Sermons on Scoffing:

Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Jesus is far superior to the angels in every way.

"Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!" Hebrews 1:4-14 There is a movement, a love fest that is sweeping our country. The infatuation, or love, however you wish to describe it has everything to do with the tender feelings and warm thoughts that we have when we think about angels. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Would Have Thought...?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

We need to trust God because He knows what He is doing: Though our lives may seem very confusing at times, though it may often seem that God is far away and has forgotten about us, we still need to trust.

Who would have thought it? The St. Louis Rams were the best football team in the NFL this past season. They compiled a 13-3 record, then beat the Vikings and Bucs in the playoffs, and finally edged out the Titans to win the Super Bowl. But, six months ago, if you would have said the Rams would ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 29, 2001

Part 1 of the Basics of the Cross. This study looks at who Jesus was. The Old Testament describes Him and the New Testament reveals Him.

Part 1. Who is Jesus? Vince Lombardi was one of football’s greatest coaches. He coached the Green Bay Packers to five championships. After a disappointing game, Vince walked into the locker room and held up a football. "Men", he said, "This is a football". He went on to make the point that there ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:12-13, Colossians 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Needed Rebuke Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#3 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

A Needed Rebuke (2 Samuel 12:1-14) I. Nathan A. Confronting the king was risky B. Confronting the king was necessary II. David A. God’s judgment B. God’s warning C. God’s grace Introduction The British sent Brigadier General Ivan Simpson to Singapore in August 1941. His mission was to improve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Born Old

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2010

To experience new life, even in the senior years, means using old knowledge to gain new knowledge; to set aside pride in order to learn; and to be fully open to Christ.

We had been talking about a mutual friend. We had laughed a little at how rigid he was, how staid. We had commented that he didn’t like change; he could easily be "all shook up" when something didn’t go his way. I asked the other person in this conversation, "How long have you known John? Has he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

On The Run Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “On the Run” Jonah 1:1-3 I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Prayers For The Ephesians" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2002

Three things we can be praying for one another. (#11 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.” A very interesting thing happened to me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Stones And Bones

Contributed by Rex Williams on Sep 3, 2002

STONES AND BONES is a sermon directed toward encouraging people to establish mnemonic devices that will help them prepare for church services & stay focused on their personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not di

STONES AND BONES is directed toward encouraging us to establish mnemonic devices that will help us prepare for church services & stay focused on our personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not dispose of our hope in God’s promises. THE STONE OF ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:26-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Days: Be Devoted To One Another Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

A call to intensity due to the fact we’re living in the last days.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 16, 2005 The Last Days: Be Devoted to One Another Various scriptures... [SHOW CRUCIFIXION SLIDE DURING COMMUNION TIME] [SHOW TITLE SLIDE AFTER GIRLS SING SPECIAL] Imagine---it’s New Year’s Eve and your standing with thousands of others at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Things Must Die

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011

As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 27, 2013

God's Presence During Worship

Inspired by Elvis Burrows "When Jesus Shows Up" But only a little snip herre and there may remain. TITLE: When Jesus is In the House 05-27-2013 TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT, JESUS MOVES IN THE CHURCH A. Is Church a celebration of historical facts, a recitation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Is Given!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2013

The Holy Spirit is Given! at Pentecost - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Believers Together (vs 1b) (3). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (4). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Embracing Jesus

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013

Man's only way to deal with his rebellion against God is to embrace the Son.

In Acts chapter 4, David is identified as the author of Psalm 2, the passage which we’ll be studying together this morning. But the opening words of that Psalm that he penned in Israel approximately 3,000 years ago could just as easily be written in the United States in the 21st Century ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book "Improving Your Serve" chapter 10. The sermon uses Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet, as an example of the perils that servants face.

Introduction: A. There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had undeliverable addresses. 1. One day, a letter came written in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. 2. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. 3. The letter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Hand Of Our God: The Story Of Gbc (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 10, 2019

A skeleton for a church anniversary sermon. Our story is obviously unique to us, especially since we are mission work overseas, but my approach could spark ideas on how to tell your church’s story in your unique way.

The Good Hand of Our God: The Story of GBC (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019) Chuck Sligh September 22, 2019 TEXT: Nehemiah 2:8 – “And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:8, Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist