Sermons on Show Agape:

God Likes To Work When Nothing Else Will

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

When it seems you can’t go on, Jesus shows up.

JOHN 5:1-9 “GOD LIKES TO WORK WHEN NOTHING ELSE WILL” A) How does God feel when people hurt? Does He care or is He unconcerned? * Jesus is in Jerusalem for a feast and goes by the sheep market where there’s a pool. * The pool has five porches that overlooks the body of water. * It’s a monument of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God

Contributed by Larry East on Feb 13, 2009

This sermon shows that true love for God is more than words; it takes actions.

Loving God During the month of February, we’ve been talking about love. Two weeks ago, we talked about the fact that real love is not passion, but real love is a promise and a commitment. And we saw that kind of real love between a husband and wife through the story of Hosea, who loved his wife ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Who Fights Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2009

Jesus shows us how to deal with Satan; face him head on.

A Messiah Who Fights Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "If we wish to be free...we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us...It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God Wants You To Be Saved

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

This simple message shows the way the Trinity is at work to bring about your salvation.

GOD WANTS YOU TO BE SAVED! Ephesians 1:1-14 Introduction: It is within the wonderful plan of God that all men be saved. Sadly, this is not the case, yet it certainly is not God’s fault. The entire Trinity is at work to keep precious souls out of hell... Please consider how this takes place, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Having A New Relationship In Christ Jesus

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

This message shows the great relationship that we have in Christ as described by the Apostle Paul.

HAVING A NEW RELATIONSHIP IN CHRIST JESUS! Ephesians 2:11-22 INTRODUCTION: How thrilling to be placed into the family of God through the new birth. May we examine our wonderful relationship in Christ as we study this brief exposition of Truth. I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - How To Be Blessed By God

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

Uses the story of Ruth to show how to obtain the blessing of God in your life.

How to be Blessed By God (Ruth) You may remember a few weeks ago we did a survey and all of you got to vote for your favorite bible stories, the stories that you’d really like us to teach about on Sunday morning. Well, this morning we’re starting a new series that we’ll do for the rest of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Able

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005

Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity to show His love and power.

GOD IS ABLE! Jer 32:17 Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: 1.To Do Anything Eph 3:20 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proof Of Our Father's Love!

Contributed by Melvern Mcroberts on Jun 16, 2008

This message shows how our heavenly Father proves His love for us!

PROOF OF OUR FATHER’S LOVE Key Verse: But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Purpose: To show how God proves His love for us. Romans 5:1-8 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Nature Of The Church

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Expository sermon showing what Jesus foretold and taught about His Church.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pencil

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

We were created for a purpose. This sermon shows the similarities between the Christian and a pencil.

The Pencil Often times Jesus used commonplace things to teach great biblical truths. In Luke 12 Jesus uses the Birds of the air and the Lilly’s of the Field to teach that God is in control and that he will take care of his children. With that in mind I would like us to consider tonight the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of A Lukewarm Heart Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

King Amaziah shows a lukewarm heart will become a cool heart and then stone cold.

THE DANGER OF A LUKEWARM HEART The example of Amaziah II Chronicles 25 CHCC: 11-02-03 INTRODUCTION: Most of us are used to the typical American greeting, “How are you doing?” We answer “Fine, and how are you?” automatically … pretty much without thinking. I know of a Bible College ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show what true thankfulness for all of God’s blessings looks like.

INTRODUCTION -ILL: Thanksgiving Prayer One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the turkey and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipleship: Simplicity

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show that in order to be close to the Lord, we often must simplify our lives.

INTRODUCTION -This morning we’re going to get back to our district emphasis of discipleship -We are seeking to draw closer to the Lord this conference year and learn more of what it means to be his follower and his child -We’ve looked at the disciplines of rest, silence, solitude and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can I Live A Lion Alert Life? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

The Apostle Peter will show us that there are five things that keep us lion alert.

How Can I Live a “Lion Alert” Life? 1 Peter 5: 5-14 Introduction “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight.” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Brian Lewis on Nov 27, 2008

A sermon on God’s love for us and how we should show it to others.

I want to look at love today and as Christians how do we represent what love really is. Turn to Romans 2:1-3 and mark that passage. We are going to start with Matthew 7:1-5 A recent poll done by the Barna research group showed that only 1 out of 5 non-Christian young adults say they consider the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist