Sermons on Scripture Is Extremely Rigid:

How To Seldom Offend And Not Be Offended

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2007

Scripture way to deal with conflict resolution within the community of believers.

May, 2007 How to Seldom Offend and Not be Offended Matthew 18:15-20 INTRODUCTON: Many times there are things that come up within the Christian community that cause hard feelings among members, and these problems grow into mountains and cause divisions within the church and even church splits. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

God Loves You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Chrysalis Clergy Talk. The Scripture references are varied throughout the talk.

In Max Lucado’s book No Wonder They Call Him Savior, he tells this story. Longing to leave her poor Brazilian neighborhood, Christina wanted to see the world. Discontent at home only on a pallet on the floor, a washbasin, and a wood burning stove, she dreamed of a better life in the city. One ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A complete service, with readings and Scriptures and song, for an Easter Sunrise service.

Sunrise Service – April 16, 2006 Welcome and Instructions: Opening Prayer (spoken together) Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, victorious over sin and death, over suffering and shame, over all evil and wrong. Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, overcoming by the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Shipwreck Threatens Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 26, 2007

Scripture offers three anchors when life is headed for shipwreck

Last Tuesday, I began preparing this sermon. During that day, three people experiencing shipwreck came sailing into my life. Let me tell you about one of them. His name is Bill. I decided to replace the broken door on the church storage shed while the weather was still warm and was crossing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-25

Denomination: Brethren

Light Of The World

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 22, 2004

Candlelight Service Meditation focusing on the use of ’light’ in all of Scripture

“Light of the World” GENESIS 1:3-5 = God creates the Universe and separates the light from the dark. "And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day," and the darkness he called ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

What does the Scripture mean when it says, "God is Spirit?¨

God is Spirit Intro 1. ¡§The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.¡¨ ¡X Patrick Morley 2. Many perceive God like one person noted: God is a lot like our pastor. I don¡¦t see him through the week and I don¡¦t understand him on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:16, John 4:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come See The Servant King

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 30, 2007

A sermon for epiphany revealing that scriptures show that Jesus is the servant king.

Why would these characters want to search for another king, a foreign king? Another person to rule over them to push them around to tax them to harass them to want to control them use them for their own gain or force them to perform. Are they nuts, what fool in their right mind goes searching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2006

This is an Advent Candle Ceremony which includes scriptures, readings and prayers.

Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Introduction: Week One Advent is a time of joyful expectation of the coming of the Lord. It is a time of conversion and renewal, a time of watching and waiting, a time of new beginnings, a time to experience the power of God. It is above all else a time of hope, peace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' First Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

The first time scripture refers to Jesus praying is at His baptism.

Text - “Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Three Burials Of Amad Lahem Lazarus

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008

This is a story based on the death and reviving of Lazarus using selected scriptures

Three Burials of Amad Lahem Lazarus Selected Scriptures This morning I want to tell you a story. While this story is partially based on actual events, some of it is what we call “poetic license”. This means I can say this is based on a true story and then make almost the whole thing up. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Cohabitation

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 18, 2008

Scriptural explaination of God’s revealed final word on cohabitation.

What Does the Bible Say About Cohabitation? Galatians 5:19-21 INTRO: If you look up the word cohabitation in the bible... you won’t find it there. You will find what God thinks about it but God does not use the term "cohabitation." Actually, cohabitation is a rather new term. In the 50’s it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Simplicity Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 9, 2008

Simple Scriptural maxims tied to our spiritual riches in Christ.

We’re beginning a new three-part series today on Simple Living. Why this topic? First of all, the Bible teaches simple living. So from that, we know it’s important. Secondly, complicated living is killing us. It’s keeping us from experiencing life the way our Creator meant for us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Jesus Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009

This is the sixth in a series on Revelation dealing with the general teaching of Scripture on suffering.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus Pt 2” Review Several weeks ago we talked about the suffering church of Smyrna. Jesus encouraged them to not to fear the future suffering but to endure and be faithful to the end. Suffering, to one degree or another, has infiltrated the human ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Behold, The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013

A look through Scriptures at the Lamb, and how Jesus fulfills that role.

The Lamb Of God John 1: 29-35 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The entire Bible is an interesting book. A.) It is written over a span of 1,600 years by 40 different authors, yet maintains a consistent line of thought with a focus on Jesus and his mission to bring the world back to God. B.) One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Battle Of Disobedience

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Apr 22, 2011

Discusses the spiritual battles within depth, with Christian insight and scriptures.

Disobedience is one of the things that seem to hold us down. And when I think about it I wonder what God says about obedience. 1 Samuel 15:22 reads: ‘But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal