Sermons on Remarkableness:

That I Should Boast - Ash Wednesday Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 24, 2009

As examination of Issac Watt’s "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross" in light of relevant Scripture.

That I Should Boast, Galatians 6:14 Introduction A young boy complained to his father that most of the church hymns were boring and old-fashioned, with tiresome words that meant little to his generation. His father challenged him with these words: “If you think you can write better hymns, why don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Christian Church

If It Hadn't Have Been For God

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

Some us too have been dealing with life’s problems, situations that have left/leave us feeling helpless, hopeless and alone. How do we keep going when life is a pain in the butt?

Psalm 124 Genesis 39:1- 21 Life has a habit of getting up and biting you doesn’t it?! Even when things are going well as they were for Joseph bad things do happen to good people. Some us too have been dealing with life’s problems. There have been, maybe are now situations that have left / ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Mind To Work Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 12, 2008

Even through ridicule, we need to have a mind set on accomplishing what God has called us to do.

A Mind to Work Griffith Baptist Church – 9/14/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:1-6 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:6 - So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. The Introduction After the list of the workers in chapter three, we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Your Identity

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 27, 2010

It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it... from God.

Title: Finding Your Identity Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Thesis: It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it… from God. Introduction: Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France has proposed a decree that would ban anyone from wearing religious symbols of any kind. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus’ Prayer Life

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jul 28, 2010

Quite often we hear "What would Jesus do?" Yet the better question is, "What did Jesus do?" Jesus prayed often and consistently, He prayed early in the morning, late at night, all through the night.

Jesus’ Prayer Life Quite often we hear "What would Jesus do?" Yet the better question is, "What did Jesus do?" I. Jesus prayed often and consistently, He prayed early in the morning, late at night, all through the night. This insight is gleaned from a passage cited, Luke 5:16: "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Your Choice

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Sep 10, 2010

Success and Failure in life is a matter of choice!

Introduction: Life is full of choices. From the minute we wake up in the morning until the moment we pause for the day and tuck ourselves to bed, we come across series of choices that would eventually determine our day’s performance. If two choices are comparatively similar, it would not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year: Living Life To The Full

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2010

Jesus said, "I’ve come so that they may have life and have it to the full". This is a New Year sermon encouraging people to live life God’s way, to the full, and to live their God-given dreams.

Not many people have heard of Larry Walters. He was a 33-year-old truck driver living in San Pedro, not far from Los Angeles. On weekends he used to just sit around and watch TV. But this particular Saturday, he was bored with his usual routine, so he decided he wanted to do something. He went ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Anglican

How She's Made

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 9, 2010

When we know how intricately, wonderfully and purposefully a person is made, we appreciate that person much more.

Title: How She’s Made Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Thesis: When we know how intricately, wonderfully and purposefully a person is made, we appreciate that person much more. Introduction “How It’s Made” is a really interesting TV Series that airs on the Discovery Channel ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Season

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 24, 2009

As we look forward to Christmas, let us consider the seasons and the signs of His return!

Knowing the Season, Luke 21:25-36 Introduction Christina and I spent a season of ministry in Cheboygan Michigan. Prior to coming here to First Congregational Church of Peru, Illinois, I was Pastor of First Congregational Church of Cheboygan, Michigan. Congregational Christians of that era were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

A Mind To Work (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 25, 2009

God encourages to steady the course no matter how rough the seas or the attack from enemies. He has a work for us to do.

A Mind to Work Prairie Baptist Church – 11/29/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:1-6 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:6 - So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. Premise: God encourages to steady the course no matter how rough the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unquenchable Joy

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 3, 2008

God’s unquenchable joy flows in our lives every minute of everyday – but we have to stop and recognize it before we can share it

Unquenchable Joy Luke 7:11-17 & Ephesians 3:16-21 Did you know that in America nearly 90% of people say they believe in God? But only 45% of people who believe in the Christian God are regularly in worship! In other words, 55% of our brothers and sisters in Christ rarely come to the family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is 99.9% Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 4, 2008

This message looks at the level of commitment that Jesus expects out of His followers.

Americans have developed a softer view of commitment in regard to the church. George Barna after nearly twenty-five years of collecting and studying spiritual data and trends believes that the statistics show that Americans are showing a much more limited commitment to faith. Barna explained. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Processions To Remember

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 5, 2008

A sermon written to be shared on November 9 2008, for mixed ages, in a Remembrance Sunday (Veteran’s Day) Service. While written for a UK audience it is easily adapted for use in any place wanting to offer thanks for those who lost their lives in conflic

Luke 19:36-44 ‘Three Processions to Remember’ The words we hear from Luke’s Gospel this morning describe the atmosphere of a great procession, people lining the way from the Mount of Olives all the way to Jerusalem. Perhaps we can imagine the scene as the people wave palm-branches and, if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Christians Keep Their Boots On

Contributed by G. D. Helton on May 17, 2012

A sermon to help the body stay prepared for the battle, and to continue to share the Gospel.

Real Christians Keep Their Boots On Sunday Morning, 01-30-11 Text Ephesians 6:10-17 Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:12 For we wrestle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal