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Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 5, 2010

The Book of Romans is a passionate defense of the gospel. This sermon is an introduction to a 12-part series on the first 8 chapters of the book of Romans.

The Book of Romans Series – Sermon # 1 – Romans 1:1-17 – “Not Ashamed of the Gospel” A while back a bunch of us got together for a CATM Academy course called Movie Making 101. When the class was gathered I simply introduced the course by saying that we had an opportunity to tell a story. What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Christmas In The Psalms Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 28, 2008

No matter what circumstances you are going through in life, there is hope.

This morning we looked at the hope of Christmas. Living on this side of the cross, we have the benefit of the New Testament to give us the details of the hope we have in Christ. But I want to take a step back tonight and see our hope displayed in the prophetic pages of the Old Testament. Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Groaning In Our Waiting

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2015

The Holy Spirit give us hope in our hopelessness.

Title: Groaning in our Waiting Text: Romans 8:18-25 Thesis: The Holy Spirit gives us hope in our hopelessness. Introduction: I read this week that there is a high end, reservation only and cloth napkins restaurant in Portland, Oregon named “The Groaning Board.” My guess is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - Part 1 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

A seven part series on Gideon starting with the condition and crisis of Israel in it's backslidden state, the selection of Gideon, the process of his development and finally his overcoming victory and destruction of the enemy.

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor Part 1 of a Series Intro: I love to preach Series. You know, where you teach on a thought or topic for several weeks in a row. One of my favorite Old Testament guys is Gideon. With that being said, today we will begin a series of sermons about the life and times ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The test, treasure and truth of giving

GIVING I heard the story of a young man who was hired as a switchman on the tracks. As part of his training a supervisor took him to the area of the track that he would be working. The supervisor asked him if he understood the switch and knew how it worked and he assured him that he did. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Weariness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

Faithful, unseen acts of kindness matter deeply to God; persist in doing good, trusting that your efforts will bear fruit in His perfect timing.

Some days feel like a long string of unnoticed kindness. A parent packing lunches after a long shift. A nurse offering a smile under a mask. A teacher giving one more call to a student who’s fallen behind. A caregiver who holds a trembling hand at midnight. Seeds of goodness go into the soil, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Topics: Perseverance

The Story Of Jonah - A Tragic Hero With A Fatal Flaw Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The story of Jonah is a satiric masterpiece. The book of Jonah is unique in that it humorously recounts the adventures of a prophet who struggled against his divine commission. This really is a handbook on how not to be a prophet.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In his book, True Heroism in a World of Celebrity Counterfeits, Dick Keyes writes that a celebrity is "one who is famous and well publicized," well known "apart from how they became known. Celebrity itself is indifferent to moral character," he adds. One can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Talk To Your Tears

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006

Tears have a great purpose in your life. Sometimes pain is a very valuable gift.

Psalms 126:5-6 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. l. INTRODUCTION -- TEARS A. General -Even after having spent twenty years working in the medical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Problem Of Time" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

"Life is like a coin. You can spend anyway you want to but you can only spend it once."

A Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes: Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Talk His Talk Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

1100 : Learning to Talk His Talk March 12, 2006 Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus *****(Show video clip of ‘24’ characters being interrogated…) This morning I want to ‘get you to talk’… now hopefully you’re not going to force me to resort to the methods you just saw in scenes from ‘24’. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Dinosaur Debate Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The existence of dinosaurs has been used to discredit the Biblical account of Creation.

The Great Dinosaur Debate #5 Hot Potatoes the Church Won’t Touch There is a aura of mystery surrounding the dinosaurs. Where did they come from? Did they evolve? Did they really live millions of years ago? What happened to them? Are there any living today? Has any human being ever seen a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Was Jesus Transfigured?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 8, 2002

When we think about the incident known as the transfiguration of Jesus, why it happened is more important than what happened.

I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president of the company was among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thorny Ground Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

A Look at the parable of the sower

Soil Testing: Thorny Ground "I’ll Serve the Lord as Long as It Does Not Interfere With Things That Are More Important" Luke 8:4-8 There was a young man who was doing everything possible to move up in his company. Over the past 3 weeks he had built us 52 hours of overtime working on a new project. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ho Kairos Mou - "My Appointed Time" Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2006

This sermon examines the "appointed time" where Jesus knew that Judas would betray him at the "opportune time."

February 29, 2006 Matthew 26:14-25 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Searching For Wisdom

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2006

Where is wisdom found? Are we mining for it? It can’t be found where the riches of the world are found, in the earth. It can only be found in fearing God.

SEARCHING FOR WISDOM By Pastor Jim May Wisdom – What is it and how can you get more of it? It is defined in one dictionary as being “The ability to apply, or use correctly, all knowledge gained, every experience of life, and all understanding born of knowledge and experience, along with insight. ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible