Sermons on Sponge:

Building People In Our New Building

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Brief message given at building dedication.

Building People in our New Building Ex 35:30-36:5 5-18-03 Richard Tow Grace Chapel Foursquare Church Springfield, MO www.gracechapelchurch.org A year ago on April 14th, we walked out onto a dusty spot west of our sanctuary and broke ground for this new facility. We did it knowing that we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Touching Judas' Feet

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Humility and service for the Christian has no limitations or choices of who we serve

Touching Judas’ Feet Jn 13:1-20 INTRO: A. Upper Room & Dark Hours of the Lord 1. Less than 24 hrs till He’ll be on the cross 2. Inside Disciples are meeting a. Outside there is grumblings 3. Inside the disciples arguing & fighting over superiority a. Outside there is plotting of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2007

David, Pt. 15 (Final)

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PSALMS 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. Then, to their surprise, the preacher preached the same sermon the following Sunday, and to their dismay, for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experiencing The Joy Of Worship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2003

1. We need to get in touch with our Creator. 2. We need to get in touch with eternity. 3. We need to get in touch with hope.

Someone has written about the difference in worship styles in story form, using a bit of humor: “An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. ‘Well,’ said the farmer, ‘It was good. They did something ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 22, 2003

We do it all the time, looking for living things in dead places. This sermon is an Easter sunrise message designed to remind us our faith is all about life, not death.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, The following sermon was prepared for Easter Sunrise service at our church. I never got to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Were You There?

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today.

“Were You There?” David Owens Text: Matthew 27:32-56 3/28/99 Thesis: Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today. Aim: To help us take another look at the cross that we might be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Yam What I Yam”

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

To be in shape for God means to accept ourselves for who we are while growing in Christian maturity.

This morning it’s time for a cartoon quiz! Ready? Here we go! (Winners win the satisfaction of knowing their cartoon trivia!) Who says, “Yabba dabba do?” (Fred Flintstone) Who concludes a certain cartoon series with “TTThat’s all folks!” (Porky Pig) What two partners would rather eat than solve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 15 of 15

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PSALMS 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. Then, to their surprise, the preacher preached the same sermon the following Sunday, and to their dismay, for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does The Death Of A Lamb Save Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2014

Do you know why: using our dainty little communion set in our worship, is so superior to the Old Testament services where animals were sacrificed for God? From Genesis to Revelation, we answer that question.

Isaiah 49.1–7; Psalm 40.1–11; 1 Corinthians 1.1–9, John 1.29–42 Summary: Do you know why: using our dainty little communion set in our worship, is so superior to the Old Testament services where animals were sacrificed for God? From Genesis to Revelation, we answer that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Life Is Like...

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 9, 2011

Life is like many different things that we experience in this world.

INTRO.- One thing we all know is that life is not easy. There are hills and valleys. There are good days and bad. There are positives and negatives. There are ding bats and ding dongs who get in our way in life. There are saints and ain’ts who enter our lives for good or evil. There are good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncommonly Average Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at Priscilla and Aquilla. They weren’t especially gifted, rather average people, but they lived an uncommon life.

UNCOMMONLY AVERAGE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 1 Bud Villers was a good man. Bud was my neighbor. I grew up beside him until he died when I was in college. Bud helped my dad put a roof on our house, he assisted my dad when they poured concrete sidewalks and porches. My dad helped him put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: *other

I’m Forgiven Because You Were Forsaken...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message regarding the redemption we have because of Jesus’ sacrifice.

I’m Forgiven Because You Were Forsaken… Matthew 27:45-56 November 1, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I have to honest and tell you that the word “sacrifice” doesn’t describe my life a whole lot. I gave up a career path I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

If Money Could Talk… Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 2, 2010

Selfish and dishonest gain invites God’s judgment and leaves a person in ultimate poverty.

If Money Could Talk… James 5:1-6 -Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Words are one thing, but when someone slaps down their money or writes the check, their words take on new meaning. Sometimes money produces results that seemed slow in coming with any ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking At 9/11

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 6, 2011

Looking back at 9/11 and what it was that help get us through and what we need in order to continue on!

For me, serving as a soldier during 9/11 was one of the most difficult moments of my life. At the time of the attacks I was serving the United States Army at Schofield barracks, Hawaii. I can remember getting called out to P.T. earlier than normal. We had a mass formation with the post Commander. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Other

Sustaining Love (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 27, 2012

Although we now do not understand things like the sacrifice of the men and women who have fallen for our country’s freedom; we will one day understand many things more clearly and definitively.

Sustaining Love (Memorial Day Message) Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 Introduction: The sacrifice of our men and women in uniform reminded me of why they fight for our freedom. Do you remember what you were doing on 9/11/2001? How did you feel when you first began to understand that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12-13

Denomination: Baptist