Sermons on Reclaimed:

Eye-Witnesses

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

Testimony to the truth of the gospel.

Luke 24:36-48 Eye-Witnesses There are events in our lives that we believe because of what we are told. We are told that the earth is tilted on a 23 degree axis. How many of you, here today have measured the degree of the earth’s tilt? How many of you, here today, believe that the earth is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: *other

Hope That Makes A Difference

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2002

God gives a living hope that makes a difference in our lives

Hope that Makes A Difference Selected Passages September 15, 2002 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Commission

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

It’s about time, "Go Ye.."

June 29, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Matthew 28: 18-20 (The Great Commission) And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Triumph And Tragedy - Where Is God?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

When tragedy strikes our nation the media focuses on the emotional state of man but never deals with the root issues-the sinful nature of man.

Triumphant and Tragedy- Where is God? Past week- nation experienced triumphant/tragedy. After more than 34 yrs of court-allowed abortion on demand- at any time, for any reason- the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld a ban on an abortion procedure. (Center for Reclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 25, 2004

Where there is no hope there is no power and if there is anywhere on the face of this world that there should be hope, it is in the church.

The Power of Hope Selected Passages The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a fantastic story of the struggle between good and evil. In the second installment, the Two Towers, open war has broken out and the forces of men have retreated to the safety of the great fortress Helm’s Deep believing that they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-4, Revelation 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Water's Fine"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005

The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Victory From The Pit Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 4, 2006

When people find themselves in the "pits" of the world, give them encouragment that there is a way out.

*The Integrity Test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the "7 Tests of Joseph" submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Victory from the Pit! Genesis 37 Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Its All About People

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

We can sometimes be guilty of being too busy for people. What can we do to go against that trend and be more like Jesus, because its all about people!

Dwight L. Moody once said, “There is no greater honour than to be the instrument in Gods hands of leading one person out of the kingdom of Satan into the glorious light of Heaven.” As believers who have helped someone in that journey you know this is true. What a sense of excitement and fulfilment ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Lesson 2: The Rapture

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2008

What are the signs of the Lord’s return?

A. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? What will happen immediately after the rapture begins to take place before it happens. 1. Signs in nature, i.e., famine, earthquakes, plague (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. a. Lawlessness (II Tim. 4:1-3ff). b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Man

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What is the nature of man? 1) He is a marred being. 2) He is a dying being. 3) He is an eternal being.

THE NATURE OF MAN GENESIS 1: 26-27, 2: 7 1. Illus. of teenager • Went into room and slammed door, saying under breath, “people, people, PEOPLE!” • Mom went to door and said, “what’s wrong?” Girl replied, “people, that’s what’s wrong!” • “Let me in, and we’ll talk about it.” “No, you’re a people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Growing The Church” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2009

What are the biblical characteristics of a growing church?

Last time, as we focused on verses 11 and 12, we made note of the two essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). A church will never rise higher than the skills of the leadership and will go no farther than the commitment of the membership. Gifted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Special Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008

We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call To God's People (Corporate Prayer)

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009

This message should be seen as a Biblical call for the need to return to true "Corporate Prayer." Greg Frizzell’s material was used extensively for this.

A Call to God’s People 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 * I’m troubled! There exists unsettledness in my spirit. I want to ask you to let me share my heart with you tonight. We are in trouble. As a nation, as a society, as a community, and as the church, we are in trouble. Sadly, few people see it because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loaded - Pt. 4 - Benefit 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2014

We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded!

Loaded Pt. 4 - Benefit 4 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy. Because life can be difficult and not everything is always as planned it is necessary to remind ourselves of the benefits that we have due to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2019

Christ Jesus came to seek the lost and save the sinner.

January 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 15:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-15 Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Just so I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran