Sermons on Risen:

How We Got In This Mess Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Only the good news of Jesus Christ can overcome the moral mess of our culture.

Our world is a mess. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in ethics to realize that our world has become a dangerous and messed up place to live. Here in American in the last forty years violent crime has increased 280% (Bennett 15). Every year 20,000 people in our nation are murdered, half by people they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dont Go Flying Off The Handle

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 29, 2005

(NOTE: This is not entirely my own sermon. Ive gleaned much from a book of sermons and have added my own thoughts.) Here is a brief description: Based on 2 Kings 6:1-7. A student of Elisha lost a borrowed axehead and was troubled by it. Every B

DONT GO FLYING OFF THE HANDLE! 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.2 Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Sanctified In The Truth

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 6, 2006

While no one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws him, it’s also clear that Christianity does not require a "leap of faith" to believe.

Sanctified by the Truth TCF Sermon March 5, 2006 In what some commentators call His high priestly prayer, in John chapter 17, Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for us. One of the things he prayed was: John 17:17 (NIV) Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth Jesus asked our Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did Constantine Have A Conspiracy? - Part Three Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part three of a series on the Da Vinci Code that examines the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 3 “Did Constantine Have a Conspiracy” Picture of book The owner of a Christian bookstore sounded fairly desperate in an emailed message regarding the impact of the book The Da Vinci Code recently. "We are getting bombarded daily by people who are buying into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is The Way Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 23, 2001

Love is my highest calling and my holiest connection to God. Love is the most fundamental mark of the life of a believer.

Love is the Way Now, this is probably going to surprise you, but everywhere you have been in the world… there have been other people, beside you. I know, I know, this sounds far fetched. But just follow me for a moment. When you began your courtship of your spouse, there was someone else involved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of The Word In Evil Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Modern churches often fail to worship because they do not recognise the centrality of preaching for worship. We would do well to recall the instruction Paul gave Timothy.

2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD IN EVIL DAYS “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Goes To Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2008

Uncontrolled speech may reveal a devilish heart that has never been regenerated. James challenges us to review our heart by examining our speech to determined our relationship to the Master.

JAMES 3:5b, 6 THE DEVIL GOES TO CHURCH “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.” At 9:00 p.m., ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Completing The Work

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2008

The message is intended to provide encouragement for a new congregation to remember the task before them. It is a call to see the magnitude of the labour and the greatness of God.

TITUS 1:5, 10-2:1 COMPLETING THE WORK “I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order… “For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Respect Property Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the eighth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 11, 2007 God’s Top Ten 8th Commandment [SERMON SERIES SLIDE---IT’LL ADVANCE AUTOMATICALLY TO THE TITLE SLIDE THEN A BLANK SLIDE.] So did you hear the story about the Sunday School teacher who was teaching on the 8th Commandment and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'lessons On The Resurrection" 1 Cor. 15 Pt 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 16, 2008

Paul speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of the body to remind us that this life is not our final destination – Heaven is!

Lessons on the Resurrection On the lighter side of life: Are you over-saved? Thesis: Paul speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of the body to remind us that this life is not our final destination – Heaven is! Scripture Text: 1 Cor. 15 (Listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mourning Our Fallen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2008

A meditation on Remembrance Day, 2008.

2 SAMUEL 1:17-27 MOURNING OUR FALLEN “David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan. (He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught “The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.) “The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2007

Learning how to assess our importance in a manner that pleases God.

JAMES 1:9-11 RICH MAN, POOR MAN1e grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” The Word of God is countercultural and counterintuitive. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Who Is Good Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007

A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Strive To Enter Through The Narrow Door, For All Of Life Is War Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2008

Jesus gives us very clear instruction on the way to God directing us to seek the 1) Right Door 2) at the Right Time 3) by the Right Way

In Jerusalem this week, President Bush and Prime Minister Olmert met as well as other mid-east officials to work on yet another middle-east peace process. As one commentator said, there is a lot of process and very little peace. This process is important for Mr. Bush, for in many ways he sees this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Other