Sermons on Sphere:

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther- "Such A Time As This."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2001

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel.

Esther - Such a time as this! Thesis: Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. Video Clip of Simon Birch in pastor’s office. Point: “God made each of us special. He didn’t do that to show off, but because he has a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement Of Christ's Kingdom & Righteousnen

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2002

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:24-33)

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:24-33) Andrew Fletcher in 1709 once said, “Give me the making of the songs of a nation and I care not who makes the laws.” Music has a powerful influence with every person on the planet. Illustration: I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pattern For Life And Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 2, 2002

Exposition of Romans 12:11 regarding diligence and laziness.

“The Pattern for Life and Love” Romans 12:11 Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness • Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s service • Renew your thinking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Enduring Turbulent Times 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 29, 2002

Second of three anchors to navigate turbulent times focusing on enduracne

¡§Navigating Turbulent Times¡¨ Part Two: Endurance -- Romans 12:12 Review Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Last week we maintained that this world has experienced turbulent times from the time Adam sinned against ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Patiently Waiting For Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 17, 2003

We might ache for the redemption of creation, but James calls us to wait patiently.

James 5:7-12 Patiently waiting for Christ’s Return What are you going to do when Spring finally comes? – tell your neighbour What are you going to do when Christ finally comes? – tell your neighbour Revelation 21 The New Jerusalem 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: *other

Fly High - Acts Part 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 27, 2006

The book of Acts showed that Jesus used ordinary men like Peter who were filled with the Spirit to heal people and even raise people from the dead so that “Power evangelism” would break out and lead multitudes to the Lord.

“Fly High” – Acts part 8 On the lighter side of life: It’s all in how you see yourself (picture) Thesis: The book of Acts showed that Jesus used ordinary men like Peter who were filled with the Spirit to heal people and even raise people from the dead so that “Power evangelism” would break out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Problems Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 7, 2006

In today’s lesson we learn the proper procedure to deal with our personal or national problems. We learn that when dealing with problems, we must pray (i.e., P-R-A-Y).

Scripture Last week I began a short sermon series on the book of Habakkuk, which I have titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Most of the material for this sermon series comes from Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ series on Habakkuk, which he preached at the beginning of World War II. Habakkuk is a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Do's And Don'ts – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Can you think of a time when you were given a task to accomplish and you weren’t given the specific do’s and don’ts of what and how? How did it make you feel? What kind of success did you have? Today we will learn just how true this statement is: “God nev

Can you think of a time when you were given a task to accomplish and you weren’t given the specific do’s and don’ts of what and how? How did it make you feel? What kind of success did you have? Today we will learn just how true this statement is: “God never asks us to do anything He hasn’t prepared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fill 'er Up: A Praying Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 17, 2006

We should pray for our spiritual growth.

FILL ‘ER UP: A PRAYING COMMUNITY Ephesians 3.14-21 S: Community C: A Praying Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE SHOULD PRAY FOR OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. ?: How? KW: Requests TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 3.14-21 three requests we should be making in order to grow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 13, 2006

Christians can be FREE from the "law of sin and death!"

Free at Last Romans 8:1-14 I. “In Christ Jesus”, 1-4 A. There Is No Condemnation, 1 B. There Need Be No Control by Sin, 2 C. There Should be No Continuance in Sin, 3, 4 II. Insight into “the Flesh”, 5-8 A. The Enemy of the Spiritual Mind, 5, 6 B. The “Enmity” of the Carnal Mind, 7, 8 III. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Happy About Starving" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 5 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” As we come to examine this fourth beatitude I make two fundamental observations. One is that it is the first one that is not focused on us, but focused on God. The first three have to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Walking Differently Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2006

There are three Biblical processes that must be continually applied in order for a child of God to die to self, ignore the world’s influences and dispute the lies of the devil?

Turn Your Bibles to 2 Peter 3:18 Title: Walking Differently Theme: Growing in the Grace of God Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever!” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.1: Opposites Attract Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

The Laws of the Kingdom Pt. 1: Opposites Attract Sunday, May 7th, 2006 Well, it’s happened again. I’m finding that there is one thing about preaching that I have come up against several times now that is frustrating to me. You plan and you lay out a series and then you come upon a passage like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Nov 14, 2005

This is my testimony and the first in a Series on what it really means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Sept. 25, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational