Sermons on Predictions False:

A Son Is Given To Bring Us Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 26, 2004

Christ was given names many years before he came as a man

Our greatest need at Christmas: If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing The Charcoal Fire

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 21, 2001

The account of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and restoration by Him provide guidance and hope that the "fire" of betrayal and sin in our lives can give way to the "fire" of restoration and renewal!

"FACING THE CHARCOAL FIRE" John 18:15-18,25-27; 21:1-19 INTRODUCTION Every day we face situations that put our faith and commitment to Christ to the test. Many of those situations are like facing fires, dangerous and destructive, that would derail and devastate God’s plan in our lives. John had ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Case For Faith

Contributed by Justin Snyder on Feb 27, 2001

Answer’s to some of the most difficult questions; that face Christianity

The Case for FAITH! Objection #1: The Challenge of Faith: Since Evil and Suffering Exist, a Loving God Cannot. “Christian theism must be rejected by any person with even a shred of respect for evidence.” – George H. Smith, atheist 1st “Christian faith is not an irrational leap. Examined ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Your Children Well

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. Several yrs. ago Robert Fulghum touched the hearts of millions with a short piece entitled, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"; it became part of a book by same name. Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

This is a introduction to a series on the Sermon on the Mount

INTRODUCTION Talk about the Sermon on the Mount in relation to the Sermon on the Plain. There are three predominate views concerning these sermons: 1. The versions are two different sermons. Omissions. Different Purpose. Luke states that the immediate purpose for writing was the instruction ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001

New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 11, 2002

Highlights beginning of Jesus’ public ministry; baptism, anointing, temptation

Jesus Ministry Begins Mark 1:9-13 INTRO.: The beginning of the public life of Jesus is very briefly recorded by Mark, who is characterized by an economy of words. It was time of religious awakening. Mark quickly tells us of the ministry of John the Baptist as predicted by Malachi and described ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Most Important Thing To Do In This Life?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 20, 2002

What is the most important thing to do in this life?

Isaiah 55:5-6; Hosea 10:12 Topic- What is the most important thing to do in this life? In Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, we are told that “to everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.” All of us who are alive today had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 4: Paying A Price

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PRICE IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL 1. To have a successful journey through life, you must continuously pay a price. The flesh wants ease. The devil wants defeat. The world wants conformity. 2. You fail to reach your greatest potential when you fail to pay a price. B. THE TEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things I Know For Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 13, 2003

We know how Christians ought to behave, we know it won’t always be easy, but victory is assured because the Son of God has come.

Three Things I Know for Sure I John 5:18-21 INTRO.: There is a story in the ninth chapter of John’s Gospel of a man born blind who was given sight by Jesus. He became the center of great controversy. No one wanted to believe Jesus had done this. They called the man in to question and he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Divorce Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2003

Is divorce the "Second Unforgivable Sin" that many make it out to be? What did Jesus have to say about Divorce?

Mk 10:1-10 Divorce Morston 05-10-03 The subject of this morning’s Gospel reading – Marriage and Divorce - has been a hot topic in recent years. There has been much debate on whether we should we allow divorcees to marry for a second time in Church? In September 1999, the House of Bishops issued ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Capturing A Godly Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Keys to finding the vision that God has for you and your life

Capturing a Godly Vision Selected Passages January 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION The progress of pioneers A. They had traveled across the sea 1. Nearly 350 years ago – Vision of freedom in a new land 2. They started by going west to that new land 3. The 1st year they established a town center B. They ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Following Jesus To The Cross #1 - Preparing To Die Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the first message of a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days as He walked towards the cross. This message considers Jesus’ attitude as He approached His death.

INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? How would you spend the time that you had left to you? Max Lucado - "And the Angels Were Silent" "When a man knows the end is near - only the IMPORTANT surfaces. Impending death distills the vital. The trivial is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-38

Denomination: *other

Pita Bread, Fish, And Boat Potatoes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002

The miracles of multiplying the loaves and walking on water are connected in Mark 6:52; what was Jesus trying to prove to His disciples?

Pita Bread, Fish, and Boat Potatoes (Matt. 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-21) Intro 1. It is hard to define a miracle. 2. In one sense, miracles are happening all around us…(read excerpt for Swenson’ Book, "More than meets the eye" or other creationist materials explaining the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Last Minute Medicine For America

Contributed by James Sanders on May 2, 2002

America is in trouble today, but still God has the power to deliver a nation from destruction if we get serious about the holy business of prayer.

I. Introduction · I would never have predicted one change that came about in this country after September 11, 2001. The return to popularity of the American flag. · The fact that the flag is flying everywhere since that time is a good sign, but it is not enough just for the flag to flap in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist