Sermons on Rolled Away:

Getting Close To God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 24, 2024

When you couldn’t reach up to God, He reached down to you, and He invites you to meet Him in the darkness, away from any idol, at the foot of the cross.

Leighton Ford, the husband of Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean, tells the story of a Russian cosmonaut. He came back from space and said, “Some people say God lives out there. I looked around, and I didn't see any God out there.” Billy Graham's wife, Ruth, said he looked in the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:21-26, Matthew 6:24, Joshua 24:15, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Hebrews 7:27, Hebrews 9:12, John 14:6, Psalm 2:4, Hebrews 9:22, Leviticus 17:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

02. The Foundation Of Faith: Spiritual Poverty Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 15, 2023

If you come to God, humbly as a beggar, realizing you have no worth or righteousness to stand upon, not even deserving to ask. He will not turn away from you but will welcome you in.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have started a journey through the Sermon on the Mount. This is a sermon that Jesus himself delivered to his disciples and the multitudes. Just like the day that Jesus preached it, it is a message that turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Brethren

Consequences Of Being Stingy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 12, 2024

The stingy person's money often flows away, like water from a clenched fist, only to be absorbed by others who know how to sow generosity and reap abundance.

In Luke 12:15, Jesus warns us, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions." Yet, how often do we find ourselves holding tightly to our resources, unwilling to share or give? Let me tell you, stinginess is a sin that can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Pursue Authentic Relationships: The Call To Genuine Love, Discipleship, And Kingdom Community Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025

We live in a world full of curated relationships—filtered, managed, and often shallow. Even in the church, it’s easy to smile, say “I’m good,” and walk away unchanged.

Sermon 3: Pursue Authentic Relationships The Call to Genuine Love, Discipleship, and Kingdom Community Key Texts: • John 13:34–35 • Luke 10:25–37 • Acts 2:42–47 • 1 John 3:18 • Romans 12:9–13 Introduction: Authenticity Is the Heart of the Kingdom We live in a world full of curated ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Luke 10:25-37, Acts 2:42-47, 1 John 3:18, Romans 12:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Class: Introduction To Prophetic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The prophetic ministry is needed more than ever today in the secular culture we live in – the decline away from Biblical truth, the web of deception and the loss of moral values opens the door for God to speak into the hearts of people.

PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry - Class: Prophetic PP#2: My personal journey in the gift or prophecy and prophetic ministry: What Outreach taught me about the gift – Pentecostal View - speaking words in church services “How it happened” My own encounters with prophets in these days: • The first ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:29, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:31-33, Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Sit Here Until We Die?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 10, 2005

When you’ve got no other options, surrendering (to God) won’t be as bad as you expect it to be.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- January 9, 2005 -------------------------- 1Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD. This is what the LORD says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Truth About Easter

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 9, 2005

Easter themed salvation message.

27, March 2005 Dakota Community Church The Truth about Easter Introduction: Luke 23: 26-49 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Greatest Terrorist Of All

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Apr 1, 2003

This message will hlp people see who is behind the evil and mayhem that exists in our world.

The Greatest Terrorist of All Psalm 91:1-7 The world as we knew it changed forever on September 11, 2001. On that fateful morning, life was moving along as it had always moved here in America. People were going to work, driving their kids to school, having breakfast with their families, planning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Is Dead

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

An Easter sermon, sharing the joy and promise of the fact death is dead.

Easter March 31, 2013 Luke 24:1-12 Some of you know that I am not musically gifted. I can’t carry a tune, I don’t know melody from harmony from rhythm. I don’t play any musical instruments, partly because I can’t read music; and maybe you don’t know it, but I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprise Of Easter

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 2, 2016

Easter came as a surprise to the first followers of Jesus - and it may surprise us, too. Here we find Unexpected Events, Unlikely Witnesses, Unforeseen Grace, and an Unfinished Story.

Introduction Good morning everyone! I hope you’re having a great Easter and maybe had the chance these past few days to look around our Easter Exhibition in the lounge – A reflective journey through art and multimedia on the theme of ‘Hope in Troubled Times.’ What a timely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thankful For Your Time? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2010

How often do we sit 'idly' by and allow time to tick, tick, tick away? There is this wonderful gift from God, that He gives to ALL of creation... it is the gift of time... and we all have it! But for the believer, time is of the essence! The time is NOW!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 12, 2010 Date Preached: November 14, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous – Thanksgiving/Thankful Heart Sermon Title: Are You Thankful for You Time? Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Abandoned You Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 7, 2025

Even when God feels silent or distant, He has not abandoned us. His presence is constant—even in the pain, even in the silence. The lie says God has walked away; the truth is, He is still with us. Always.

### **Introduction: The Lie That God Has Abandoned Us** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 5 There is a belief that has quietly worked its way into hearts and minds for generations — and it still lingers today. It is the belief that God created the universe, yes — but then He stepped back. He set the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 43:2-3, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

The world gives us promises full of emptiness: the Lord gives us emptiness full of promise.

The Empty Promises of Easter (Developed from a message originally preached by Steven Kellett) Luke 24.1-11 March 27, 2005 Cheater, IL FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A About four years ago, I bought a bottle of a medication that promised to give me something back that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

Do we realise that we have a God of second chances

The God of Second Chances My text for this morning is taken from Mark 16:7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter ’He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as He told you’. Why single out Peter? You see our God is the God of Second Chances, He hasn’t given up on us, even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7

Denomination: Anglican

When Jesus Speaks Your Name Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

Jesus singled out Mary Magdalene as the one to whom He would first appear after His resurrection, bringing her life new meaning.

John 20:10-18 - When Jesus Calls Your Name I’m sure most of us have seen at least some of the game show, The Price is Right, where Bob Barker announces the contestants one by one, each one by name, “___________, come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Price is Right!” What would you be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist