Sermons on Righteous Judge:

Whose Is It?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 29, 2006

1. The world belongs to God. 2. All we have belongs to God. 3. Our lives belong to God.

It is said that Bishop Edwin Hughes once delivered a sermon on “God’s Ownership” of all that we have. In his congregation there was a very wealthy parishioner who took offense at his message. That week he called and asked the Bishop to come over to his home for lunch. During their visit, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Race To Win Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2008

We MUST do more than race to race, we need to race to win!

INTRODUCTION • PLAY “I RUN” VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I have enjoyed examining the “Amazing Race” with you over the past three week! Today we are going to conclude our examination of the “Amazing Race” by taking a look at the concept of Racing to Win! • In October of 2002 Herm Edwards then coach of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Treasure - Our Security Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

Webster Defines SECURITY – as the freedom from risk or danger, the freedom from anxiety or something that makes us feel safe. SO WHERE DO WE FIND OUR SECURITY? There is only one place – In the arms of God This is the 2nd in a 3 part series from Romans

INTRODUCTION, A $75 basketball in my hands is playing a pickup game in the church gym. A $75 basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan is a world championship and an NBA MVP. A $900 set of golf clubs in my hands is spending $25 for a green fee and an afternoon of frustration. A $900 set of golf ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing On

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 7, 2007

As we begin this new year let us take encouragement from Paul’s challenge to press on.

INTRODUCTION: At this time every year many of us make resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, to exercise more, to be a better person, to dispense with old bad habits and begin some new good ones. None of those are surprising, but I have found a few that are. A newspaper in Boston has allowed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Greatest Challenge

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 23, 2007

Graduation sermon challenging the graduates to keep Christ in their lives as they pursue their education and careers.

CHALLENGE FOR THE CLASS OF 2007 A. Today is a SPECIAL DAY. We will be honoring our High School Graduates. 1. We frequently arrive at some PIVOTAL MOMENT in our lives when we say, “THIS IS IT! This is what I was WORKING for! This is the MOMENT I have WAITED for!” GRADUATION is such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Die As A Christian Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

How to use your fingers to prepare yourself to die as a Christian.

Title: “How to Die as a Christian” Text: 1 Kings 1 - 2:10 Introduction: Well, as we consider this final message in the series of David’s life, which is about his death, how does one die as a Christian? When you die what do you want people to remember about you? What do you want people to write on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Let Us Draw Near"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 17, 2007

This is a chapter from my Hebrews study where I stress the value of "Looking Unto Jesus"

LET US DRAW NEAR WITH A TRUE HEART HEBREWS 10:19-39 At this juncture, we are leaving the Theological and going on to the teachings that involve the practical. Mostly what has been considered up to this point has been for the purpose of defining the Theology of the priesthood as it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

You and I are in a relay race and maybe even running the final lap - Run as to win!

Run the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Until Death Do Us Part

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011

Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowns Of The Bible

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This message has a theme verse of 1 Cor. 9 25 and focuses on 4 different kinds of crowns mentioned in the New Testament.

The Crowns of the Bible 1 Corinthians 9:25 Intro.: Sometimes when I preach, I mention other topics which would be worthy of study, and on one occasion I mentioned that it would be good to take time to study the crowns of the New Testament. It took a while, but I finally took the time to do that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 18, 2015

In the Narrative of the encounter of Hagar with god we learn of a new name for God and how it can apply to our lives.

What’s In A Name Genesis 16: 1-16 (NLT) Intro:The 1960’s were a wild time. In California the hippies were abundant and carefree. As these hippies got older and married and had children, they produced children with some unusual names. One of the more well known was the rocker Frank ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Abundant Life

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 26, 2015

Reveals three things we need to do to find the abundant life. Repent, Release, and Receive

“Abundant Life” October 21, 2015 John 10:7-11 7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

What Happens When We Die

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

DEATH IS NOT SOMETHING THAT WE LIKE TO TALK ABOUT, IT HAS ALWAYS HAD A NEGATIVE MEANING IN THE WORLD. TO THE CHRISTIAN THOUGH, DEATH IS NOT THE END.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-58 A QUESTION THAT HAS PLAGUED HUMANITY SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME, IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE. AS CHRISTIANS WE HAVE A CERTAIN HOPE THAT WE WILL SPEND ETERNITY WITH CHRIST, BUT WHAT IS THAT HOPE BASED ON. WHAT DO WE PUT OUR FAITH IN? DEATH IS NOT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Well

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 6, 2017

A New Year's Message on how we can FINISH Well this year.

Title: FINISH Well Theme: Text: John 19:28 – 30, Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 12:1 – 3 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Graduating To Glory

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 21, 2016

EASTER -- WHY YOU CAN PUT ALL YOUR WEIGHT DOWN ON JESUS. HE CAN RESURRECT YOU !He can resurrect the church. He can give you new life, a new beginning, a new start, a better attitude, a new Christian disposition.

Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book,” has an imaginary character named Mowgli. Mowgli asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the jungle? He’s told that when two animals meet on a narrow path that one must step aside and let the other pass. The animal that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church