Sermons on proclamation of the gospel:

Life Story Of Peter

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story.

Dramatic Monologue My Beginning Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story. Even though its been a couple thousand years, I remember it like it was yesterday. I was fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31, John 1:20-31

The Tilling Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 4, 2006

How is the soil of your heart? Are you ready to receive what God has to say? Learn what true repentance means and doesn’t mean in the ministry of John the Baptist.

Let me say first of all that I am not the gardener in our family - that’s my wife. I am the assistant gardener. But I have learned a thing or two over the years. One is that without adequate soil preparation your garden will not grow plants, it will simply grow seedlings that will be eaten by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pimp My Ride

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 5, 2006

Three desires Jesus has for your life.

Luke 5:27-32 Pimp My Ride Woodlawn Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 5:27-32. I don’t know how many of you take time to watch MTV, but if you watch TV at all you’ve likely heard of the show that got its launch there in 2004 called Pimp My Ride. The concept for the show was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Woman Of Grace

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

The intent of my message is not to elevate the story of Mary to the point of glorifying her in any way. We try not to glorify people around here much. Mary was highly favored , not highly exalted. We are here to glorify Jesus.

MARY - WOMAN OF GRACE We have begun our holiday season. Thanksgiving through Christmas is a time when we get with family and friends to celebrate the joy of the holidays. During this time we are more conscious of the more meaningful things in life. This is the time when we are more thankful of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay In Crete

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2006

To Encourage the minister to remain in the place where is assigned

“Mission Possible” Titus 1:4-5, 3:1-7 Tit 1:4-5 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. (5) For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Portrait Of Joseph

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 8, 2006

A look at the righteousness of Joseph

A PORTRAIT OF JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION… My very first dream (p) I would like to begin this morning by telling you about the very first dream I can remember. It is not a long dream. I honestly do not know how old I was when I had this dream, I think I was in first or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of Love In Our World

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:7-18 "Signs of Love in Our World" Zephaniah 3: 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has cast out your enemies. The King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Death Of John The Baptist (Mark 6)

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the story of King Herod and the execution of John the Baptist.

No doubt all of you are deeply concerned, as I am, about what could prove to be the beginnings of World War III breaking out this week in the Middle East. The Israeli army moved into Lebanon this week, ostensibly to take on Hezbollah militants operating from within Lebanon who apparently captured ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Singing For Joy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 18, 2006

4th Sunday in Advent

Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55) "Singing for Joy" 39 ¶ In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Woman Filled With Praise" Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Dec 18, 2006

Since praise and worship are so important in a Christian’s life, let’s see what we can learn about praise and worship from the Song of Mary.

"A WOMAN FILLED WITH PRAISE" Subject: Adoration Theme: An Example of adoration in worship Passage: Lu. 1: 46 - 56 Text: Luke 1: 46* And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, Intro. Dear Mary, how she was overwhelmed by the events which were swirling around her. You have sometimes felt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Expect (To See / Hear)?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2006

Advent 3(A) - What do you expect to see and hear this Christmas? The question of John the Baptist or an answer from Jesus.

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT (TO SEE/HEAR)? December 17, 2006 - ADVENT 3 - Matthew 11:2-11 * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Advent is a season of expectation. Today we want to look at what you and I expect out of this Advent season and what we might expect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

New Years Day: God Is Working His Purpose Out!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 1, 2006

A sermon given on New Years Day, encouraging and challenging the church to know our Bible better this year, to work together, to listen to God in the tough decisions, and to learn from the character of Joseph - a righteous man.

Have you ever looked back at a chain of events and been amazed? 14 years ago I was involved with Camberley Youth for Christ. In faith we booked a band called ‘Triumph’ to come and spend a few days in a local school. We needed £650 to run the event; we had about £50 available. The band came, had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

0004 Advent Iv: John The Schitzophrenic's Testimony Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 2, 2006

Examining the testimony of John the "Schitzophrenic".

Sermon: John the Schitzophrenic’s Testimony. Text: John 1:19-34 (yes, I know the BCP stops at v28) Occasion: Advent IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, December 18, 2005 Audio link: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Runner Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

Beginning on series on Jesus’ life, actions, words, and ministry. This is a New Year’s message about making Jesus #1 in our lives.

John 1:6-9 – Runner Up I’d like to begin this morning by reading John 1:6-9. Today is of course New Year’s Day. It’s the 1st day of the 1st month of the new year. Today we are going to talk a little about being first, and being second, and what all that means. I’d like to take us back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2006

Who really cares about us? Not this world’s Herods, for fear lashes out destructively. We find care in those who, like the wise men, believe in us and give gifts for the future; and who, like Joseph, sacrifice for us. Epiphany at National Baptist Memor

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people to do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited to transactions. We deal with people who may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist