Sermons on Preludes:

Two Senior Saints Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2020

What can we learn from senior saints who have lived just and devout lives? Let’s honor elderly church members. Let’s look specifically at Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40.

Prelude: What can we learn from senior saints who have lived just and devout lives? Purpose: Let’s honor elderly church members. Plan: Let’s look specifically at Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40. Elderly Leviticus 19:32 says, “You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence of an old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2021

Why did Jesus get baptized? What can we learn from Jesus’ baptism? Let’s look at what the Father, Son and Holy Spirit did at Jesus' baptism in Mark 1:4-11.

Prelude: Why did Jesus get baptized? Purpose: What can we learn from Jesus’ baptism? Plan: Let’s look at what the Father, Son and Holy Spirit did at Jesus' baptism in Mark 1:4-11. Baptism with the Holy Spirit Mark 1:8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Moving Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

It is the Lord's Supper, and no king, dignitary, or millionaire has ever had a supper so vast. This very night millions will meet at His table in remembrance of Him. It is the longest table on earth, for it goes around the world. There is nothing like it in all the world.

A beautiful temple was erected in ancient Greece. It was a masterpiece of architecture. When it was completed there was a vacant niche high up on the front for a sculptured work of art. The statue was to be selected by competition. On the appointed day there were two competitors for the place of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

What In The World Is A Christian To Do

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2004

In chapter 9 Luke tells us who Jesus is, and in chapter 10 Luke is going to tell us what a Christian is to do...

"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A CHRISTIAN TO DO" TEXT: LUKE CHAPTER 10 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been a part of a scene like this -- "what do you want to do" -- "I don’t know what do you want to do" - "I don’t know what to you want to do" -- "what do you want to do?" -- I don’t know," "me either" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Lad Had

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

We have a story before us that has been told and retold, and from which numerous lessons have been drawn. It is the only miracle which Jesus did that is recorded in each of the four Gospel accounts, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6.

WHAT THE LAD HAD. John 6: 1-14 Int. We have a story before us that has been told and retold, and from which numerous lessons have been drawn. It is the only miracle which Jesus did that is recorded in each of the four Gospel accounts, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6. Luke tells us that it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Provided For Himself A Lamb

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Mar 18, 2003

Old Testament picture of the New Testament cross.

Preludes to the Cross GOD PROVIDED FOR HIMSELF A LAMB Genesis 22:1-14 TEXT: 1Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Good News You Can Use!

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002

An inspirational message on how to use God’s Word to enhance your daily walk with Him and your bretheren!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. PRAYER: Father God, Thank You for the way in which you have me living my life in full recognition of the power You have over me. Without You, I could do nothing and could be nothing great or small. I humble myself Lord to those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Minister In Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

Joy is needed to continue any minisrty.

Today, we are pondering -- HOW IMPORTANT JOY IS TO THE CHRISTIAN WALK? We also ponder -- HOW DO WE LOSE OUR JOY? Then we must consider, WHAT CAN I DO TO GET MY JOY BACK? And we ponder: --- HOW CAN I LEARN TO KEEP THE JOY OF THE LORD? 1. LIFE HAS A WAY OF STEALING OUR JOY! I am told the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4, John 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 10, 2001

Funeral service for an elderly Christian man.

Funeral.086 Charles Chappell, age 76, Service @ Bayview Baptist Church 4-11-2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Prelude Processional: “Rejoice In the Lord, Always” Congregational Hymn: “Majesty” We have gathered here today to praise God, to be a witness of our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Judgments Introduced

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006

This is a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation

THE LAST JUDGMENTS INTRODUCED Revelation 15 W. Max Alderman We are reading and studying the shortest chapter in the Book of Revelation. This chapter certainly is no accident in both its size and in its content. The importance of the Gettysburg Address was not minimized by its shortness. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Hot Waffle

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002

The church is to be the welcoming place for struggling sinners and stained saints.

The Church of the Hot Waffle Matthew 11:19 & Mark 2:15-17 The Waffle House is to restaurants what little league baseball is to the Major leagues. The Waffle House serves food and that is where it’s comparison with other restaurants stop. It features, waffles, of course, Bert’s Chili, Omelets, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 11:19

Denomination: *other

Whatever Happened To Miracles

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002

Miracles still happen for those with the courage to look and the faith to see.

Whatever Happened To Miracles Luke 1:26-38 Whatever happened to miracles? Some say that the scientific era has crucified miracles. I disagree. The real perpetrator in this attempted murder is language. We have lost our ability to recognize and describe the miraculous with our language. When a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Comfortable Contemplations

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Mar 18, 2001

A look at the comfortable position of being a saved Christian.

#COMFORTABLE CONTEMPLATIONS Introduction: As we sit, pray and meditate on The Word of God it amazes me that so many people today are uncomfortable in their lives as Christians. I want to look at Paul and the beginninig of letter he wrote to a church who were being decieved by false teachers. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Y2k And Me

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

No Fear

Y2K and ME Both ends of the spectrum deal with the Y2K or Year Two Thousand issue. There is ignorance, apathy, denial or at the other end doomsday predictions. Which one you believe depends upon the information you receive and your personality disposition. The average person that does not use ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29, Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Feasting With God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 10 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; examining the prescribed Hebrew feasts and festivals

Feasting With God Leviticus 23 Lesson 10 I. Introduction A. The Gregorian Calendar 1. The Big Sleep a) British subjects went to bed on September 2, 1752 and woke up on September 14. b) On that day, the British government officially switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar. c) In ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ