Sermons on Scholar:

The Books Of Poetry Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Job-Song of Solomon.

Last week the journey was quite bumpy as we studied the decline and fall of the Nation of Israel. Perhaps the saddest part of our study was found in the fact that Israel seemed to believe that since they were God’s chosen people nothing bad would happen to them. However, their disobedience and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: Christian Divider Or Fellowship Builder?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009

This is 2 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one addresses the idea that many Christian churches add theology rather than focusing on what scripture teaches us. In short, we need to focus more on being one Christian church rather than ge

Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, we’re cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as a Christian. But, Christians, as a whole, cannot agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Understatements Reveal The Grace Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 31, 2009

Although this is a rewrite of Tom Long’s Sermon, published in 1987, I believe it offers a new perspective. 4th Sunday after Epiphany, series B

4th Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus the Christ, your incarnate Word, who came to reveal your will and grace for our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalms Of Hate?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 30, 2006

We’re told to love our enemies, yet the "Imprecatory Psalms" seem to curse them. How are we to understand what appears to be some troubling, problematic prayers?

“Psalms of Hate?” Psalm 69:22-28 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Let the bountiful table set before them become a snare and their prosperity become a trap. Let their eyes go blind so they cannot see, and make their bodies shake continually. Pour out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:22-28

Denomination: Congregational

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

We will answer the question "Who Is Jesus."

Text Matthew 16:13-20 Focus we will focus on who people claim Jesus is, and what the Bible claims concerning him. Introduction This morning we are going to begin a series in which I have entitled “Foundational Studies”. In this series we will look at some of the basic tenants of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Excited

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Sharing our faith

INTRO: Have you ever been so excited about something that you told complete strangers the good news? I’ve seen people go around in an excited manner telling people that the Twins won (people they don’t even know). I remember when Felicia was born. I went around telling strangers what had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Treasures In The Sand

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007

St. Francis of Assisi said, “Love God with all your heart and do as you please.” When we love God passionately, supremely, extremely, completely we can do whatever we feel like doing!

On one of our rare excursions to Sauble Beach I noticed amongst the sea of sunbathers an odd-looking, not-dressed-for-the-occasion-figure sweeping the sand with a metal detector. He was searching for treasures in the sand. He was a little scary as he came too close to a child who was gazing through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Mark 12:28-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Interpratation Of Serephim

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Mar 29, 2006

What does serephim mean

Isaiah 6:2 Dickerson Road Baptist Church Nashville, Tennessee. 37207 Seraphim, What does it mean? The name, a Hebrew masculine plural form, designates a special class of heavenly attendants of Yahweh’s court. In Holy Writ these ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For A Miracle

Contributed by Tina Carter on Dec 17, 2006

An Epiphany Sermon about our call to step outside of our own light to follow the star.

It’s Epiphany today! And, in case you haven’t noticed, the wise men have been over on the mission table since the beginning of Advent. The holy family has been on the altar, and the wise men have been over there. Traveling to the Holy Family. Today is the year in the church calendar when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

Faith is not a feeling or emotion. Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God.

Faith Heb 11:1-3 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. 2 God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith. 3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kindled Fire Of Love

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 19, 2007

The Fire that Jesus brings to the earth is a Fire of love, not the consuming fire of destruction such that destroyed Sodom and Gomorah, however, it’s impact burns in the hearts of the hearers and causes them to judge their own deeds which results in confl

Let’s put it this way, it’s not nice to hear any message of destruction, talk less of destruction by bringing fire to the earth. If Jesus was walking the streets of California, Los Angeles, London and Paris with that kind of message he would be number one on the FBI list of wanted persons. Well in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Methodist

The Past, The Future, And The Present Are In God's Hands

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Series A

1st Sunday in Advent December 2, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have chosen to reveal yourself to us in many ways, especially in the person of your Son, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tale Of Two Families

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

In a tale of two families, we see one blessed and the other cursed. Here are the reasons why.

INTRO: Did you guys hear about the eleven kids found in cages in their home? It was a few weeks ago. Let me read to you the press release in case you’re not familiar with it. Wakeman, Ohio – Sheriff’s deputies found 11 children locked in cages less than 3 ’/2 feet high inside a home, but a couple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

History Of Our Hope

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

Too often we have a tendency to lose hope. We fight battles with each other or face tremendous trials and we just cannot seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel

The History of Our Hope” SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:44 “Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” INTRODUCTION: Advent is the season of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God's Will (Ephesians Chapter 5) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 9, 2005

Augustine of Hippo, once said, "Love God and do as you please." What do you say?

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Understanding God’s Will, Ephesians Chapter 5 Scripture: Ephesians 5:17 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. I must first apologize before we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel