Sermons on Rap:

Making Room

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001

This is the second in an Advent Series. This message deals with those who neglected to notice Mary & Joseph in the inn. Thoughts for the direction of this sermon were greatly influenced by a John MacArthur message "The People Who Missed Christmas".

Making Room…Luke 2:1-7 Intro: (Read Text) He gets a pretty bum rap for someone we actually don’t even know exists. The Bible doesn’t mention him (or if he existed). Tradition talks a great deal about the fellow – but it’s still all tradition and folk-lore to be historically honest: that “poor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Through The Flood Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

GOD PROVIDES PEOPLE OF COMFORT TO LEAD THROUGH LIFE’S FLOODS.

Storms of the Scriptures #1: May 19, 2001 COMFORT THROUGH THE FLOOD (Gen. 5-9) INTRODUCTION: (1) It was a sad October day in 1871 when Horatio Spafford stood by and watched most of his fortune burn in the great Chicago fire. However, it was only the beginning of a life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 23, 2006

This is a Memorial Day sermon that deals with having the right relationship with God.

How will you be Remembered? 2 Peter 1:12-15, 3:8-9 DO NOT FORGET THIS ONE THING. We humans forget more than one thing. We forget many things. But Peter is saying, “Don’t forget the Lord and don’t forget that the Lord’s view of time is different than ours. He is not limited by time as we are. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: *other

Boyz In The Hood

Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jul 1, 2006

Now brothers how many of you have sons. You see I only have two daughters..I only wished for a son...but now you men here today who have sons, don’t most of you stick out your chest a little more about your son, are your proud of him and his achievement?

Sermon by Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III BOYZ IN THE HOOD Gen 1:27 Well the Bible says so and you read it, in fact let’s look at it again. So God created man, in His own image and likeness God created man.(elaborate) But not only did God create us in His image and likeness but let’s look at these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-27

Denomination: Baptist

0303 Pre-Lent Iii (Quinquagesima): The Scariest Chapter In The Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 3, 2006

Reasons why I Cor 13 may be the scariest chapter in the Bible.

Sermon: Scariest Chapter in Scripture Text: I Cor 13:1-13 Occasion: Quinquagesima Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Feb 26, 2006 Where: TI Ash Wednesday When: Sunday, Mar 1, 2006 Audio link: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Watching What We Say

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

We need to speak words of encouragement more freely

Not long ago someone was telling me about a trip he had made to the Bahamas. He said he was walking along and he came to this pier on the beach, and at the end of this pier there was this great commotion that was taking place at the end of the pier and he was curious so he went to see what was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paradise Lost And Regained

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Oct 24, 2006

In the beauty of every season we can see glimpses of what God has in store for us. We can also see see the imperfection of the fall.

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Psalm 104 PS 104:1 Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. PS 104:2 He wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Live Long And Prosper Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 13, 2006

God’s salvation gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ. But Christ also gives us a new life for our families. He gives us instruction in this passage to honor our parents and love our children so we and our families may live well.

EPHESIANS 6:1-3 November 12, 2006 New Covenant EPC “LIVE LONG AND PROSPER” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. Child-parent relationships can get quite challenging at times can’t they? A. Gwen Molda, Michigan. Today’s Christian Woman, "Small Talk." 1. While I was preparing dinner one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002

Second Sunday of Easter Sermon Thomas

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Believing is Seeing"   I would like to ask you think about this question this morning.The question is, "If Jesus Christ would appear to a group of people, what would your reaction be?" Think about it for a while. Would you panic? Would you run? Would you hid in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Oppressed Savior Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 26, 2002

The Savior was oppressed for us!

INTRODUCTION  Raise your hand if you have ever been unjustly accused of something?  Raise you hand if you have ever been punished for something you did not do?  If you had, what was your natural reaction to what happened to you? Did you just sit idly by and let it happen? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Say About Safe Sex?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

God has given us his word about "safe sex."

I Corinthians 7:1-7 What does God say about “Safe Sex?” There has been a campaign for our young people as well as for elderly people to practice safe sex. Some of this came about almost a decade ago when a famous basketball player named Ervin “Magic” Johnson had announced his retirement from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrap The Gift Of Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or problems, we look to Jesus, He is our good news. In Christ we can face life with optimism and joy.

Un-wrap the Gift of Joy this Christmas Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Big Things Poppin, Little Things Stoppin

Contributed by Brenda Jones on Jul 8, 2007

Youth Sunday The Word of God for Teens

“BIG THINGS POPPIN…LITTLE THINGS STOPPIN” Proverbs 1:7-19 One of the best ways to show love for our children is to set strong guidelines for them. This results in security for the child knowing what their boundaries are. For, when a child has no limitations, it results in insecurity. And ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

Are You In The Book?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010

It is a good thing to be written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

I John 5:11-13 Revelation 20:11-15 Topic: Are you in the book? There is a book that has taken this world by storm. This particular book has been used by the young and the restless, and by the beautiful and the bold. It has been used by the rich and the poor, and by all people of nationalities and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Weapon Of Choice Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009

A message focusing on Judas’ betrayal and the need for repentance. Since Jesus knows the secrets of our hearts, He could blast us. Instead, He uses the weapon of love.

Sermon Notes “Jesus’ Weapon of Choice” Matthew 26:20-25 Introduction: There are some biblical names we just do not give to our kids. Others are quite common. When was the last time you met a Jezebel or a Judas? What about a Rachel or a Peter? Certainly we’re not anything like those first two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ