Sermons on Rescue From Peril:

From Customers To Waiters Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 15, 2020

When we love the food, we want to tell everyone about the restaurant.

Raise your hand if you had a favorite restaurant growing up. I don’t mean fast food. I mean the place you went for birthdays, or homecoming dances. For me, it was Red Lobster. I grew up thinking Red Lobster was just the pinnacle of swank. To this day, I still love Red Lobster. Trish is allergic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale From The Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 17, 2020

An unlikely rumour.

A TALE FROM THE TOMB. Matthew 27:55-66; Matthew 28:11-15. Most of Jesus’ male disciples had fled, but certain women were nearby when He was crucified (Matthew 27:55-56). In the aftermath of Jesus’ death we are introduced to a rich man named Joseph of Arimathea, “who also himself was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Permission From God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 3, 2020

To remember, pride is trusting your own strength, your own righteousness, and your own wisdom. Pride is a trap that even the strong, the righteous, and the wise may fall into many times.

Permission from God Today's message is permission from God. We will meditate on three important scripture passages from Luke, Job, & 1 Kings. Shall we ask ourselves: Do we ever believe that God gives permission to Satan to come against us or to take us into bondage? We are also going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Wretched To Blessed

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

The religious leaders of Isreal were removed from the kingdom of God because of their rejection of the prophets and of Christ. As Christians, Christ has placed us into His kingdom, that we would serve Him by handing over the fruits His righteousness produces.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “From wretched to blessed” Two weeks ago, we heard Jesus tell a parable about a vineyard, and how the owner of the vineyard paid the same wage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Delivered From Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Psalm 116 is about being a survivor, and being alive when, except for the grace of God, the author would be dead. He was delivered from death, and this is his song of thanksgiving.

Memorial Day began as a day to honor and remember those who died in the Civil War. The very first soldier to die in that war was Colonel Ellsworth, a personal friend of President Lincoln. Lincoln gave his regiment the honor of being the first to cross the Potomac into Virginia and pull down the ...read more

From Grace To Glory!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 21, 2021

'From Grace to Glory!' 1 Peter chapter 5 verses 5-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be humble (vs 5-6). (2). Be dependent (vs 7). (3). Be alert (vs 8-9). (4). Be assured (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • After a particularly long and bumpy the flight crew of an airplane were tired. • This were especially weary after a very difficult and rough landing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Brethren

Conversations From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 21, 2019

This is a simple starter outline focusing on the words Jesus spake and the people Jesus spoke to from the Cross. You can build a nice sermon from these thoughts. Blessings

Introduction: Jesus had conversations with five entities. I. His Family A. John 19:26 - Woman, Behold thy son B. John 19:27 - Behold thy mother II. His Father A. Luke 23:34 - Father forgive them… B. Mark 15:34 - Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? C. Luke 23:46 - Father, into thy hands I commend my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Mark 15:34, Luke 23:46, Luke 23:43, Matthew 11:28, John 19:26, John 7:37-39, John 19:30, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Released From Chains Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2019

Jesus offers to give us "newness of life" - a rebirth and a 2nd chance put our lives right. How does that work, and what do I need to do to lay hold of that promise?

OPEN: His name was Harry Houdini, one of the greatest escape artists of all time. He freed himself from handcuffs, chains, ropes, and straitjackets and even jails. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US and then, later, as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe where he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Words To Actions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2018

It is one thing for Jesus to say that he loves his disciples, but he puts these words into action when he washes their feet. At the same time, Jesus demonstrates to us that love needs to go beyond words and is seen in service.

INTRODUCTION Love is in the air—or at least the airwaves. A majority of songs on the stations that I listen to are songs about love. I suspect that the same can be said about the songs and stations to which you listen. Love is a BIG force in our lives, yet as one song suggests, “There’s just too ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Man From Arimathea Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2018

How did Joseph become a member of the Sanhedrin and ultimately become a secret follower of Jesus? This first person presentation explores one possible explanation.

(I entered the auditorium from the side entrance to our baptistery – reading a scroll and entranced in thought. Much of the message was presented on floor level with me standing close to the audience and speaking directly to them) (Looking up, a bit surprised) Oh… shalom. I am afraid I am a bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shouts From The Savior

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2018

The holiness of God recoils from even the smallest sin. When God the Father looked down and saw His Son on the cross, He didn’t see His Son; He saw the sin that He was bearing.

[Read these passages with lights off] Zephaniah 1:14-15: “The great day of the LORD is near, near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the LORD is bitter; the mighty man cries aloud there. A day of wrath is that day, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

From Paupers To Princes

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 21, 2018

We are adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King; let’s act like it.

From Paupers to Princes March 18, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King; let’s act like it. Focus Passage: 1 John 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Words From The Cross

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2018

Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us?

WORDS FROM THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us? 1) Jesus' words ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, Matthew 27:45-46, Matthew 27:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A View From The Pulpit

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018

Vision, Purpose, Mission, The Word of God

A VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - A View from the Pulpit March 25, 2018 Nehemiah 8:1-12 (p. 338) Introduction: Life has a lot of disappointments. But I doubt if there is one any greater than the realization that you’ve been abused. Webster’s Dictionary defines abuse as “a deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Well Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 28, 2018

Teaching about how Jesus reaches the unreachable person

Lesson’s from the Well CCCAG March 25th, 2018 Scripture- John 4:1-26, 39-42 Opening Illustration- When I was in the Army I was stationed near Montgomery Alabama. For those of you who lived through the 1960’s and 70’s, you remember this city because it was the birthplace of the civil rights ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God