Sermons on Secularism:

We Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 8, 2007

Funeral for Mark Adessa (24)

The Lord told Martha in the Gospel of John, “I am the resurrection and the life he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25-26) (Adlib about Mark Adessa’s short life, likes dislikes etc.) Sir Walter Scott a brilliant prolific Scottish historical novelist wrote the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Reconnecting W/ God In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 11, 2006

Crises will come; the question is how long you will wait during a crisis before you reconnect with God? Some people do it right away, and some people wait longer. Some don’t do it at all; they try to make it through on their own. What does it look

Reconnecting With God in Times of Crisis Job 1:13-22 How do we keep ourselves from disconnecting from God in a crisis? You and I are not immune to crises. Job was rich but that didn’t matter. It rains on the just and the unjust. Job was godly, that didn’t matter. God gave permission for Job’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Of Revival

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to illustrate the first revival of the modern church. He uses the illustration of the process of taking picture to illustrate how this revival took place. In four points, we see that revival does not just take place in the chur

When taking a picture You must take steps in a certain order 1. set up and focus 2. click the trigger 3. a flash goes off at just the right time 4. the shutter opens and exposes the film 5. The film is not any good until it is developed 6. The film is then made into a negative a. A negative is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 2

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jan 27, 2006

secong in a series on Galatians

Two weeks ago we started looking at the book of Galatians and we saw the problems that Paul was having with a group of Jewish believers, called Judaisers, who sincerely believed that the laws of Jewish tradition had to be observed because the cross was not enough to save someone from their sins. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Romans 16:17-18

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Nov 27, 2005

Local assemblies need to get a hold of this fact on our relationships in them because we are hurting people big time with conflicts and cliques.

17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The King's Service

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

Are we a true servant to our King?

2 Samuel 15:30-34 In The King’s Service Disciples sleep through Christ’s prayer in the garden- Oftentimes we find ourselves asleep to the realities of our spiritual world. Rip Van Winkle- fell asleep for 20 years- awoke, had missed a revolution. ARE WE SLEEPING THROUGH A REVOLUTION? Here we see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall And Original Sin

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2002

How did the world get in such a mess? Where does the evil found in our society find its roots? The answer is not mental insanity, but original sin.

The Fall and Original Sin (Genesis 3:1-7) 1. Lots of tragic news: child killed by molester; mother murdered her children.. 2. O’Reilly guest---all murderers are insane… 3. Now sometimes people are insane, but so many people refuse to accept another explanation for mankind’s woes: original sin. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Experiences Of A Soul Winner"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Soul winning is truly adventure. If you’ve never been involved in the soul winning ministry of your church then you’ve missed out on the best of the best of church life. There is no substitute for winning someone to Christ.

"THE EXPERIENCES OF A SOUL WINNER" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 16:16-40 Soul winning is truly adventure. If you’ve never been involved in the soul winning ministry of your church then you’ve missed out on the best of the best of church life. There is no substitute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Four Responses To Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Consider how to address people who respond in these four ways to truth

Four Responses to the Truth (Acts 17:32-34) Quote: I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown. 1. Why do some people respond differently to the truth of God’s word? Dr. Luke records four types ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sheep Herders Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at shepherds.

Sunday Morning December 23, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#6] SHEEP HERDERS Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: 1. We have found many “Christmas Surprises” over the last several weeks. We discovered that the Messiah had been anticipated since Eve’s curse for sinning. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Steps To Revival

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 5, 2007

While the primary interpretation is for the nation of Israel, its application is for the Church today. Israel was to be unto the Lord a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Ex 19:6). They were to declare His glory to the nations. But how could Israel

While the primary interpretation is for the nation of Israel, its application is for the Church today. Israel was to be unto the Lord a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Ex 19:6). They were to declare His glory to the nations. But how could Israel impact and influence the nations, if they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Traitor, But Servant Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2014

St. Thomas of Canterbury lived a life in service to God, a service in love and defense of His Church and people.

St. Thomas of Canterbury Mass (December 29) Thirteen Days of Christmas There is no doubt what happened on December 29, 1170, but what one thinks of it depends very much on a connection to the people and places of twelfth century England. On that day, four English knights of Norman descent came ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:4-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Quality And Attitude Of Giving Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2015

Our gift to God must be totally disinterested, and focused on evangelization.

Thursday of the 3rd Week in Course 2014 Joy of the Gospel We receive in the same measure with which we give. That is the way in which our light shines before humankind. That is the way we attract others to the Gospel of Christ, the Gospel of hope, the Gospel of Life. Jesus Christ, in the plan ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:23-25

Denomination: Catholic

Welath Transfer

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 10, 2013

Wealth transfers are not new. A number of wealth transfers have already occurred on the earth.

Wealth transfer Proverbs 13:22 - … But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. Biblical transfers of great wealth Wealth transfers are not new. A number of wealth transfers have already occurred on the earth. 1. Abraham, despite a near-tragic misunderstanding, was given ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Struggle Of Love With The Powers Of Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2012

In the world we struggle with darkness, but we have the power of God's love, expressed in the Incarnate Word, on our side, and the victory is already won.

Monday in the Octave of Christmas 2012 Gaudium et Spes “The Word became flesh, and pitched his tent among us.” This literal translation of the words of John’s hymn to the Logos, the Word of God, sums up the Good News we celebrated this year as we celebrate it in every year. As ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic