Sermons on Seder Plate:

What Was Jude Thinking? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 3-4

Text: Jude 3-4, Title: What was Jude thinking? Date/Place: LSCC, 9/3/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Yogi Berra, the well-known catcher for the New York Yankees, and Hank Aaron, who at that time was the chief power hitter for the Milwaukee Braves. The teams were playing in the World Series, and as ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

F Is For Fragrant Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "fragrant" in Scripture

Introduction 1. There is a saying that goes, “Old Fishermen never die, they just smell that way”... we are really tuned in to our sense of smell... coming up on Thanksgiving, you might be noticing some of the wonderful smells emanating from the kitchen... the smell of homemade bread baking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Can't You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 22, 2007

When it comes to prayer, do you ever feel like you are talking away to God and the call gets dropped? What makes us lose the connection? Some lessions from the cell phone might help us in our prayers!

Can’t You Hear Me Now? James 4:2 James 4:2 “…ye have not, because ye ask not.” (KJV) A 24-year-old man literally dreamed of the phone number of his future wife one night and then, driven by his instinct, sent her a text message. Random recipient Michelle Kitson first appeared confused when she ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Firstfruits

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

In our text Paul calls the resurrection a "firstfruits" event. What does he mean? Consider these two opposite (but connected) realities, the fallenness of man and the firstfruits of God; the first is our condition – the second, God’s response to our nee

If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Standing In Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Righteousness is at the heart of our relationship with God and given through the sacrifice of Jesus

Standing in Righteousness Ephesians 6:14 Series: Armed and Dangerous July 8, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Some time ago a scientific magazine published an article concerning a certain species of alligator. Being lazy beasts, they seldom hunt for their dinner but just wait for their unwary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Two Greatestdays In Your Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 18, 2005

The two greatest days in your life: When you were born and when you discovered what you were born for.

The Two Greatest Days in Your Life Mark 1:16-20 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 At once they left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Of The Impossible Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God Supplies The Tools For The Tasks That He Assigns

Have you ever thought God was asking you to do something you believed was impossible? Something you didn’t believe you could do? In his book, Just As I Am, Billy Graham writes of the following event. "One summer while in New Jersey, I was having lunch at a roadside diner when I was greeted by a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opportunity To Give Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is the seventh sermon in a sermon series on the life of Elijah.

Elijah series Part 7 VII. Opportunity to give Over the last few weeks we have focused our attention upon the divine opportunities given to the widow of Zarephath. Because of her obedience to Elijah’s God, her family was saved from starvation, and because of this miracle, the widow was given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Deadly Sin Of Gluttony Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 24, 2008

Christians are often quick to condemn alcoholics and drug addicts for their sin, but the Bible also denounces gluttony as a dangerous sin against our bodies which are God’s temple.

The Deadly Sin of Gluttony --Proverbs 23:1-3, 20-21; Deuteronomy 21:18-21; I Corinthians 6:15-20; John 4:27-34 A column entitled “Lite Fare” that appeared in The Christian Reader shares this story by Sherrie Murphree of Odessa, Texas: “My husband has an almost boundless appetite for ice cream, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Man Proposes But God Disposes

Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 8, 2008

People can make plans; God determines how things will turn out

Man proposes but God disposes Thomas a Kempis. Wrote the second most widely read Christian text after the Bible itself the Imitation of Christ. It contains many sensitively and wisely expressed insights into spirituality and morals. In Chapter 19 of Book 1 we find: "For the resolutions of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Fruit And The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 6, 2004

What is Jesus looking for when He goes to the fig tree? Fruit! That’s what He’s looking for in our lives.

The cursing of the fig tree. Mark 11:11- 26. WBC 8/07/04am A stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard is tailgating an honest man. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Tithers Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 21, 2004

When Satan messes with the motives of members of the church, he makes my money more meaningful than my membership. But the cost is high! Hidden sin has an unhappy ending.

The Tale of Two Tithers An older man was walking on the beach and found a magic lamp. He picked it up, rubbed it, and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My brother and I had a fight 30 years ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coping Consistently In Crisis And Challenge Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 13, 2006

What does Paul tell us and show us of how we can (should!) cope in crisis and challenge.

Coping consistently in Crisis and challenge Philippians 1:18b-30 WBC 15/01/06pm Forgive me if you’ve heard this before A stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard is tailgating an honest man. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 21, 2006

The challenge for an old church becoming a new church

Over the Christmas / New Year period while Leni was away in Greece with most of her immediate family, I spent some time staying with her brother in the City. We had some friends over and they were staying in our place, so I took the opportunity to get to know Leni’s brother better. One of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 23, 2006

This shows how the nobleman grew in his faith - he obeyed, even when it was hard.

John 4:46-54 – How to Grow Your Faith We are continuing our series on The Life of Jesus, looking at snapshots of what He did and what He said at different points of His 3 year ministry. Today we are in John 4:46-54 (p.753). Today we are looking at the question, how do you grow your faith? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist