Sermons on Resilience Of The Gospel:

When Things Haven't Turned Out The Way You Expected

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2010

A look at John the Baptist's astonishing admission of doubt about who Jesus is and why we often have similar doubts.

OUR COMPLAINT: “This is not what I signed up for.” - Matthew 11:2a – John in prison. - I cannot read the mind of John, but I can’t help but believe that a prison cell was the last place he expected to end up. - He is the great prophet of God, the forerunner of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Believe Obey Real Evangelism 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010

Obedience is not an option to a saved person, it is our life and our love for the Master.

Follow Believe And Obey, Real Evangelism (3) John 14:15& 21-24 Read Passage Intro: Review - Follow – Believe –Today Look At Obey. This Word Has A Negative Connotation. Makes Us Feel Like We Must Adhere To A List Of Do’s And Don’ts. Many Feel Like Christian Obedience ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Candles That Are More Than Just Wax....

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 7, 2010

Using the different candles found in a trad. church as visual images to unpack what it means for Jesus to be Light of the World. preached 2/10/2010

Candlemas "Back in the days before electricity, a tight-fisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his girl friend. 'Why, when I went a-courting young ladies, I never carried a lantern. I always went in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Evangelism: Good News Vs. Bad Lies

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 16, 2010

The good news is good news: learn to recognize the top 10 evangelism lies, believe the Truth and work together with God fulfilling His Great Commission.

Sharing the Good News The good news is good news. 
 Everything else fades in comparison to the Good News. Would you keep the cure for cancer a secret? Would you let a friend die in a fire? 
 Over 150,000 people die each day and nearly 2/sec. into a Christ-less eternity. Nearly 4,000 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lift Up Your Heads! See The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 28, 2010

How dare we lift up our heads, sinners that we are? Jesus answers that as he rides into Jerusalem. Parts: A. How can we dare to? Only because his blood washes us clean. B. How do we? By seeking him as our mighty Hero.

Text: Psalm 24:1-10 Theme: Lift Up Your Heads! See the King of Glory! A. How can we dare to? Only because his blood washes us clean B. How do we? By seeking him as our mighty Hero Season: Lent 6c -- Palm Sunday Date: March 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Prove It!

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

A look at Jesus as he shares with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Why did he start at Moses to expound the scriptures concerning himself? I have tried to answer this, plus it's a good gospel message.

Prove it! JCC Easter Evening 04.04.10 Read: Luke 24:13-32 This was the fourth appearance of Christ; this was to two the disciples as they walked on the road to Emmaus What did Jesus say to them? There was a supernatural withholding of all recognition Christ expounded to them the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lazarus Testimony

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Apr 18, 2010

A sermon to encourage Christians to live a life align to Christ.

The Purpose of the Gospel of John is to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in Him will have eternal life. The author: John the apostle,son of Zebedee,brother of James,called a "son of thunder". Deep Thought:Have you pledge allegiance to the "Lamb" ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from exhibiting the other.

Last time we were together we looked at the famous story of Mary and Martha. We concluded that the Lord wants us to be like Mary in our worship, and like Martha in our work. Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009

“This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calming The Perfect Storm, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Many things will come against us in life. Will we employee the equipment against it that Jesus has given us?

Calming the perfect storm Part 1 Opening: 1. I am indebted to Bill Johnson, a pastor in Redding, California for some of these thoughts as well as getting me to change my message last evening. 2. As I re-read his book I was again challenged how God intends that we, in conjunction with him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Mennonite

Calming The Perfect Storm, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

We must take authority ocer the things in life we have been given the authority to take. To do less is to invite disaster and defeat

Calming the perfect storm Part 2 Opening: 1. Last week we learned there can be several responses to the reversal that come in our life. a. We can take what life hands us and try and make the best of it b. Get mad, depressed, throw up our hands c. Or we can try and discern what is going on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Mennonite

Grace At Work 13 - Evangelists 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2013

Is there a correct model of church government and if so - who’s right and who’s wrong? What are examples of what the Bible refers to as “disputable matters” and what are the indisputable essentials? What is meant by “Christian liberty” and what problems

Dakota Community Church February 10, 2013 Grace at Work - 13 Evangelist Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Upreach Inreach Outreach

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 4, 2013

Acts 1-2 tell us God's story of our beginnings and reveal a lot about God's intention for all time. Here we explore briefly, three aspects or our relationship with God that these two chapters express.

(Read Acts 1-2 with slides showing the story unfolding) These first two chapters of the book of Acts give us the earliest events of our church… His church that we are added into by God when we are saved. As a lesson today from these scriptures that tell us our story of our beginnings in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See #2: I’ve Found Jesus Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 9, 2012

After someone has tasted and seen that the Lord is good, their most natural response is to want to share Jesus with others.

COME AND SEE #2: I’VE FOUND JESUS REVIEW THE INTRO TO THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: • The Gospel of John is one of four accounts of the life of Jesus in the New Testament. • Purpose: “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Persistent Friends Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Oct 23, 2012

Even when faced with the impossibility of getting through the crowds these friends did not give up, they just got innovative! We all need persistent friends that are willing to do whatever it takes for us to get what we need

Gospel of Luke 5:17-26 - The Power of Persistent Friends (portions of this message were taken from a message here on Sermon Central. I do not remember the author or the sermon title - my apologies!) We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God