Sermons on Series Press On Towards The Goal:

Christ Prepared The Church For Life Beyond His Death

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 9, 2007

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Series C

6th Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that through his death and resurrection, we might be restored to a right and meaningful ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004

The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

“The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Position In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the fifth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examine how we now life under God's grace. This message looks at the life we now have in Jesus Christ.

Introduction: A couple who had been married for twenty years went to a wedding of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s emotional outburst, said, “I didn’t realize that you had such a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Will Be With Me Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 21, 2007

The second in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

As he was dying on the cross, Jesus Christ made a few final statements – seven to be exact – that deserve our attention. • Seven statements from a dying man to a dying world. • Seven statements that provide insight to a generation searching for answers. • Seven statements that reveal the heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2020

Foreshadowing the completion when we enter fully into the Father’s eternal heavenly kingdom, Ephesians 1:11-14 shows us 1) The Ground (Ephesians 1:11–13a), 2) The Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13b–14a), and 3) The Goal of our incomparable inheritance in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:14b).

Ephesians 1:11-14 [11]In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, [12]so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. [13] In him you also, when you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Other

Real Followers Play Hurt Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Part of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers play hurt Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 3, 2002 Intro.: The hard hits Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. "It was my husband’s," the woman explained, "But he died." "I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

“The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Once And For All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011

We are finishing up this 6-part series.

We are finishing up this 6-part series. If you’re ready for us to move on, we’re moving on after this. We’re pretty excited about this, and as we wrap up, for those of you who have not been with us for any of this series, I want to review really quickly. The title of the series is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-19, Daniel 3:1-30, Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Session Three: The Call Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014

PART THREE of THREE This three part sermon series was presented at a men's camp. It also comes with a Bible study based on the series.

"Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session Three: The Call of Salvation Isaiah 48 (Open Bibles for reading throughout the message) Friday night - Addictions to impotent gods - Explored the battle strategy of needing an attraction toward the Omnipotent God! - Realize the depth of his love for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Doubt Causes The "Bullets" To Be Real Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 22, 2017

This message continues the series on faith. It references "The Spectre of the Gun," my absolute favorite episode of the original Star Trek series.

I am a fan of the original Star Trek series. My absolute favorite episode is “The Spectre of the Gun,” which premiered in 1968, the show’s third season. Here’s the storyline: After violating Melkotian air space, Captain Kirk and members of his crew are taken from the Enterprise and sent to die in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-20, Mark 5:35-42, Mark 6:1-6, Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix Your Love Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 7 in a series. This lesson focuses on how to love our enemies.

Fix Your Love Matthew 5:43-48 Intro. Did you ever wonder why we like super heroes so much? I mean what is it about us that wants to fly, leap tall buildings, bend steel and stop bullets? Why do we have such a fascination with being able to read peoples thoughts or turn invisible? I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vantage Point: God The Son

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of the major participants in the incarnation.

Two Opening Songs Hosanna Away in a Manger Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle Lighting (as first candle is lit) : On this Second Sunday of Advent, our attention turns toward a group of biblical characters connected with the Christmas Story--the shepherds. Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20

Denomination: *other

A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2009

This is the 13th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning March 29, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#13] A FRESH START Exodus 12:28-14:31 Introduction: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a (NIV) “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die…” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Explanation Of Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

This is a message that began a series of messages on the eternal attributes of God.

An Explanation of Grace Titus 2:11-15 I. Grace Leaves All Without Excuse “For the grace of God has appeared to all men.” – v. 11 A. Men are without excuse concerning salvation “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen…..so that they are without excuse.” – ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel- God With Us Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2018

This is the 20th sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#20] IMMANUEL- GOD WITH US Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: On this Sunday before Christmas, I want us to look at a name of God that represents Jesus. This name is used only once in the New Testament and twice in the Old Testament. The New Testament reference in Matthew 1:23 is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist