Sermons on Promoters:

When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Human Government - God's Restraint For A Sinful World Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 5, 2011

Genesis 9 is an important “FIRST” in the Bible. In this chapter, God ordains the second sphere of oversight for controlling human behavior. The first sphere that God ordained was in Genesis 1. It is the Family. The second sphere is found here in Genes

Sermon Notes November 6, 2011 Human Government - God’s Restraint for a Sinful World Genesis 9:4-11 There is a great debate in the U.S. concerning the role of Government. It is seen in slogans being promoted such as, “Everyone must pay their fair share...” “Universal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roots Of Reform, Revival And Righteousness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

A message for the 40th Anniversary of the Wesleyan Church

Roots of Reform, Revival and Righteousness A Brief History of the Wesleyan Church October 5, 2008 – 40th Anniversary Celebration Morning Service Introduction 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"God Is Delighted With You!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2010

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “God is Delighted with You!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I think it’s safe to say that John the Baptist was as surprised as we are! Or at least, as surprised we should be if we were to read this passage of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dysfunctional Family Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did

For he was our childhood pattern Day by day like us He grew; He was little, weak, and helpless; Tears and smiles like us he knew; ... Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He. (Cecil Frances Alexander, 1848) It’s the first Sunday after Christmas - the ’Feast of the Holy Family’. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Found Faithful In Our Worship Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 8, 2010

We can be faithful in our worship unto Jesus because we've experienced His presence in our lives.

The church at Thessalonica was the Apostle Paul’s first church plant, founded on his second missionary journey. In Acts 16, Paul had received the “Macedonian” vision from the Lord to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Europe. Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Landmine Of Animosity Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2010

This series is based on Charles Stanley’s book "Landmines". The two messages on SC are two landmines which Dr. Stanley did not include. I highly recommend readding his book.

The Landmine of Animosity 1 Samuel 18:1-30 * It was May 12, 1970, when Army Corporal Robert Earl Green of Purvis, MS, was killed in the Vietnam War. We were told that he stepped on a landmine. Although they sent his body home, the casket was unopened because of the damage to Bobby’s body. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:2-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Seeking Magi (Pastor Dale) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008

Why are God’s people often not living counter-culturally or don’t seem to clash with culture? Maybe the problem has something to do with being intellectually or scientifically stimulated about Jesus and the mysterious cosmic phenomenon rather than experie

I read a fascinating article last week that invited me to watch a breath-taking phenomenon that only occurs once every 44 years. It is the aligning of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon. Added to this amazing spectacle, viewed best with binoculars because the evening light would make it hard to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Are You Salty?

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 5, 2011

This sermon looks at and compares how a Christians life should be like that of salt to others.

5th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5: 13-20 Are you salty? This week I heard someone ask this question about the church, it asked, “If your church was removed tomorrow from your neighborhood, from the community, would anybody notice?” I know YOU would notice, but what about the people in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Bein The Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

God has called each of us to be the light and witness to this dying world.

Being the salt and light Matthew 5:13-17 Introduction- We have been for several weeks in a study of the Sermons on the Mount. Jesus sitting on the mountain teaching His disciples the way that they should be living their lives. Blessed are those who mourn for others. Blessed are those who show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus On Trial: The Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 23, 2011

This message examines briefly the conspiracy behind the death of Jesus.

Introduction I admit that I love a conspiracy! In 1995 the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, TX. After the conclusion of the General Assembly I had a day to visit in Dallas before traveling back home. I visited the Grassy Knoll at the Dealey Plaza, right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conviction

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 2, 2009

Dictionary defines conviction as a firmly held belief. There is a difference between believing and being convicted that your belief is true. James 2:19, You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that. Belief by itself is not the

Living with Conviction Romans 1:1-6 Ro 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Ro 1:2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures Ro 1:3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-5

Sacred Vows Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008

Sermon #5 in the Nehemiah Series from chapter 10 deals with the four vows made by the people of Israel after listening to the reading of the Law.

#5 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 10-12 Sacred Vows CHCC: June 1, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah 10 is a chapter about Sacred Vows. If you’ve been keeping up with this series on the book of Nehemiah, you know that for over 100 years Jewish Exiles had been returning from Babylon to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This message explores four levels of the godly unity that Jesus prayed about in John chapter 17. It starts with the individual and God, moves through the levels of the family, the local church, and finally the Church in each city. This message can challen

THE POWER OF UNITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction This has also been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that He (God) has given us this ministry of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Be Humble Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

As disciples of Jesus we must humble ourselves

Dare to Be Humble Luke 14:7-11 October 8, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Several years ago I attended a wedding and it was beautiful with all of the pomp you expect at those kind of events. the reception was a bit of a problem. The main family had remained at the church for pictures and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God