Sermons on Sacred Space:

Loving People And Using Things Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 7 (Final)

LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LUKE 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is “Les Miserables,” the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial and selfless man later in life. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evan Almighty The Story Behind The Movie

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 1, 2007

With all the Hype about Evan Almighty it’s a great time to preach about Noah

He wiped the sweat from his brow and took another look around the desert that surrounded him. The Sun baked the ground into a rock like consistency and the reflected heat simmered like pools of cool water on the hard surface. It was going to be another scorcher. I’m getting too old for this type ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Job Chapter 2

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 14, 2007

Job was a moral, wealthy, and godly man. As the story unfolds, his life was a bad movie script….

One of the most mesmerizing, puzzling, and unpopular passages in the Bible is, no doubt, the story of Job. Job was a moral, wealthy, and godly man. As the story unfolds, his life was a bad movie script…. Job2: 1 On another day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep The Oil Flowing

Contributed by James May on Jul 29, 2007

When we come to the end of ourselves is when God provides all we need, just when we need it. His blessings never run dry.

Keep the Oil Flowing Sunday, July 29, 2007 – AM By Pastor Jim May Oil – the very word brings forth images of gushing wells of black gold as it comes out of the ground. It is a source of wealth, energy and power for our world. Without oil, most of the things that you enjoy as a part of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming Loving & Sacrificial Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 7, 2007

Loving others well is the chief evidence that one is a Christ follower.

An Incarnational, Missional People Becoming Loving & Sacrificial 1 John 3:11-24 Is there enough evidence to convict you of being a Christ-follower? Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew was on the bench in April when Eric Hine, 43, of Cincinnati, came before him on a charge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wrong Turns, Wrong Roads, And Dead Ends

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 28:3-25

Wrong Turns, Wrong Roads, and Dead Ends 1 Sam. 28:3-25 A man and his wife had just moved to town, and he was coming home from his first day at work. As he’s driving down the highway, his cell phone rings, and it’s his wife. “George, I just had to call you and tell you to be careful. I just heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-35

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Everybody!

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas sermon based on the angels announcement to the shepherds.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 19, 2004 "Good News, Everybody!" Luke 2:8-20 [TITLE SLIDE] Let’s start off this morning with a little bit of audience participation. If you’ve ever attended church camp as either a camper or faculty member----please raise your hand. Okay, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article #16 - Resurrection, Judgment And Destiny Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The final sermon in our series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the future hope of the resurrection of the dead.

Article of Faith #16 - Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny Date: Sunday, October 3, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we reach the conclusion of our sixteen week study on the Articles of Faith. I know that several of you have enjoyed our study and found it a helpful refresher of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Nazarene

This Is Your Church

Contributed by David Johnston on Dec 9, 2006

A challenging sermon to believers to step up to the plate and take responsibility in their home church.

This is your church wt 11-5-06 am Acts 4:31 to 5:11 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simplifying Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A comparision between our actions around Christmas to that of Mary and Martha.

How many of you have braved the malls and stores through the busy times this Christmas season? I think you will agree that it can be a very hectic and stressful time for both our bodies and for our checkbooks. I have heard a number of stories from people telling me this. A lady was overheard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Further Words To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

More lessons to learn from the church in Ephesus.

Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: Further Words for Ephesus Ephesians 1:15-16; 4:1-3 Have you noticed something that has changed recently in life? If you buy any new product in a store and compare it to what it used to look like, you will notice several things. First of all the packaging ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships Are Everything - The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What a healthy church family looks like.

Relationships Are Everything The Family of God 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From A Little Man Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 4, 2007

Jesus came to seek and save the lost

“Lessons from a little man” Luke 19:1-10 “Jesus came to seek and save the lost.” Sunday Morning Sermon Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Have you ever lost something? Not just misplaced something – have you ever really lost something? I know most of the time when I lose something – I can’t find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus:dead Or Alive? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 5, 2007

Why Christ’s followers are so pumped up about the resurrection of Jesus.

We’re going to continue our Easter worship celebration by answering a very important question: “Why should it matter to me whether or not Christ is dead or alive?” Christ’s followers make a big deal that on the first Easter Jesus was alive even though three days earlier He had suffered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Without Excuse Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 13, 2007

This sermon answers some of the excuses that we make in our failure to acknowledge, seek and worship the true and living God.

Scripture Recently, I read the following announcement that presumably appeared in a church bulletin: To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special “No Excuse Sunday.” Beds will be placed in the foyer for those who say, “Sunday is my only day to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed