Sermons on Shakespeare:

From Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 28, 2016

Events from the upper room to the empty tomb

People looked at Jesus from their own point of view. The religious leaders saw Him as a threat to be eliminated. The sick and demonized saw Him as a healer and deliverer. Many saw Him as the Messiah Who would rout the Romans and reestablish the Jewish Kingdom. The disciples and apostles saw Him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels...angels...angels...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 31, 2016

Treading upon a topic where angels...opps sorry ...I mean Christian preachers usually "fear" to tread (thanks E.M. Forster) ...that is ANGELS...Yours Truly has attempted to present a close to 360 degree view about the Angels from the revealed Scriptures (Deu 29:29)...

Angels... Angels...Angels!!! “The reason angels can fly is because they take themselves lightly” remarked a Biblical Scholar insightfully bringing to light one of the remarkable characteristics’ (humility) of those ethereal ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:7

Denomination: *other

Fight Fire With Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 28, 2017

Hells fire is being unleashed like never before, how will the church respond? (With fire)

Exodus 7:10-12 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did what the Lord had commanded them. Aaron threw down his staff before Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a serpent! [11] Then Pharaoh called in his own wise men and sorcerers, and these Egyptian magicians did the same ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:10-12, Exodus 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believers Freedom

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

The freedom that we have in Christ is life changing. people are always trying to find their freedom . It is found in Christ.

Believer’s freedom 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Prayer- Introduction- Sermon title-Believer’s freedom- that will have different meaning to different people. Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Good And Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Evil we say is dependent upon the good for its very existence. Good can exist alone, but evil must have the presence of good to exist,

When Victor Hugo was at what seemed to be the height of his fame he came into disfavor with Napoleon III and was exiled for 19 years. It was only natural that Hugo would consider this as pure tragedy, but his immediate judgment was wrong. During those years he wrote far superior books, and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6

Unstrained Mercy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

None of us can forgive the wrongs done to someone else. We can, however, show mercy to anyone who is suffering - whether forgiveness is involved or not.

Every week it seems like there’s another new disaster. The 10 plagues that Moses visited on Egypt to convince Pharoah to free the Israelites almost pale in comparison. Talk about plagues? We hoped that 2021 would see the end of Covic19 but noooooo. And as if that weren’t enough, an earthquake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2024 Baccalaureate Sermon

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2024

A baccalaureate sermon given to a local high school graduating class 2024

2024 Baccalaureate Service Text: Psalm 90:9-12 Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you today. I know you students, I’ve met many of you, I’ve talked to most of you, and even taught some of you, so it’s an honor to be able to stand here and hopefully impart some wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray Contritely Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 31, 2024

Forgive us our sins from Luke 11:4 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 10 of the same title)

HoHum: Author Robert Jeffries writes about a couple who was going to dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. As the husband was driving, the wife began to reflect on their early days and she said: “Honey, do you remember how it was when we were dating and then first married? It was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4, Matthew 6:12, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #3 DISCIPLESHIP — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST Purpose #3 DISCIPLESHIP — 40 Days of Purpose Philippians 2:5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: In Shakespeare’s A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, the poor, foolish mortal characters come to the point of being unable to distinguish dreams ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking God Through Scripture Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001

We come to know God through the Scriptures

This rather imposing book I’m holding is not an easy one to read. In fact, it can be very difficult to understand. For one thing, it was written thousands of years ago, in the context of ancient cultures very different from ours. Their popular songs, their well-known stories, their familiar ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Lifestyle Of Love Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001

Children need to learn to demonstrate the love of Jesus is the both small and the significant moments of life, just as Jesus did.

What Parents Owe Their Children A Lifestyle of Love – part one Do you ever remember this game? You’d just met and spent some time with a very special person of the other gender. The gleam in their eyes, the smile on their lips… you can’t stop thinking about them. When they’re around, you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraging News From Yourself

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001

A review of David’s personal encouragement

There are times in life when the news just isn’t good. In this present age it would be easy to assume the seat of the scornful for on every television, in each telephone call, every piece of mail, every newspaper, on every radio - the news isn’t good. Our nation is in the throes of a war unlike ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 1 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow In Grace. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 4, 2002

A sermon one of two that considers the call of the Christian to grow in grace and suggests what we can to to enable this.(Sermon central story in it)

How to grow in Grace. 2nd Peter 3 verse 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wonder what the greatest gift you have ever received was? I wonder if the most valuable gift was also the greatest!!!! I remember once getting a push bike given to me when I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Bible Says About Alcohol And Social Drinking Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Hebrew/Greek Word Study lays foundation for powerfully moving message you can’t argue with in good conscience! Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Presentation.

Prov. 23:29-35 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website at bottom. We have a drug problem in the U.S. We could talk about: cocaine, marijuana, meth, or heroine. America’s #1 problem drug is not any of these illegal substances, But a legal drug called ALCOHOL. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Evolution's Affect On Our Society Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004

The affect that evolution has had on America is hair raising! Virtually every area of thinking has been negatively affected by it’s lies and deception!

Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 3 “Evolution’s Affect On Our Society” 1 Timothy 4:1,2 & 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Evolution is a fulfillment of these verses! 1. It Dictates Our System of Education. According to one court case “McLean vs. Arkansas Board of Education”, coverage of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist