Sermons on Sent Two And Two:

Cannibals Or Snackers?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 3, 2002

The Lord’s Supper isn’t a snack. Nor is it really a cause for charges of cannibalism. But somewhere in between the two is the mystery of Christ present in the bread and cup that we share together. And if Christ is somehow really present in these elements

Are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? You heard me – are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? Or something else? Ancient Christians were accused of cannibalism. Why? Because rumor had it that when they got together before sunrise on Sundays they drank blood and ate a body. It didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: *other

Outside Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Christianity is rooted in moving outside of ourselves – to the oppressed and the powerless. If we are going to go where God desires we will need to move outside of ourselves and move into the lives of others. In chapter 2, James provides two illustrations

Outside Of Ourselves James 1:26-2:26 Caring for unwanted children, building hospitals and schools, providing financial assistance to needy families, providing food for the hungry and homes for the homeless, advancing literacy, caring for widows, championing the abolition of slavery, advocating the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free At Last

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In the book of Galatians, Paul defines our salvation on the basis of freedom. “We were in slavery – no we have been set free.” Yet the freedom we have received can be defined from two different extremes.

Free At Last Galatians 5:1ff Our heart yearns for freedom. Freedom is the word of the day. It is on everyone’s lips. There are the four famous freedoms first defined by President Roosevelt in 1941, when he spoke of ‘freedom of speech everywhere, freedom of worship everywhere, freedom from want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Crosses Of Calvary!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 26, 2010

On that great day when our Lord and Savior gave His life on the cross there were the two others that hung with Him. Though this was a fulfillment of prophesy. There is an another message from the 3 crosses and what they represented. The first was the Cros

THREE CROSSES OF CALVARY! On that great day when our Lord and Savior gave His life on the cross there were the two others that hung with Him. Though this was a fulfillment of prophesy there is an another message from the 3 crosses and what they represented. The first was the Cross of Salvation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-18

Romans 4:13-22 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Feb 9, 2010

Scripture speaks of two diametrically opposed principles for living, and for approaching God. The one is faith, and the other is works. It is all too easy to assume that we are walking by faith, when in fact, we are living by works (legalism). In this tex

Outline for CBF August 16, 2009 Intro. What kind of faith do you have? What kind of faith would you like to have?! Proposition: A right relationship with God ... I. Comes not by Works but rather by Faith, 4:13-17 A. The example of Abraham (mentioned previously) 13. B. Works (law) and faith are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Espionage In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2010

Since the time of Cain, there have always been false teachers in the spriritual realm; they are certainly the vast majority. But when false teaching creeps into the believing community, it is especially dastardly. Peter will share two truths about false

Espionage in the Kingdom (2 Peter 2:1-3) 1. Every so often, I like to emphasize the basic Christian facts. I try to teach these to the kids at AWANA, but I have also learned the importance of teaching or review them with adults. 2. In a previous sermon, I mentioned how we need to know them, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebuilding Brokeness

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Nehemiah task is to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Now walls represent two things among others. First, they represent boundaries and structure. People without boundaries and structure in their life create children without boundaries and structures in thei

Rebuilding Brokeness Nehemiah 1:1-4 If there is one thing which should summarize the Christian church, it is mission. The Gospel and the church is about rebuilding or healing brokenness. We’ve learned this and lived this even moreso since Katrina. To date, "The United Methodist Church has helped ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Means Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

The Company We Keep, part 6. After discussing your vision for change two weeks ago, and your intentions to change last week, Dave discusses the “means” of change this week, or “how” spiritual change happens.

Means of Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 6, 2009 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) 18 …grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Have you ever been told to do something, but then felt like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Word On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 20, 2005

This is the eight in a series of sermons walking through the book of James. This message focuses in on the two types of wisdom that James describes: wisdom from above (Godly), and wisdom from below (demonic). It also speaks to a difference between just

A little test this morning. You have 10 blanks there on your outline to answer the following questions - 1. How long would it take darkness to cover the earth if the sun went out? O 4 1/2 minutes O 8 1/3 minutes O 25 minutes O 2 hours O 1 day 2. What percentage of all forms of life that have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

"What Is Our Blessed Hope?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 11, 2007

New believers have many misconceptions about what they should expect now that they are saved. This message message deals with two great questions: What our blessed hope is not. And what is "The Blessed Hope" of the Christian!

Title: "What is Our Blessed Hope?" Introduction: What is the "Blessed hope" of the Christian? Many people entered into Christianity much in the same way that people enter into marriage. They have misconception. Marriage is not all honeymoon, fun, and bliss. Nor is Christianity! Using today’s ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

"O Worship The King, The New Born King

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 3, 2008

There were two reactions to the birth of Jesus. The Wisemen came and worshiped. Herod was disturbed and sought to kill the child, others were indifferent. Modern nations and some world religions are still afraid of the infant born in the manger at Bethl

In Jesus Holy Name January 6, 2008 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “O Worship the King, The New Born King” In the Lutheran Hymnal there is a hymn with a similar title as the one chose for the message today. The words of the hymn, “O Worship the King”, could well have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Welcome Home Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 28, 2009

This week we examine the parables of "lostness" focusing on the parable of "The Compassionate Father and His Two Lost Sons." While the prodigal son’s lostness is obvious, the elder son is lost in his own way as well.

Parables of Jesus Welcome Home Luke 15:11-32 April 26, 2009 A family had put the carcass and scraps from their turkey dinner in a trash bag and set it outside next to the back steps intending to clean up and then put the bag in the can after making sure that nothing else needed to go in the bag. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

#1divine Appointments!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2007

God has a plan for you. God can take two small fishes and help many. Can we accept God is leading me to new depths of trusting His Appointments? This is not an accident! God has a plan!

THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE: WE HAVE A DIVINE APPOINTMENT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series. There was a man, Jack Wugman walking down the beach one day. He saw an unusual glass bottle. He bent over and picked up the bottle. His life would be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Divine Creation

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 6, 2007

One of the most astonishing things that God has done is – He has created the universe! And there are two questions that I want to try to answer: 1. Does God take pleasure in his creation? 2. If so, “why?

THE MAGNIFICENCE OF DIVINE CREATION Psalm 104:31 “The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.” One of the lessons to be learned from true theology is that God is complete in himself. He has no deficiencies. He can not be bribed with something he craves or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In The Valley Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008

The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational