Sermons on Preaching Christ:

If Jesus Is God, Why Did Jesus Need To Pray? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2016

The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed at different times of the day. He prayed in different places. Sometimes He prayed on His own, and sometimes when His Disciples were with Him.

Why did Jesus pray? This morning as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples our focus this month is on Prayer. The Bible records the words of 222 specific prayers - actual worded prayers, not just references to prayer with statements like he prayed or he called upon the name of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Friendship That Matters Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2016

The marks of a godly friendship is wholehearted commitment, unwavering support and spiritual encouragement.

How many friends do we really need in life? Two hundreds, or just two. • When we go through our most difficult moments, how many friends do we need by our side? Twenty, or two? (Just got to know that I’ve 226 friends on FB.) • How many of our friends today are merely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible Is Inspired Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 9, 2016

We have the opportunity to allow the word of God to change us.

June 12, 2016 Morning Worship   Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17   Subject: The Authority of Scripture Title: The Bible is Inspired Part 2       Last week we began a series on the authority of the Scriptures.  When I talk about the authority of scripture, what I mean is this:   Can we really trust the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meals With Jesus - Clean Cup Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

Christianity is an inside job - Jesus deals with the Pharisees who are obsessed with externals.

Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross, rise again and ascend to the Father so the Spirit can come! Along the way, there’s a series of meals with Jesus where we learn much about the gospel and the Christian life 1) Levi - the traitor to Israel has repented and joined the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Charismatic

Blueprint For Purity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2016

We live in a world that does not value purity, for the Christian, we need all help we can get to maintain a semblance of purity. Psalm 119:9-16 offers us some help if we are committed enough to follow the principles.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We live in a time when it is difficult to live a life of purity. Our society glorifies immorality. Our society applauds and rewards bad behavior. • When you look at the movies that are produced today, the music produced today, we can see why society is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear God, And Nothing Else!

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

This was designed as a New Years sermon to teach Christians what is an appropriate fear and what is not. Biblical texts are also explored showing the blessings associated with proper fear of God.

Fear God … and nothing else! Proverbs 1:7 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is a good time for new beginnings. What have you decided to start fresh on this year? A change in attitude? A new diet? A new budget? A new exercise regimen? Whatever resolutions we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Grow Stronger Than Our Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing stronger and stronger against your enemies? Yes II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker. IV. TEXT: Judges 4:24 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

R U A Treasure Hunter Series

Contributed by Tim May on Dec 29, 2014

Someone else is receiving a blessing if you choose to bury your treasure.

Do you know where the most expensive piece of real estate on this planet is located? Cemeteries. 6 feet into the ground is buried all kinds of treasure. Dreams that were never pursued, books that were never written, songs that were never sung, inventions that were never pursued, churches that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Methodist

Jehovah Jireh - God Our Provider Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 16, 2015

Jehovah Jireh, or "God Our Provider, " is one of the more well known names of God. But what does He provide? Why? How can we be sure He will provide for us?

One day a man walked out of his house on his way to work and saw that it had started to rain. He didn’t think much of it at the time, but began to worry when he saw that it was still raining cats and dogs later that same night. He lived near a river, so he started to fear a possible flood. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:6-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Happy Invasion Of Privacy (Outline By Wayne Schmidt)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 18, 2015

1) Found by the Lord 2) Known by the Lord 3) Informed by the Lord

There was an uproar around the world when it was revealed last year that the National Security Agency of the United States, more commonly known as the NSA, routinely intercepted and monitored private emails and phone calls. This was not only going on in the United Sates, but across much of Europe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Yolo You Only Live Once

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jan 23, 2015

YOLO Sermon part of the month-long New Year sermons LHC, January 24, 2015 As the saying goes, "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough". Question is, what are we doing with life today?

Introduction Good morning everyone. Welcome to Life Hope Community gathering. It is my prayer that you’re all at your most comfortable seats. Before we move on let’s look at this: -Flappy bird video How many of you are familiar with this computer game? I think sometime in 2013 when ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

Your God, My God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015

To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the fat

I. EXORDIUM: Who's your GOD? FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT and these 3 are One. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vineyard Worker’s Complaint

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2016

Workers hired at different times of day. Represent? 1. Time they were saved? 2. Amount of 'heat' they took? 3. Proportion of Loss? 4. Amount of Work they did? We complain God isn't being fair. God responds that He knows what's best!

THE VINEYARD WORKER’S COMPLAINT Mt. 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The salesman 1. Morris applied for a job at MEN’S WEARHOUSE. During his interview, Ben, the personnel manager asked him, "Where did you last work?" 2. "Joseph A Bank," replied Morris, proudly. "And how long did you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Takes Away Shame Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Shame is a powerful negative emotion, more painful than guilt. See how Jesus takes away shame

I love the words of Apostle Paul to the Philippians, where he says "But one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of Jesus Christ." Looking forward to pressing into more of what the Lord has ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

“the Witness Of Isaiah, John And Jesus” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 14, 2016

John 12 concludes Jesus' testimony to the world with a short summary sermon.

2 14 2016 “The Witness of Isaiah, John and Jesus” John 12:36-50 John 12:36: “While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them. 37 But although He had done so many signs before ...read more

Scripture: John 12:36-50

Denomination: Baptist