Sermons on Respecter Of Persons:

Need A Friend?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 16, 2002

JESUS IS OUR FRIEND!

NEED A FRIEND? JOHN 15: 1-17 OCTOBER 13 INTRODUCTION: I am told about this newspaper in England giving a reward for the best definition of what is a friend? Thousands answered, the winner? "A FRIEND IS ONE THAT COMES WHEN EVERYONE ELSE GOES.” JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Any Angel! Series

Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 16, 2002

Tenth (and final) sermon in summer series based on the 10th chapters from the books of the New Testament.

INTRO. We come to the conclusion of our summer series: Perfect 10’s. We’ve looked at all of the 10th chapters in the New Testament, except one. Here we are in Revelation 10. And if had been paying closer attention, I might have chosen a different series and avoided this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11, Psalm 29:3-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Sign Of The Fish Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2003

A sermon on the letters of the Ick-Thoos, the Sign of the Fish

Sermon for 4/13/2003 Friend Day The Sign of the Fish Introduction: A. What do you think about fish? B. Are you taking us out to Libby Hill or Mayflower later? C. Are you talking about fishing? I love to fish. I hate to fish. The worms are slimy and the fish are slimy and wiggily. I took my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life-Changing Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 24, 2003

How your life can be changed through the power of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: ILLUS: Harry Houdini - Have you ever heard of a man named Harry Houdini? - He died in October of 1926…but Harry Houdini’s claim to fame was that he was a magician and an excellent escape artist. - As a matter of fact, he was said to have laughed at locks and sneered at fetters. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003

Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God First In The Home

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 7, 2003

Deuteronomy 4 helps us understand the importance of putting God first in the home.

Every so often, somebody calls to ask if we will marry them. We always say, “We’ll be glad to talk with you about it.” In some cases they are just thinking about marriage. In other cases they have already purchased their marriage license and have the date set. So, we get together to talk. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

Stuck In Haran Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2003

Being saved by grace is good, but is that all God expects from you?

May 18, 2003 Morning Service Text: Genesis 11:31; 12:1-3; Hebrews 5: 12-14 Subject: Part 1 in a Series on Spiritual Growth Title: Stuck in Haran / Moving Forward with God Do any of you remember any of the silly things you did as a young person? Mistakes are a part of life but I’m talking about ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is At God's Right Hand

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 16, 2003

Jesus prayer shows us the heart of the Prophet, Priest, and King.

11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name--the name you gave me--so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Etiquette

Contributed by Elliott Ivey on May 20, 2003

This sermon is designed to inspire and persuade the saints to act in holy and righteous ways, so that that the body of Christ can meet its ultimate destiny.

Church Etiquette Luke 17:1-4 Thesis: As members of the body of Christ we must learn to understand, protect, rebuke, and forgive one another. Purpose: To inspire and persuade the saints to act in holy and righteous ways, so that the body of Christ can meet it ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is On My Side

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

What a thrill it is to know that not Superman is on my side but the LORD is on MY side!

How many today can say that I have known the Lord to be on my side before? This morning I would like to reaffirm and reassure some young people that the Lord is on your side. I want you to leave here today saying the Lord is on my side, the Lord is on my side, the Lord is on my side. You need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Psalm 118:6, Psalm 118:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

In A Little While-Prayer

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This sermon is about the necessity of prayer in our lives.

“In a Little While” By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture: John 16:1-24 I yet believe that like the Psalmist that I too shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” That is what faith is. Faith is simply believing that one day we will see the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003

How important is it to remember what Jesus has done for us? There is a danger in forgetting what we have and there is power in what we remember.

OPEN: A clergyman walking down a country lane saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his cart. The boy was all hot and sweaty and looked very upset. "You look hot, my son," said the preacher. "Why don’t you just rest a moment, and then I’ll give you a hand." "No ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of The Living Dead - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 20, 2003

How can a church be revived back to life

The CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD – 2 Revelation 3:1-6 PREACHER found a shoe box in a closet. Opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over 10,000 dollars. As soon as his wife walked thru the door he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Its Time To Be Ready The King Is Comming

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 23, 2003

When Jesus moves in reviving power, He first cleanses the temple and removes the fruitless. Only the humble and watchful will survive.

Its time to be ready, the King is coming. Its about 30 AD. The place is Jerusalem. It is the month of Nissan and the sun is sweltering overhead. There is a large crowd gathering along the dusty highway and your peer over the heads of the people in front of you. The crowd is shouting Hallelujah ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Mark 11:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Feb 27, 2003

How does God use circumstances to help us fulfill and release God’s dreams for our lives

HOW GOD USES CIRCUMSTANCES TO HELP US REACH OUR DREAMS Going To The Next Level Series We’ve been talking about dreams for the last four weeks. I believe that every person in this room has a dream hidden in you somewhere. It is our desire that we help you find and release God’s dreams for your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:8-28

Denomination: Foursquare