Sermons on Refining Place:

A Little Man Treed

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 4, 2004

The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place.

A Little Man Treed (Lk. 19:1-10) Intro. The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place. He was up a tree. The wording seek and save are descriptive of the nature of our Lord. He was both man and He was God. Human and divine, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004

This sermon looks at the origin and nature of the Lord’s Supper, its place in the early Church, and it importance to the Church today.

The Lord’s Supper I Cor. 10:23-34 INTRO.: Illus.: "Giving Blood" Priscilla Larson writes, "My brother-in-law, who is a minister, responded to a Red Cross appeal for blood donations. When he didn’t come home by the time his young son expected him, the boy asked his mother, ‘Is Dad going around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where We Stand Together

Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 24, 2005

As Christians and as the Church, we will often disagree, but there is one place where we all stand together, at the foot of the cross!

"WHERE WE STAND TOGETHER" (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) Introduction: LET THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU Paul says) Let All of You Agree With One Another Paul says) Be perfectly united and of one mind! In other words, Paul is saying that the church should stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 31, 2005

Heaven is a place of 1. Inconceivable blessing. 2. Growth 3. Fellowship 4. There is only one way to heaven.

It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to retire on it. It is one of only five nickels like it, and Ed Lee of Merrimack, New Hampshire, sold the nickel for $4.15 million dollars. It is the second-highest price ever reported paid for a rare coin. Speaking for the coin dealership which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005

When we are baptized into the body of Christ, we become part of that great family of believers of all times and places.

Baptism Acts 2:38-39 8/7/05 2017 words I now invite you to turn in your bibles to the second chapter of the book of Acts and follow alone as I read verses 38 and 39. 38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running The Race To Win

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Oct 29, 2005

This is a sermon that will challenge us to not be content with our place in Christ, but to RUN the race, not just jog it lazily, but RUN TO WIN!

Running The Race To Win Say this with me: THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ME. (REPEAT 3x’s) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG (24) You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. (25) All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Find Courage In Jesus' Ascension

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2006

Find Courage In Jesus’ Ascension 1) Our place in heaven is secure 2) Our purpose on earth is clear

Tears filled his eyes as he watched his brother go. “So this was it,” he thought. His brother was really going. He could hardly believe it. No on in the family could really believe it. They never thought that someone they knew, much less a sibling, would become Prime Minister! What a difference ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Showing No Favoritism Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2006

The church must be the one place in the world where the things which serve to classify and separate people must not be allowed.

Introduction: A. I read a story about what happened at a church one Sunday morning. 1. As the congregation began to arrive they found a dirty, old vagrant lying beside the church’s front door. 2. Some looked at him and said how awful that someone looking like that is lying outside our beautiful ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memories Are Made Of This

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 31, 2006

The Word of God has many places where we are challenged to REMEMBER. I have list six of them.

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 1 Cor. 11:23-26 T/S I BELIEVE THAT THE WORD OF GOD TEACH US TO REMEMBER CERTAIN THINGS. THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE THAT COULD BE NAMED BUT FOR THE SAKE OF TIME WE WILL LOOK AT SIX THINGS WE NEED TO REMEMBER. I. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE: Eccl 12:1 Remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Health Plan Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2006

God is looking for healthy disciples. To promote maximum health he has placed a variety of leaders into our lives.

God’s Health Plan Ephesians 4:11-16 Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT) He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. [12] Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sound Of Trumpets (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2005

This is the fourth message in my prophecy series, it’s a countined look into the tribulation hour and the events that take place.

Title: The Sound Of Trumpets Text: Rev 8:6-9:21 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Review from the last few weeks to what we talked about. 1. First we talked about the rapture of the church, when Jesus returns to take to heaven all who have believed in Him since His life and death on ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Take To Give Birth To Your 'vision?' Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2005

Joseph and Mary had to be taxed, be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus (their vision / mission).

Subject: Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Galilee to Judea when Jesus was to be born? Complement: To be registered / taxed and to be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus. Idea: Joseph and Mary traveled from Galilee to Judea to be registered / taxed and to be at the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008

Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Kingdom: Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 4, 2008

Faith is only as good as what you place your faith in; Jesus says “Have faith in GOD”

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Faith Mark 11:20-24 Sermon concept: Faith is only as good as what you place your faith in; Jesus says “Have faith in GOD!” Supporting Scripture: Psalm 20:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 11:1-6 Series Intro: We are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Monument Of Relationship Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Mar 24, 2007

First sermon of a six part series. I glean illustrations from multiple places. Many are not my own.

Monuments of Grace - Sermon One - The Monument of Relationship- Gen 28:10-22 Intro. A monument is a stone or a building that is set up to remember a person or an event. On July 3, 1775, he took on what was thought to be an impossible task. He became the commander of an army of rag-tag ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12

Denomination: Baptist