Sermons on Seven Woes:

God Encounters: Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 21, 2004

This is about Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus.

Sing “Zacchaeus was a Wee Little Man.” Share recollections of Zach from Sunday school: short, tree, etc. Read Luke 19:1-10. Who was Zacchaeus? What happened to Zacchaeus? Who was Zacchaeus? The only biographical info is right here: “a tax collector and rich.” * He was DESPISED. To say that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hands And Feet

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013

This sermon teaches students that as Christians, they have a ministry.

Matthew 28:19-20 Christ calls everyone to ministry. If you are a believer in Christ, then you have a calling on your life for ministry. Not necessarily to be a pastor but to play an active role in the ministry of the church. Each person’s calling may be different but there are some things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

You Decide Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

Family Worship May 2, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#3] YOU DECIDE Habakkuk 2:4-20 Introduction: Isn’t it interesting how we get mad at God when He doesn’t seem to be paying attention to us; but when He does answer our prayers, we ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Think Christ Would Get Involved Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 15, 2010

As the world changes do you?

DO YOU THINK CHRIST WOULD GET INVOLVED TODAY John 7: 1After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2Now the Jew’s feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up Little To Gain Much

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2010

Jesus taught that if we give up our pride, problems and personal agenda we will gain His power, perspective and promises.

Giving up Little to Gain Much (Luke 9:23-26) Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever saves (holds on to his rights) will lose them, but whoever loses (gives up his personal rights)his life for my sake will save it." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Degrees Of Punishment?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

We have all faced this question at some point: how can God send people who have never heard of Jesus to Hell? Here are some answers from a very reliable source.

Passage: Matthew 11:20-24 Intro: One of the most difficult questions in our faith concerns the punishment of the nonbeliever. 1. you can’t talk long with people before this question raises its head. 2. how can God send people who have never heard of Jesus Christ to an eternity of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Man Who Kissed The Door Of Heaven, Yet Went To Hell.

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 24, 2010

Judas could have chosen Heaven but chose Hell instead. Are you playing religion, like Judas, or do you have a relationship with Christ?

Intro. The Sheepfold in Israel, the shepherd would lay in the opening, literally the door. The sheep would have to go over the Shepherd to get out. A predator would have to go over the Shepherd to get to the sheep. AMEN. Jesus is the Door - Only way to heaven - Only one way in. 1. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers Settle Differences Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 5, 2009

There will always be disputes as long as there is sin in the world. How we handle them tells how God has influenced us.

Difference Makers Settle differences Acts 15 We live in a world that is full of disputes, whether it be about politics, religion, sports, there will always be disputes. We live in a world of dispute and debate. It’s everywhere: at home, at work, in politics, and even in the church! In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Message: Freedom Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 15, 2007

The message looks at the freedom of Christmas. 1. Freedom from fear 2. Freedom from hopelessness and 3. Freedom to worship.

A Christmas Message: Freedom Luke 2:8-20 “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 15, 2007

To bring us back to the Wonder and excitment of Christmas. Exposition of Luke 2:8-18

Title: The Wonder of Christmas Theme: To bring us back to remembrance what the Wonder of Christmas really is Text: Luke 2:8-18 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Why shepherds? Shepherding was a despised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Church Of God

"Revival Requires Repentance”

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 29, 2008

With repentance we will have revival

Intro: Revival begins with us, with “God’s people.” • Why does revival tarry? Because often God’s people fail to repent. It’s not for lack of specialized revival ministries. It’s for lack of repentance by God’s people! A key to how this works is found in Isaiah 6. Isaiah 6:1, 5-8 In the year that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Creates, Sees, Blesses And Commands

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

God creates, sees, blesses and commands

God 1. Creates • Out of nothing (1:1, ex nihilo)- Hebrew: bara, rare word applied only to God cf. Man born blind (John 9:32)- literally, “Before the aeons, before the ages, it has been unheard of that anyone opened the eyes of one who was born blind.” • Through recycling!- Hebrew, yasar- a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Resolutions Of The Righteous

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

Discusses some Biblical "trade off's" that will help us face the future with confidence.

The Resolutions of the Righteous Psalm 37:1-8,23-28 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of year when many of us consider “Resolutions” or commitments for the New Year. We can mock this noble practice because of past failures, but few will “hit” the target without aiming. (Pr ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet God

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Discusses ways in which we should make preparations for eternity.

Prepare to Meet God " Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:" (Amos 7:8) REFLECTION: In 931 BC the Nation of Israel was divided. 10 of the “Tribes” followed Jereboam to the North while 2 of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:8

Denomination: Baptist

Pastoring A Rebellious People Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011

God calls Ezekiel to minister to a tough crowd with a tough message!

Chapter Two of Ezekiel, following the amazing vision of God’s glory in Chapter one, describes God’s call to Ezekiel as well as his mission. He is to go to a people who are discouraged and disgruntled. However the reason for their discouragement and bitterness is a failure to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist