Sermons on Spiritual Intimacy:

Good News From The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

The good news the resurrection brings to the non-believer and the believer as well.

Good News From The Grave Matthew 28:1-10 "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Case Of Reason Impartially Considered

Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006

It is the true remark of an eminent man, who had made many observations on human nature, "If reason be against a man, a man will always be against reason." This has been confirmed by the experience of all ages. Very many have been the instances of it in

"Brethren, be not children in understanding: Howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men." 1 Corinthians 14:20 1. It is the true remark of an eminent man, who had made many observations on human nature, "If reason be against a man, a man will always be against reason." This has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006

The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Take The Heat?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 9, 2006

We should be realistic about responses to our faith.

CAN YOU TAKE THE HEAT? John 15.18-16.4 S: Persecution C: Witness Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD BE REALISTIC ABOUT RESPONSES TO OUR FAITH. ?: How? How should we live? KW: Messages TS: We will find in our study of John 15.18 – 16.4 three messages from Jesus that will enable us to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Mission - Our Mission Series

Contributed by Elena Bogdan on Apr 18, 2006

Defining our mission, or reason for being, as individuals and as a church, is the first step toward living a fulfilled life in Christ. How can we discover our God given mission and where can we look for the answer? What was Christ’s mission statement?

“HIS MISSION – OUR MISSION” By Rev. ELENA BOGDAN Introduction: - Video clip: interview of people on the street about their purpose in life, their reason for being. - What would you answer? Have you thought about it? What is your reason for being? What is our reason for being as a church? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Your Lord?

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Apr 19, 2006

Can we accept Jesus as our savior and not as our Lord? Paul gives us a very important answer.

"Depart from me, I never knew you." What chilling words these will be for those who thought they were going to enter heaven but instead were turned away. How can we be sure that we won;t hear those words? Let’s be careful to know for sure. Romans 6:15 - “A Sorry State” As Paul writes his ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Amen That Changed The World

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2006

The resurrection was God’s joyous and triumphant "AMEN!" to Jesus’ words on the cross, "it is finished."

The Amen That Changed the World TCF Easter Sunday Sermon April 16, 2006 Lest I disappoint those of you anticipating the sermon I would preach this Sunday from 1 Peter chapter 6, as Jim Garrett told you last week, I invite you first to turn there with me. Wait! Let this be a lesson to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Acts, Part 5- Standing Firm On A Solid Foundation Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

When we meet Peter and John in Acts 4, they are in a situation that we would expect to produce fear. Fear is a rational response. •They have been arrested and thrown in prison. Their very lives are threatened. •Yet instead of fear, we see boldness a

Standing Firm on a Solid Foundation 4:1-21 Fear. It is perhaps the common human emotion. And we all have things we are afraid of. •There are scientific names for every fear imaginable. •There is claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed places; acrophobia, the fear of high places; agoraphobia, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Acts, Part 8- Big Problems? God's Bigger Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

The Church is thriving. Jesus’ disciples, the apostles are in great form. You might say pitching shutouts. And the Church is winning. Everything is going great. •There is wonderful unity: Sharing all things in common. •There is wonderful growth: We

Big Problems? God’s Bigger Acts 5:17-42 One of the great modern stories of a sports hero who has experienced great adversity and yet persevered is that of Dave Dravecky, star pitcher of the S.F. Giants. I’m sure many of you know his story. •In 1987 Dravecky was playing his best baseball. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Con - Is Jesus Really God?

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 5, 2006

The Da Vinci code claims that Jesus’ divinity was established by a close vote. This message looks at what Jesus said about Himself, what others said, what history proves about His divinity.

Cracking the Da Vinci Code #2 – Was Jesus God? Over the past 25 years there have been several attempts in Hollywood to smear, put down or challenge the Christian faith. For some reason Christians tick off the Hollywood elite. It may be the same reason that cockroaches, rats, skunks and mice don’t ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Redemption Series

Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006

Explains to a non-Christian and to a Christian what redemption means.

REDEMPTION PSALM 107 1. Praise (1-1) the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy (goodness, lovingkindness) (2-1) is eternal (everlasting). 2. Let those redeemed (special) by the Lord say so, those whom He has redeemed (special) from the hand of the oppressor; 3. And gathered (special) them from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006

Part two of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

“GIVING GENEROUSLY” The X-Factor - Week 2 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: A little girl became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon past the 15 minute mark. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" Someone once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Exodus 25:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Hope For The New Year

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 6, 2007

A look at how Isaiah’s encounter with God can provide us with principles to find hope in the new year.

Many of you in this room remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. And for many people that day was not just the end of the presidency and the life of John F. Kennedy, it was also the day that hope died. The young, energetic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To The Almighty God

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 11, 2007

Sermon about giving that pleases God.

Series Title: Caught Up In Giving Sermon 1: Giving To the Almighty God Text: Ex 35:4-19 (KJV) 4 And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying, 5 Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Amazing About Amazing Grace

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jan 18, 2007

Why is grace so amazing? Find out 5 characteristics of grace and how it can change your life.

What’s So Amazing About Amazing Grace? We’re starting a series of messages this morning from the book of Romans, that I’ve entitled… “What’s So Amazing about GRACE?” I’m not talking about Grace Kelley, the famous actress… but the word ‘grace’. When you stop and think about it… we use the word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan