Sermons on Smoldering Wick:

Why The Big Deal About The Resurrection?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

A Sermon I gave on Easter teaching why it is essential that we believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

Introduction: Swoon Theory – Read Crucifixion Described Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul talking to those who deny the resurrection, still today, 4 consequences Purpose Statement: If Christ is not raised from the grave… I. Our Preaching is in vain A. Preaching a Dead Christ won’t save ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of Dead Weighjt

Contributed by M. Randolph Thompson on Feb 9, 2002

Sermon directed at helping people to resolve problems with people, rather than owning their problems which cause extra and unnecessary stress.

I. Text: Matthew 18:15-20 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

So Let It Be Done To Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

God’s covenants are irrevocable; He will not back out of his promises: he has staked his life on it.

Passage: Genesis 15:7-21 Rosee was an elderly lady who always sat in front of our family in church. She was a kindly lady and I remember as a child one occasion in particular where she gave me a butterscotch candy just before church. My understanding was that any time I asked her for one, she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004

The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

“The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteous Judgment Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 26, 2009

How do we balance Righteous Encouragement with Righteous Judgment. Taken from two teachings by Mike Bickle, IHOP.

Introduction Two part series- based on two teaching- Mike Bickle. Helping Others Overcome by the Word of Our Testimony Righteous Judgment in a Culture of Honor We live in an age when the onslaught of the enemy against the people of God is growing more intense. If is important we understand- we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Gideon - The Conflict Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 31, 2009

Gideon’s obedience to the Lord faced opposition from within and from without.

Gideon - The Conflict Judges 6:28-33 Introduction History reveals that great nations usually fall because of inward struggles not outward invasion. Rome declined because of degradation in morals and national identity. Greed, sexual perversion, power struggles, and internal corruption brought ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel -God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

Jesus came to overcome those who are opposed to God. So we can have confidence, not in our own ability to overcome those who oppose the gospel, but in the God who sent his only Son as both a sign of his love for us and as the means by which that love coul

There are times when we find it hard to trust God to look after us. There are times when we think our situation is so bad there’s no way out. There are other times when we think we know the best solution to our problems so we don’t bother to ask God for help. All three of those statements were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Anglican

Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Lord is a covenant-maker and covenant-keeper.

“Tough Promises” 2 Samuel 9:1-7 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Lord is a covenant-maker and covenant-keeper. Introduction: I enjoy western movies. I grew up watching Roy and Gene ride across the silver screen on Saturday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

"The World-View Buster"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 6, 2010

The Parable of the Good Samaritan can be used as a morality tale,but that’s not necessarily why Jesus told it.

Luke 9:51-55, 10:25-37 “The World-View Buster” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN This passage is one of the best known in all of Scripture. Whether one attends a church or not, most people know the details of the story long before it’s read to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Be Reconciled"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010

Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 6: Get Over Yourself - Get On With The Work Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 18, 2010

One of the greatest blessings is when God works through you. One of the greatest dangers is when God works through you. Learn how to avoid the penetrating gaze of the Lord and simply rejoice in His work through you.

What’s the hottest thing you’ve ever been close to? I remember once being near a log deck fire that was so hot that it was melting the asphalt under my feet. I’ve seen the effects of intense heat and fire reduce a full house to a pile of ashes and a chimney, with things melted in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Is The Christ, The Anointed One Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 10, 2011

Jesus is anointed to preach good news to the poor, heal broken hearts, comfort those who mourn, set the captives free, give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.

VISITATION #4: JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE ANOINTED ONE WHAT IS THE VISITATION? “Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us.” (Luke 1:78). • Visit: “to look upon or after, to inspect, examine with the eyes in order to see how he is; to visit; to look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: *other

A Place To Recover Series

Contributed by John Browning on Sep 5, 2006

Our church needs to be a place where broken people can recover.

Today’s message is about recovery from brokenness. This has been a strength of MCC and I hope it always is. Jesus loves and heals broken hearted people. Let’s be a church that He can use in this process. Our passage for today is Luke 15(11-24). (Read Passage) Being lost or losing something is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Fighting

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005

This is a message for our annual Veteran’s Day Service

Keep on Fighting 1 Samuel 30 November 6, 2005 Veteran’s Day Message Morning Service Introduction On November 11, 1918, a treaty was signed by the Allies and the Germans to end the hostilities of World War I. In 1938, congress passed a bill to declare November 11 Armistice Day to honor the veterans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God