Sermons on Rise:

Antithesis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 7, 2003

This is about the "pause that refreshes"--the importance of taking time alone with God.

Antithesis Just suppose in our hurried state of mind, we took the time to re-interpret Psalm 23 in order to make it fit our twenty first century lifestyle. It might come out something like this... The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Have A Very Gadarene Christmas

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Nov 13, 2002

The essentials of the Christmas story are present in the deliverance of the man who had the Legion.

It’s been said that “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Now, that’s not always the case. Certainly, in a close relationship, like a marriage, intimate, loving familiarity becomes one of the “load-bearing walls.” It’s what keeps the structure standing upright. It’s what supports the weight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis Sermon 3: The Origin Of Water

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION The origin of atmosphere and hydrosphere. The earth uniquely has a great body of liquid water (oceans) and an extensive blanket of oxygen - nitrogen gaseous mixture (air); both are necessary for life. These never developed on other planets, but the earth has them by special ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Part 2 of spiritual decline message

11, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part II Introduction: Review When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but others don’t and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-22, Zephaniah 1:11-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Search Me, O God, And Know My Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY

BIG IDEA: GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY (:1) INTRODUCTION: GOD IS A THOROUGH INVESTIGATOR “O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me” I. (:2-6) GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT ME = OMNISCIENCE (WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK BEFORE GOD) A. God Knows Everything I Do “Thou dost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

5 Reasons Why We Pray For Our Nation Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 4, 2001

Prayer for our nation is not an option, it is a command. This sermon shows the benefits of praying for our nation.

5 REASONS WHY WE PRAY FOR OUR NATION By NG WAH LOK (www.tabernaclemusic.net) Text : 1 Tim 2:1-4 Introduction. “THE CHURCH WILL ALWAYS GET THE GOVERNMENT SHE DESERVES”. The above saying is very true. When a nation sins, God brings a judgement from within or without. God can bring bad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Daniel 9:20-21, Jeremiah 29:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Vision: How's Your Life Sight? Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

First in series. Looking at what vision is, what hinders it, and how to have it.

Me, My Church, & I Vision: How’s Your Life Sight? Habakkuk 2:1-4 "Poor eyes limit your sight; poor vision limits your deeds." -Franklin Field "A blind man’s world is bound by the limits of his touch; an ignorant man’s world by the limits of his knowledge; a great man’s world by the limits of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Walking With Jesus In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2008

A sermon on the interaction between Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

Walking With Jesus In the Spirit Rom. 8:1-6 INTRO.: There are two ways to live: in the flesh and in the Spirit. “Flesh” means human nature in all its weakness and sinfulness. It is human nature apart from God. It is the flesh that gives Satan a chance at us. Paul writes to Christians as those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Lame Men Leap

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008

The miracle of Gods love is available for anyone who is willing to recieve it.

WHEN LAME MEN LEAP ACTS 3:1-10 INTRO: READ - PRAY - IMAGINE IF YOU WILL, A SCIENTIST WHO DISCOVERS A CURE FOR ALL CANCER. IT IS EASY TO ADMINISTER, HAS NO NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS AND CURES ALL CANCER INSTANTLY. THE ONLY DIFFICULT PART ABOUT THIS CURE IS HOW IT IS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2006

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live’” (John 11:25).

A. INTRODUCTION “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live’” (John 11:25). 1. Jesus told Martha, “I Am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). a. Shows our great attachment to the body. b. She expected a resurrection in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Mans Way And Gods Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

PRAYER MANS WAY AND GODS WAY! Showing what man says and does with prayer and cotrast it with Gods way and purpose in our lives.

PRAYER MAN’S WAY AND GODS WAY! I. Man says: We get an answer now and then: A. God wants to answer all the time (Jer 33:3 KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Luke 11:9 KJV) And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

The Fact Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

The fact - and if it isn’t....

Epiphany 6 The Fact February 11th 1 Cor. 15: 12-20 Factus Example – gravity † In Jesus Name † Grace, Mercy and Peace, from God, our Father, and from our Risen from the Dead Lord Jesus Christ! Factus Example – gravity Fact, from the Latin factus, something made. As in manufacture, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Breakfast By The Lake

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Apr 10, 2008

This was written and delivered as a memorial Homily for Michael Cutrer [Ka-trair]. Executive Chef at Rocky Gap State Park Lodge near Cumberland, MD (the lodge sets right next to Lake Habeb. Therefore it was written and delivered as a memorial to his life

Breakfast by the Lake John 21: 9b; 12-13 Written by Paul E. Dietz as a Memorial Homily The wood had now burnt long enough to be glowing embers of charcoal. The fire was cracking and popping a little. The waves were slapping the shoreline of the lake. A mist was rising off the water and being ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-13

Denomination: *other

The Comfort Of His Coming Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

6th is series on 1 Thessalonians (6 of 8).

THE COMFORT OF HIS COMING 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 INTRO: The pagan world in Paul’s day had no hope of life after death. The believers in Thessalonica were concerned about their loved ones who had died. What if the Lord should return? Would their deceased loved ones miss out? Will those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Ressurection

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2007

The Resurrection of Christ is the "D-day" for all of Christianity.

* June 6, 1944, D-day setup VE Day and VJ Day in June and August of 1945. For me, had we not been successful at Normandy beach, we would have lost the war. That one day, those hundreds of brave lives, and the determination of right ruled the day. That one day made the difference. * Today we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 24:1-12, Mark 24:1

Denomination: Baptist