Sermons on Resident Aliens:

Have You Murdered Anyone Lately? Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

The whole point of the commandment to not commit murder is that human life is absolutely precious because we were made in the image and likeness of Almighty God.

HAVE YOU MURDERED ANYONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 1. One of the major challenges of preaching through a book of the Bible or extended sections of a book is that you are forced to deal with some of the tougher and more uncomfortable passages of scripture. • It would be so much easier and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

I've Got Good News And Bad News Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 14, 2009

In order to see how good the Good News is, we need to understand how bad we really are.

I’ve got good news and bad news Text: Ephesians 2:1 – 5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I doubt that there is anyone sitting here today that likes to get bad news. I also would bet that there isn’t anyone here who likes to give bad news. Sometimes when we have to give bad news to someone, we try ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014

A scarlet thread runs through the Bible teaching this most central truth that there is power in the blood of the Lamb of God. Redemption, forgiveness, sanctification, accessibility, and victory through His blood for those who receive His sovereign grace.

The Power of the Blood 1 Peter 1:18-23 Many like the French philosopher Voltaire and President John Adams are critical of biblical Christianity calling it a “bloody religion” or "a religion of gore" because of its teachings and emphasis on the power of the blood of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Walls Are Gone Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015

Jesus tore down walls to unify us and welcome us to the presence of God.

The Walls are Gone Ephesians 2:13-22 Ill. From our earliest moments, we tend to focus on differences. There is a story about two apples in a tree. One of them said, “Look at those humans. They find reasons to hate and fight each other over everything.They are stealing, killing, going to war, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2017

Learn from Solomon. We give God our best and we follow His design.

We have come to the actual building of the Temple of God in 1 Kings 6. • This is a short write up of the building; we have greater details in the books of Chronicles. Let’s read a portion – 1 Kings 6:19-37. TWO THINGS stand out in the building of the Temple – they dedicated the best to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:19-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 20, 2016

What can we learn from Pontius Pilate? (Material adapted from Steven J. Cole at: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-106-condemned-or-set-free-luke-2313-25)

HoHum: A Sunday school teacher asked her students to draw a picture of Jesus' family. After collecting the drawings, she noticed that one little boy's drawing depicted an airplane with four heads sticking out of the windows. "I see you drew three heads to show Joseph, Mary and Jesus," she said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinner's Prayer Or The Prayer Of The (Self) Righteous? Luke 18:9-14 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 1, 2014

It is in our weakness God's strength shines through. Only in humility we see our prayers answered.

The Prayer of the Sinner or the Prayer of the (self)-Righteous Video: I’m Perfect (sermoncentral.com) A logician saves the life of a space alien. The alien is very grateful and, since she has knowledge of the whole universe, offers the following reward: she offers to answer any question the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: *other

Fields Of Grace Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God takes us on – just as Boaz took on Ruth – and he makes promises to us…and gracious provision. And he “works all things together for good to those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:29).

You’ve heard the one, I ‘m sure, about the lonely frog who goes to see a fortune-teller. He’s told not to worry. She says, “You’re going to meet a beautiful young girl, and she will want to know everything about you.” “That’s great!” the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jonas Stutzmann's Chair For Jesus

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 4, 2008

Stutzman, an old order Amishman who built a chair for the return of Jesus, was wrong about a lot of things. But he had a passion for the presence of God. Do we?

Jonas Stutzmann’s Chair for Jesus I Corinthians 3:10-19a February 3, 2008 On a chilly, rainy day in October of 1871, Jonas Stutzmann was buried in the old Stutzmann cemetery in Holmes County, Ohio. He died in the home of his son Daniel and one of his last wishes was that his casket be carried to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 30, 2008

Many of your ideas about the Holy Spirit are wrong. What is the real role and purpose of Jesus representative on earth in your life?

The Holy Spirit is the best kept secret in Christianity mostly because His purpose and role have been misunderstood. The Holy Spirit is not a grand show master who makes it possible for you to do really cool stuff, or at least appear really cool so people are impressed. The Holy Spirit actually ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Evidence Of Our Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Our love for Christ is revealed by our willingness to obey His teachings

The Evidence of Our Love John 14:23 April 6, 2014 Evening Service On the whole, God's love for us is a much safer subject to think about than our love for Him. C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity How do we reveal that we really love Jesus? What is it that we do to show that our love for Christ is real? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing Our God In Our Trouble!

Contributed by Phillip Williams Jr. on Mar 15, 2010

Our God is present and active in the midst of our troubles.

We always see trouble arising in our life. No matter if its at home, our children, or our jobs we see trouble. Since this is a fact, we should be glad to be able to see God in along side of us. Psalms 46:1 (KJV) 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. I. God is Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

A New Way To Live Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2013

We can experience true joy and transformation if we will take the challenge to strive to seek A New Way To Live!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the things most of us dread the most is one of the things that life is all about; change! • We resist change, we fight change, we complain and about change. • Life is really about change, particularly when it comes to our life in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leah: The Unloved One

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

An examination of Leah

When you talk about marriage, you go back to the very beginning where it all started in the book of Genesis. In Genesis chapter two we read. “The Lord said, it is not good for the the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (V. 18) Once that is done we are told in verse 24 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Leviticus

Contributed by Mark Adams on Feb 11, 2007

This sermon points out some principles in Leviticus that are still very practical for Christians.

ILLUS: Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where someone interviewed them and asked them questions. One question that came up was this: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” - The first person ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ