Sermons on Renown:

New Year Tree Planting

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 29, 2007

Encouraging Christians to make New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change.

New Year Tree Planting Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/30/07 FOCUS: • Making New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change. FUNCTION: • Encouraging Christians to make resolutions • Educating Christians about what kinds of resolutions Scripture endorses. A. Pleasantries B. ILLUSTRATION: I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Impact Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 18, 2006

Discover the impact the resurrection of Jesus can have on your life.

A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think were Jesus’ first words when He came bursting ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah Laughed

Contributed by William Hayes on Apr 26, 2006

A meditation on Biblical themes joined by the word laughter.

I had a terrible thing happen a few weeks ago when I was taking a service in a wee church (that shall remain nameless) in the country. I had got to that stage in the service where I was leading people in the prayers of confession and as I was just about to finish a particularly sombre bit about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sweet Redemption Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 4:13-22

Text: Ruth 4:13-22 Title: Sweet Redemption Date/Place: LSCC, 4/11/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Tom ran home and counted all his money. Exactly one dollar! When he reached the store, he rushed to the counter. “Here’s the money for my boat.” As he left the store, Tom hugged his boat and said, “Now ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

It's A New Season

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007

Just are there are seasons with crops there are seasons of your life. Planting, Growing, Tending, Harvesting, and Planning.

“It’s a New Season” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 ECC 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: ECC 3:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, ECC 3:3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, ECC ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Words For A Worldy Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 8, 2010

There is probably no more appropriate book in the Bible to the western church than 1 Corinthians. The early church was by no means perfect. However that is no excuse for not living a life surrendered to the sanctifying work of Christ.

ntro: While we were in Myrtle Beach SC my wife of course wanted to go shopping. So I could spend time with here I went and actually found something that would be useful for us to think about as we begin the New Year. A little sign said cherish yesterday, dream for tomorrow, but live for today. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Learns In Reverent Fear

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 12, 2010

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. What is the fear of the Lord? How does this play out in my life? Let's meditate on these words from Proverbs.

Text: Proverbs 9:8-12 Theme: Wisdom Learns in Reverent Fear A. Humbly receive the Lord's correction B. Continue growing in wisdom all your life Season: Pentecost 16c Date: September 12, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Wisdom-Learns-in-Reverent-Fear-Proverbs9_8-12.html ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 13th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we cover the controversial topic of "The Son's of God" - where they ancient kings, were they of the line of Seth, or were they angelic beings?

Genesis (Pt. 13) (The Sons of God & Daughters of Men) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now we are actually going to spend two Sunday’s on this passage of Scripture, because there’s just so much here that we need to see. This morning we’re going to focus on that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Under Seize: The King Has One More Move...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 8, 2009

We study some Old testament types: Ahab, Benhadad, Samaria, four leprous men... arise and go toward the problem...

UNDER SEIZE ... The King has ONE MORE MOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Zollie Smith USA Missions of the Assemblies of God for the fodder for this lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Hear my first thought: So many today are praying for God to change the wind. It appears ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Caring Enough To Confront Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 25, 2007

How can we help other believers whose lives are not honoring Christ?

Caring Enough to Confront II Timothy 2:24-26 Purpose: To show how wayward believers should be dealt with. Aim: I want the listener to be alert and ready to help other believers who may be straying. INTRODUCTION: Here at Bethel, we are family, bound together by something more profound and real ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Archeology Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 6, 2008

Archeology cannot form faith, but it can inform faith. Archeology brings forth the tangible remnants of history so that faith can have a reasonable context in which to develop.

No doubt that Christmas has some incredible claims contained within the narratives found in the Bible! Claims that could make the skeptic or searcher scratch their head wondering is this an episode of the “Twilight Zone”? Maybe you have felt this way at times and maybe you still have some major ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Your True Potential (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 7, 2008

This sermon looks at Christian character triats which we will maniest when we are living to our true potential

ROMANS 12:9 – 21. LIVING TO OUR TRUE POTENTIAL (PART 2). LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT THE LIVING TO OUR TRUE POTENTIAL (IN THE WORLD IN THE CHURCH) THE CALL UPON US WAS ONE OF PERSONAL CONSECRATION TO GOD IN THE LIGHT OF HIS MERCY. WE ARE CALLED TO BE A TRANSFORMING INFLUENCE IN THE WORLD, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Believing In The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2009

From our text on the resurrection of Christ, there are three important points that we need to take with us. We need to believe them and live them. 1- Fear not 2- Come see 3- Go tell

INTRO.- ILL.- Lee Strobel was an atheist who turned to Christ. He was the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of nearly twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC’s 20/20, Fox News, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Matthew 28:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Honor Protocol Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 2, 2012

In God’s Kingdom there is a “Protocol of Honor”. If you expect God’s blessing you need to start by honoring God, respect his Word and behave accordingly. This includes respect by everything that is Holy, God himself, his Word, the Church and the men and w

Most things in life have to be learned. You can do things naturally but you’ve had to learn how to talk, behave, eat, dress, etc. Some people take all things for granted and have an attitude of knowing it all but in fact there are always new things that we have to learn in the area of our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist