Sermons on Speaking Up:

Golgotha

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003

The real wonder of Jesus is that he gave up the glory of God to become human.

GOLGOTHA TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11; John 19:16-22 Today’s location is not really a mountain, per se. It is a hill, across from Jerusalem’s Damascus gate, probably once a stone quarry. At some point someone noticed that the rocks in the side of the hill looked like a skull, and so it was named ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 19:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Priorities

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Isaac son of Abraham went up to Beersheeba and there he demonstrated godly priorities.

Title: Priorities Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “Yet I’m really surprised that another relative, or friend, didn’t jump ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:24-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Saw The Light

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002

The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003

The Holy Ghost is the power. The fire is what cleans us up to receive the power.

The Fire of God Matt. 3:11-12 **BEFORE READING TEXT** If I were to ask how many here want more of Father, Son, Holy Ghost, most of us would shout “amen”. And if I asked how many wanted more of the fire of God, most would again shout “amen”. Yet, (not to anyone’s discredit, etc.) if we had a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Upside Of Being Down

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007

The up side even when we are down is that we are called and appointed by God.

GENERAL INTRO Jesus has set us free to be ourselves... Comparing to others Not good at that Gifs, talents, I cant sing like and I cant – but Preach Everybody has things they are good at and everybody has things they are not good at. WE HAVE TO GET OVER BEING BOTHERED BY IT We have to understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Gluttony Is A Lifestyle Choice

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 17, 2008

This sermon picks up on the problem of gluttony in the west today and exposes the pitfalls of such a lifestyle.

Proverbs 23:19 - 21 Gluttony is a lifestyle I wonder if you have seen that great scene in the the Monty python film where there is a man over indulging himself with food to the disgust of the waiter. As the gentlemen eats he’s get fatter and fatter to the point where he is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:19

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God First

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

We face many different dilemmas because our prorities are mixed up.

Putting God First (See also "Love grown Cold") Hag 1:5-6,9 Hag 1:9-10 Overview Haggai was a prophet who spoke to the tiny Jewish community, which had settled again in the Promised Land after the Babylonian Captivity. His message was a reminder of the importance to; Put God First God’s ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-10

Denomination: Church Of God

How Many Licks Does It Take? (Wisdom)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on how many licks it will take before we will wise up.

Colassians 1:9-12 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Something Wonderful, Terrible, Dreamed About, And Something Seen

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 22, 2005

The message of the Bible can be summed up by four somethings--all pointing to the Resurrection.

Something Wonderful, Something Terrible, Something Dreamed About, Something Seen Matt 28:1-10 1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Spirit Defines

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

How do you match up to God’s definition of salvation and truth?

We continue this morning with our study in 1 John, chapter 3, verse 24, through chapter 4, verse 6. If you were here last week, you would know that John pointed to the characteristic of love as a demonstration of our belonging to God. Yet, John understands that if something walks like a duck, ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Uninvited Guest

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 26, 2002

There was a guest at the Passover with Jesus and his disciples who was not invited, but showed up anyway.

The Uninvited Guest Luke 22:14-30 14Then at the proper time Jesus and the twelve apostles sat down together at the table. 15Jesus said, “I have looked forward to this hour with deep longing, anxious to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. 16For I tell you now that I won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

Being Others Centered

Contributed by Erik Germesin on Oct 26, 2004

The Holy Spirit has been given to us to help up serve others.

“Being Others-Centered” Acts 1:8 “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The Holy Spirit was not given to us to help us enjoy life more or to have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph - Follow The Dream

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Apr 28, 2003

A message preached to youth - never give up on the dream God gives you!

“Follow The Dream” Message To Young People From Bruce Morrison, pastor God gives us dreams In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abandoned Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

"...God gave them up..." The essence, expression, and extent of man’s sinfullness.

Abandoned Romans 1:24-32 Man is not good but evil. Bent toward sin. This is Illustrated and developed theologically through chapter 4. Man is not going toward God but away from God until finally the restraints of the Holy Spirit will be removed and all hell will break loose! 2 Thes. 2:3-9; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days - Lent

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007

A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-24

Denomination: Mennonite