Sermons on Slaves:

God's Light Calls Us To Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

God’s light is the only way man can be saved as seen through the experience of Saul on the road to Damascus.

New Series: Christmas - A Celebration of Light (Acts 9:1-31) Today’s Message – God’s Light calls us to Salvation (9:1-9) 1 December 2002 Introduction: Christmas is a time for lights. It seems this weekend most of my neighbors were out hanging their annual Christmas lights. Lights are a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Proves The Resurrection?

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 25, 2008

There are many proofs of the resurrection, but Mary Magdalene found no peace until she SAW Jesus. Only a relationship with Christ brings peace. Intellectual proofs are not enough.

What Proves the Resurrection? John 20:1-18 Purpose: To proclaim that Christ’s resurrection is real. Aim: I want the listener to be challenged to have a more intimate walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: The Easter story is reviewed every year in every church that claims to be Christian. Most of us ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Measure Of A Successful Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2009

As you study Joseph’s life you will attain a new measure of success.

How do you measure success? Some people measure success by money. Some people measure success by power. Some people measure success by public opinion. On this father’s day I want to take a look at a man in the Bible who was considered a successful man. I believe many people have a warped idea of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Pardon Me Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011

Forgiveness is hard, but God shows us how and makes us able.

Do any of you remember the movie Love Story? From at least 30 years ago, starring Ryan O’Neill and Ali McGraw? It was a real tear-jerker. Spoiled rich young man at Harvard meets gifted beauty from the wrong side of the tracks... she dies, eventually, of some unspecified wasting disease that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Enthusiasm Dies Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2010

What do we do when our enthusiasm comes to a screeching halt?

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: When the Enthusiasm Dies” Exodus 5:1-6:1 The team has prepared all season for this game. In fact, the season all boils down to this moment. Win and you’re the champions – lose and you go home. You’re confident, because you’ve ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Leads To Abundance

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 3, 2007

1. God has a wonderful plan for your life. 2. He wants to free you from sin and self-destructive addictions 3. God wants to take you to the land of abundance right now.

“Entering the Promised land” July 10, 2005 “Two of the spies, Joshua (the son of Nun), and Caleb (the son of Jephunneh), … said to all the people, "It is a wonderful country ahead, and the Lord loves us. He will bring us safely into the land and give it to us. It is very fertile, a land ’flowing ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Pathway Of Deliverance

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2007

Israel’s diving into idolatry and God’s provision of deliverance through the judges are an example to you and I of His power to deliver.

The Pathway of Deliverance By Pastor Jim May Time and again Israel took a ride on the spiritual roller coaster. One moment they were on the mountaintop when God would bring them great deliverance, but it was only a short fall to the bottom where they would find themselves in terrible bondage ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humble Submission Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 4, 2007

To truly be Christ-like, we must learn and practice humble submission. The boy Jesus shows us what humble submission looks like

Series Introduction: Some pictures are compelling. Just seeing them draws you into a story that you don’t yet know but want to. Some pictures compel you to feel certain emotions or move you to behave in certain ways. A compelling picture tells the whole story without the use of words. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-53

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Question About Servanthood Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

Jessu continues asking questions of his disciples, this one deals with serving, the open illustration is a great tension building activity

This morning we are going to start our message off a little differently then normal. Since we are talking about servanthood, I thought it would be appropriate to wash one another¡¦s feet. In just a few moments men and women will be coming in with towels and basins, we will start from the outside ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Bricks That Build A Marriage".

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010

"Bricks That Build a Marriage". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy tale to her mother that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

G.r.a.c.e. Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

You can't understand the Christian faith or God unless you first understand grace. This is the foundational characteristic of God because it is rooted in His love. It is also the foundation of our faith and at the heart of our relationship to God. You hav

G.R.A.C.E. Psalm 145:8 (NIV) Complete these common American phrases for me: If it sounds too good to be true... it is. There is no gain without ... pain. You get what you…deserve There's no such thing as a free ... lunch. We are taught these things and apply them both to life and faith. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8

Denomination: Methodist

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 22, 2012

Peter has just ended the last chapter saying that no prophecy (no real word of God) has ever come from man or his own understanding, but only the Holy Spirit. Even Jesus himself claimed that everything he said came from the Father. Now Peter says “BUT”… t

There is a great escalation in the middle East as we speak, and it is the old battle between religions. Down at its core is the spiritual battle between Satan with other false gods, and the true God of the universe. Every religion on earth follows a man, whether it’s Mormonism, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

New Baby Changed World Christmas Eve.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 14, 2007

A sermon that considers how Jesus changed the world. Two illustrations about Wilberforce and bin laden that are in full text to allow the reader to edit their own way. Hope it helps!!!

Sermon. New baby changed world. Reading Lukes gospel LK 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Someone To Watch Over Me Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Joseph, Pt. 2

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (GENESIS 39) A biographer of Michelangelo told about the famous artist's nagging problem with his work on a statue and his unconventional way of arriving at a solution to the problem. As he was working on a sculptor, the brilliant artist found that his own shadow on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#4 -- Servanthood Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

We are each called to serve one another out of the love for the Lord, not the praise of people.

Introduction Have this ever happened to you: You went what you thought was out of your way to do something for someone and your efforts went completely unnoticed? They simply took what you’ve done for granted. Have you ever done a good deed and not been thanked or recognized? Worse, have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist