Sermons on Red Ink:

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on May 30, 2009

This Pentecost sermon emphasizes that the power of the Holy Spirit is greater than the evil in the world. Congregants are called to intentionally plan to come together and received the power of the Spirit.

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 NLT 1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Godly View Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009

Inspired by "PDL" and compares life to godly metaphors

A GODLY VIEW OF LIFE James 4:1-17 * If I were to ask you to describe your life in a metaphor, what would that metaphor be? Let me offer some possibilities: Would it be a symphony, battle, puzzle, journey, minefield, dance, a dramatic play, or maybe ‘a party?’ And these serve as only some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Like The Old Paths

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 12, 2009

This is just a message on the way it used to be. A sermon to make us think how it was and can we get back there.

I Like the Old Paths Jer. 6:16 "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Blame God

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 27, 2009

We all face temptation and we are solely responsibility for our actions.

Text: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone (James 1:13). What is temptation? Temptation is an enticement, an appeal, an attraction which tends to lead someone to commit an immoral or sinful act. Is there ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Having A Life That Has Meaning

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008

Getting roots so we can be strong ino ur faith

Having a life that has meaning Have you ever felt that some people seem to be productive in almost everything they do? In our land we have become very conscious of being productive as the main goal in life. We are given once a month from the government a report of our gross national product which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

What 'spirit' Do I Have

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 19, 2008

One of the most needed messages in America Today.

“What ‘Spirit’ Do I Have” John 9:13-41 * What do you think of when you hear the word, “Pharisee?” Do you think Religious leaders? Or maybe Killers of Jesus? Do you think of their reputation for being judgmental, arrogant, or a people of Law & Rules? Several years ago, I heard Jack Taylor say, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The fourth message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Last week, I asked you to write down one way you would exercise responsibility this past week and I told you that I was going to ask you if you did. So how did you exercise responsibility last week in a new way? (Allow for congregational response.) Thank you! My responsibility exercise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Driving Under The Influence

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2010

Energy and passion in worship are fine, but they must push us toward authentic living and toward dedicated mission, else they will be destructive.

I could not help noticing this car that morning. It was a tiny little car, one of those that looks like a sardine can on wheels. The rust spots and the dents suggested that it had survived more than its share of bumps and bruises. But that was not all that made me notice this little puddle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #39~12:1-4 Woman & Dragon Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 24, 2010

we’re here in chapter 12: and we’re reading about an angelic conflict in this chapter between Gods angels and Satan’s angels, the angels that belong to Satan are the 1/3rd that was cast out of heaven with him when he thought he could take over Gods throne

Rev. #39~12:1-4 Woman & Dragon 1-23-10 Well, we’re here in chapter 12: and we’re reading about an angelic conflict in this chapter between Gods angels and Satan’s angels, the angels that belong to Satan are the 1/3rd that was cast out of heaven with him when he thought he could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be My Valentine

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

John 3:16 God’s Valentine

Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about love this week. No because I wanted too ,but because Dorothy suggested that tit would be a good topic this week. Since Valentines day is just a few days away. I thought back to my elementary school days down in Douglasville. Beulah Elementary ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Congregational

Commitment? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 14, 2008

The challenge to get rid of our gods and serve God in all faithfulness

Joshua 24.14-27 Commitment to? Some decisions in life are not really that important and won’t be remembered. Let me ask you – Can you remember what you bought for everyone last Christmas? Can you remember what you had for breakfast on this day last year? Can you remember the first time you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our Great Need Of Patience Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James encourages us to follow in the footsteps of patience laid by those godly ones who have gone before us.

A man was walking through a supermarket with a screaming baby in the shopping cart. A woman nearby noticed that time and again the man would calmly say: “Keep calm, Albert. Keep calm, Albert.” Finally, in admiration for the man’s patience as the child continued to wail, the woman walked up to him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

#2then God:the Answer Is Hidden In The Need! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007

Then God. When we do all we can, we have to trust God to help us reach beyond our limitations!

*#2 THEN GOD! THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN THE NEED! YOUR PROBLEM WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the second part of a two part lesson, I do this part in two parts. I. NOTHING TAKES OUR MIGHTY GOD BY SURPRISE. A. God is the Creator. B. Today many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King Is Coming Again Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2008

We need to get ready for the coming of King Jesus.

The King Is Coming Again Text: Luke 19:28-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Hang Up Your Harps & Don't Stop Singing

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Feb 26, 2007

Eulogy for Derro "Smitty" Smith, a faithful church organist. Sermon can be easily adapted to encourage continued Chritian service.

Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist