Sermons on Reign Of God:

Because You Say So

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Pure simple obedience brings great reward.

Thesis: Pure simple obedience brings great reward. Intro.: 1. Has your faith ever gone flat? (cf. 2 liter pop). a. Country & Western song--"My head hurts, my feet stink and I don't love Jesus!" b. It would be nice if faith were like an escalator; in reality it is more like a roller ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

How To Keep The Disciplines Of Tradition While Bringing Change Through The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without b

In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without being Pharisaical. They could have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid A Regrettable Response

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered how you might have avoided an interpersonal offense that caused years of regret? No doubt, Paul and Barnabas must have asked themselves that question after they parted company over a dispute regarding the credibility of John Mark. B

1. Have you ever wondered how you might have avoided an interpersonal offense that caused years of regret? No doubt, Paul and Barnabas must have asked themselves that question after they parted company over a dispute regarding the credibility of John Mark. Both apostles should have been able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Things In Hell, We Need In The Church

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 23, 2001

The rich man’s life was over and he was in Hell before he realized what he should have been doing all along, we can learn from his mistakes.

We had an evangelist in our church for a 3 day revival and on the 1st night he set the tone of his messages by asking those in attendance "What in Hell do you want?" Then he proceeded to show them why they should do everything possible to avoid going there. I agreed totally then and still do! But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Memorial To Remember

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 24, 2001

When we live life we must remember that one way or another we’re leaving something to be remembered!

I. Introduction A. Memorial day began in the early 1800’s during the civil war 1. Some began by decorating the graves of the soldiers who had been killed in battle to honor their sacrifice for freedom ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Missions

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

A look at the great commission and what it costs.

The Call Of Missions Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 9:57-62 Text-Words from which every Missionary gets their calling Used probably more than any other scripture-save John 3:16 called "The Great Commission" 12 men/ now 11 sculpted, molded by Christ. Prepared for this one day when the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Holiness

The Prodigal Son's Mother

Contributed by Tony Trott on Jun 14, 2002

Mother’s Day

THE PRODIGAL SON’S MOTHER Luke 15:11-24 ILLUSTRATION: A woman telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible, my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me...and the house is a mess, and the kids are simply driving me crazy." "Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over and cook ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Betrayed For Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Paul Anglemyer on Nov 22, 2005

How our lust leads us to betray those we love.

Sermon Title: Betrayed for Turkish Delight Theme: How our lust leads us to betray those we love Scripture: Luke 22:1-6; John 13:27-30; James 1:14-15 Have you ever been compelled to do something you knew was wrong? • To Steal – personal example from childhood • To lie • To cheat There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Yellow Ribbon

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003

A modern story of the Prodigal Son from the song: ’Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree’

Jesus told a story of a man who had two sons. The younger son was discontented with life at home and he said to his father, ’Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ So the father divided the property between his sons and the younger packed his bags and left for a distant country. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Finish That Counts

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 4, 2005

IN LIFE, IT’S GREAT IF YOU CAN START OUT WELL, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS YOUR FINISH. DON’T LET THE RAPID RISE/SUCCESS OF OTHERS HINDER YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM. LET THE APOSTLE PAUL SERVE AS A GUIDE.

IT’S YOUR FINISH THAT COUNTS II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 ECCLESIATES 9:11 – RACE – SWIFT, BATTLE – MIGHTY . . . ECCLESIATES 7:8 “BETTER IS THE END OF A THING THAN THE BEGINNING THEREOF.” WONDERFUL, IF YOU CAN START OUT FINE, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS HOW YOU FINISH. GOLF – DRIVE, BUT IT’S NOT YOUR START ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Essentials Of A Happy Marriage Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

If you want a phenomenal family start building a phenomenal marriage! (Part 4 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 4) Three Essentials for a Happy Marriage (Ephesians 5:21-33) “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man.” (Genesis 2:23). A. COMMITTED LOVE Commitment is important because at some point ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: *other

The Talking Dog

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

Liars are not held in great esteem but are we all not liars on occasions ? It is most important that we do not lie in regards to our Christianity.

One day in Jackson, Alabama, a guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking dog for sale". He rings the bell and the owner, Bubba, tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. "So, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex, Lies And Videotape,videotape.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 7, 2004

Conclusion of 3 part sermon. videotape deals with the deceptive power Satan and the Antichrist will use to destroy many.

Sex ,Lies,and Videotape-Videotape Conclusion; Videotape in todays world is based on these three things that we have been discussing. Sex has an overwhelming effect upon what gets taped and what gets cut. Even in the news the old saying, “Sex Sells “ applies in todays society. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-21, Ephesians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 7, 2004

Sermon for Sunrise Service

Mark 16:1-8 1. They arrived early. These ladies didn’t arrive early in anticipation, but rather to take care of unfinished business. Luke 23:55-56 records that they had seen the tomb and where his body was laid after he was taken down from the cross. Yet, they had to return home where they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Truths

Contributed by Joseph Persaud on Mar 27, 2007

Four important truths we need to live by.

Introduction: There is only one certainty in life and that is the certainty of dying one day. LIFE IS SHORT: Abraham: Genesis 18:27 And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes: David: 1 Samuel 20:3 And David sware ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God