Sermons on Ransom:

Narnia: The Deeper Magic

Contributed by Rich Vincent on Dec 11, 2005

Human beings possess a longing for meaning and transcendence. We long to identify with stories that help us understand our world, others, and ourselves. More often than not, stories empower us by presenting a transcendent dimension that makes life worth l

The Deeper Magic The Lion, the Witch, and the Drama of Salvation Secularism, though prominent in our culture, has never completely triumphed – and never will. No matter how hard we try to find complete satisfaction and fulfillment in this world, we inevitably find ourselves hungering for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-20

Denomination: *other

Defining Moments - An Independence Day Sermon

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Jul 4, 2014

Defining Moments in AMERICAN HISTORY Defining Moments in HIS STORY Defining Moments in OUR STORY

Intro: CONTINENTAL DIVIDE = advance slide (slide show available upon request: eldonandkay@hotmail.com) PowerPoint Intro Metal Building – Purpose for roof … shed water… WATER SHED… Left… West…. Right … East The USA has a watershed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-11, 1 Peter 1:13-20, Psalm 139:1-16, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Nazarene

A Messiah's Focus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2011

We need to focus on our mission the same way that Jesus did.

A Messiah's Focus Text: Matt. 20:17-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Quote from the movie Hoosiers "Forget about the crowds, the size of the school, their fancy uniforms, and remember what got you here, focus on the fundamentals we have gone over time and time again, and most importantly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Methodist

Wayfaring Strangers Part 6" I Want To Live Like That" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018

Part 6 of our 1st Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 6 “I want to live like that” 1 Peter 1:13-25 The Christian Group Sidewalk prophets sings a long titled live like that I is a challenge to live a better life for Christ Let me read you just a few lines of it Sometimes I think What will people say of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Should Worship The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 20, 2019

Everybody should worship the Lord... 1. For His eternity (vs. 53-58). 2. For His divinity (vs. 58-59). 3. For His humanity (vs. 57; 31-36).

Everybody Should Worship the Lord Jesus Christ! The Gospel of John John 8:53-59; 31-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 1, 2017 (Revised September 20, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8, Jesus was preaching to a crowd of people at the Temple in Jerusalem. Some of them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:53-59, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Clearly Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jan 17, 2012

Everyone is a slave to something. The NT gives us only two options--either we are a slave to sin, or a slave of Christ.

For the past couple of weeks we have been talking about beginning 2012 by refocusing our faith. We started with the idea that we need to make sure that our focus is on Christ—not ourselves. By that I mean that the Christian Faith should never be focussed on what the Christian does so much as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made Righteous By Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 18, 2024

Though all have sinned, all can be made righteous through faith in Jesus Christ.

3:19 “Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those under the law…” The law. What is your idea of “the law” as mentioned by New Testament writers? Moses? Ten Commandments? Exodus through Deuteronomy? Let’s look. Jesus for the most part spoke of the law as that portion of what we call ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Majestic Mystery Of Great Salvation-Part-4 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 12, 2013

If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist; If our greatest need had

The Majestic Mystery of Great Salvation-Part-4 What does it mean to be saved? “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."(Mathew 1:21) If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 29, 2018

Christ is Worthy to redeem in Revelation 5:1-14 through: 1) The search for the worthy one (Revelation 5:2-4), 2) The selection of the worthy one (Revelation 5:5–7), and 3) The song of the worthy one (Revelation 5:8–14).

Recently, there was a meeting of commonwealth representatives to discuss plans of succession in the event of the death of Queen Elizabeth. It was not an open and shut case, for they sought to determine who was worthy to occupy the throne. Eventually they choose Prince Charles. Of the many factors ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Other

Get Ready For Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002

Joy is not simply a thing of the past, but is stronger in us as a promise of the future. Isaiah 35:10 urges us to get ready for that joy.

“Get Ready For Joy!” Isaiah 35:10 Pastor Jim Luthy What is it about us and nostalgia? We like to think back to more exciting times or more innocent times, ponder fond memories, sometimes just escape from the trials of today. Little pieces of cardboard with the picture of our favorite baseball ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

God's Got Your Back!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-21, Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons We Can Learn From The Titanic Disaster

Contributed by Robert Pue on Apr 27, 2001

There are many lessons God would like us to remember from the sinking of the Titanic, that are relevant to us today.

By Rob Pue This last April marked the 89th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. For generations the tragic story has captivated the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life. People of all ages - even the very young - are enthralled with the story. And after all this time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Eyes, God's Eyes

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 14, 2003

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Servant

19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Mark 10:35-45 "Your Eyes, God’s Eyes"   35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." 36 And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" 37 And they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is A Soul Worth To You?

Contributed by G Buie on Oct 18, 2000

"Busy souls have no time to be busybodies.

"Busy souls have no time to be busybodies." ++++ "As you walk on the sands of time, take care what your footprints reveal; So the imprint you leave may be that of a soul, and not that of a heel!" - Unknown Pulpit Helps, Oct. 1991, p. 8. ++++ Michaelangelo, the sculptor, who died in 1564, left in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38