Sermons on Rollercoaster:

A Boy With The Heart Of A King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

God looks on the heart not on the outside. The human ruler is at his most kingly when he bows before God, freely, willing, and out of love for God.

By Guerin Tueno What a disaster! King Saul has gone from being the golden boy of Israel to the John Elliot of the Old Testament. Saul’s reign was like a roller-coaster ride. Started low, but then he shot up as King, and then down again. He misunderstood who’s really in charge. God isn’t some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Why So Downcast O My Soul?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 42:5, 11; Psalm 43:5 about putting our hope in God. (Outline and portions adapted from articles in the Lookout Magazine [http://www.lookoutmag.com/] by authors William Richard Ezell and Victor Knowles)

Sermon for 11/25/2007 Why So Downcast O My Soul? Psalm 42:5, 11; Psalm 43:5 Introduction: Hope springs eternal in the human breast. Especially if the heart beats within the breast of a loyal and long suffering Chicago Cubs fan like me. “Just wait until next year!” WBTU: A. Many people today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Choose? Decide Wisely Who You Will Follow.

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 23, 2007

In our walk with Jesus, there comes a time when we will have to decide whether we want to follow Jesus all the way or will abandon our walk mid-way. This is a challenge which Jesus posed to his disciples,"Do you also wish to go away?" (Jn 6:67)

Title: What will you choose? Scripture passage: Jn 6: 25-68 Introduction: In year 2000, I went to Disney world in Tokyo together with my family. As usual we went to the different rides and had a good time there. Then we come across a gigantic dome that looks so inviting and when we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-68

Denomination: Charismatic

The Word Is Not Bound Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 14, 2007

in the midst of suffering, and challenges, the word of OGod is not bound!

† In the Lord Christ’s Name † May Grace, Mercy and Peace strengthen you, for the are gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthened by Grace – but how are we strengthened Praying for Faith and Patience Illusion that I can conquer all The word is not bound What is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Mission Impossible!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 31, 2009

What is impossible with men is possible with God! Start your first step into your miracle!

Introduction: Many Hollywood enthusiasts and aficionados watched the series of the movie, "Mission Impossible!" Count me one of them. I love the scenes where Tom Cruise would accomplish a seemingly impossible mission. Incredible feat! Those TV and movie series made millions, I believe. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Calls Of Missions

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009

Four good reasons we should be sharing our faith with others.

FOUR CALLS OF MISSIONS At age twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson (who later wrote Treasure Island) was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window watching a man light the streetlamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He replied, "I am watching a man cut ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012

Passover was/is a key feast to the Jewish people. The days preceding the feast were significant as well. Preparations had to be made, including the selection of the lamb to be sacrificed. Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem was actually a display of

1. Henry Morrison Returning Home Henry C. Morrison was a great missionary who served the Lord in Africa for over 40 years. On the way back to United States, he began to wonder “will anyone remember us? Will anyone recall who we are? Will anyone meet us at the boat?” Well, unknown to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Waiting For?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 18, 2021

Are we waiting in eager expectation for the gift of the Spirit? A heavy re-work of a much earlier sermon from many years ago, which is looking to provoke a change in peoples perspectives.

In the Name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Very, very occasionally I will head off somewhere on a train, and as I look around the platform, it doesn’t take too long to see that there is a difference between how adults and children wait for its arrival. As you stand ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15, Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Ultimate Renewable Resource

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2025

Think about the possibility that energy - in all its forms - is simply a way scientists have to describe the breath of God....Who is the Holy Spirit.

How many of you still wear a watch that has to be wound every day? Not many of us still do, right? Unless there is something really special about it, it’s an heirloom or an antique or something like that, most of us have switched to the battery-powered ones. It’s so much easier, isn’t it? One less ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah: From The Pinnacle To The Pits Series

Contributed by Michael Goldsworthy on Jan 12, 2004

How God wants to meet you and use you in the dark times of your life.

ELIJAH: FROM THE PINNACLE TO THE PITS (1 KINGS 19) ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD (pt 4) Intro - Having to look up what Pinnacle means - Need to set up the story – a brief history - All the incredible things that God had done to him and through him in chapters 17-18 - God fed him during a drought by having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2001

How one can expereince the same joy the disciples felt on the first Easter Sunday morning.

TITLE: “JOY! (Easter)” INTRODUCTION: ILLUS: A missionary had arrived in a small Chinese town. After she arrived, she soon noticed that a gang of bandits had just destroyed the little town and everything in it. Then a native Christian, showed the missionary the ruins of his home; a burnt roof and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

Do You Really Love God?

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 25, 2003

Do you really love God? Here He’s requiring the whole self-surrender of your whole being to God.

Do You Really Love God? Deut. 6: 4,5 Let’s set the scene here. The people of Israel have just been liberated form Egypt. They’re between Egypt and Canaan, the Promised land. The Ten Commandments have already been given to Moses by God. The scene at Kadesh- Barnea has already passed where, because ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Life Comes By Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 8, 2003

Jesus’ death was an example for all of His followers. Jesus teaches us that true discipleship is to confess with our actions that life, abundantly with Jesus comes by death of our desires for His desires.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Jesus and His disciples had been through a lot together. Prior to the discussion we read about this morning Jesus had healed and preached and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Eternal

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

Instilling and reviving hope through the eternal Christ.

HOPE REALIZED & ETERNAL INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Hiking. Going with youth to hike and camp at Delaware Water Gap. Contents and feeling of the backpack. Been a long time, back injury, out of shape. Some carrying more than others. Backpack a burden, a source of weariness, fatigue, doubt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let The People Hear

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 16, 2008

Palm Sunday message encouraging people to not bow to the pressure to stay quiet about their love for Christ.

Let the People Hear Luke 19:28-44 March 16, 2008 – Palm Sunday NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many here have ever been told to “shut up?” If you’re a human over the age of 1 week, you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Wesleyan