Sermons on Poles:

God's School Of Grace

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Did you hate school? I have news for All Christians. YOU HAVE TO ATTEND SCHOOL AGAIN. In fact you are already enrolled. It is a school of GRACE

Title: God’s School of Grace Most colleges offer a continuing education program. These classes they offer can be a valuable resource for those who wish to go on learning and enriching their lives. Lots of people take advantage of these opportunities, however many do not. Maybe they don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Each Man Cried To His Own God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

Part 1 of a 4-part series on the book of Jonah.

Each Man Cried to His Own God Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story Series (Part 1 of 4) Aug. 13, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: I Opening Illustration II Historical context (Jonah is part of the 12 minor prophets. Small books, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Lifting Up To Draw People

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Nov 13, 2006

Devotion at state association meeting.

WHAT ARE WE LIFTING UP TO DRAW PEOPLE? Illus: A POSSIBLE METHOD OF EVANGELISM A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winner’s class" at his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The World Is Saved By Its Good Looks

Contributed by Rob Guenther on Jun 26, 2007

Even though we once looked hideous to God in our sin, when we look to God and to Christ in faith, we look perfect and holy. Now we look for opportunities to hold up Jesus to be clearly seen by others.

The World is Saved by Its Good Looks Sermon based on Isaiah 45:22 Sunday, June 24, 2007 – Pentecost 4C (Evangelism 4) A church member canvassing the neighborhood came to one door and asked the attractive woman who answered if she was saved. “Yup,” the woman answered, “I sure am.” “Well, how do you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Free To Do What I Want???

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 2, 2007

This is a sermon preached on Independence, Fourth of July, Sunday in 2007, based on John 8:31-38. The theme is that only Jesus can give us true freedom.

Free to Do What I Want??? --John 8:31-38 I am still a fan of the Beatles and admire Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, but I have never been into the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger. I didn’t realize until this week that Mick and the Stones recorded the song “I’m Free” on September 6-7, 1965. That ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

Sitting On Your Grace.

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Sep 19, 2006

Are we fishing or just looking at the water.

Don’t Sit on Your Grace Mark 1:14-22, Galatians 2:17-21 Story has it that Mark Twain loved to go fishing, but he hated to catch fish. The problem was he went fishing to relax. In turn catching any fish would ruin his relaxation. He would have to take off the fish and bait the hook. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Night Visitor's Inquiry Series

Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001

Discussion of Jesus’s conversation with Nicodemus

A NIGHT VISITOR’S INQUIRY Sixth in the Series: “Conversations With Christ” John 3:1-18 Back in 1976, JIMMY CARTER was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during HIS campaign, Jimmy Carter said publicly he was a BORN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

How Beautiful Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 19, 2004

Romans 10 emphasizes the importance of sharing the message of hope with others

A tanner, interested in beginning a new business in a busy part of town, set up a little booth for a few days to give it a try. Using some poles he made a frame with a roof and arranged his wares inside. As a final act of decoration, he drilled a hole in one of the poles and stuck the end of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Passion Behind Good Friday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 9, 2004

Good Friday Sermon - looks at Christs Passion - descriptive went well in Easter service.

It is finished. the passion behind Good Friday The rooster had crowed three times. The guilt of Peter and the scattered disciples including the treacherous Judas left a void. In this void - Jesus had stood alone before his accusers. Alone to face their sneering lies and brutal blows. Cruel ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

A spectacular mystery is the apparent truth that God uses the least likely and yet the most available person to actively become a part of His work of salvation and deliverance

Great mysteries abound when it comes to the things of God. A spectacular mystery is the apparent truth that God uses the least likely and yet the most available person to actively become a part of His work of salvation and deliverance. We see this over and over in scripture. The least becomes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessing And The Curse

Contributed by Juan Lane on Nov 10, 2007

The curse that you are now suffering from can be used to attain your blessing

The Blessing and the Curse Numbers 21:5-9 (KJV) 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for [there is] no bread, neither [is there any] water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. 6 And the LORD sent fiery ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creator Of Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012

Examining the first part of the Apostles Creed concerning God

CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH A scientist approaches God and says to Him, "God, we don't need You anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing. We can now do what You did in the beginning." "Oh, is that so?" replies God. "Yes," says the scientist, "We can take dirt and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

What To Do When You Are Stuck In A Rut

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 15, 2011

A sermon that helps us to know what to do when we are in a spiritual rut

Title: What to do when you are stuck in a rut Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Introduction “The company of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look the place where we meet with you is too small for us. Let us go up to the Jordan, where each of us can get a pole and let us build a place there for us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 13, 2010

Message given on Girl Scout Sunday. Living a life that is pleasing to God is the most important thing you can do.

Living to please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction Good morning. This morning I want to talk for a moment about living a life that pleases God. A life that you are not ashamed for God to see. A life that is a model of Christ rather than a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

How Do You Punctuate Your Advent?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 10, 2008

How Do YOU Punctuate Your Advent? 1) “The Lord is coming?” 2) “The Lord is coming.” 3) “The Lord is coming!”

The first year I tutored at Luther Prep School in Wisconsin I taught Grade 10 English. I would, of course, have preferred teaching religion or phys-ed but I’m thankful for the opportunity to have taught English grammar. I came to appreciate the importance of proper punctuation. Take a look at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran