Sermons on Roof:

Jesus Family Tree

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 30, 2002

A look at the four women appearing in the genealogy of Jesus and why they are there.

The Christmas (Family) Tree of Jesus Preaching Passage: Matthew 1:1-17 Sermonic Process: Analytical I. Charlie Brown didn’t have much of an eye for trees. But then are there really any perfect Christmas trees out there. Strange how a tree that looks so good in the lot can suddenly develop a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where'd Everybody Go Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This is the second part of the series on end times and deals with the Rapture

You could see the posters hung every where, asking the same question, Have you seem this person, my son, my daughter, my husband or wife. I don¡¯t know where they¡¯ve gone, or if they are alright. A year ago we saw the pictures of people searching for their loved ones in the aftermath of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Cannot Win Them All Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003

Saul, Pt. 1

YOU CANNOT WIN THEM ALL (1 SAMUEL 9:15-10:27) When Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts, he was running hard for a second term in office. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes he arrived at a church barbecue. It was late afternoon and Herter was famished. As Herter moved down the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Survivor 6: How To Survive Your Finances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 21, 2002

This is the sixth message of my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a proper perspective for personal finances and the ongoing battle against materialism. (10-20-02)

Opening Activity Begin this message with a fun activity. The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. 3. A treasure map with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Oop's! Theres A Fork In The Road!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Feb 5, 2005

Narrow way/Broad way---Comparing two Old Testament men of God Joseph and David who came to the same fork in the road with a decision to make. I use a lot of Country/Western lingo as we are a country style church.

Oops !!! There’s a fork in the road !!! Matthew 7:13-14 * 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: * 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supper In The Sick Ward Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

Jesus teaches us something. The place we often think of as a garbage dump of human refuse, becomes in God’s eyes, a sick ward. People aren’t sick and depraved because of the wrong they do, they do what is wrong, because they are sick. Jesus is the cure

Supper in the Sick Ward Subject: Forgiveness/Repentance Theme: Healing from Sin Portion: Luke 5:27-32 Process: Inductive Intro: Is there anything so intimate as time spent over a meal? Through every known culture we discover that more happens at a meal than simply eating. At a meal conversation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Five B’s Of Purity

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2015

Whatever happened to purity? It’s a rare commodity today, but as believers, we should be reflecting the character of God. We need to be clean because God is clean. But how on earth are we going to remain pure in a world like this?

TITLE: The Five B’s of Purity Scripture: Psalm 24, especially verses 3–4a: Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart... Call to Worship: Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy. As He who calledyou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Biblical Manliness

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014

Manliness is a gift from God.

The Art of Biblical Manliness 1 Kings 2:1-4 Recently, there has been a revival of sorts regarding all kinds of things which one might call “manly”. The “Art of Manliness” has come to regard anything which might be considered a manly pursuit. It includes things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teaching To The Test... And Beyond

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2015

Ultimately, it is not only what you know... it is what you do with what you know.

20151108 23rd Sunday after Pentecost B Title: Teaching to the Test... and Beyond Text: Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:37-40 and Luke 10:25-28) Thesis: Ultimately, it is not only what you know… it’s what you do with what you know. Introduction Video Clip: “How NOT to Love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Heals A Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2013

In this lesson we learn about the nature of commendable faith.

Scripture Dr. Luke wrote one of the earliest biographies of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. His purpose in writing was to show that Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). That is, Jesus came to reconcile lost sinners with a sovereign and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Be Prepared - Not Scared!"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 5, 2011

Evidence for no pre-trib rapture. Scriptural Evidence for Second Coming after the tribulation.

“Be Prepared – not Scared!” October 9, 2011 Genesis 6:11-22 “Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, “I am going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22

Denomination: Holiness

Which Is Easier?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 30, 2011

Jesus has a way of getting to the heart of a problem doesn’t He? Several things were going in this account of the paralytic man needed healing, and they all needed to be dealt with.

Mark 2:1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guidance

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Guidance (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Proverbs chapter 3 verses 1-6. • A primary rule in Bible study is to always determine the context: • So scan with me quickly over the surrounding chapters: • Chapter 1 verse 8 “Listen, my son, your father's instruction...” • Chapter 1 verse 10: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Victory Over Temptation Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Sep 4, 2012

Ephesians 2 reminds us that temptation comes from three sources – a cursed world, a corrupt heart and a cunning devil. Accounts of both failure and victory are illustrated in the biblical stories of David and Joseph. In James 1:14,15 the enticement of tem

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION “Blessed, or happy is the man who does not give in and do wrong when he is tempted. Because when he has stood the test he will receive as his reward, the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12). Is there anyone here today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesser To Prove The Greater Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 19, 2013

Jesus' healing of the paralytic is a lesser miracle performed by Jesus in order for Jesus to provide an even greater miracle: Forgiveness.

“A Lesser to Prove the Greater” Matt. 9:1-8 The book of Matthew does not describe Jesus’ Ministry in chronological order, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist