Sermons on Roses:

Looking At The Church Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by James May on Jul 26, 2011

God sees His church from a very different perspective that what most of us will use. He looks through eyes of love, hoping that every one of his children will be a part of that Bride of Christ that's going to be with Jesus.

Looking at the Church Through the Eyes of God By Pastor James May July 26, 2011 How does God see his church today? What is the main factor in the mind of God when he looks at the church? There are a lot of things that come to my mind as I look at the church. 1) I see a lot of churches that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Case For The Risen Christ

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

How would the available evidence for the Resurrection hold up in a court of law? A simple look at the evidence for the resurrection.

A Case for the Risen Christ Intro: How important is the resurrection? One Theologian said “…the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is so strong that nobody would question it except for two things: First, it is a very unusual event. And second, if you believe it happened, you have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In God We Trust

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

“Do not be anxious” about what you will eat and drink. “Do not be anxious” about what you will wear. “Do not be anxious” about tomorrow

It’s so appropriate that all our money has the motto, “In God We Trust.” To understand why it’s there, you have to go all the way back to the Civil War when a Pennsylvania pastor requested the Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, place a Christian motto on our currency. Because of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003

Jesus offers us power through His death on the Cross and His resurrection from the dead.

The Power of the Cross Selected Passages April 20, 2003 Introduction Max Lucado – “No Wonder They Call Him The Savior” “The cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all cynics. It’s hope lures all searchers… ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

A Sense Of Accomplishment

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

What did Jesus feel in the pre-dawn darkness as He stood outside the empty tomb? Elation, a sense of victory? Yes, but even moreso, a sense of accomplishment for what He had done.

Passage: Isaiah 53:10-12 Intro: It has to be one of the greatest feelings there is. 1. you fill in the last figure on the spreadsheet and click on “print” 2. you finish the last part of the wall, clean up the mess, and then stand back to admire the new look because of the paint you have app. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Conviction Or Convenience (Pt. 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 27, 2001

A call to be people of conviction.

Conviction or Convenience? (Part One) Various Scriptures Introduction Everyone here has heard the story of the young lady at Columbine High School who, being asked if she believed in God, said, “Yes,” and was promptly shot and killed. Stories vary, but there is general agreement that Cassie was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

05 Life Encounter: It's Freedom Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 14, 2008

❶. The Attorney’s Case ❷. The Attorney’s Duty ❸ The Attorney’s Defense ❹ The Attorney’s Council

In the middle of the Great Depression, New York City mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, strived to live with the people. It was not unusual for him to ride with the firefighters, raid with the police, or take field trips with orphans. On a bitterly cold night in January of 1935, the mayor turned up at a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part One (Asking)

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 3, 2010

Jesus invites us in Mathew 7:7 to ask of him.

Mathew Seven-Seven People part one (asking) Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

"Bearing Fruit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 7, 2010

A sermon about abiding in Christ.

John 15:1-10 “Bearing Fruit” Over and over again in the Old Testament, Israel is described as being the Vine or the Vineyard of God. In Isaiah 5:7 the prophet declares: “The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel.” In fact, the vine had actually become ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter Son-Rise Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2007

EASTER SON-RISE A message for Easter. The hope we have in the resurrection, in Christ. This Easter Sunday is the first day of the rest of your life. Jesus wants it to be the first day of the rest of your ETERNAL life.

EASTER SON-RISE A message for Easter. The hope we have in the resurrection, in Christ. This Easter Sunday is the first day of the rest of your life. Jesus wants it to be the first day of the rest of your eternal life. Scriptures Referenced Dramatic Reading: Matthew 27:50-51, 54-66 Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hope And Joy....resurrection Reality"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 24, 2018

This is a funeral sermon. God is not the author of death but that Satan is. Many families will ask "Why"... I try to answer that question.... noting that at death the body is separated from the soul and Jesus has overcome. I add the story of the "fork"

In Jesus Holy Name Text: John 14:1-3 “Hope and Joy – Resurrection Reality” As a congregation we just celebrated one of the two most important events in Christianity. Easter. The day Jesus rose from death and the grave. ______ loved Jesus. He was at his church ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Luke 8:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2012

As preached at 8 a.m. Mass April 15 2012--revised Divine Mercy homily with comment on the accusation that the early Church was communist.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 (As preached Sunday a.m.) Spirit of the Liturgy Before beginning I would like to respond to the folks who, in the past, have argued from today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles that the early Church practiced communism. It is true that Acts records all of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

God's Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

David GOD'S MAN

1 Samuel 16 v. 1 - 16 v 7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." 1. THE SEARCH FOR GOD'S MAN - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Tools In The Master's Hands: Pencil, Rock

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2022

HAVE WE CONSIDERED WHAT STORY ARE WE WRITING TODAY. I use a #2 lead pencil and a rock with the words make today count. Let us rewrite our future.

TOOLS IN THE MASTER’S HANDS… PENCIL, MAKE TODAY COUNT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I give each person a #2 Pencil and a small stone that has “MAKE TODAY COUNT” written on it.) Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 27:19, Ephesians 5:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Question That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

This series is aimed at tackling the top questions that people ask about Christianity. This first sermon was preached on Easter Day. It was also a baptismal service. What a day!

I. Welcome – A Day of New Beginnings Good morning! It’s so great to see so many of you here—whether you’re part of the furniture or just visiting today, you are so welcome. Today is a day of celebration. A day of joy. A day of life. We’ve sung songs, we’ve read the resurrection story, and we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Romans 6:3-5