Sermons on Scratch:

The Bible Is Authentic-Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

So, how do we know the Bible is authentic and not just a collection of opinions? There are two ways chiefly, and I would like you to consider them with me today:

One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly whispered back, "Yes He did." Looking down at her mother’s Bible again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Off On The Right Foot Series

Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001

John prepares his readers by laying down the groundwork as to who Jesus is

Starting off on the Right Foot John 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION: When I arrived at the Gray Avenue Christian Church in Yuba City, the summer of 1990, as the new Youth Minister, I did not start off on the right foot with the youth. I don’t know why, I just didn’t. I had a great interview. I was chosen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001

Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Knowing And Doing, Two Different Things Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 16, 2002

I know I am supposed to change the oil in my car every 3,000 miles. I know that. I know that if I change it regularly my engine will last longer. I know that. In actuality I change oil about every 5,000-7,000 because I have it serviced four times a ye

WW011602 Knowing and doing -two different things John 9:39-10:3 Beginning: I know I am supposed to change the oil in my car every 3,000 miles. I know that. I know that if I change it regularly my engine will last longer. I know that. In actuality I change oil about every 5,000-7,000 because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus' First Missionary Was Demon Possessed”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 18, 2002

Jesus commissions a former demoniac to be a missionary to a group of people who just rejected Him. Neither were worthy, but that didn’t stop Jesus.

Intro: A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Ascended Into Heaven

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Christ's ascension and glorification means for us today.

Introductory Considerations 1. This Thursday is ascension today - a day on which we remember Christ’s ascension into heaven. Used to be a special service - still for some. Last year someone mentioned that I had not even mentioned or preached on ascension since I had been here. Made promise that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Has Prepared A Place

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 24, 2001

Heaven is the winner’s circle of life’s race.

John 14:1-6 He’s Prepared A Place ! Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

At The Church Was Like When The Church Was Like When It Was Like It Was Sup

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 21, 2003

What the Church should be like today

THE POEM I knelt to pray but not for long, I had too much to do. I had to hurry and get to work. For bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hurried prayer, And jumped up off my knees. My Christian duty was now done My soul could rest at ease. All day long I had no time To spread a word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

A look at the nature of Jesus’ parables.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Here’s Your Sign Matthew 13: 1-3, 10-17, 34-33 ["The Parables of Jesus: Introduction To The Parables" From a sermon series on the parables found at: http://www.higherpraise.com/outlines/pa.htm.] Introduction: song "Here’s Your Sign" by Billy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

Facing Your Failure Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002

This series deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life." 6of6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Facing Your Failure" 6 of 6 June 2, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Stephen Pile chronicled some of the biggest failures in modern history. The Incomplete Book of Failures *Thomas ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Live Long And Prosper" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

The "marriage prayer"...how couples can experience God’s blessing.

Psalm Steps> Psalm 128, “Live Long and Prosper” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I served as Post Chaplain of Fort Story, Virginia, I conducted a memorable summer wedding at the First Landing Chapel. The air conditioning was working, and I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

"Another Wall Has Come Down"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

In Communion we celebrate the removal of the "wall of separation"

Communion Message: “Another Wall Has Come Down”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was a child growing up in Germany, my parents took me to Berlin. We drove through all sectors of the city. But then a year later, there was troubling news in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 6:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

Abigail: A Hidden Hero Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 2, 2003

A look at those lesser known people of faith.

“Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25 Scripture is jam packed with men and women of great character. Who should we select as our models? We could choose any of the people listed in Hebrews 11. All the ones listed in the “Hall of Faith” are those whose integrity sparkles like a star in the sky. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-10, 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4understanding Small Things Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 5, 2002

We close the series on understanding by pondering SMALL THINGS.

#4 Part in 5 part series on UNDERSTANDING This is Part #4 UNDERSTAND SMALL THINGS GROW. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are pondering and studying understanding. This study will address the fact that small things can grow and dominate, then destroy. TEXT: James 1:15 Then, when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15, 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Character Of Patience Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is the 4th in a series of fruits of the Spirit, or the chacter of a Christian: Patience

I. Someone shared with me a story this week of a young boy who witnessed a Baptism at his local Baptist Church. And he heard how the minister described it made that person part of the family of God. This got the young boy to thinking and so the next morning he decided to baptize the family cats. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist