Sermons on Slumber:

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2007

In this sermon I review the events leading up to the crucifixion, talk about the significance of Jesus’ death, and then talk about our response.

Introduction: A. It was a day when the world seemed to stand still. 1. The date was November 22, 1963. 2. President John F. Kennedy sat in the rear seat of an open limousine as it traveled down the streets of Dallas, Texas. 3. At 12:30 p.m., the cars approached an expressway for the last leg of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Work Ethic Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 16, 2007

38th in a series from Ephesians. Paul describes how the Christian work ethic is different than that of the world.

A webmaster name Paul Kinsella recently performed a test in the mid-sized town of Belleville, Illinois. He dropped 100 identical wallets which each contained $2.10 in cash, a fake $50 gift certificate, ID containing the name, address and phone number of the owner, and few miscellaneous items in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007

In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Series Of Coincidental Events Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 6

A SERIES OF COINCIDENTAL EVENTS (ESTHER 6) Somerset Maugham, the English writer, once wrote a story about a janitor at St. Peter's Church in London. One day a young vicar discovered that the janitor was illiterate and fired him. Jobless, the man invested his meager savings in a tiny shop, where ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Entering Exalted-Exiting Enraged Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 15, 2007

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus was finally accomplished. There were just days left on His earthly clock and soon He would be Home with His Father forever. While He was being hailed as the Son of David and being blest because He came in the name of the Lord,

MARK 11:1-11 ENTERING EXALTED-EXITING ENRAGED I. THE ENTRANCE: * A. Extemporaneous. B. Entitled. C. Evaluated. II. THE EXAMINATION: ** A. Encompassing. B. Eternal. C. Exacting. III. THE EXIT: *** A. Eventide. B. Exasperated. C. Extended. The Triumphal Entry was now over. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"Lost Sheep Need A Shepherd" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 5, 2007

A look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep...from the view of the sheep.

Ok, good morning! We have two items of business to take care of before we get started this morning. First, we have to wish Laurie and her husband Jim a Happy Anniversary for this coming Thursday. Last week it was her birthday and this week it is her anniversary.... so she pretty much gets all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man The King Delights To Honor Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Years for Mordecai brave act and no medal. No promotion. Not a single word of appreciation. “God, I am depressed. I did such a good thing for the king sake, I’ve risked my career, my life, but no one cares. I quit my job/faith". Know this feeling?

Thomas Watson, the Puritan pastor of the 1600’s wrote this of God’s providence: "There is no such thing as blind fate, but there is a Providence that guides and governs the world. Providence is God’s ordering all issues and events of things, after the counsel of His will, to His own glory. The ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2015

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 3:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Night Is Almost Over- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

The central world's clock today is showing, The night is indeed far spent. The signs of Christ's return is here with us.

THE NIGHT IS ALMOST OVER- PART 1 ROMANS 13:11-14 My Beloved, you are welcome again in the amazing series of the trumpeter. We sincerely appreciate your love and contributions, especially our ministry partners who are praying for the success of this end - time move of God,and in reaching many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Riches Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 9, 2014

This sermon discovers the six greatest advantages to having wisdom.

Did anyone see this story this week? A Texas woman said a burglar stole up to $1 million worth of designer bags and accessories from a treasured room in her Houston-area house — her closet. Theresa Roemer, an entrepreneur and former Mrs. Texas United America, recently displayed her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Real Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2014

Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what real worship is all about.

Did you ever have trouble staying awake at church? Mr. Bean did. Take a look (show Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). The congregation stares blankly straight ahead, and the preaching drones on in a nonsensical blah blah blah monotone that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Transfiguration Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 7, 2014

The transfiguration of Jesus teaches us about the glory of Jesus.

Scripture In our study of The Gospel of Luke we come to one of the most significant events in the life of Jesus. The twelve apostles had been with Jesus now for more than two years, and they had witnessed his astonishing preaching and amazing miracles, exercising power over nature, demons, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key Of David

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Thank you Rev. Tony McCall for the Key of David.

The Key Of David Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Government. • Government is one of those things in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Must Know The Audience Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

You can be speaking clearly and saying nothing unless you speak to the audience.

Once you know the message and the entreater you must know the audience. Those who are in evangelism and revival ministries understand this principle. When they stand up to speak to an audience they have never met before they have to make some basic choices based on the the pastor, if they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist