Sermons on Shriveled Hand:

His Blood Be Upon Us (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2003

The crowd called for the blood of an innocent man to be upon them and their children... what were they thinking?

INTERESTING ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES: * Hello, you are talking to a machine... I am capable of receiving messages... My owners do not need siding, windows or a hot tub, and their carpets are clean. They give to charity at the office and don’t need their picture taken. If you’re still with me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inheritance Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Mrs. Ruth left a spiritual inheritance! It wasn’t written on paper or signed by a lawyer but it was much easier to read. It was her life.

We have come this morning to remember Mrs. Ruth Bishop. We have many sweet and precious memories to remember her by. Those memories we will never forget, but this afternoon I want to direct your attention toward some things she left behind, that are more powerful and more valuable than any last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dinner To Go Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A Narrative in five movements: Heavy Hearts, Broken Hearts, Passionate Heart, Burning Hearts, Peaceful Hearts

I. Heavy Heart – The Long Walk Home There’s a grief that can’t be spoken. There are wounds that will not heal. My eyes are blind; my heart, a stone. Somehow the sun has nerve to rise again. Somehow the clouds break to reveal a blue sky. Somehow the birds still sing. Somehow it is still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service - Pg

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Oct 19, 2003

Funeral Service for Christian servant

Funeral Service – Perce Gust Lorna would like to thank you all for coming to pay your last respects to Perce and to show your love for her at this time Hymn • If I had to choose one word to describe Perce, it would be “gentleman” • We have lost a true gentleman, someone who has enriched all of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Gideon, Man Of Doubts Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

God verifies his presence to Gideon repeatedly, but is this how we should respond to God’s calling?

Possessing the Promises #4 – Gideon Guess what? After Deborah, Barak, and Jael the Israelites do evil on the sight of the Lord. • Midianites oppress them for seven years. • Israelites forced to live in caves • Midianites steal all their crops • They cry out to the Lord for help Little ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

Jesus’ ascension is one of the facts of salvation we confess in the Apostle’s Creed every week. But what does it mean for us today?

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach {2} until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. {3} After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Can Relate To Us Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004

Because god has come to earth in the person of Christ, He can fully relate to us.

Today I have Good News to share with you! Our God is one who can relate to us in an understanding and life-changing way! This is possible because of what we celebrate at Christmas. Because God came to this earth in the person of Jesus Christ, it is possible for Him to relate to each us personally, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007

These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Me.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Dec 22, 2011

This is a Christmas Eve message that talk about giving the gift of ourselves to the Lord.

THE GIFT OF ME. LUKE 1:26-38. The scripture that I have read is not new to us. I would imagine that most of us could tell the story of the birth of Jesus from our hearts. We all know about Mary that she is the mother of the Lord Jesus and we all know about the angel Gabriel who came to Mary to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness: Choose To Forgive Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 13, 2012

Forgiveness is the gateway to freedom, from bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness is a choice we make. It chooses to see the good. It comes through the grace of God.

I believe most of us know the Story of the Prodigal Son by now – a father with two sons, and one decided to take his share of inheritance and left home. • The other stayed and worked hard in the field to please the father. • His younger brother eventually squandered everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:21-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Arming For Victory Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

This far, all of the weapons we have been given are defensive in nature. With these weapons we can fend off the attacks of the enemy when he comes at us. Defensive weapons can hold Satan off, but only offensive weapons can cause him to flee! God has gi

Jan 22nd 2012 Ephesians 6.17-18 A This far, all of the weapons we have been given are defensive in nature. 1 With these weapons we can fend off the attacks of the enemy when he comes at us. a Belt & breastplate we have integrity and identity in Christ. (Satan doesn’t have the authority ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough: Run Towards Your Giant

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 11, 2013

What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

BREAKTHROUGH: RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT OPENING TEXT: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.” (1 John 5:4). • If you are born of God, then His desire for you is to experience overcoming victory. • If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: *other

Finding God In The Mess Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2015

God always responds. God always delivers. God always wins.

Last week we looked at a judge called Shamgar, whom the Lord used to save Israel. He was the 3rd of the twelve judges (some says 13) mentioned in this book. • Author Samuel recounted the acts of these judges, from Judges 3 to 16. • They are not written entirely chronologically, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Singing While Entering Into God’s Rest

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 3, 2016

Where the Isralites failed to rest through faith in God,we have the opprotunity to enter through faith.

Singing While Entering Into God’s Rest Psalm 95:1-11 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. 3 For the Lord is the great God, And the great King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Impossible Task, Big Shoes To Fill

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014

We are walking through some very heavy valleys. The rip tides are dangerous. God will help us to accomplish His plan, we must trust and walk by faith.

I CAN'T DO THIS? BIG SHOES TO FILL? THIS IS AN IMPOSSIBLE JOB... I CAN'T By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In the ocean, along the coast lines that are TERRIBLE CURRENTS called RIP-TIDES. Others call these "SNEAKER WAVES." These waves are dangerous because you can not always see them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God