Sermons on Relationship Wih God:

A Royal Nativity. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022

The most significant census of all history.

A ROYAL NATIVITY. Luke 2:1-7. Caesar Augustus sent out a decree that “all the world” should be “registered” (Luke 2:1). Unbeknown to the mighty Emperor, this was going to be the most significant census of all history. After all, even the most powerful of potentates are subservient, whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Discipleship

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” Deitrich Bonhoeffer Introduction: To marry my gf or not. Matthew 16:24-28 “If anyone desires to come after me…” • Jesus is going to provide a list of expectations for those who would follow after him. • Jesus asks a lot of those who follow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Men Walking

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 24, 2023

We are either dead in sin or dead to sin, walking walking in the ways of Satan or in the ways of Christ

DEAD MEN WALKING INTRODUCTION A. In Ephesians 2:1-3, Paul describes the old man or the old self as a dead man walking. B. We shall examine two portraits of the old man and then show why, even at his best, the old man is lost. I. A PORTRAIT OF THE OLD MAN AT HIS WORST A. We live in a world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11, Romans 7:24, Ephesians 2:1-3, Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Disrupts Dead Religion Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Feb 21, 2024

Jesus disrupts the old system of death and sacrifice, bringing in a new system of love and mercy. He challenges corruption and exploitation, and disrupts our lives to remove anything that hinders us from living abundantly in His love.

Imagine you're at your favorite concert, but instead of enjoying the music, people are selling stuff and ripping you off. That's what Jesus walked into at the temple. People were supposed to be worshipping God, but instead, they were making a quick buck. Jesus was not cool with that. He flipped ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Spiritual Awakening, Religious Reformation, Faith Disruption, Sacred Transformation

The Tomb Is Still Empty

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

Are there good reasons to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? In this sermon I use Lee Stobel’s three "E"s to give proof of the resurrection.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone! Hope you are encouraged and uplifted by today’s worship! B. I thought we might start on the light side, with a little Easter humor. 1. What does the Easter bunny get for making baskets? 2 or 3 points, just like everyone else. (That’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Dinner To Honor Jesus"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

Great love and great hatred displayed at the same table

Jesus, therefore, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they made Him a supper there, and Martha was serving; but Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. 3 Mary then took a pound of very costly perfume of pure ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

our words have the same power -- they can bring joy or cause despair. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death...”

Taming the Tongue Several years ago, Beth and I went to someone’s house for a party. After we were done eating, a group of adults starting playing volleyball while the kids had a scavenger hunt. After their hunt, the kids divided into 3 different groups. Each group picked up a bed sheet and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Outta Here

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 29: 1 – 40

Numbers 29: 1 – 40 We’re outta here 29 ‘And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work. For you it is a day of blowing the trumpets. 2 You shall offer a burnt offering as a sweet aroma to the LORD: one young bull, one ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Came To Serve Others (2014)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 20, 2014

He came to serve others - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Parable (vs 1-16). • (2). The Announcement (vs 17-19). • (3). The Mistake (vs 21-25) • (4). The Example (vs 26-28) SERMON BODY: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Brethren

So You Call Yourself A Christian

Contributed by Ian Biss on Dec 12, 2001

Do men know you as Christ has commanded you to be known?

So, You call Yourself a Christian? By Ian Biss 9/26/01 Intro... I read about a young man who was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to even talk to him anymore. He decided that the way to her heart was through the mail, so he began writing her love letters. He wrote a love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Grace Brethren

"How Beautiful Are Your Feet?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 5, 2005

Authentic faith always becomes a public matter, and believing with the heart leads to profession with the lips.

Romans 10:5-15 “How Beautiful are Your Feet?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There was a man who normally went barefoot, but once, when he had some money in his pocket, he went to the city and bought a pair of shoes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Unmutable Truth

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Sep 15, 2005

This is a sermon developed for telling the Easter story.

Scripture Text: Mark 16:1-8 The Introduction For four hours he held the cylinder, waiting for rescue or an immediate death. After digging up what appeared to be an unexploded WWI bomb, David Page held on to it, afraid that letting go would detonate the device. While holding the bomb, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Waste Or Worship?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 20, 2005

Mary’s annointing Jesus with expensive ointment was worship to Jesus and an outrageous waste to Judas. What does this tell us about the worship we offer, or how we evaluate others’ worship?

Sixth Sunday in Lent: Palm Sunday Readings: Isa. 52:13-53:12,;Psalm 24; Phi. 2:5-11; Matt. 26:1-16 Waste, or Worship? About seven years ago, my daughter Alexa went on a summer missionary trip. A local church here in town had organized a week-long project in which teenagers from this community ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Which Side Of The Cross Are You On?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

This morning we are going to talk about the two men who were crucified along side of Jesus.

“Which Side of the Cross Are You On?” Luke 23:32-33 OPENING JOKE: Can’t Take That Chance During a holiday to Israel, a man’s mother-in-law died. She was in Israel with the family, so there was the difficulty of making funeral arrangements for her in a foreign country. The Israeli morgue explained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005

Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan