Sermons on San Francisco:

The Long Way Home

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 17, 2007

The Flight into Egypt by the Holy Family reminds us that that our spiritual journey home is a long one, often through dangerous territory and requires reliance on God to be successful.

THE LONG WAY HOME MATTHEW 2 13—21 THE LONG WAY HOME Sometimes, when we were young, we used to take the long way home, just to enjoy the scenery and the companionship. Christmas is about a lot of things, but it is at least about getting back home. We sing about it: “I’ll be home for Christmas, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

911 Aftershocks

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 13, 2006

We were shocked by the events of 9/11! We are shocked by storms. God is shocked by our fear and lack of faith!

I. We are Shocked by Storms A. Jesus first addresses would be followers 1. Some only follow for conveniences,19, 20 2. Some only follow when it is convenient, 21 B. Jesus addresses His willing followers, 23 II. We are Shocked When He Sleeps, 24, 25; Mark 4:38 III. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Journey: Joseph

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013

A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent Joseph on.

7 “But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. 8 "So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.” (Genesis 45 - NIV) The Big ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Servants Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2010

What does it mean to be a real servant of God. Let's look at Paul's example and follow it.

Introduction: A. Frank Abagnale was the world’s greatest con artist. 1. The movie Catch Me If You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is based on the true-life story this man, who bilked the government out of more than $5 million by the time he was 21 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hark The Ark! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

What the Ark was to Noah, Jesus Christ is to us.

Intro: 1. "Come to the Ark; the waters rise, The seas their billows roar; While darkness gathers o’er the skies, Behold a refuge near. Come to the Ark, ere yet the flood, Your lingering steps oppose; Come, for the door which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities Not Obstacles Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus Says the Church Should and Should Not Be

So good morning and welcome to this place we call DCC. So pumped that you are here. We want to give a special shout out to all of our friends watching online, and to all of our new friends who are here for the very first time today. If you’re new we want you to know that we have all made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

Satan is a pretender to the throne. Jesus Christ is the true King of kings and Lord of lords.

“KING OF KINGS” MATTHEW 21:1-17 OPEN Last week, we completed our series Angels and Demons. We looked at how God created the angels and how one angel named Lucifer rebelled against God and led one-third of the angels in revolt. They were defeated by God’s angels and cast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glimpse At A Glorious Crowd

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

This passage portrays a glorious multitude of people from all nations and peoples. We can play a part in adding to that crowd!

A GLIMPSE AT A GLORIOUS CROWD! Revelation 7:9-12 Have you ever been in a large crowd, I mean, a really large crowd? Although I have been in some pretty big crowds, when I think about the giant crowd mentioned here in Revelation 7, I simply cannot fathom it! I can’t imagine seeing a crowd ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Go!

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003

“How do we respond to God’s leading? How should we?

This afternoon is the baccalaureate service at the high school. I have been privileged to work with several members of the class of 2003 in helping them plan the service. The other day, as we walked to the auditorium during one of the planning meetings, I engaged some of them in conversation about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus On Your Terms

Contributed by Loren Mcbain on Jun 3, 2003

Christ’s post resurrection appearances varied according to the needs of the individual would be believers.

Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, as depicted in the movie TORA,TORA, and other historical documents, two airmen who had just taken their post at a radar lookout station several miles north of Pearl Harbor, saw on the radar screen a large mass moving in from the sea toward the Hawaiian ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002

How can we make a difference as Christians? Is warming a church pew the best I can do?

OPEN: Several years back the Merv Griffin Show had a guest that was a body builder. During the interview, Merv asked, “Why do you develop those particular muscles?” The body builder simply stepped forward and flexed a series of muscles from chest to calf. The audience applauded. “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romeo, Car 54, And God

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 10, 2002

Where was God on 9/11?

Romeo, Car 54, and God Some events in history impact us so greatly, that we will always remember them and where we were when we heard the news. Pearl Harbor. JFK’s assassination. The Space Shuttle explosion. You probably remember exactly where you were and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Partnerships

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2002

One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer

Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Church Of God

"Sound The Trumpet!" (Joel) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Heartfelt-repentance over empty ritual is needed

“Sound the Trumpet!” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Remember the sales slogan for Morton Salt? “When it rains, it pours.” Sometimes that’s true with blessings, and it’s often true with calamities. In Joel we see how God uses a devastating plague of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Hard Knocks

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

God has not promised skies always blue Flower strewn pathways all our lives through God has not promised sun without rain. Joy without sorrow, peace without pain But God has promised strength for the day Rest from the labor, light for the way

Hard Knocks Introduction: Many times I have watched a boy going along the street kicking a tin can. The can would fly through the air, bounce on the pavement, scrape along the curb, and before very long it became a battered object of ill treatment. His battered can reminds me of life. I. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Methodist