Sermons on Shoulder:

C Is For Capstone Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "capstone" and "cornerstone" in Scripture.

Introduction 1. (email funny) 2. ABC’s and XYZ’s of the Bible.... Does anyone remember what A was for? (Abundant) B is for Beginning C is for Cornerstone/Capstone... Someone requested “commitment”... But, did you realize that the word “commitment” is not in the Bible (NIV or KJV)? 3. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Genesis 15 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 15 Last week when we left the story of Noah and the flood he and his family were adrift in the ark and at the mercy of the waves. The entire earth was covered with water and the sky was falling with torrential rain. But eventually the rain would stop and rest would come to all. Ah rest. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 19, 2008

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonstrations Of Glory Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 2, 2006

Demonstrations of Power, Glory and the Kingdom always result in an expansion of Godly influence. There is a city wide, a regional and a national impact! As His will is expressed.

THE KINGDOM AND HIS WILL The Lords prayer is simple in its instruction: Luke 11 ‘Thy Kingdom come” “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven!” John the Baptist said “The Kingdom of heaven is at hand” Jesus said “The Kingdom of God is here” Our job “Extend the kingdom!” The purpose of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Stop Shopping

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

There is only one place I know where we can go for one-stop shopping and fill the void in a person’s heart and life. The place is actually a person – Jesus.

“One Stop Shopping” Isaiah 9:1-7 At our stage of life with 4 children and 14 grandchildren Carollyn and I try to keep our Christmas shopping simple. When our children were younger we would race from store to store trying to buy the latest toy for our children. Do any of you remember the Cabbage ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Best Gift

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 27, 2006

Jesus is the best gift we can ever receive

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X Tomorrow morning there will be children waking up at 5:00 a.m., there will be paper flying all around the living room. People will be jumping up and down with excitement over their new gifts. „X It will be a fun time. „X I want you to take a moment to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Eyes: People Eyes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Others saw misfits and trouble makers. Jesus saw sheep without a shepherd. How we see the people around us

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Eyes--People Eyes Mt 9:9-11; 9:35-38 Introduction: Look around right now? What do you see? We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. We can all see but not see. We have looked for something, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Time

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005

Watch Night

New Year’s Eve has a different kind of feel to it than other times that we celebrate during the year. It doesn’t have the hope of Christmas, or the joy of Resurrection Morning, the sense of reverence of Thanksgiving, the national pride of July 4. It’s not really even like a birthday. The revelry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of Conversion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“The Power of Conversion” Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Paul had no more arrived in Ephesus when he met 12 men who had the baptism of John but not the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The baptism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Goodness And Mercy

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Aug 2, 2007

Every I look the goodness and mercy of God is there.

Goodness and Mercy Psalms 23 I have preached to you a lot lately concerning the life of David. We see him throughout scripture in all facets of life. We can see him on the mountain top moment, such as when he defeated Goliath, and when he was anointed king. But we have also seen David in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Small Groups: Our "Plan A" For Discipleship

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

All people should benefit from getting involved in a Christian small group.

Our Mission To create an (adj)____________ Christian community that effectively reaches out to (adj) ____________ people with (pl. noun) _____________, (pl. noun) _________________ and (pl. noun) _________________ so that they may experience the joy of (pl. noun) _________________ and a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Zabdi Lopez on Nov 12, 2014

The prophet Zephaniah has a great message for the people of God today.

The first reading we read today came from the book of Zephaniah chapter 5. The Book of Zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire Bible. It is a small book, it is in the middle of the Minor Prophets, toward the end of the Old Testament. There are Major ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Curse Of Religiosity

Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 7, 2013

Spiritual leadership and authority is established by God to accomplish kingdom purposes.

At just about every level of society in our country, there is a crisis. It is a crisis of leadership and authority. There is a breakdown of authority in this generation like no other generation. Family… Government… Politics… Business… Church… Home… Education. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Continue In My Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that we need to live by faith, a lifestyle of faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you continue in your faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live by faith, a lifestyle of faith. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:23 (Amplified Bible) [And this He will do] provided that you continue to stay with and in the faith [in Christ], ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2013

An textual sermon on Romans 16:25-27 focused on the mystery (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's Roman's Commentary)

HoHum: How many of us enjoy a good mystery? The entertainment industry has made a living on “mysteries”. They will make documentaries on unsolved crimes, the building of the pyramids, and every other “mystery” under the sun. In order for it to be a mystery, there needs to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ