Sermons on Stem Cell:

Motherhood Today

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

It’s difficult being a Christian mother today. But as hard as that may be, we need to realize that difficulties are not unique to our time. In every age Motherhood has had it's share of difficulties.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 1:26-38 ILL. Most of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips. Well, on one Mother's Day, Calvin is pictured standing by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13, Luke 1:26-38, Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Shared Suffering

Contributed by David Simmons on Nov 26, 2000

Because Jesus understands our suffering, we do not suffer alone.

INTRODUCTION If I were writing the Bible, I probably would have left this passage out. After all, we have here not the image of the powerful Messiah that I would like to show off, but the figure of fear and frailty. For centuries we have recognized that Jesus was all God and all man, but here it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

An Old Testament Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Christmas begins in the OT with the promise of the Messiah.

Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible, and the Jews were watching for his coming. It is interesting that the Jews use a different arrangement of the Old Testament books than we do. After the first five books there is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Short Cuts

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

We can resist temptation by refusing to take short cuts

I am told that one of the hottest shows on Television these days is called "Temptation Island." It is a ’reality’ show like "Survivor". Four unmarried couples, who are in long-term relationships, are taken to a Caribbean island for two weeks to test and explore the strength of their commitment. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

He's Alive! So What?

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

The Resurrection is not just an event. It is a transformation event that has consequences for a believers life.

He’s Alive! So What? Consequences of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:30-34, 58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. As I approach these women, I hear them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Community - Value One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

As we gain a right understanding of how much worth and value each person has, as we come to see each other the way God sees us, then we will gain an appreciation for one another that will strengthen love and build community.

This is the fifth and last message in our series on Building Community. In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again - You Can Wipe The Slate Clean!

Contributed by Linda Hewett on Apr 18, 2001

This sermon is on being "born again" and starting your life over.

Born Again - YOU CAN WIPE THE SLATE CLEAN As the prisoner is led to a solitary cell and the iron door is slammed shut, she thinks "This is it -- and she sinks down on the dirty, hard little cot and leans her head into her hands and weeps. She thinks about what got her here and wishes she could ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Almighty Weaver

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 4, 2001

You’re Wonderful - because God designed you

Introduction How many times have you gotten envelopes that had big letters on the outside saying something like “You are guaranteed to win 10 million dollars!” Of course, in little tiny print, it says, “if your lucky numbers are the ones chosen at random from the 17 billion others.” And if you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Send Forth Your Spirit Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2001

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

Theme: Send forth Your Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-17 Introduction: All this week the news has been about the 60th celebration of D-Day. Today all over Europe and America memorial services are being held to celebrate and remember what happened on that day 60 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Secure In Your Faith

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 27, 2006

This is the 3rd in a series of the minor prophet Amos.

Introduction I. April 15, 1912 - in less than 3 hours, somewhere in excess of 1500 people die as the result of an unsinkable ship, the RMS Titanic sinking. A. There were a lot of reasons that so many people died when the Titanic sank, BUT, I wonder how many died, in part because they felt secure ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Divine Emancipation

Contributed by Nicholas Nettles on Aug 10, 2006

The BAttle between LAw and Grace and how we as believers dont have to stay in Bondage to Sin!!

“Divine Emancipation” Galatians 5:1 The English Language is full of Words that have been Put in Certain Categories called Parts of Speech. We have Certain Words in our Language that are known as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon is directed toward the youth to encourage them to continue living for the Lord.

Tyrone and his father decided to go camping one weekend. They got up bright and early and packed their things. Tyrone came downstairs with his bags packed and his father looked at him in amazement. His father said, “Boy we’re only going for two days.” Tyrone had packed as if he was going to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Innocence

Contributed by Keith Manry on Apr 3, 2007

Part VI in the series - 24. This is a first person narrative account from the perspective of the penitent thief on the cross. The preaching idea: Only by the innocence of Christ are the guilty set free.

Introduction… My prayer is that over the past six weeks that those of you who have been present for this series of sermons have been moved by the stories that we have experienced. One of the great things about preaching – is that before the message ever gets to you I’ve spent hours and hours in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 8, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus 1. was physical. 2. is a mystery. 3. means hope.

I had an interesting conversation on the phone with my mother a few years ago. She told me she had been going to a Bible study at her church, led by her pastor, and he was saying that it was Jesus’ body that was raised from the dead. She has been in the church most of her life, but somehow that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Last Words And Last Sighting

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2007

This text deals with Jesus’ last words and His last sighting. - Wait patiently - Worry not - Witness everywhere - Wonder not

INTRO.- In my former book. Do you like books? Do you read books? ILL.- TEACHER: Who is your favorite author? PUPIL: George Washington. TEACHER: But George Washington never wrote any books. PUPIL: You got it. TEACHER: How many books have you read in your lifetime? PUPIL: I don’t know. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ