Sermons on Reception:

An Ovation For The King Series

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

What would you do if you know that: “This Friday you’re going to die”? Those very words might have crossed Jesus’ mind on this Sunday some 1,970 years ago. The day we now call Palm Sunday was the first day of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life.

What would you do if you know that: “This Friday you’re going to die”? Those very words might have crossed Jesus’ mind on this Sunday some 1,970 years ago. The day we now call Palm Sunday was the first day of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. This Friday Jesus is going to die. But today – today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Law Of Reciprocity

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 11, 2014

Seed time and harvest

The Law of Reciprocity “And God said, let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself upon the earth; and it was so.” Gen 1:11 “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11

Denomination: *other

The Quest For Tranquility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2014

The tension between our quest for tranquility and the pressures of responsibility and loving others is an inexact science, but we must do our best to seek the balance, which may be different for each one of us.

The Quest for Tranquility (Mark 6:45-55) 1. We had a great time in Virginia — suburban Washington DC — at Hannah’s wedding. 2. We love our new son-in-law and got to live next door to Luke and Sarah at hotel. 3. Family came from Chicago, and friends came from Kokomo. It was odd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Hold Back

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015

Prayer, fasting and tithing are little gifts we give so that God's power can fill up our weakness.

First Sunday in Lent 2015 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” These words of Jesus, recorded by St. Mark for the Church at Rome, conclude the shortest of the accounts of Christ’s forty day retreat in the wilderness near ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Our Baptismal Mission: Goodness, Beauty, Truth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2010

If we are to minister to a world in need, we must give it what Jesus gave: goodness, beauty and truth

The Baptism of the Lord January 10 2010 The first thing we should do today is correct a Hollywood-produced misconception about John’s baptism. Many of us grew up watching one or the other movie in which Jesus was baptized, or a large group of Protestant Christians were baptized in a river, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

Friends Introduction

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: Jesus The Lion! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2010

Jesus Christ is the multi-faceted center or our faith. Although we cannot take in all His glory, we must embrace what God has revealed to us about Him.

Jesus the Lion! (Revelation 5:2-10) 1. People love exciting events: A recent (March 2010) AFP article hit the presses this week: CHICAGO (AFP) – People fell onto a bag of cash like a pack of hungry piranhas after more than 100,000 dollars tumbled out the back of an armored truck onto an Ohio ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inertia

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

Satan tells us this is just the way it is, we have to accept what he has for us. But Jesus has another option.

Passage: Matthew 8:28-34 Intro: Inertia is the tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion, or an object at rest to stay at rest, unless acted upon by a force. 1. some objects are easy, like this one: PP Forrest Gump’s feather 2. others are a little tougher (Dave comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

While I Wait

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013

To enumerate the thing we should be doing in the last days.

I. EXORDIUM: What do we do while living in the last days? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the thing we should be doing in the last days. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:13 (Amplified Bible) Awaiting and looking for the [fulfillment, the realization of our] blessed hope, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brining The Bible To Life Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 16, 2017

The bible is meant to be a daily guide for life and connection to God, not a book to be pulled out once or twice a week.

1. Scripture, Appropriate I heard a story about a friend of the bride who was not able to attend the wedding, so he sent a card of greeting which was read at the reception after the ceremony. It should have included the reference 1 John 4:18 -- "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven - Behind The Curtain Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 26, 2022

People are curious. We want to know what's "behind the curtain." Revelation unveils the "behind the scenes" of our world.

Trip to convention in Orlando. In the main reception hall, a huge area draped off, nearly two stories high. Couldn’t help myself. I needed to see what was behind the curtain. (Pics) Human nature to want to know what’s really going on. In this case, just a mess of construction materials, dust and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8, Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Crown Of Righteousness

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 3, 2020

Jesus came into Jerusalem as Christ, the King. He would face death because they did not know what type of King Jesus was. But they placed a crown on his head and mocked him. Paul faced death and looked forward to a crown of righteousness. It's time for us wear our crown.

A Crown Of Righteousness (2 Tim. 4:6-8) Intro: A. It was different. Jesus had never publicly allowed what was happening. The hype, the gossip, the sneers and the praise were all mixed together. It was Sunday morning and Jesus was coming into Jerusalem, but not like he had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 21:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On The Cross - A Christmas Message

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 1, 2019

Exploring the Purpose of Christ's birth

Message/Devotion December 1, 2019 Jesus On the Cross – A Christmas Message Luke 23:33-43 The reading “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Basics Series

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 15, 2019

A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices

Weekend Message/Devotion June 16, 2019 Back to Basics (first in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strait And Narrow Sermon V: Christians Rejoice At Their Choice Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, Christians enjoy life to the fullest as we consider our lives since we chose Christ as Lord and Savior to be the best years of our lives - a marriage made in heaven!

CHRISTIANS REJOICE AT THEIR CHOICE OF A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Christians who enjoy life to the fullest love to socialize. If Jesus ever turned down an invitation to a banquet, the Bible does not say so. He showed up at the homes of the rich and famous, at every Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Matthew 19:4-6, Revelation 19:7