Sermons on Sponges:

Psalm 22 "The Sign Of The Cross"

Contributed by Richard Francis on Dec 17, 2012

The true message of Christmas is that of the power of love a force from above that’s cleans your soul, that’s saves and restores that opens the eyes of the blind, that gives the deaf hearing and free’s the captives from the darkest of dungeons, psalm 22 p

Death even Death on a Cross: I have often wondered why we do not have Christmas cards showing a cross? Yes Advent is about the birth of our Saviour but really its all about the cross about a God who loved the world so much that as we read in John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

Jesus died on the cross to redeem you; he has fought the battle and has won; he has offered the sacrifice on your behalf and it was accepted; he has purchased you with his blood.

Introduction Listen to Jesus: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (10:45). He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life On Purpose Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday - The Road To The Cross! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

A Palm Sunday Sermon. From the Story, adapted from Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

The Story 26 Easter April 17, 2011 It’s getting to be golf season and I’m ready to get out there and smack that golf ball . . . I hope. But when you get up at that first hole, my thinking isn’t very positive. I want to hit a great drive, but I’m wondering, why are so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Message

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 1, 2013

Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane and said to them. “Sit here while I go over there and pray”. He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with Him, and He began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then He said to them, “My

Disclaimer... This message was created directly out of the Story. (Matthew 26:36-28:10) Video.... Risen Easter Worship Intro Prayer Slide #1 Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane and said to them. “Sit here while I go over there and pray”. He took Peter and ...read more

I Am Crucifed With Christ

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live.

INTRO: 1. We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live. a. Modern day Christianity has often limited the Cross of Christ to the doctrinal boundaries of Salvation. b. But it’s clear from the epistles that they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Year Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 17, 2016

Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in their Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers of the Good News

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: Year of the Shepherd - New Year Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Nine Principles For Powerful Prayer

Contributed by David Hysong on Sep 27, 2016

Biblical principles to take a person's prayer life to the next level

Nine Principles for Powerful Praying Preface- Prayer is a mystery- Almighty God does NOT need our help but He gives us the joy of partnering with Him! (Father/Son mowing grass or Mother/Daughter baking a cake) Prayer is the foundation for all life changing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Announcing Elijah's Return Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 13, 2016

Elijah had already appeared, and they did not know it. Jesus had identified him.

Luke 1:5-25 Announcing Elijah’s Return 12/5/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Halfway through the books of the Bible that present the story of the kings of Israel, a prophet suddenly appears – Elijah the Tishbite. He announces to the wicked king Ahab, “As the Lord the God of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Safeguarding The Good Life-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 21, 2015

3 of 3. Joshua prepared the children of Israel for entrance into the promised land. God's people must be prepared to enter the good/abundant life. But How can they safeguard it? The Good Life is Safeguarded at/by/thru...

SAFEGUARDING The GOOD LIFE-III—Joshua 3:1-6 Good Life/Well/Abundant Attention: Some things are worth protecting. The Good Life we have in Christ is particularly worth safeguarding/ protecting. Need: We all want ‘the good life.’ Joshua prepared the children of Israel for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

An Obituary Written Too Soon Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2014

Resurrection, Truth vs. Deception, Life

OBITUARIES – An Obituary Written Too Soon Matthew 27:57-28:7 April 20, 2025 The Burial of Jesus 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Gave, "Past The Hurt"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2012

Everything that we enjoy today, every benefit we enjoy from God, we owe to Jesus finished work on Calvary.  Amen!

He Gave Past The Hurt (Easter 2012) Ill. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother.  While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack.  The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service Of The Stations Of The Cross

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

A modern Liturgy for an Evangelical Approach to the Stations of the Cross

Service of the Stations of the Cross Blessing Leader: May the Grace of God be abundant in this place and recall the suffering of the anointed one, the Christ, the only begotten Son, Jesus. Holy Spirit, lead us closer to the Cross. People: And also with you. Scripture (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Funeral For An Older Beleiver

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 27, 2018

As we reflect on and celebrate the life of our loved one it is a time to - remember, turn, rejoice and refocus

Reathel June Weierman Celebration Of Life Welcome On behalf of the family - I would like to both welcome you and thank you for being here to honor the life of REATHAL JUNE WEIERMAN. And let me say, that you have no idea how much your presence today, means to them. The family will never ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Storm Before The Calm

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 4, 2021

The storm before the calm. Normally we hear this said the other way around. Though there are times when there is the calm before the storm, in the case of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the storm came before the calm.

THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM The storm before the calm. Normally we hear this said the other way around. Though there are times when there is the calm before the storm, in the case of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the storm came before the calm. 1) The crucifixion-the storm. The storm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Psalm 83:14-16, John 20:10-20, John 14:27, Job 30:22, 1 Peter 1:3-7, 1 Corinthians 15:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ