Sermons on Play:

Would You Rather Be Dead?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Feb 9, 2008

This Ash Wednesday sermon uses a scene from "Fight Club" as its major illustration - it attempts to show that Christ doesn’t just give us a second chance, but that He puts us to death (while taking on our death) in Baptism and give us the empty tomb.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who makes our lives more beautiful than what they could ever be on their own. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, About ten years ago, a movie came out that just about everyone saw. It was called “Fight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

You May Already Be A Winner

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 19, 2008

Realizing you are God’s child comes with reassurance and responsibility.

John 15:16-17 “You May Already Be a Winner” Jan 20, 2008 There is a historical account of the preparations for one of Napoleon’s famous battles. As Napoleon was talking to a group of his high ranking officers, his horse, standing nearby, spooked and bolted. A quick thinking private, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Exchanged Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 13, 2007

Like the Wise Men of old, we come to the Savior and present ourselves to Christ and leave with inner treasures that will last throughout eternity.

THE EXCHANGED LIFE Matthew 2:1-12 ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WE GENERALLY ASSOCIATE WITH THE CHRISTMAS SEASON is the exchanging of gifts. When I was a boy we celebrated Christmas twice---once with my immediate family of six and the other at my paternal grandparent’s home. The exchanging of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Favor Of God: God And Mary

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing how Mary received the favor of God

Title: The Favor of God Theme: Text: Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26 ¶ And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused (engaged) to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Daniel Chapter 3a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008

How do you deal with temptation?

A. Chapter 3 Outline I. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Bow (3:1-7) a. The King’s Pride (3:1) b. The King’s Politicians (3:2-3) c. The King’s Proclamation (3:4-5) d. The King’s Penalty (3:6-7) II. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Budge (3:8-23) a. The Threat (3:8-15) i. The Astrologer’s Report ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Merry Christmas! Long Live The True King!

Contributed by Steven Mccomas on Dec 27, 2005

Christmas Eve sermon entered for Narnia contest.

In the allegorical tale TheLion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan are sent to live with a Professor in the country in order to be safe from the air raids on London during WW II. One rainy day while playing hide and seek Lucy hides in a wardrobe. After going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

No Room

Contributed by David Singleton on Nov 29, 2006

Answers the question, "Why is there no room for Jesus in my life?"

NO ROOM LUKE 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: LUKE 2:1-7 STAND – READ – PRAY SO THE QUESTION TONIGHT IS THIS. WHAT CAUSED THE INNKEEPER TO NOT HAVE ROOM FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN HISTORY? AND WHAT CAUSES YOU AND I TO NOT HAVE ROOM FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN HISTORY? 1. MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Reverence, Not Rigor-Mortis: A Call To Genuine Worship

Contributed by Randall Bates on Dec 17, 2006

Genuine worship comes from the heart, is spontaneous, new, congregational, joyful, and affects our daily life

REVERENCE NOT RIGOR-MORTIS: A CALL TO GENUINE WORSHIP 2 CORINTHIANS 3.17, JOHN 4. 24, PSALM 149. 1 - 9 One of the most recurring things we hear about church is that it is boring. Many folks won’t come out & openly say it, but they don’t come because it is boring. This causes a great concern to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping, To The Bank Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

The Sowing And Reaping Principles Of Money

Disclaimer: The following sermon is offered for your edification and spiritual enlightenment. However, there may be some present… being immature in the faith… may find it offensive, and at times disruptive, to their comfort zone. Although seeded with much Scripture, and thoroughly prayed over, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Ghetto Fabulous Christian

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007

Being What God Desires

Let’s look at the definition of Ghetto – initially it referred to an area that a specific racial or ethnic background resided, be-it voluntary or involuntarily pushed into a seclusion type scenario. Historically it referred to Jews who lived in Venice formed from the Latin word Glittu – which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 17, 2007

#2 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Last week we introduced you to our new teaching series. TAKE OUT PRAYER CARD…READ THE PRAYER... The prayer of St. Francis. The peace prayer. Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude For Dummies Series

Contributed by James Sawyer on Feb 3, 2007

How does one live their life in a grateful way. This message seeks to help the one reorient thier thought to be grateful on a more regular basis.

You Should Be Grateful Because: Culture Tells us to be Grateful This weekend concluded the thanksgiving season and we sat around our table and talked about all the things that we, as a family are thankful for. We often can be forgetful of that which we need to be grateful for. This time of year we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kickball And Peacemaking

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Apr 20, 2007

Biblical Peacemaking is to be lived out in all of life.

Kickball and Peacemaking Pastor Bruce Hamsher I still remember today what recess felt like when I was in the third grade. That year the game was kickball. More pointedly, I remember the awesome red ball we used. It was the kind of ball which was somewhat solid, yet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Its Only A Mirage

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007

Often times in life we look at the present things of this world as if they are all that we have, but fortunately for us, things aren’t always as bad as they look.

2 Kings 3 V.11- Up to this point, the king of Israel (Joram), was betrayed by The king of Moab. Every year, Moab had to pay a hundred thousand lambs, and the wool of a hundred thousand rams, to the king of Israel. It was almost like a tax. But since the Old King Ahab had died, and Joram took his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

A Hand To Guide Me

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 13, 2007

A mothers day tribute to my mom; Barb Cormie, who went to be with the Lord in 1997.

Dakota Community Church May 13, 2007 A Hand to Guide Me A Tribute to My Mother Many are saddened by this and other holidays because they bring up painful memories and deep longings for what might have been or should have been. One of the first and toughest lessons we all eventually learn is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Mennonite