ.

DATE: April 15, 2001 Easter Morning TEXT: John 19:38-41 TOPIC: Joseph of Arimathea PURPOSE: Encourage boldness for Christ Copyright 2001, William A. Groover Jr. I am Joseph Ben Abijah, Pharisee and member of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Soldier's Story

Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002

Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

"A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54, Mark 15:39

Denomination: Baptist

My Soul Magnifies The Lord

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Mary’s song

My Soul Magnifies the Lord, Luke 1:46-56 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 16, 2001 The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by-passed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John The Baptizer

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

Children’s sermon showing what some people have gone through for God’s kingdom.

1-sack of Bit o Honey candy 1 sack of chocolate morsels 1 sack of check mix Use the bit o honey for bodies, the chocolate morsels for eyes and the brown wafer looking things for wings, and nuclawave them. It only takes a few seconds to get the bit o honey warm enough for the eyes and wings to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:4

Denomination: Church Of God

What Did Jesus' Resurrection Mean To Mary Magdalene? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002

A mesage on what the Resurrection may have meant to Mary Magdalene

What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean....? Series Sunday March 10/01 What did the Resurrection Mean To Mary? Intro: This month for the month of March leading up to Easter on the 31st, I am planning on doing a series of messages entitled, "What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean? Today, I would like for us ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Wants To Do With A Broken Man Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

The third message in a series of seven on brokenness. This message is on Peter.

What God can do with a Broken Man? To become truly a man of God you have to reach a breaking point and then choose to be broken. Some men choose to harden. Men like the Pharoah of Egypt who would not let Moses lead the people to the promised land. Men like Judas Iscariot who betrayed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-71, Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Character To Copy From.

Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 2, 2002

Dear church I would like to take you to the cross at Calvary ,so that we can analyse the characters of people who were at the Calvary ,and to see if we can copy anything from them.

Dear church it is my pleasure to stand before you this morning, as we are remembering the day our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified for our transgression. Firstly I would like to pray, so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing Is Impossible

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002

The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible.

Introduction: The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible. God is showing us that as he initiates the impossible, he gives favour for the impossible, he understands our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Charismatic

The Call Of Matthew According To Matthew

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Aug 1, 2005

Matthew recalls the day that Jesus called him to be a disciple. The majority of the sermon is a flashback to that day, where he wonders "Why me, what is so special about me?"

I want to thank you folks for allowing to come and speak with you today. I want to share with you a story that is very important to me. This story is about an extraordinary day that changed my life forever. It was just another day like any other, nothing really special about that day. Got up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

While examining the word that came to John "Prepare the way of the Lord" this sermon discusses the life-giving influence that occurs when God sends His word and discusses what it means to prepare the way of the Lord.

Prepare the Way of the Lord Luke 3:1-18[1] 1-2-05 The action in our text this morning begins with a powerful Hebrew statement. Luke 3:2 “...the word of the Lord came to John...” When God wants to strike a holy match and set His people on fire, that is the match He uses—“the word of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

A Blender For Christmas

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 17, 2007

A sermon 4th Sunday in Advent A sermon about Joseph

4 Sunday Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Blender for Christmas" 18* Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; 19* and her husband Joseph, being a just man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Four Dreams Of Joseph, Mary's Husband

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 5, 2008

What characteristics did Joseph have that allowed God to entrust him with the upbringing of the Incarnate Son of God and what is the significance of his four dreams?

KB-GD 06-01-08 Joseph – a righteous man who obeyed God Story: It was the night before Christmas – and the local primary school were putting on the Nativity Play. Everyone was excited and happy - except one little boy who had wanted to play the part of Joseph - but had, instead, been given ...read more

Denomination: Anglican