Sermons on Skipping Church:

Bringing Back God's Glory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The capture of the ark and its removal to the land of the Philistines only symbolizes what is already true, what has been true for a long time, the glory of God has departed from Israel.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 4 “Bringing Back God’s Glory!” 1 Samuel 4:1 – 6:17 We have seen how Samuel dominates the first three chapters of 1 Samuel and now he fades into the background while the spiritual condition and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Emotion In Religion

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

What does it mean to love God with "all your heart"?

Introduction: I’m sure you’ve all heard the old story about the enthusiastic man who walked into a dignified worship service and sat down in a pew. The minister had just started his sermon when the visitor said fervently, “Amen!” A moment later the fellow said, “Praise the Lord!” The usher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guess Who Came To Dinner

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 15, 2002

The woman who anointed Christ regardless of what others knew or thought about her, and her act of love is memorialized by Christ. I believe that scripture shows us this woman has a name -- Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus.

By Pastor Milton O. Bradford, Good Hope Baptist Church Cleveland Ohio Luke 7:36-50 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphal Entry -Ii

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002

Palm Sunday

"Triumphal Entry - Part 2" Revelation 7:9-15...........................March 28, 1999 I’ve always liked Palm Sunday. It signifies the beginning of Holy Week. And over the years I have tried to look at that historic entry into Jerusalem from every angle that I can think of. We’ve considered the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Guilty On Every Count! Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 20, 2002

There is none righteous, no not one. We are all guilty of disobedience to the Law of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

A question worth answering isn’t it?

DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Finished

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Mar 25, 2002

What did Jesus mean when He said "It is finished" in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as He shares the impact of that statement.

INTRODUCTION Our text this morning is found in John’s Gospel – John 19:30. It is a simple text but profound. Its implications are far reaching and enduring. This text tells us that Jesus had a task to fulfill. John 19:30 says, “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, b“It is finished!” ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 19:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Lives, And So Does Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2002

how the hope of the resurrection permeates our lives and thinking

April 7, 2002 1 Peter 1:3-9 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Christ's Example Can Empower All Of Us To Endure Injustice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.” Although the author is speaking specifically to Christian slaves in this section, what he says applies to all Christians. More correctly, what applies to all Christians, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002

When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

“Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Angels And Demons Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

Allies and Enemies!

Over the last decade, Frank Peretti has done more to cause Christians to think about the reality of demons than any other author. He wrote several best-selling novels beginning with This Present Darkness. He followed up with Piercing the Darkness. These wildly popular novels explained the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 12:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Faith Or Magical Thinking? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

What are you trusting, why?

Christian Faith or Magical Thinking? For a couple of Sundays, we’ve been considering the importance of a contemporary experience of hearing God’s voice. A fresh relationship with the Lord prevents us from following a sterile set of rules that have little true power to shape our values and daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Get Him Angry

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Your temple needs attention.

DON’T GET HIM ANGRY! John 2:12-25 S: Worship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: THE TEMPLE DEMANDS ATTENTION. YOUR TEMPLE DEMANDS ATTENTION. ?: Why? Why do we do it? KW: Issues TS: Because the temple demands attention, we will find in John 2:12-25 three issues that must be dealt with. The ____ ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting It Right

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God pursues us to save us.

GETTING IT RIGHT Jonah 1:17-2:10 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD PURSUES US TO SAVE US ?: What? Save us from what? KW: Quandaries TS: Because God pursues us to save us, we will find in Jonah 2 three quandaries from which we need to be saved. The _____ quandary from which we need ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spewing Forth Living Water

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jan 23, 2003

A sermon about our need to be more than sit and soak Christians. We need to soak everyone around us with streams of living water!

Date: 01-19-03 Title: Spewing Forth Living Water Bible Text: John 7:37-44 Subject: How can we have streams of living water flow from us? Complement: - By believing in Jesus as the Scripture has said. Main Idea: Living water flows naturally down hill! Intro: I once read in a 1989 Reader’s Digest ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-44

Denomination: Baptist