Sermons on Public Figures:

I Am Before Abraham Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

He said something only God could say. These are the words of the greatest blasphemer of all time, or the words of God Incarnate.

“I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I AM,” Jesus is talking mainly to people who think they’re insiders, yet are outside of God’s grace. But first--verse 30 (which we looked at last time) records how, in spite of critical opposition to Jesus, many came to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Congregational

Here He Comes Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 27, 2012

Today I want to share the Christmas story with you from both the Old and New Testaments to show how this birth of Jesus was written into the history of the world before it was even created. We will see how prophecy was so perfectly fulfilled and why we

The Bible is such an amazing collection of inspired writings. How the whole collection can so perfectly from start to finish come together to give us the entire story of Jesus with so many authors over so many hundreds of years. I’m going to focus on maybe the most neglected characters in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

Jesus teaches us that: Everyone lives forever, Heaven and Hell are real, eternal places, How you respond to God’s word now determines your eternity.

Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Jesus teaches us that: Everyone lives forever Heaven and Hell are real, eternal places How you respond to God’s word now determines your eternity. This means that: If we believe what Jesus teaches is true, And we care about others, We must engage them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Series

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Jan 13, 2019

The Baptism of Jesus was an unusual event teaching us lessons.

“Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Mark 1:1-10 (KJV) 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Once For All Delivered

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2018

As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament?

Intro As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s see if Jude gives us some help. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Speak For Them?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 22, 2018

Family separation is an anathema to what Jesus taught

Who Will Speak for Them? Mark 4:35-41 Today’s Gospel reading is a story of Jesus calming the winds and waves also appears in Matthew and Luke in some form as well, and was surely meant to show the ways in which Jesus’ disciples were brought to faith in Him early in His ministry. Control of nature ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 13, 2015

The Christian way of life can only be fulfilled through the power of the Holy Spirit. When a person walks in "the way and the truth," life is produced. A life in Christ is a transformed life. We change what we were for who He is.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Jesus is obviously talking about Eternal Life with the Father in Heaven. People ask “why is Jesus the ONLY way to God?” The answer is: Christianity is the ONLY religion ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Don't Get Tripped Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 12, 2015

This is the 1st sermon in the series "God Is Here". We must not allow the enemy to trip us up.

Series: God Is Here [#1] DON’T GET TRIPPED UP Esther 1:1-22 Introduction: How many times have you watched things happen that you have no control over? The Supreme Court rulings, the price of gasoline, etc…; and it makes you wonder if God has taken a break. I have heard more than ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is A Heart Problem! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 3, 2014

How God tells you to live is infinitely more important than how others think you should live! This is what Pharisees couldn't grasp. The challenge for us also is: Do not get a big head about it and become arrogant and/or unteachable.

Sin … It’s a Heart Problem! Mark 7:8-23, 1 John 1:8-10 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 13, 2014

This text is one of multiple examples in the bible that God wants to give us a fresh start.

50In the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 51Speak to the Israelites, and say to them: When you cross over the Jordan into the land of Canaan, 52you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, destroy all their figured stones, destroy all ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Song To Remember

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2013

Remembering God’s goodness puts a song in your heart. What is the purpose of Christian song writing today? Where have we failed in it and how can we retract from it and set our hearts on songs that worship and please God alone. Consider what God might wan

Opening illustration: I was delighted when I received a free gift in the mail - a CD of Scripture set to music. After listening to it several times, some of the melodies took root in my mind. Before long, I could sing the words to a couple of verses in the book of Psalms without the help of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Longing For The Presence Of God

Contributed by James Roberts on Jul 26, 2016

We long for God's presence. Why and How.

LONGING FOR THE PRESENCE OF GOD Isaiah 64:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Solomon was one of the greatest figures in Israel’s history. He was richly blessed of the Lord, yet it is said of him in 1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Key To Getting God's Attention"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 16, 2013

Here is the biggest obstacle we face when we are considering becoming a follower of Jesus. This is the hardest part. We want all the benefits but we still want to be in control.

“The Key to getting God’s Attention” James 4:1-10 The Bible tells us that at the beginning of what we now refer to as holy week or the week of passion that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and that the crowds were following Him. At that point He was easily the most popular ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If You Ignore Him, He Will Go Away!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 31, 2013

Too many things can take us from our faith. God is Knocking but how long will we still be able to hear him.

There is an old sermon illustration that goes with this morning’s scripture. A pastor decides to visit one of his parishioners on his way into the church one morning. He had wanted to visit for some time but schedule problems and life seemed to keep it from happening. But this morning as he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Methodist

Longing For The Presence Of God

Contributed by James Roberts on Dec 13, 2009

Israel longed for God's presence as do we today.

LONGING FOR THE PRESENCE OF GOD Isaiah 64:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Solomon was one of the greatest figures in Israel’s history. He was richly blessed of the Lord, yet it is said of him in 1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist