Sermons on Promoting Ministry:

Behold Jesus, The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

Charles Spurgeon said: “It is the preacher’s principle business… to cry, “Behold the lamb of God.” For this reason was John (the Baptist) born and came into the world… his chief errand was to herald the Messiah, the Son of God.

BEHOLD JESUS, THE LAMB OF GOD OPENING TEXT: “Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, "Behold the Lamb of God!" The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.” (John 1:35-37). QUOTE: Charles Spurgeon, The Prince of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Crowded?

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

A careful study of Mark chapter Three

3:7-9 Once again the crowds became a problem to Christ. Some came to see the miracles rather than to hear the word. Some came because of their need for healing. Some came just to see what all the hubbub was about. In the 1960’s a campy television of Batman came along. In a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Trap

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007

The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News We Need To Hear Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

We need to hear that Jesus came to declare God’s love, set the captives free, and heal the sic. We also need to realize that Jesus’ ministry is now our ministry.

Luke 4:14-21 “Good News We Need to Hear” INTRODUCTION Though we have recently had a brutal cold snap, and some of us have yet to get down all of our Christmas decorations, it won’t be long before the month of May arrives and auditoriums around the country will reverberate with the strains of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Anointed Servant

Contributed by P. A. Solomon on Feb 3, 2007

A sermon on the the three fold purpose for which the Anointed Servant came into our lives.

Subject : The Anointed Servant Text : Isaiah 61:1-7 Theme : The Purpose of the Anointed Servant Introduction : There are many things that have a purpose in life. Take newspapers for example; their main purpose is to keep us informed about what’s happening around us. However for my dog the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Good News For The Poor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

C Is For Capstone Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "capstone" and "cornerstone" in Scripture.

Introduction 1. (email funny) 2. ABC’s and XYZ’s of the Bible.... Does anyone remember what A was for? (Abundant) B is for Beginning C is for Cornerstone/Capstone... Someone requested “commitment”... But, did you realize that the word “commitment” is not in the Bible (NIV or KJV)? 3. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus-The Co-Operating Son Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Story - Moses and Jesus were in a threesome playing golf one day. Moses pulled up to the tee and drove a long one. The ball landed in the fairway, but rolled directly toward a water hazard. Quickly Moses raised his club, the water parted and it rolled

Story - Moses and Jesus were in a threesome playing golf one day. Moses pulled up to the tee and drove a long one. The ball landed in the fairway, but rolled directly toward a water hazard. Quickly Moses raised his club, the water parted and it rolled to the other side, safe and sound. Next, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 19, 2007

Part 9 preaching through Matthew, the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, covering the first of the Beatitudes.

Sermon-2/9/03-Matt. 5:1-3-Poor In Spirit/Dependance on God The Sermon on the Mount-Vintage Christinianity-Taught on this passage more than possibly any other in the Bible-learn more and more each time. When we look at the Christian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Road To Happiness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 27, 2007

In the Beatitudes Jesus lays out the road to true happiness, not the happiness that the world promises but the happiness, fulfillment and contentment that can only come as we live as God created us to live. This message covers the second of the Beatitude

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:4 Sermon On The Mount- Vintage Christianity we are going to go back and look at the core, The way it’s supposed to be. Not what does our culture say it means to follow Christ, not what do I say, not what does our church say, but what did Jesus say it meant to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

The Road To Happiness: Meekness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

When we realize our need for God and our sinfulness-our pride is broken and only then can we begin to humbly submit ourselves to God and live under His control.

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:5 Intro: Home Improvement-more power Similar to my experience with power tools. Power tools scare me. Too much power for me to control and feel safe. Today talk about power, power under control. Matt. 5:5 Pray -Read Matt. 5:3-5 Progression Being poor in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: *other

Satisfaction Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

Our deepest desire should be to hunger and thirst for righteousness, for the things of God.

11/07-Matt. 5:6-Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness Turn to matt. 5:6 Christ follows a natural, logical progression through the beatitudes -poor in spirit-acknowledge our need for him, our spiritual bankruptcy -mourn-over the cause of that bankruptcy, our sin -meek-we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is The Way Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...

Jesus is the Way Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...there was a man who lived about the same time as Abraham. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist