Sermons on Pondering:

Build An Ark

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s commands aren’t necessarily meant to match your understanding; they are meant to meet your challenges.

LARGEST RUBBERBAND BALL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNvScJ5bzI That, my friends, is absurd and outrageous. 5 years! Are you kidding me! We’ve launched a series where we’re going to look at the absurd and outrageous commands God made – commands that at the beginning seems ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Its Good To Hear From You Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2014

A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Its Good To Hear From You Again 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Proverbs 15 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter fifteen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Fifteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter fifteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 (NASB) This is an excellent verse to commit to memory. Have you ever tried to argue ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Csi: Egypt "When The Nile Bled"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 20, 2013

With the First Plague God demonstrates his power AND his grace.

Crime scene investigation shows must be popular. There’s CSI: Miami, CSI: Las Vegas, CSI: NY (New York). I think viewers are intrigued with the idea that, if handled and analyzed correctly, even a single drop of blood is enough to expose a criminal and solve a case. This morning I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:14-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Credibility In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many are skeptical of the church because of perceived hypocrites. How do we obtain credibility in our witness to others? How do live and walk in such a way to be an effective witness? We must walk in Christ to possess the credibility we need.

The Credibility in Discipleship Ephesians 5:1-2; John 13:34-35 We have spent several weeks discussing the importance and need for discipleship. In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded us to teach all nations to observe His teachings. In essence, those who follow Christ as His disciples are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Baker's Dozen Of The Commands Of Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 20, 2017

A Lenten service featuring our opportunities for obedience!

THE BAKER'S DOZEN OF THE COMMANDS OF JESUS Last week, we began with the 10 saddest words in the English language, and then talked about the BAKER'S DIRTY DOZEN of things for which we need to repent. Today, let's consider 10 of the happiest words in our language as our springboard to the commands ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Destiny Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 5, 2018

We have a new destiny when we belong to Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This is our first Sunday of 2018! WOW! • Last week Jerry began our All Things New series. During this time of the year I think it is good for us to see the new year as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean from the previous year and start anew! • As we begin this new year ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self-Limited Liberty Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 23 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. I discuss Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our freedom for a higher purpose. We discuss some probing questions related to decision making.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty” 1 Cor 8 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits 2. Defeated by misuse of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Is This Baby Immanuel?

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 23, 2010

Christmas is so much more than a birth, even a miraculous birth. The name Immanuel reveals the mystery of Christmas. A) Because he's our God in the flesh, born of the virgin. B) Because he is our Jesus, come to save us.

Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Why Is This Baby Immanuel? A. Because he's our God in the flesh, born of the virgin B. Because he is our Jesus, come to save us Season: Advent 4a Date: December 19, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Is-This-Baby-Immanuel_-Matthew1_18-25.html ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Birth Of Hope Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

this Christmas may this message help us know that Jesus brought Hope into this sin filled world and encourage us to find Hope in Him.

CHRISTMAS FROM THE FOUR GOSPELS The Birth Of Hope Luke 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A. Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were without Christ, being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount: Treasure Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Studies in the Sermon on the Mount about our treasure

Title: Treasure and the Heart Theme: Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Open: John 3:30 “He must increase, I must decrease” “He must become greater, I must become lesser” NIV Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Hanging However"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 24, 2011

A sermon about allowing God to work miracles in our lives.

John 2:1-11 “The Hanging ‘However’” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A few months ago a friend of mine sent me a video clip from the t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Eve 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2015

Re-telling the story of the incarnation of the Messiah - this is more of a two-person reading with music than it is an actual sermon. The thought is that the telling of the simple story is necessary and wonderful with much embellishment.

Christmas Eve 2014 - If you would like a copy of the PPT just email ArcadeNazarene@gmail.com Guitar and Flute to open the service quitely Away in a Manger (Alternate Melody) Reader 1 Welcome and opening prayer Explanation of the evening (Journey to Jesus’ Birth) The Longing of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Looking For Real Hope In The Right Places! (Psalm 39:1-7) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by looking and finding hope in places that God honors by His Presence versus pursuing false hope in places where God is dishonored and His people discredited.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon VIII – Psalm 39:1-7 David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-7

Thou Art The Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2019

If Jesus wasn't the Christ, our faith would be in vain, and we would yet be without salvation. If He is the Christ, and we know He is, then He is the only source of hope for humanity. We all must deal with the question regarding the identity of Jesus. How we respond will affect our eternity.

Thou art the Christ Matthew 16: 13-16 As we continue looking at profound statements in Scripture, we come to an intimate moment with Jesus and His disciples. They have traveled from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. It is here that Jesus asked a fundamental question – whom do men say that I am? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist