Sermons on Simon A Tanner:

How A Roman Centurion Became A Believer

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 10, 2023

The Roman centurion had a front row seat in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus and all that he saw and heard led him to concluded that "Truly this man was the son of God." In this sermon, we consider what led him to that conclusion and how it can lead us to the same conclusion.

A. Once there was a Sunday school teacher who had given her class an assignment to read Isaiah chapter 9. 1. The next Sunday, she asked the class how many had remembered to read the chapter and every hand went up. 2. “Wonderful!,” she said, “And I’ve got a piece of candy for everyone who can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39, Matthew 27:50-54, Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Reigns (Easter) Week 1.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2023

Jesus is the true king over everything. He proved his authority by resurrecting from the dead. Can you imagine the power of God behind Jesus’ resurrection? 
Can you imagine the power of God that brought salvation?

Love Reigns (Easter) Week 1. Matthew 27:32-42.   As Jesus was being crucified, the soldiers mocked him by placing a crown of thorns on his head and placing a sign over his head that read, “King of the Jews.” They did not see him as the true King who rules and reigns. After Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-42, 1 Corinthians 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 6, 2023

Christ's followers are called citizens of heaven, and this message looks at what that means.

Live as Citizens of Heaven Can you remember the last time you received a letter? A letter, not an email but a letter? And not a letter from the CRA or your bank, but a personal letter. A letter from a friend, delivered in an envelope, with a stamp by Canada Post? Seriously, have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ultimate Scapegoat

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

What was the Scapegoat, and can it's function somehow be applied to Jesus? Christ made a one-time sacrifice and atonement to cover all sins. There is no more need for a scapegoat, as the Lamb of God became the final sin offering.

I want to begin our sermon this morning by asking if you’ve ever before heard the word “scapegoat.” This term was coined by William Tyndale, the first great English Bible translator, who I will discuss a little further later on in our message. After Tyndale, the word came to be used for a person, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:6-22, Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Breathe On Me

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 11, 2022

What can the presence of Jesus bring into our lives? What happens when we allow Jesus' presence to come into our hearts, our minds and our souls? Let's look at what Jesus did for these disciples and discover what He can do for all of us this morning.

Title: Breathe On Me Scripture: John 20:19-24; Revelation 1:4-8; Psalm 107:1-9;33-43 Summary: What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, stability, joy, forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-24, Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Eschatology 2 Of 16 Our Glorified Bodies (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

I hope you brought your Bible to church with you. You will need it as we are going to be talking about something from the Word of God that should interest every one here.

• In the first message in this series, we talked about THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. • Tonight we want to talk about the GLORIFIED BODIES that we will receive at the RAPTURE. Look at these verses in 1 Cor. 15:51-52, “Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Wide Mix Of Emotions At The Cross – Easter Message For Good Friday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2024

What would you have felt if you were at Calvary? So many emotions were displayed there and today we investigate some of those and the people connected with them. Especially we will look at the emotions pertaining to the Saviour, and rely on the Old Testament for that. Place yourself there!

THE WIDE MIX OF EMOTIONS AT THE CROSS – EASTER MESSAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY [A]. INTRODUCTION Crucifixion was not an unknown event. The people in the Roman Empire were familiar with this cruel means of execution. That day outside Jerusalem’s city wall when three men were crucified at Golgotha, did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54, Matthew 27:39-40, Luke 11:23, John 12:32-33, Luke 2:34-35, Luke 22:32, Ezekiel 18:21-23, John 3:16, Matthew 12:30, Psalm 22:2, Psalm 22:14, Psalm 69:3, Psalm 69:7, Psalm 69:10, Psalm 69:2, Psalm 69:20-21, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:3, Isaiah 53:5-6, Hebrews 12:2-3, Mark 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas The Disciple – The Hidden Gem Of Thought Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 13, 2022

The Apostle Thomas is responsible for some of the greatest facts the Lord gave on earth. We owe much to Thomas. Here his life is examined and those wonderful pillars of our faith that proceed from what Thomas asked and said. Is “doubting Thomas” really justified?

THOMAS THE DISCIPLE – THE HIDDEN GEM OF THOUGHT CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – Message on Thomas PART 1: Not a great deal is known about the disciple Thomas. In Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, and Acts 1 he is mentioned in the list of the disciples Jesus called. We do not know under what ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14-16, John 14:5-6, John 20:24-29, 1 Peter 1:7-8, John 21:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 1, 2022

To be a fisher of men, you need more than one kind of lure.

One day, two guys were out fishing. A funeral service passes over the bridge they're fishing by, and Bob takes off his hat and puts it over his heart. He does this until the funeral service passes by. Frank then said, "Gee Bob, that sure was a nice thing to do!" Bob then replies, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Yes, We Know, And We Ought To Know We Know” 1 John 5 V 18-21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 6, 2022

We know what we know! Some people think assurance is brashness but it is the lifeline with God. John brings to us 6 KNOWS we should KNOW. Lovely challenging section of the bible - how God has blessed us.

“YES, WE KNOW, AND WE OUGHT TO KNOW WE KNOW” 1 John 5 v 18-21 1John 5 v 18 We know that no one who is born of God sins, but He who was born of God keeps him and the evil one does not touch him. 1John 5:19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 1John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21, Romans 10:17, John 20:6-9, Hebrews 11:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 16:20, Ephesians 2:1-2, Ephesians 2:3, 1 John 2:15-16, John 16:33, 1 John 5:4, 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 1:10-11, 1 Timothy 1:15, Philippians 3:10, John 5:36, 1 John 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 29, 2022

When Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, he broke cultural conventions but also provided an example for his followers to emulate.

Surprised by Underwhelming Expectations I rarely introduce myself as Pastor. It’s not that I don’t want people to know the role I play, but I don’t want my title to become a barrier. Sure, it may open some conversations, but it may also hinder others as people might think I’m some holy man - ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Anxious

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

We all experience anxiety from time to time, some more so than others.

Intro – John 14 Oftentimes we will come to a service like this and maybe the topic we are dealing with or the subject that we are preaching on, doesn’t necessarily apply to you…well, this one applies to everyone! We all experience anxiety from time to time. Some are more serious than others, but ...read more

Silencing Demons Series

Contributed by Yvi Martin on Jan 19, 2022

A sermon on Mark 1:21-28 when Jesus casts out the demon from the man in the synagogue

Hello and welcome - If you’re here for the first time today, I welcome you! You picked a great day to join us because we’re kicking off a whole new sermon series that’s all about the miracles of Jesus. If you’ve spent any time in or around church, or even if all of this is somewhat foreign to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 2, 2022

This is a sermon dedicated to extravagant love - the story of Mary the sister of Lazarus and Mary.

Scripture: John 12:1-8 Summary: Mary shows us what it means to love with extravagance love. Mary give Jesus her 1. Potential Future 2. Her whole being Title: Mary’s Extravagance Love Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! A large part ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Believers Commissioned For Missions - A Changing Church For Changing Times.

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 24, 2022

Taking the gospel to the end of the world required the Church to change. Each of us has the opportunity to change and grow until our very last breath. Every living thing must change to survive and fulfill its purpose.

Sermon – Believers Commissioned for Missions Scripture Lesson Acts 13:1-4 “Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas, and Saul. 2 One day as these men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, Acts 1:4-8, Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Methodist