Sermons on Read:

Making Church More Interesting

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007

What if Jesus showed up where we live?

Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Claim The Victory

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 3, 2007

The church family has been in a battle of spiritual warfare since the day of its existance.

Claim the Victory Open in prayer I. The church family has been in a spiritual battle of warfare from the very day of its existence. A. The strong hold that Satan has on us must end today! 1. The only way it is going to end, is if we come together in agreement. 2. We must become the praying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Princes And Priests Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 16, 2010

What are some real implications of the New Testament teaching that believers in Jesus Christ are all Princes/Princesses and Priests of God.

PRINCES AND PRIESTS Eric J. Hanson June 13, 2010 Read I Peter 2:9-10. This is written to believers in Jesus. Now read Revelation 5:9-10. This is also written to believers in Jesus. This is a high and lofty concept concerning us on God’s part. He calls us His priests; all of us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In Control Of Everything? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2011

God is in control of everything but allows people to make choices which lead to consequences.

God is in control of everything! How many of you believe this?? Many of us will say this because we believe in a big almighty God. If you’re going to pick a god, pick a good one! Pick a God who is in control and Almighty! But someone can say, “I don’t believe in God, so that proves that God is not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Call To His First Apostles

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 22, 2011

The call of Andrew, Peter James and John reflects the Great Commission

Jesus Calls His First Disciples In this morning’s Gospel reading we read of Jesus’ encounter with Peter and Andrew and James and John – and with his call for them to follow him. Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Discomfort Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2009

What sort of commitment to Christ do WE have?

Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers to the benefits or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Anglican

Oh That Men Would Praise The Lord

Contributed by Milton Stubblefield on Jul 18, 2007

Its time for the church to start telling the Good News!

Oh That Men Would Praise The Lord Text: Psalms 107:1-8 Introduction: Does anyone have anything at all for which to be thankful? We hear so much negativity, bad news, wars and strife. Our news is replete with the bad. I think its time for the church to start telling the Good News! I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Life, When Losing It

Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000

A funeral sermon drawing upon the story of faith and story of redemption as presented in the book of Ruth.

FUNERAL MESSAGE "Finding Life, When Losing It" Ruth 1:15-16 ____________ is what Boaz in the book of Ruth would call "A woman of excellence." She displayed that "excellence" to many people gathered here in this room this {morning}. She was a loving and faithful wife. A devoted and caring ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Of Phenomenal Growth Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Spiritual growth is the process of training to live like X

Sermon 4/18/04-The Life You’ve Always Wanted: A Life of Phenomenal Growth Hook: Play training montage clip from Rocky movie ending with Rocky running up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Turn to I Cor. 9:24-27 Training-to arrange your life around certain exercises and experiences that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Pursuing Gold: Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 17, 2008

This is the first in an Olympic Themed series of messages on the spritual disciplines.

This week we are starting a new Olympic themed series called Pursuing Gold. I’m sure many of you, lime me, watched in awe last night as the USA men brought home another swimming Gold. Their relay win also gave Michael Phelps his eighth gold medal of these games - the most ever by any one person in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Destiny Is Sealed But Then Opened - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

John gets the first sight of Jesus Christ in heaven. John had seen Christ in his first vision but He was standing in the midst of the seven churches. Now he gets his first glimpse of the glorified Son of God in heaven.

And now comes the supreme moment, John gets the first sight of Jesus Christ in heaven. READ 6 & 7. John had seen Christ in his first vision but He was standing in the midst of the seven churches. Now he gets his first glimpse of the glorified Son of God in heaven. He is described as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - A ’chance’ Meeting... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

Naomi fades into the backdrop and Ruth rises to the forefront of this story and a new character is introduced... but in all of the action, God is still preeminent.

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 15, 2012 Date Taught: July 18, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:22-2:3 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: v.22 is a transitional verse... it wraps up the introduction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Means ........................

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 23, 2012

There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS Which are you

Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life John 6:53-69 There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Anglican

Embracing New Vision

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Annual message on new vision for the church

Embracing New Vision Proverbs 29:18 January 5, 2014 Morning Service Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 * Where there is no vision, there is no life * Where there is no vision, there is no future * Where there is no vision, there is no hope * Where there is no vision, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Candlelight Devotional - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2012

A brief Christmas Eve Candlelight Devotional. At the end I also have our program for our special Candlelight service.

The Light of the World Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Devotional December 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION The October 2001 edition of National Geographic had an article on the “Power of Light” with this quotation: Light reveals the world to us. Body and soul crave it. Light sets our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist