Sermons on Present Hope:

The Angel's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 12, 2017

Good News, Hope for All, God's Glory

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS - The Angel’s Song December 11, 2022 Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: Kari and I were watching a Christian concert the other day with Casting Crowns and she said...“Wow, look at the crowd…and it’s a packed auditorium. And I thought…“Mmmmm…what’s the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017

This is an illustrated, evangelistic sermon for children designed to lead them to Jesus. This message illustrates how God takes bad things away from us and replaces the bad things with good gifts.

Characters: 1. A homeless man 2. Jesus Props: 1. Five Pillows 2. Five pillowcases that have the following words written in large letters with black ink: Sadness, Fear, Worry, Sickness, and Sin. 3. Five gift-wrapped packages that say: Joy, Faith, Hope, Healing, and Salvation. Illustrated ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Skeletons In The Closet

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 11, 2018

Would they have been the ones you and I, would have selected? Probably not, because human nature has a tendency to see through people for what they are. Instead of seeing people through and what they can be and become!

Illus. By sermon central The Tale of Star..."a Star is born" Eusebius, (jusbeus) a scholarly church historian of the early fourth century, evidently made a considerable study of the literature available to him, and came to this conclusion about the star: "The star was new and a stranger among the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place For Us

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2016

Our home in heaven

“A Place For Us” John 14;1-9 David P. Nolte There are many elaborate, ornate, huge mansions around the world; for example: the Pittock Mansion The Hearst Mansion Graceland Mansion J.D. Rockefeller mansion All of these, however ornate, costly, extravagant and famous will turn to rubble. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

St. Patrick's Day Homily

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 8, 2016

A mid-week interactive message on St. Patrick's Day for an inner-city mission.

[This is a mid-week interactive homily given at an inner city mission on March 8, 2016. The factual stuff about St. Patrick's Day was from Wikipedia.] What special day is coming up very soon? It’s not necessarily a major holiday, but it’s still important to a lot of folks. St. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Sad Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 15, 2017

Exploring the use and value of mourning as a beautiful attitude of Jesus

Happy Are those who Mourn CCCAG September 10th, 2017 Scripture- Matthew 5:4 Today we are going to talk about the idea of Mourning This is one of those topics that is very misunderstood in the church of the 21st Century. We have two extremes- We have one side that says that if you are a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running Into Jesus

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 30, 2017

Like the two on the Emmaus Road, we sometimes grow disappointed with God. But, if we seek his will through his word, he speaks to us and clarifies his plans. Then, our disappointment turns to joy as we begin to see things from God's perspective.

Luke 24:13-35 Running into Jesus The Bible records ten different resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at one of the most captivating, a story only found in the gospel of Luke. The setting is a round trip hike between Jerusalem and Emmaus. A couple of Jewish believers are heading home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted And Grounded In Christ

Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016

Making sure we are rooted and grounded in Christ that brings hope and life not just looking good and decorated on the outside like our Christmas Tree which are dying and life-less

Rooted and Grounded in Christ As I was pondering on what to share today, I began to think about my Christmas tree...yes my Christmas tree. I'm not sure what your typical tradition is, but we typically put up our tree as soon as possible after Thanksgiving day. And of course, we always get a REAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: *other

An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2022

Identity answers the question “Who am I?” My identity is based on how I view myself, the foundation I build my life upon, and where I find my sense of worth, acceptance, and well-being. Everything changes when we find the King!

Sermon: An Identity Crisis Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 “One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. “Yes sir, I am,” Ziba ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

The All-Seeing Eye.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 19, 2022

Blessed to be chosen by the LORD.

THE ALL-SEEING EYE. Psalm 33:12-22. This passage begins with a beatitude: PSALM 33:12. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.” In ancient times, it was only Israel who had such a relationship with the LORD. Not that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Or Fear Not

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 26, 2022

Birth Pains In the beginning mild but as time comes closer to delivery, pains increase in strength and frequency.

Fear or Fear Not RCF 07/24/2022 Isaiah 43:1-3 Intro: Birth Pains In the beginning mild but as time comes closer to delivery, pains increase in strength and frequency. As a believer in Christ, we can see birth pains taking place. We can see the intensity and the frequency increasing. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, Isaiah 43:1-3, Exodus 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 32:39, Isaiah 43:22-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Uncommon Freedom

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 9, 2022

“Freedom is understood as either having the ability to act or change without constraint or to possess the power and resources to fulfill one's purposes unhindered.” Jesus assures believers that God alone can give real freedom.

Sermon: Uncommon Freedom Sacred scripture: John 8:21-37 “Later Jesus said to them again, “I am going away. You will search for me but will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going.”22 The people[a] asked, “Is he planning to commit suicide? What does he mean, ‘You cannot come where I am ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-37, Galatians 5:1, John 14:6

Denomination: Methodist

Let Your Face Shine Series

Contributed by John Newton on Aug 14, 2022

This sermon focuses on a psalm of lament and offers it as a pattern for prayer

One of the great strengths of our Anglican worship is the continuous repetition of the psalms. If you turn to the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Alternative Services, you will see that there is a provision there to recite at least one psalm every morning and every evening of the year. That ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Light When Hopelessness Reigns

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2022

I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkness in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged.

Light When Hopelessness Reigns Micah Introduction I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkest in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged. ”Corrie" ten Boom worked with her father, her sister, and other family members to help many Jewish people ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Proper Response To Crisis Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 15, 2022

Before the situation with Sennacherib had been settle, Hezekiah had become very ill. In his weaken condition, Hezekiah received this unsettling message from God’s prophet, Isaiah. "Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live." How does he respond.

Subject: A Proper Response to Crisis Text: Isaiah 38:1-8 Isa 38:1 “About that time Hezekiah became deathly ill, and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to visit him. He gave the king this message: “This is what the Lord says: ‘Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. You will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-6, James 1:2-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Chronicles 16:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist