Sermons on Redigging In Old Wells:

David & Bathsheeba (2 Samuel 11)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

David and Bathsheeba - an old story with a very contemporary ring to it, and a few things still to teach us!

"You can get a large audience together for a strip-tease act-that is, to watch a girl undress on the stage. Now suppose you came to a country where you could fill a theatre by simply bringing a covered plate on to the stage and then slowly lifting the cover so as to let everyone see, just before ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Greater:burn The Plow Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 20, 2019

We first have to make a decisive break with our old life to pursue greater things for God.

Jesus’ words in John’s gospel during a lengthy dinner conversation have the disciples experiencing a number of incidents such as foot washing and communion first hand that become identifiers for Jesus followers. Later, Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will come in his absence. The presence of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Struggle With Satan Lent Sunday 1 Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2023

Was the Lord bragging about how He defeated the old Worm, man’s adversary, Satan? No.

First Sunday of Lent 2023 How did St. Matthew come by the story he shared in today’s Gospel? It was easy to understand the first line, what happened when Jesus, who was fresh from His baptism by John, where the Holy Spirit came upon Him in form of a dove, went into the wilderness of Judea. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by John Sloat on Apr 3, 2001

A 5-year-old with a broken foot in a wheelchair at DisneyWorld among caring people is a metaphor for grace.

AMAZING GRACE Text: Ephesians 1:6,7b,8a I want to think with you this morning about the grace of God. The text is from Ephesians, the first chapter, verses 6, 7, and 8: "Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear son. How great is the grace of God which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handling Anxiety (Part 2) – Philippians 4:6-7 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 16, 2022

One of the most well-known phrases in Scripture: “Do not be anxious about anything.”

We will call his name Mike. He was eleven years old when I started working with him. His parents brought it to me because he had some extreme anxiety issues. I’ve told you about Mike before because Mike is this young man who had severe anxiety that prevented them from going out to lunch at Costco. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evil Personified Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016

In this sermon we'll looking at the second two members of the unholy trinity: the first beast, the Antichrist, and the second beast, the False Prophet. We'll also be exploring what it will take for believers to counter their deception.

The Book of Revelation “Evil Personified” Revelation 13 It was testimony night and a lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Her husband, who was sitting by her side, said, "It’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Ghost Story

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 30, 2003

New Age philosophy is alive and pervasive. Movies are a particularly potent media for this new/old heresy.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19, Acts 4:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003

The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

Today, we will discover that the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ is “better” than the Old Covenant.

THE NEW COVENANT Hebrews 8:1-13 The key word in Hebrews is the word “better.” Jesus is better than the prophets, the angels, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, etc. We have that Jesus is a superior High Priesthood to the Old Testament priests. Today, we will discover that the New Covenant established by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Changed Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at how we die to our old self and are reborn a new creation in Christ.

Sermon: Live a Changed Life Text: Col 3:1-11 Intro: My Experience in Becoming a Shellback instead of a Pollywog. (Navy ceremony for those crossing the equator). 1. What all I went through and how the purpose was to change me from one to another. Yet I didn’t feel changed. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The 2nd Most Misunderstood Word (Peace)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 12, 2002

This old priestly benediction gives a definition of "peace" that puts our typical version of that concept to shame.

THE 2ND MOST MISUNDERSTOOD WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: PEACE! Numbers 6:22-27 (First most misunderstood word is “Love”: proof—listen to what the radio says about love and then read I Cor 13. Big, big difference.) What the culture thinks peace is: 1. cessation of war 2. no present crisis ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nothing New Can Compare

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 18, 2003

As we enter a new year with great expectations, let us remember the value of the things of old !

Nothing New Can Compare Psa 77:5-11 We are about to bid goodbye to 2003, and welcome the beginning of a new year. New Year’s is a time of rejoicing........and is a time for resolution. One magazine article listed the five most popular resolutions made most every year. The 5th was to take up a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up America

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 21, 2009

A message on the need for an Old Fashion God Fearing revival in America. In our Churches. In our Lives

WAKE UP AMERICA Psalms 85:6-7 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The New Way Of Fasting

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010

Fasting has been around a long time, but Jesus brought new light to an old practice.

Passage: Matthew 9:14-17 Intro: New things can be really scary. 1. as a man born in 1952, I have seen many new things. 2. I wasn’t around for TV’s invention, but was 2 when it was first broadcast in color. PP early color TV broadcast 3. was 9 when the Russian Yuri ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New You Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 15, 2006

You have put off the old life and now you are living a transformed new existence.

The New You Ephesians 4:17-24 August 20, 2006 Ephesians 4:17 (HCSB) Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as Gentiles walk, in the futility of their thoughts. Removing the Confusion  Walking differently • Because of your increasing maturity in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational