Sermons on Prospective:

Do You Have Any Sheets Hanging?

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jun 29, 2007

A message of Salvation, for the believer and the seeker.

10/23/2005 On Wednesday I was taking a helicopter to deliver at Camp Lejeune marine corps base. When I neared the base there were fences on both sides of the road I was traveling, and on them were literally miles of sheets blowing in the wind hanging from these fences. On each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Praying With Great Expectation Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007

This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Laughing At The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 23, 2003

As Christians, we can face death with confidence, not fear

Luke 13:31-35 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, ’I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 7, 2003

Is there really any hope left for America to be a nation "under God"?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- July 6, 2003 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Sorrow-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated "blessed" in the Beatitudes may also be translated "happy." In the first beatitude Jesus said the initial step toward hap

Sorrow-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Curiosity To Conversion

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

Life changing experience its reality.

August 10, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US LUKE 19: 1-10 (From Curiosity to Conversion) A Chief of the IRS way back in Jesus’ times was converted to Christ! Is that good news to you? I really love this story because of the fact that no matter what position/status you have, conversion must take place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What Is In A Name?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 21, 2007

The names of Jesus assure us that God saves us and is with us.

Title: What Is In a Name? Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Thesis: The names of Jesus assure us that God saves us and is with us. Introduction When I was a kid, some brave souls dared to call me Sir Isaac or Fig, which I did not appreciate. In our first church, an elderly German lady could never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaped For Significance

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 5, 2011

What I am is God’s gift to me; what I do with it is my gift to Him.

A young boy came to church one cold winter day to get out of the blowing snow. He had been trying to sell newspapers but not a single customer had passed by because of the weather. He slipped into the back of the church, just hoping to get warm and catch up on his sleep. Though the Sunday crowd was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Toxic Living

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010

Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passionate Truth

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

If you’re a follower of Jesus then He has work prepared for you to do, exciting work because it will lead to the riches of glory, a sure and certain hope; the treasures of knowledge and wisdom; people coming to maturity in Christ; and hearts being encoura

Do you see yourself as one of God’s ministers? Are you excited by the thought that God might have some ministry for you to exercise in his church, or would you rather just sit back and let others do the work? Perhaps the idea of being a minister frightens you? Is ministry the task of those more ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

May Day Mayday

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2010

We are called to turn the world upside down, as revolutionaries. But our energies dissipate and we become frightened. Let us look to the one who did not flinch from His mission.

The winter of 1780 and 1781 had looked bleak indeed for the American cause. If the English control of the seas continued; if the French did not move more decisively to help; if the supply arsenals could not be stocked and if the men did not keep their courage, all would be lost. Even General ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"No Christmas Card Is Big Enough"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2009

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jesus’ birth announcement was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly higher than that of prostitutes and tax collectors! God is so different than we… God does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Missionary God

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Sep 13, 2011

Ever since Adam's Fall, God has been seeking to reconcile the wanderers.

Through all the ages, the God of the Bible has been and is a missionary God! Because God created all things and all people, the message of the Bible includes every human being. From the beginning, Scripture presents the search of God, not only for Abraham or Israel, but for people from every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Holiness

Daniel Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 21, 2008

The example of how to cope when the world wants to fit you into its mould.

Daniel – Chapter 1 A. Chapter 1 Outline I. Daniel The Prophet (1:1-7) a. Babylonian Conquest (1:1-2) b. The Kings Command (1:3-5) c. The Hebrew Captives (1:6-7) II. Daniel’s Problem (1:8-10) a. Daniel’s Request (1:8-9) b. Ashpenaz’s Reluctance (1:10) III. Daniel’s Proposition (1:11-16) a. Their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

06 Life Encounter: It's Dangers Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 20, 2008

❶ The Dangers ❷ The Digression ❸ The Declaration ❹ The Deliverance

- Do you ever have one of those days where nothing goes right from the time you get up until you go to bed at night? Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day — by Judith Viorst I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35

Denomination: Baptist