Sermons on Real Life:

Now What? Responding To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2015

The work of the Holy Spirit created a huge response to the gospel on the original Pentecost. It could have gone very differently but for the fact that God was at work, creating the nascent Church.

CATM Sermon - May 17, 2015 - Acts Chapter 2:36-47 We ended last week’s message by considering how the many people gathered responded to Peter's message of the Gospel, and to the fact that Jesus had died for them, even as they orchestrated His murder. And one of the things that makes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Testimony That Pleases God

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

Outline used for Funeral of Pastor Friend, with some modifications and then preached the next Sunday AM Service.

A TESTIMONY THAT PLEASES GOD 9/20/09 Hebrews 11:5 A. CLEAR TESTIMONY 1. Salvation Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. a. Singularity of salvation Neither is there salvation in any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

10,000 Goes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 29, 2013

The ones whose eyes are fixed on the Messiah, would want to come into the House of the Lord, though it means waking up early on Sunday, forgoing your week end bashes with friends and much more!

10,000 goes Luke 20: 35”But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead…” Awash with plethora of distractions, hot temptations around us, it is very difficult to find people consistent in their walk with God. They are all beans one day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road To Restitution

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 13, 2016

Salvation has been said to be profoundly simple yet simply profound. Maybe this message can clarify what we are trying to say.

The ROAD to RESTITUTION Repentance, Redemption, Restoration, Reconciliation and Restitution Exo. 22:3-6 3 If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. 4 If the theft be certainly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 20, 2015

Through worship we are transformed. This sermon looks at the why, how and what of offering ourselves to God.

LIVING SACRIFICES Two older women were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of them slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in her hands. As she stood there gazing at the frog, fascinated by its ugliness, the frog croaked, “Hey, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Staying With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 16, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:29-42 Staying with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You learn about someone when you see where they live. For instance, I stopped and saw the log cabin ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

What The Bible Says About Hell Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 28, 2012

In common usage, Hell designates the place of future punishment for the wicked. Satan hates the doctrine of an eternal hell. As a result, many groups today (some supposedly evangelical) either deny the existence of hell or make it a place of annihilatio

Title: What the Bible Says About Hell Text: “So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

6th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2023

MAY 10th, 2026.

Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21. A). AN ANSWER TO AGNOSTICISM. Acts 17:22-31. While Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy to catch up with him in Athens, he might have been excused if he took some leisure to do a little sightseeing. However, seeing a city full of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Corpus Christi

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 3, 2019

the Maxima Presence

Father Phillip Bloom notes that in the book, "The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus That Will Change Your Life," the four “presences” of Jesus are described: in the community, the Word, the priest and the Eucharist. Although each presence of Jesus is vital, this Sunday we focus on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-17

Denomination: Catholic

Whom Are You Seeking?

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 6, 2020

When the mob came to arrest Jesus, he asked them, "Whom are you seeking?" That is a question Jesus is still asking us today.

Whom are you seeking? Text. John 18:1-4 Intro: The 18th chapter of John begins a transition from the events of the Last Supper recorded in John chapters 13-17, to the events concerning Jesus’ arrest and trials before his Crucifixion. At this point Jesus’ men are confused and perplexed. Having just ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confronting Modern Idolatry With God's Unyielding Truth

Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024

Exploration of the choices we face, reflected in Elijah's story and our daily lives, urging us to decide between worldly distractions and God's path.

Introduction Good morning. Today, we're not going to explore Bible stories but also deeply examine the choices we make daily. The scripture takes us back to a challenging moment for the people of Israel. Back then, they were facing a significant drought, not just missing rain but also moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. In Romans 6 the apostle Paul explained why a Christian wants not to sin, even though Christ has paid the full penalty for all sin. a. In so doing, he refuted the argument for "easy believism." b. KEY VERSE: How shall we who d __ __ __ to sin live any longer in it? (6:2) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

The Crucified Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2003

In order to understand the crucified life, we must: 1. Understand who God is. 2. Understand who we are. 3. Decide whose life we are going to live.

There is a wonderful story of St. Francis of Assisi and one of his student monks. “One day Saint Francis and Brother Leo were walking down the road. Noticing that Leo was depressed, Francis turned and asked: ‘Leo, do you know what it means to be pure of heart?’ ‘Of course. It means to have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Got Life? Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

Are you living the life God has for you? Or have you still not found what your looking for?

Got Life? Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction: Back in the 1980’s the rock group U2 put out an album called Joshua Tree. One of the songs on that album is confusing, but also a reality for many people. The title of that song is “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The song speaks of a person ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist