Sermons on Pictures:

"Bethlehem"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003

This Christmas message explores the little town of Bethlehem ... how God had prepared Bethlehem for 1700 years for the birth of His Son, Jesus.

“Bethlehem” INTRODUCTION: We think of Bethlehem ONLY as the birthplace of Jesus. Some might even realize that King David was born there. BUT … Bethlehem is mentioned 53 times in Scripture. There are actually 2 BETHLEHEM’s mentioned in the Bible: o NORTH – in Galilee – only 7 miles from ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: It's Wisdom

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Mar 14, 2002

As we look at Jesus during his last hours we see the son of God, but we also see very clearly his humanity. He was a man, and he can identify with our needs.

The Cross: It’s wisdom Mark 14:32-42 Every Christian can grow in their knowledge of Jesus Christ, but understanding the experiences of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsamane. Introduction: There are some interesting facts about the sisal plant from which is made tough sisal twine. It grows in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Empty Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

Many an empty life could be filled if they just opened it up to the risen Lord.

THE BIG EMPTY MARK 16:1-8 Before movie companies were careful about Swahili translations--assuming no one in the U.S. would understand--a director needed an African messenger who was to gasp out a sentence to the big chief, collapsing as he delivered his message, since he had run for days with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers, Hands And Nails

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001

Reflection on how God loves us with the imagery of mothers, hands and nails.

Sermon Notes on “Mothers, Hands and Nails” Mother’s Day 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted. But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me, And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Into The Future Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2014

Talking about our ultimate eternal existence, the new heaven and the new earth (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 373- 380)

HoHum: This is from Daniel Overdorf but I am have been in many of these kinds of conversations and situations: One Friday afternoon I struggled to prepare for the weekend. The week’s hectic pace, filled with activities, left me scrambling on Friday to finish my sermon. While I hunched over ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"god Is Our Father!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 6, 2016

What difference does it make that through faith in Christ we have a love relationship with God and know Him as our Father?

While the first 2 chapters of 1 John have as their main theme the subject of fellowship, the next 3 chapters have sonship as their theme. The key verse in these in these chapters is 4:8, "God is love." We, who have trusted Christ as Savior, are children of God, we are in the family of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Blessing Of Not Having Jesus With Us

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

We think how blessed it would have been to walk and talk with Jesus2,000 years ago. Jesus told his disciples that it would be better for him to go away than to stay. This message explores why it is a greater blessing to not have Jesus with us today. Th

THE GREAT BLESSING OF NOT HAVING JESUS WITH US John 16:5-8 Dorn Ridge & York Manor June 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) If you had the privilege of choosing what period of time you could live in, would you consider it a greater privilege to be alive now and in your present time, or when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unforgettable

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013

This sermon is intertwined with songs and prayers which revolve around the Lord's Supper. There are references to the Passover meal which is the foundation of our communion with God.

Mention the Power and intention of National/Personal Memorials -- Washington Monument; Alamo; Gettysburg; USS Lexington, etc. * Lord's Supper was the Focal Point of the Early Church -- Acts 2.42; 20.7 Symbolism of the Bread and the Fruit of the Vine Bread = Provision -- unleavened bread in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Book Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 7, 2013

Revelation does not mean "to conceal". It is meant to be read and understood. This is an introduction to a long sermon series on the entire Apocalypse and gives my interpretive foundational views of the book.

An Introduction to the Book of Revelation Revelation 21:1-7 Rev. Mark A. Barber It might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the Book of Revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. However, there is a good reason for this. The book of Revelation is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Finding Your Identity"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 17, 2018

God calls every believer to full time Christian service.

“Finding Your Identity” 1st Peter 2:5-10 I remember God speaking to me about entering the ministry when I was 11 years old. I was actively attending church and God had placed a call on my life. Sometimes it is hard to describe to someone who has not received that call but I have never doubted it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Finding Your Identity"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 28, 2018

All of us are called to serve God full time. I also came to the understanding that serving him as my vocation, as my job, was indeed what he wanted from me. It is God’s desire that every believer will serve him full-time-nothing more-nothing less.

“Finding Your Identity” 1st Peter 2:5-10 I remember God speaking to me about entering the ministry when I was 11 years old. I was actively attending church and God had placed a call on my life. Sometimes it is hard to describe to someone who has not received that call but I have never doubted it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Meet The World's Desperate Need Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023

As God has authority over all of life, so Jesus has authority over all of life.

For the next 4 weeks we will be studying from the John 5. This chapter deals with the authority and power that Jesus has. In fact, chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. Jesus is equal with God and that is claimed later on in this chapter. So, He is due the same worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Ruth Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

The book of Ruth reminds us that God never leaves Himself without a witness. Moses was His witness in Egypt. Elijah was His witness in Israel. John the Baptist was Christ’s forerunner.

The book of Ruth reminds us that God never leaves Himself without a witness. Moses was His witness in Egypt. Elijah was His witness in Israel. John the Baptist was Christ’s forerunner. I. Facts About the Book of Ruth 1. There are four chapters, 85 verses, more than 2500 words. 2. The time period ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words On Mission Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 29, 2024

Talk about mission from Revelation 8 & 9 from the first 6 trumpets

HoHum: Memorial Day: I stand for the flag; I kneel for the cross WBTU: Saw a bumper sticker that said: Jesus is coming! Look busy! Boss is coming so look busy The Bible teaches that a day is coming when the trumpet of the archangel will sound, the eastern sky will split and Jesus will come ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:6-13, Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Shall See Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' illustration of His mission and the nature of true discipleship, emphasizing the joy found in a life surrendered to Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you in the house of the Lord today, a place where we come together as a family, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more deeply. We gather here, not as strangers meeting by chance, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Bearing Fruit, Dying