Sermons on Series Commitment Sunday:

Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

Memorial Day Sunday message comparing military sacrifices on the battlefield and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Leads into Lord’s Supper observance.

*ILL>The story is told of three elderly sisters who, in their last years, lived together in a shared home. One day sister #1 stopped midway on a staircase and asked one of her sisters, "Was I going up or coming down?" Sister #2 shook her head and told her, "You were going upstairs to go to bed." ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing The Secrets Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005

1st in a 3 part series on Marriage. (Idea: We used a Christian Magician to introduce each week plus other creative elements)

REVEALING THE SECRETS (How to have an ideal marriage) GENESIS 1:27-28; 2:18-25; 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: How bad is the state of marriage in America? Consider these statistics: The number of currently divorced adults has more than quintupled from 4.3 million in 1970 to 19.8 million in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Your Spouse Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 17, 2005

Part 1 in series "Succeeding Where Success Matters Most," this message attempts to establish a spiritual context for marriage, and looks at the controversial topic of divorce.

Succeeding Where Success Matters Most – Your Spouse Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 12, 2005 At this moment I am seeing three couples for pre-marital counseling. If you asked them they’d tell you that I’m extremely strict about making sure all couples complete a minimum seven-week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Connecting The Dots

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 8, 2005

IN this short but effective first Christian sermon, Peter connected the dots to a series of puzzling Old Testament prophecies. Connected, the revealed image was Jesus Christ.

Passage: Acts 2:14-41 Intro: The 1st recorded sermon delivered by a Christian preacher lasted 3 minutes and 3 seconds. 1. the altar call lasted longer, but the sermon itself was simple, short, to the point, and tremendously effective. 2. it was delivered to a group of people to whom God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Whatever It Takes (#3) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This message is 3rd in a series of 4 messages that challenge the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the people that God has called them to be, and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” Luke 10:38-42 INTRO – The little girl’s father had just given her a silver dollar to put into her bank. She excitedly ran off to her room to "deposit" the coin. However, in a few minutes she returned and handed the silver coin back to her father. "Daddy," she said sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

God's Might Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

3rd in series on Hebrews (Section 4) This message emphasizes the power of God in our lives.

It takes Faith to survive Winter “1816 and Froze to Death” Especially in Michigan! Most of us survive winter because we have seen spring – many times – in our lives! We know that winter ends – eventually. But even with a history of many winters behind us it can be difficult for us to endure a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' "Firsts" Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

In the third sermon of the John series, Jesus performs his first miracle, connects with his first apostles, and has his first confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem.

John’s Gospel #3 Jesus’ Firsts CHCC: January 20, 2008 John 1-2 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at Jesus’ Firsts in the Gospel of John. In chapters 1 and 2 John tells about Jesus’ 1st Apostles, his 1st Miracle, and his 1st Confrontation with the Religious Leaders. MY 1st thought was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Palm Sunday?

Contributed by Mark Cooney on May 27, 2006

Palm Sunday defines Jesus’ purpose and how His purpose impacts our lives today.

John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday~April 9, 2006 WHY PALM SUNDAY? Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

Palm Sunday 2003

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 17, 2003

Christ is the Lamb with out blemish.

PALM SUNDAY 2003 April 13, 2003 Three of the four Gospels tell us about Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, we will use Matthew 21: 1-11 MATTHEW 21:1-11 1When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

What To Do On Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday.

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION The Book of Revelation was written on Sunday. The writer John said, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as a trumpet” (1:10). The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday. We can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

It Friday But Sunday's Coming!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives.

"IT’S FRIDAY BUT SUNDAY IS COMING" READ LUKE 23:44-46 IN 1948 HARRY S TRUMAN RAN FOR RE-ELECTION AS THE 33RD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. IT WAS TRUMAN’S FIRST TIME TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT. HE BECAME PRESIDENT WHEN FDR DIED 83 DAYS INTO HIS 4TH TERM. TRUMAN WAS RUNNING AGAINST THOMAS DEWEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Sunday School Booster

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 21, 2002

There are many reasons for being a Sunday School booster.

INTRO.- ILL.- "Say, Dad, did you go to Sunday School when you were a boy?" "Yes, son, I went all the time." "Well, then, I guess it won’t do me any good either." I beg to differ with that boy. SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL DO A PERSON SOME GOOD, A WORLD OF GOOD! Some of my best times as a youngster in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Sunday Super

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004

We can make every Sunday super, even when it’s not Super Bowl Sunday.

Making Sunday Super Even when it’s not Super Bowl Sunday I. What makes Sunday super? Is it a football game? Or is it something else? We live in a society that is obsessed with sports. They say that more people watch TV on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day. And what do they watch? The State ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:24-25, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday Journey

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2004

Jesus’ Palm Sunday Journey

1. The road was well known, but this journey was unique. - Jesus had been on this road many times. - Offers Himself as King. “Behold your King is coming to you, lowly and sitting on a donkey” (Matt. 21:5). - We may know our road, but Jesus knows our journey. 2. Why a donkey for this journey? - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway Of Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

For others, it was a path, but for Jesus a journey. So, it is with our lives.

THE PATHWAY OF PALM SUNDAY Cornwall April 3, 2004 Read Matthew 21.1-11 If we ask people to describe life, most will depict it in the same way- as a path or a road. The reason is simple: life is like a journey. It’s a voyage from one experience to the next – from one tribulation to triumph and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational