Sermons on Scenes:

Discern True Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 6, 2022

We know much about the life of the man from Tarsus who went on to write more than half of our New Testament. As we look into Paul’s life, we will be looking for life truths - lessons that will help us to walk closely to Christ.

Life Truths from the Chief of Sinners DISCERN TRUE HOPE Acts 7:54-8:3 Introduction First message in a series: Life Truths From the Chief of Sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 NKJV This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Remembrance (2022 Version) Maundy Thursday

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 12, 2022

We strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples. Our legacy involves living out what we believe in our thanksgiving, holiness and harmony.

IN REMEMBRANCE (2022 version) Maundy Thursday Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread,  (24)  and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: United Methodist

"jesus' Keynote Address"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 19, 2022

A sermon about the REAL Jesus, lest we forget.

“Jesus’ Keynote Address” Luke 4:14-21 If you could choose the words that might encapsulate who you are, the words that you would use to communicate the essence of yourself, your life, your commitments—what would they be? Luke 4:14-21 is essentially Jesus’ life, ministry and purpose in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Receive From The Lord

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A step by step case study of how a blind man received his healing

How to Receive From the Lord Mark 10:46-52 King James Version, “And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Why You Need To Make A Covenant With Your Eyes Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 18, 2017

Messages discusses how and why we need to guard our eyes in today's culture.

The key to surviving temptation involves guarding our eyes with all diligence. In Matthew 18:9, Jesus said if your eye causes you to sin pluck it out! Seems rather drastic but it makes the point. No we are not saying pluck out your eyes but we are saying do what's necessary to avoid/shun evil. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Israelite In Whom Is No Guile: An Exposition Of John 1:43-51

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

What is behind Jesus' s strange statement about Nathaniel? For the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B

An Israelite in Whom is no Guile John 1:43-51 In the last passage which is presented as the second of a three-day sequence following John the Baptist’s declaration that Jesus is the Lamb of God. On the first day, John stood alone in his witness to Jesus. On the second day, he repeats his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Simple - Pt. 1 - Disciples? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Disciples? I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Rubix Cubes. Algebra. Or maybe better said . . . math. Why people in horror movies go into barns, cellars. Why people in action moves never take the gun of the person they disarm when there are more bad guys to face. Women. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Listening To Bad Advice

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 24, 2018

THE STORY OF JOB SEEMS TO BE SAD SAGA WITH NO END IN SIGHT BECAUSE JOB IS DEALING WITH PROBLEMS AFTER PROBLEMS AND EVEN WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS OF JOB THE CONCEPT OF BEING BIPOLAR COMES TO MIND `

Job 32:1-12 (MSG) Job's three friends now fell silent. They were talked out, stymied because Job wouldn't budge an inch—wouldn't admit to an ounce of guilt. 2 Then Elihu lost his temper. (Elihu was the son of Barakel the Buzite from the clan of Ram.) He blazed out in anger against Job for ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter According To St. John

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 21, 2018

What a blessing it is to have John's account of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead along with the other witness of the Gospels.

Easter According to St. John John 20:1-18 Today we remember the most important day in human history, the day Jesus rose from the dead. This is a day of great joy to us. We put the sorrows of Jesus death behind us and celebrate that Jesus lives. There are basically five accounts that talk about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Locked Doors To Joyful Praise

Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016

The living and resurrected Christ ought to make a difference in our lives. The resurrection changes us!

Sermon - Lanier Christian Church April 3, 2016 David Simpson From Locked Doors to Joyful Praise SLIDE #1 John 20:20 and Luke 24:52-53 SLIDE #2 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Christian Church

Trashed? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

It is an epic adventure that captures our imaginations. Toys come alive and in their story we find your story!

Your Story Pt. 3 - Trashed? I. Introduction We have been following the escapades of Andy's toys . . . Woody and the gang - Buzz, Rex the dinosaur. Stinky Pete the prospector. Bo Peep. Porky the Piggy Bank and of course Woody a rag doll cowboy, his horse Bullseye and Jessie his cowgirl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thee's Company Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

Ghost Stories Pt. 3 - Three's Company I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) Seeing someone baptized and water was not a new concept. In fact, all over Israel there are rock basins constructed called Mikvehs or ritual baths where Jews would prepare themselves to go to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Breathed (God's Resuscitation Program)

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 21, 2020

You may be in a valley situation right now. It may seem as though everything is dead, everything is dislocated, messed up, dried up, washed out, and scattered but God is ready to breathe new life into your situation.

God’s Resuscitation Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Ezekiel 37:1-5 “The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones. And caused me to pass by them round about and, behold, there were very many in the open ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Deliverers Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020

Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 2 - Deliverers I. Introduction The load had become too heavy. 430 years of harsh slavery has culminated in the desperate cry for deliverance. An old-time preacher by the name of Vance Havner may have said it best when he said, “The tragedy of our time is that the situation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4, Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Authority Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 1:21-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 24, 2021

Most people concentrate on the exorcism of the unclean spirit as the demonstration of Jesus' power and authority. Rather we should concentrate on the authority of His teaching.

The Authority of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 1:21-28 From the moment Jesus entered into the synagogue, it was apparent that things were different. As He began to teach them, they became increasingly aware that Jesus was no ordinary Rabbi. We wished we could know what Jesus taught that morning. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Mark 1:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible