Sermons on Spiritual Life:

The Amazing Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2010

Many people know or knew God in a partial sense, but through Jesus Christ we can know him deeply.

The Amazing Jesus Christ (John 1:14-18) 1. Most people know that Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, but they really do not understand as much as we think they do. In a small Southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Messengers

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

When we think of the Christmas story, we often think of Christ, of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the wise men. But this message is dedicated to the most overlooked character(s) of the Nativity (Angels) and to their message!

When we think of the Christmas story, we often think of Christ, of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the wise men. But this post is dedicated to the most overlooked character(s) of the Nativity: Gabriel and the angels. Angels appeared at least six times in the few months surrounding the birth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

"The Emotions Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2010

What emotions from the first Christmas do we need to recapture today?

If you were to select one word to use in describing the atmosphere at Christmas time, what would it be? One word that comes to mind is “emotional.” All the elements that combine to make the Christmas celebration tend to fill our hearts with emotion. In our text, Luke attempts to describe the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Prodigal People And A Pleading God Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Prodigal people are prodigal because of a broken commitment which leads to a brazen contempt and a blinding confusion.

A PRODIGAL PEOPLE AND A PLEADING GOD JEREMIAH 11-13 INTRODUCTION: Jeremiah has gone from his own shelter to the square; from the square to the sanctuary; from the sanctuary now to the streets (11:16). He lived in a day where there was no love for God, no loyalty to God and, therefore, no light ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Preaching Ought To Be

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Jan 3, 2011

Sermons ought to be plain, passionate and powerful to reach their intended audience.

What Preaching Ought to be 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 ( KJV ) 1And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3And I was with you in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 Aspects Of Peace

Contributed by John Mccurry on Oct 17, 2010

Having Peace with God, The Peace of God, Peace From God, Peace in the World

Wednesday, June 21, 2000 4 ASPECTS OF PEACE John 14: 22-31 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. First, peace with God Ro 5:1 ¶ Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Women Need Most And Men Really Want" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 28, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate ther hearers to affirm to others that while it is important to men to "not talk" (but feel an ego boost), it is equally important to women "to talk" (in order to feel fulfilled).

James 1:19 (NLT) 28 October 2010 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Resiliency Campus Fort Hood, TX BIG IDEA: When a woman needs to talk, it is really not necessary for a man to talk. REFERENCES: James 1:19 (NLT) Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must be quick to listen, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Chilling Prophecy

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

The details that Jesus gave to His disciples about His impending death were chillling. But the result was going to be fantastic.

Passage: Matthew 20:17-19 Intro: Thins were going pretty well in the brand new kingdom of God on earth. 1. popular, enemies routinely overcome with wise words or powerful action. 2. after three years, Jesus and His disciples were on a pretty good roll. 3. and as they headed for Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Many Rooms

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 14, 2011

Just think about it. Most of me is already there. My name is written there. My citizenship is there. My God is there. My Savior is there. My inheritance is there. I’ve got friends and family are there. So much of me, so much of who I am is already the

1-TRUST IN MY PRESENCE 2-TRUST MY PROMISES God gave many promises both in the Old & the New Testaments. He promised the children of Israel a land where there would be milk & honey. That was fulfilled! He promised a Messiah, that too, was fulfilled. Jesus the Savior was born. Now God ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Glory

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

The mystery of the gospel is revealed in the glory and grace

Ephesians 3 Grace and Glory Mystery I love a good mystery. I have been a fan of Agatha Christie and PD James for years. I also love magicians and illusionists. There is something about a mystery that we all like. The moment when we ask ourselves, “What is going to happen next?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Miracle Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2011

Every part of the Christmas story reveals a miracle. This message speaks to how the miracle impacts us.

“The Miracle of Christmas” “SIGNS OF THE TIMES” – #1 Isaiah 7:14 * “Signs of the times”, who has ever heard the phrase? What does it make you think of? The second coming? Generally, but not necessarily. Candidly, the entirety of the Old Testament gave ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 19, 2011

Which type of wisdom are we really listening to?

One of my favorite scenes in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is when the protector of the Holy Grail told the seekers, “But choose wisely, for while the true Grail will bring you life, the false Grail will take it from you.” One of the Seekers was this “Nazi” Guy who went first and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of History

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011

A brief devotional (about 10 minutes) great for a Christmas program where only a short, targeted thought about the Incanation is needed. This is part of another of my sermons, Do You See What I See.

The Mystery of History (Devotional) Chuck Sligh December 24, 2011 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ` TEXT: Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose For The Law

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

There are two very different ways of looking at the Law. Here is the one that Jesus taught.

Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 Intro: It’s hard for us to imagine the kind of conflict that trailed Jesus wherever He went. 1. hard for us, as non-Jewish people, to really understand the incredible grip that the OT Law had on people, and the radical departure from that view that Jesus brought. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is There A Time To Withdraw?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

Jesus was faced with consistent resistance to His proclamation and revelation. Is there ever a time to withdraw?

Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free