Sermons on Range:

Spiritual Lessons From The Eagle's Nest

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Some very valuable lessons learned from the traits of the eagle.

SPIRITUAL LESSONS FROM THE EAGLE’S NEST TEXT: Deuteronomy 32:11-12 Deuteronomy 32:11 12 -- As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: So the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him. l. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Of God As A Fire Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Fifth in a Series on Bible Metaphors - Compares the Word of God to a Fire

SERIES: THE WORD OF GOD AS A FIRE – SERMON FIVE Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:28

Denomination: Baptist

King Jesus

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Jesus has promised to save us, but only when we receive Him as the kind of King He really is, not on our terms, but on His. He won’t be our Savior without being our Lord.

1. Jesus prophesied as King (19:28-36) a. OT prophesy b. Promised to save you 2. Jesus praised as King (19:37) a. Praised for mighty works b. Praised for what He can do for you (felt needs, false gospel) 3. Jesus misunderstood as King (19:38) a. Thought to be a political king b. Thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

Greed: His Heart Will Go On Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007

Greed is the opposite of trust in God.

Title: Greed: His Heart Will Hold On Text: Heb 13:5 MP: Holding on to Jesus is better than holding onto anything else. Outline: 1. Intro: Tax Day the Scariest Day of the Year a. Lincoln Shot / Titanic Sank b. Wrong Auditee c. Money stirs up lots of emotions 2. Text: Two simple truths, but the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Runaway Bride

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 30, 2005

We are living in a day when too many Christians are becoming "Runaway Brides". The recent case of the Runaway Bride is compared to the Christian who becomes lukewarm in their love and comittment to the Lord.

USA Today Article referred to during this sermon: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-06-21-runaway-bride-report_x.htm “Runaway Bride” Text: Rev. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Found Thankful And Fruitful Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 24, 2003

Message about how we should be living in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor November 23, 2003 1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Universality Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

Thanks to Constantine’s move, the church gradually began to think of its universality as power rather than as an evangelical mandate. Christ is to be lord of our political life, our cultural life, our everyday life -- every aspect.

Christ is lord of all! What a bold statement! Maybe even an arrogant statement! Lord of all? Do we believe that? It was said of one preacher that “for tender minds he served up half a Christ.” Behind that lie two realities – first, that many of us don’t want the full gospel, we’d rather just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Surprise Behind The Door Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

God specializes in surprises on the other side of a closed door.

Have you ever been surprised by what’s behind the door? I told you last week that my older brother used to wait behind closed doors just to scare the heeby jeebies out of me. That was always a surprise. In fact, last week I did this thing where all throughout my sermon I opened and closed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Drinker Turned Drunk Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

The passage asks questions, calls for observations & gives answers. It gives a description of the attractions as well as the effects of wine. Drinking is suppose to be characterized by happiness & merriment, but it is overshadowed by woes or problems. Th

PROVERBS 23: 29-35 A DRINKER TURNED DRUNK [Proverbs 23:19-21] This Proverb gives the picture of a drinker of alcoholic beverages. The father, talking to His son (v.15), passes from the sin of uncleanness to that of drunkenness because they are closely related. To wallow with wantonness in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Helping expand the good news from simply forgiveness to restoration.

Relates to chapters 3 (Gospel), 5 (Need) and 6 (Sin) of Holy Conversation book. Intro - We all like to communicate… but sometimes we discover that some things don’t translate well. Some of the biggest companies in the world have discovered this the hard way… when they tried to market their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Admonish One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2009

There is a need for us to learn to offer admonition and for us to learn to receive it. This sermon attempts to teach us how to do both.

Introduction: A. One day a man was seated at a table of an upscale restaurant. 1. The man proceeded to tie a napkin around his neck like a bib. 2. The maître d´ called the waiter aside and said, “Try to make that man understand, as tactfully as possible, that the way he is wearing his napkin is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Thought He Was With You

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

What happens when Joseph and Mary loose the son of God?

Luke 2:41-52 Whew, Christmas is over for another year. As always there is a big buildup and in the period of 24 hours all the spending, giving and receiving are suddenly over. Except for the ones that need to exchange things or received gift cards. Their receiving is extended just a bit. So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Congregational

And The Greatest Of These Is Love

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 15, 2009

A 5-point sermon dealing with different types of love, including the love God has for us and the love we are to have for His church.

As humans, our emotions can vary widely throughout a whole range of subjects. And while this is certainly true, since Valentines day was yesterday, I want to focus on love. We are capable of feelings several types of love, too, and each type has its own focus of intensity. There is an old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Denomination: *other

Boot Camp Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2012

It’s alarming to think of the numbers of people who don’t crack the cover of their Bibles from Sunday to Sunday. Some don’t even generate enough energy to pick it out of the pew and follow the reading, because the sense of its contents holds no interest a

THE W5 OF LIFE GROUPS “Boot Camp” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION We began a series called “The W5 of Life Groups” and we evaluated WHY the approach to small groups which we call Life Groups. In that we saw the need and value of community connection through these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army