Sermons on Stilling Storms:

A Bright Light

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010

When Jesus walked oln the earth, even though His glory was hidden, He was still an amazing light. And light can hurt.

Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Intro: Light is an amazing phenomenon. 1. it can be at one time painful, illuminating, helpful, and revealing of things we would rather stayed hidden. 2. if you walk into a dark room and turn on the lights, some inhabitants will scurry away and others will welcome the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Letters To The 7 Curches Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

ONe chrch appears alive but is dead, one feels as good as dead but there’s still ife there if only they’ll persevere.

Today we read about two churches with a significant contrast of characteristics. One thinks it’s alive but is dead, the other feels as good as dead but is alive. Sardis was a sophisticated city and perhaps that was the reason that persecution against Christians wasn’t such a problem as it was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

I Am...the Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

In our age of religious tolerance Jesus’ supposed intolerant message is still the truth. He is the way, the truth, and the life and the only way to the Father.

During this season before Easter, which we call Lent, we have been looking at who the real Jesus is. Not who other people THINK Jesus is, but what Jesus actually said about himself according to an eye witness, his disciple John. Specifically, these are Jesus’ seven “I am” statements. Through ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Everyone And Everywhere

Contributed by Lloyd Vorderstrasse on Aug 2, 2008

Don’t give up on yourself. God can still use you to be a witness for him. He is not done writing your story.

Date: July 27, 2008 Title: Everyone and Everywhere. Scripture: Mark 16: 15 This past week at VBS we’ve been talking about the miraculous power God makes available to us in order for us to be and experience all that he created us to be. You heard it: -on Monday: The power to be thankful. -on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Beyond Today Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent that helps us see that despite troubles, God has not deserted us and that we are still blessed.

As we continue in this Advent season it is important to remember that we are not just preparing for Christmas but when Jesus comes again as our saviour and our judge. In today’s Gospel reading we hear of John being in trouble because he was a witness of Jesus. John’s story of following Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Obadiah Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 30, 2009

A Breif / Fast understanding of a book in the Minor Prophets with a Major statement for all Christians still today we First look at The Judgment Of Edom

Obadiah - The Judgment Of Edom (1:1-21) INTRODUCTION 1. The next book of the "The Minor Prophets" we shall consider is Obadiah, whose book is the shortest of all books in the Old Testament 2. His name means "Servant of Yahweh (Jehovah)", and was quite common... a. Thirteen different people ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008

Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solomon Builds The Temple Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Solomon finally gets to build the Temple that David had planned - a place where God will be with his people but it's still just a building.

By Rev Bill Stewart You could be forgiven for thinking that a report of the Building Committee has been subtituted for today’s reading by mistake. To most of our ears today's reading from 1 Kings sounds like a technical report; dull and boring for everyone except the people who do that sort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

Will You Celebrate Christmas? Series

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Christmas is not a joyful time for everyone. If you have lost a loved one, or had some other tragedy, will you still celebrate Christmas?

Will you celebrate Christmas? Tis the season to be jolly Medical Journal 18 Dec 2005: “This is a period of frenetic activity, a time when people are trying to juggle work, an increase in social obligations, shopping, decorating, wrapping, entertaining and staying on budget. All this leads to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 16, 2006

God still uses the “manifestation gifts” to build up his church. Every Christian should be aware and desirous of these gifts from God.

We’re going to spend some time today talking about 9 of those gifts and how God wants to use them in the body – but I was reminded by my “mouse problem” that we must be connected to the giver of the gifts – the Holy Spirit – in order to be able to make use of his gifts. God wants to use each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New You For A New Year

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 30, 2007

God is the Creator of all good things, and He is still in the creation business today. He will even create a new you for this new year.

A New You for a New Year 2 Corin 5:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 7, 2007 *A new house, a new car, a new TV, a new ipod, a new baby... We like new things. Well, nobody can give us new like God can. He is the Creator of all good things, and He is still in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Dream

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007

Without a dream (vision) we are still and dead. If we are to stay motivated, strong, and true to our God we must have a dream.

DARE TO DREAM Genesis 37: 5-11 Introduction: When we are children we have great dreams. When born-again we are given a new dream; (Heaven) A woman told her husband, I dreamed you gave me a gold necklace What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, maybe you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Our Commitments As Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2016

Doing what we should do can bring us joy, but we must still do it even if it leaves us dry.

Thursday in Pentecost Week 2016 Joy of the Gospel There are still some pundits and preachers out in the hinterland who insist that Jesus was just a great man, a great philosopher of love, that fire and brimstone have no place in religion, and that everyone goes to heaven. I suppose they ripped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50

Denomination: Catholic

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncircumcised Ears!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2014

You can go to church and still be deaf! Your ears sure need a touch of God, so that the Gospel permeates into the mind and heart.

Uncircumcised ears! Acts 7:51 "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.” The people were not ready to hear the voice of Stephen, they tightly shut their ears! Uncircumcised ears! If both the ears are plugged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal