Sermons on People Sat Down:

The Fortunes Of God's People Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002

The fortunes of God’s people are not determine by their bank account, but by their relationship with God.

In China many years ago there lived an old man, with his son and a horse. Back in those days, having a horse was like owning a car today, so you can well imagine how valuable a property the animal must have been. One morning, when the man went to his field to feed the horse, the animal was gone. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faithful Hand Maiden

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2005

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent A sermon about Mary’s faithfulness

4th Sunday in Advent Luke 1:26-38 "The Faithful Hand Maiden?" 26 ¶ In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Bridges And Ditches: People Of The Way (Sermon #2 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2015

The reason the first century church turned the world upside down was not because of some religio-socio-economic “perfect storm” that made their message ripe for the but rather it was the fixed and unswerving centrality of Jesus Christ as their message.

Welcome & Call to Worship Good morning. We are honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. In September of 1985, The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

The Further Adventures Of Peter

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 21, 2003

Peter takes a trip to Lydda

The Further Adventures of Peter Acts 9:36 – 10:8 Jeff Hughes – July 13, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. People that are sold out servants of Jesus are fun to be around. These are the kinds of people that really reach down and sacrifice for the good of others. Last week, we saw how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005

This is part one in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom)

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 1) Sermon – 20 June 2004 I know today is Father’s Day and is would be quite seem to make sense that I preach on a subject that would speak to us Fathers. I am not necessarily opposed to preaching messages based upon special seasons, times of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man Who Witnessed

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 5, 2005

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent B A sermon about John the Baptist witnessing to the coming light

Third Sunday in Advent John 1:6-8,19-28 "The Man Who Witnessed"   6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light. 19 And this is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

"Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Slaughter Of The Innocents

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 24, 2002

A consideration of Matthew’s story about Herod’s slaughter of the children in Bethlehem following Jesus’ birth.

THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS Matthew 2:13–23 • Romans 8:18–25 Christmas 1 (a) • December ’95, ’98, ’01 I hope you had a good Christmas. We stayed home again. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t visit any relatives (though we had some visit us). Didn’t go see a movie (something we’ve sometimes done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

How To Face My Failures

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning The World Upside Down For Jesus

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 22, 2002

A message on Soul Winning

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS TEXT: ACTS 17:6 Here we find the men who came out of the Revival of Pentecost! - Acts 1:8 - Ye Shall Receive Power, Ye Shall be Witnesses Unto Me... They were to Go and Be Witnesses! -- They were to Go and Carry Out The Great Commission – Mt. 28: 19,20 - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

A Child, A Messiah

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 6, 2004

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-11 "A child, A Messiah"   "Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful Fisherman

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 5, 2000

Sermon on Luke 5:1-11

FAITHFUL FISHERMEN LUKE 5:1-11 Many of you may but (name here) is an avid ice fishermen. The story I am about to tell happened a couple years age. (Names) decided to do a little ice fishing. The lake was frozen nicely. They stopped just before they got to the lake at a little bait shop and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2006

Who really cares about us? Not this world’s Herods, for fear lashes out destructively. We find care in those who, like the wise men, believe in us and give gifts for the future; and who, like Joseph, sacrifice for us. Epiphany at National Baptist Memor

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people to do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited to transactions. We deal with people who may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist