Sermons on Scraps:

Wholly Holy

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008

A message given to my homiletic class peers in seminary, on the why, how and where of holiness.

Wholly Holy Context: 1 Peter 1 Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 "Be holy, because I am holy." What does that statement mean to you? What does the word "holiness" bring to your mind? When I was growing up holiness meant not doing whatever the Baptist’s were doing. I’ve heard sermons on short-sleeved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Backbone Of Bible Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2008

Understand this and the rest is much more clear. Jesus said to turn back to Daniel and see the 70 Weeks of Years - the most amazing prophecy in the Bible! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

The Backbone of Bible Prophecy Matthew 24:15; Daniel 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backbone.html Jesus tells us to turn back to Daniel, so we’d better do what we’re told! It is the skeletal structure of all prophecy, so it can be a great help in our study of the end times. v. 24-27 The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Manger Mind

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 26, 2007

As we look at the Baby Jesus in the manger this Christmas, we need to see what kind of mind He has. Not only do we need to see what kind of mind He has, we need to have that same kind of mind.

1. Three facts about the Baby a. What the Baby came from b. What the Baby came to be c. What the Baby came to do 2. Three responses to the Baby a. The Father’s response b. Creation’s response c. What is your response? Do you realize that it’s only a little over a week till Christmas? It seems ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shoot Low Boys, They're Riding Shetland Ponies

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

This is a message of encouragement that highlights all the "lesser" lights that play a worthy part in any church.

Acts 17:32-34 KJV And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. [33] So Paul departed from among them. [34] Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pride The First Sin. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

All other sins usually come from this first sin of Pride.

The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi was known to be a rather prideful man. He also became accustomed to fans seeking his autograph. One day while eating at a restaurant, he spotted a kid approaching his table. Lombardi grabbed a menu and quickly scribbled his name. When the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship: What Is It? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

It’s time to fully understand and then enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone!

TEXT: Various TITLE: The Playing Church, part 1 TOPIC: The Church of Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 2nd, 2008 PROP.: It’s time to fully enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! At this time, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrected Lord.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 24, 2008

This sermon looks at the resurrection and the implications for believers and non believers in his presence.

THE RESURRECTED LORD – TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE. • SET THE SCENE THE RESURRECTION MORNING It was the first day of the week the resurrection morning, the disciples were locked away in a house in Jerusalem in fear of the fellow countrymen the JEWS. For the disciples it is the fight or flight ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 10, 2008

Start living as if we are blessed in Christ.

Blessed In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not realize the blessings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise In Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

While testing is an everyday part of the Christian life, we can take comfort in the promises God has given us.

1. God promises His perfect provision—God is always good. (17a) 2. God promises His permanent position—God never changes. (17b) 3. God promises His purposeful plan—God has a plan. (18) Two brothers were left alone in the kitchen. The older brother pulled the egg carton out of the refrigerator. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Homecoming

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Sep 10, 2007

The saints of God looked forward to that blessed homecoming, but there is another homecoming for those who reject Christ.

Luke 16:19-31 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow At Zarephath

Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 21, 2006

This is a story of a mothers love, love that grovels in the dust for her child, love that gives away the last meal in faith, love that meets with God and finds his deliverance

Mothers Today is Mothers day, hope you remembered, as do the card companies they need your revenue – There is no special reference to a mothers day in the bible so why today? That’s a bit cynical but that’s the way the of world views today, profit, good chance to squeeze a few pounds out of them on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provoked And Miserable, But Not Staying That Way.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 7, 2006

Hannah was provoked and miserable and bitter, but she refused to stay that way. After prayer, Hannah went home changed. God provides some better things. Hannah was changed before she saw the miracle.

PROVOKED AND MISERABLE, BUT I AM NOT STAYING THIS WAY. GOD HAS PROVIDED SOMETHING BETTER! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in 3 parts, Sunday AM, PM, Wednesday. TEXT: Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Truth Matters: The Solution Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

Why Truth Matters: The Solution Joshua 1:7-9 I. Intro: We have taken the last two weeks and looked at the idea of Truth in our society. We have looked at and learned a lot of different things. I have probably done this topic an injustice by trying to squeeze it into a three week series but I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Commitment

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Commitment to worship and work.

INTRO.- ILL.- A journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks he realized that whenever he looked at the wall he saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. The journalist wondered whether there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Creed But Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2007

What does it mean to have "no creed but Christ?"

OPEN: Years ago I supply preached for a small country church that had about 35 in attendance. They weren’t part of our brotherhood, but they liked me and asked me to consider becoming their preacher. At the time I was candidating for another church, but that church hadn’t yet made up their minds to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ