Sermons on Scrolls:

I Am! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus is light—trust Him to guide you. Jesus is life—trust Him to free you. Jesus Lord—trust Him to rule you. It’s the only way your life will make any sense.

Steve Brown talked about a man who asked a mail-order company to send plans for a birdhouse. Instead of sending him the plans for a birdhouse, they sent him plans for a sailboat. He tried to put it together, but it just wouldn't work. He couldn't figure what kind of bird was going to live ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Philip - The Evangelist

Contributed by Derek Adamsbaum on Oct 18, 2000

1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death.

1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 12, 2005

Esther made a difference. One person can make a difference. Believe that and live with that thought in mind.

You Can Make A Difference Esther 4:1-4:17 In our world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. What can I as one individual contribute to the overwhelming needs of our world, our church, etc.? But the truth is, No one else can do the things that God has called and gifted ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 14, 2004

We were founded as a GOSPEL church in 1815, and -- praise God! -- we still are. But how can we best know, understand and share the Gospel? Here’s how...

The records of Colosse Baptist Church show that on Aug. 22 and 23 Colosse will turn 189 years old -- Begin our 190th year as a church But the records also show it almost would not have been From our 150th Anniversary Booklet, Chap. 1, "Organization of the Colosse Church" "On Sunday, June 15, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gnats And Camels And Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 6, 2004

We need to learn to discern between the greater and lesser commands of the Bible.

GNATS AND CAMELS AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Let’s start off with a thought question. Think about this: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are more important than others. Be careful. I’m not asking this question: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are unimportant. At first, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humiliation And Glory Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 2:5-9

November 10, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:5-9 “Humiliation and Glory” 5It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6But there is a place where someone has testified: “What is man that you are mindful of him, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Brethren

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

No Deductible, No Co-Pay

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2003

God is bigger than ANY elephant.

No Deductible, No Co-Pay Has anyone here had the flu this winter? Even the 24-hour virus kind of knocks you down, kicks you in the teeth, and leaves you an aching, shivering blob. And there’s not a darn thing you can do about it. The elephant is on the rampage. No one likes to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Road Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

An object lesson with scriptural points - 10 things for the checklist as you hit the highway of life. Link inc. to formatted text and audio version.

On the Road Again [10 things for the checklist] Matthew 7:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnRoadAgain.html A. Jesus often used object lessons. B. Behold a Sower went forth to sow. C. What man of you having 100 sheep. D. They help to impress spiritual lessons. E. Today let’s use a familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God? Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

As Americans, we should be thankful for our citizenship in this great nation under God. But, Christians have dual citizenship and have been incorporated into "one new humanity" in the church of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION "One Nation Under God…" That phrase, One Nation Under God, which features so prominently in our Pledge of Allegiance has been the subject of much discussion and has become the scrutiny of many people over the last year. It all started last year when a self-avowed atheist by the name ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

State Of The Nation And Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 5, 2003

We just celebrated the birthday of our Nation, but is it the same nation that our forefathers founded and are we living in the end times?

State of the Nation and Signs of the Times We just celebrated the birthday of our nation. A lot has happen over the last 227 years. A group of people left England to start a new colony at Cape Cod, Virginia. They left England because of the King was endorsing a state church. These people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 29, 2002

Disciples of Jesus can have a profound impact on the world.

March 18, 2001 Understanding the Kingdom – Part 4 INTRODUCTION What possible influence could the people described in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) expect to have on this hard, tough world? Slowly but surely the world is rotting from within. The erosion has plunged our world into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day God Eavesdropped

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2002

God listens carefully to those who esteem His name; they are His special possession.

The Day God Eavesdropped Mal 3:13-18 13 "You have said harsh things against me," says the LORD. "Yet you ask, ’What have we said against you?’ 14 "You have said, ’It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Amos, Justice And Judgment Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jun 17, 2002

The first in a summer series on the Minor Prophets.

SERMON June 16, 2002 Donkin-Morien-Birch Grove Pastoral Charge Amos 4: 1-13 “Minor Prophets I: Amos, justice and judgement” This morning I begin my summer preaching project which will consist of twelve sermons on the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. These 12 prophets form the closing part of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13, Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed