Sermons on Resting In God:

What Burns Your Heart?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

"They said one to another, did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way and while he opened to us the scriptures" (Luke 24:32).

A. INTRODUCTION ( Luke 24:13-21) On Easter Sunday afternoon, Jesus met two disciples who were returning home from Jerusalem. The reports of the empty tomb confused and discouraged them. Jesus explained to them the message of the resurrection. "They said one to another, did not our hearts burn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Call To Follow Him

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007

We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Churches Will Change The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

What should the church look like?

What kind of Churches will change the world? Acts 11-15 Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons05/What_kind_of_churches_will_change_the_world.mp3 A Different approach, not honing in on details, instead broad brush strokes- I want to paint a picture of a compelling future for the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Choices

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

Christian decision Making

when it comes right down to it everything is a choice. Every situation is a choice. Positive or negative, good day or bad, angry not angry, all are choices. How you choose to live each day is up to you, but you have to live with the consequences. There are many who claim the devil made me do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Collection Of Failures

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Jesus collects those who know they have failed and changes them

Jesus’ Collection of Failures. reading: John 4:7-30 Today with the kind of drive for academic excellence which is being reflected in the requirements needed for even the most mundane of jobs. There are more and more people feeling and knowing that they have failed. More and more people are ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Community - Ii

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2008

Conclusion to Why Community.

Dakota Community Church January 20, 2008 Why Community? - II 1. Jesus did not come to establish “excellent” presentations. John 13:34-35 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

Be Honest

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Jesus didn’t ask: Simon, how much have you repented? How much did you cry? How much did you pray? How much did you give in the offering? How much did you attend church? How many times did you do good deeds? He asked: Do you agape me? Do you love me uncond

Be Honest John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believing Is... Seeing! (Lent) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 11, 2008

The First Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating

John 9:1-41 The First Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating “My Shortest Sermon Ever – (Believing is… Seeing)” My family has been pleasantly ill this past week with this wonderful flu that has been ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Ready For A Witness

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A message on the importance of being prepared at all times to give a witness.

BE READY FOR A WITNESS 1 Peter 3:15 INTRO: I don’t know how many times someone has said to me, “I had a perfect opportunity to witness to someone today, but it took me by surprise and I missed it.” Success in this world often depends on taking advantage of opportunities when they come your way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

These Things #2 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1 TIMOTHY 4:1-6 SERMON #2 INTRODUCTION: LET ME ASK YOU AN UNUSUAL QUESTION TONIGHT. HOW MANY OF YOU BELIEVE IN DEMONS? WELL, THE BIBLE TEACHES US THAT DEMONS DO CERTAINLY EXIST. AS A MATTER OF FACT, JESUS DEALT DIRECTLY WITH DEMONS AT LEAST FOUR TIMES IN SCRIPTURE. IN MATTHEW 8:28 - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 18, 2011

When Jesus touches you, you will be healed.

“THE TOUCH OF JESUS” B.R.: Luk 5:12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Luk 5:13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-13

Denomination: Holiness

Missing The Celebration

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011

Some have said that one man missed the celebration. The Inn Keeper missed the coming of the Messiah. In reality there was an Inn filled with people and a town who missed the celebration.

“Missing the Celebration” Luke 2: 4-7 Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. There were a number of people surrounding the birth that Christmas, like Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. Some have said that with one simple statement, Luke tells us of one man who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Majority Is Wrong

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are majority always right? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the majority or crowd is always wrong IV. TEXT: Exodus 23:2 “You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are c

I. EXORDIUM: Are majority always right? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the majority or crowd is always wrong IV. TEXT: Exodus 23:2 “You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 7:6 – Pigslop Or Pearls? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 21, 2012

Pigs will eat just about anything and a lot of it, so pretending to feed wild pigs is stupid. It gets them annoyed and they are liable to get vicious. A pig doesn’t want pearls. It wants slop not Salvation, grain not Grace, corn not Christ, muck-raking no

Matthew 7:6 – PIGSLOP OR PEARLS? Atheist Richard Dawkins was in Australia recently for the GLOBAL ATHEIST CONVENTION which started in Melbourne on Good Friday. Dawkins is well known for encouraging his fellow atheists to ridicule those who claim to be Christians. "Mock them, ridicule them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David: Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 29, 2011

The legacy of David is on wiorld news often,. The wall of the Temple He planned is now the Wailing Wall.

David: Leaving a Legacy I Chronicles 28: 2-6, 29: 1-5 Archeologists often say, “Man is best described by what he leaves behind.” That can be applied to our generation. When the archeologist of tomorrow dig through what we have left behind, it will describe us by trash on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist