Sermons on Sting:

Keeping Your Tank Full Series

Contributed by David Schaal on May 20, 2004

The Bible commands us to ..be filled with The Spirit. This is not a command of a one time experience, but a continued filling, influencing every aspect of our lives including transformed relationships, dynamic ministry and enhanced worship.

LIVING A SPIRIT DRIVEN LIFE “KEEPING YOUR TANK FULL” TEXT: Ephesians 5:15-21; Acts 4:31; Luke 11:13 INTRO:How many of you like going to the Gas pumps now of days! It is crazy to think how much money we are paying for a gallon of gas, and they say that the end is not in sight. In Northern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Acts 4:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Achans Sin Part 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001

Further studies in Achans sin

Study 10 Achan’s Sin (3) Introduction The poet wrote Sin, like a bee, into the hive will bring A little honey, but expect a sting He was expressing in verse a truth which is re-iterated time and time again in the Bible both in statement and by example, the truth that whilst sin might bring ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Gift Worth Understanding

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 7, 2001

This sermon seeks to help the hearer underdstand why Jesus was born and what it should mean in thier lives.

A Gift Worth Understanding Hebrews 2:5-18 December 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Delivery of a Child, Citation: Robin Greenspan, Chester, Massachusetts, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] My cousin, Bill, was excited and nervous about the birth of his first child. When the anticipated day arrived, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 19, 2008

Easter message...powerful lessons we can learn from when the stone rolled away, revealing Jesus’ resurrection.

*INTRO>If you were to take a survey on the street, asking folks to identify the greatest rolling stone, most would probably name Mick Jagger, although some might give a nod to Keith Richards because he is such a specimen and testimony of what damage prolonged drug use will do to your body. But the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Christ - The Empty Tomb Investigation

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

Today we will be investigating some of the facts or proofs of Christ's resurrection.

Last time, we looked at the various kinds of sufferings that Jesus Christ experienced both on His way to the Cross and once He was nailed to the Cross. We concluded, as the Scripture teaches, that Jesus died and was very much dead. He had to die in order to pay the penalty for our sin. Today we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leading In Our Community

Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005

To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learn From The Collision At Nain

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 26, 2001

Two groups collided at Nain: a procession of death and sorrow met a procession of life and hope.

“With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of automobiles? Researchers are trying to learn from the collisions in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Three R's Of Death

Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005

This is a funeral service I have used several times, most recently in the situation where I doubted the salvation of the individual, and the family was mixed with believers and unbelivers. It is a way to honor the individual, but still present the gospel

THE “3 R’S OF DEATH” In school, we used to refer to the importance of learning “The 3 R’s” – and of course we meant “Read’n, writ’n, and rithmatic…” As we gather here today – not to mourn the death of Wayne Thompson, but rather to celebrate his life and all it has meant to those that have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005

Believers are Christs Salt and Light on this earth its not a gifting you might or might not have (or want), you are, WE ARE!

The Salt of the Earth Key Points Jesus preaching on the mountain Tells his followers that “You Are” We are Salt and Light Its not negotiable, not a “gifting” to be claimed or ignored Its not earned or as a reward Its not a denominational calling If Jesus is your Lord and Saviour, you are We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mortality

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008

This story is about someone who fears death because they don’t know what’s next, someone who says they know Christ but fears death, and someone who lived for Christ and knows where they are headed.

How often do we as humans think about our mortality? Generally something has to jog our brains a bit before we being to really contemplate the seriousness of life and death. Maybe we see a horrific accident on the news, a national disaster such as hurricane Katrina, or even now an act of terror ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Peoples, One Nation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2009

Blacks and whites must develop together and learn from one another; we will also be judged together. Together we must work on issues of justice and righteousness.

The world is full of divisions. Every sort of difference and distinction you can imagine has been magnified. Who of us knew anything a few years ago about six or more different ethnic groups in Yugoslavia!? About all I knew about Yugoslavia was that they made a little car called a Yugo, which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Randall Newman on Sep 29, 2001

Outline taken from the Hymn song Victory In Jesus. Used at a community service involving a congregation from various denominations.

Victory In Jesus Introduction: Turn with me in the hymnal that is in your pew. Turn to page _________. This is my sermon outline tonight. Victory In Jesus! If there is anything we need today it is Victory! Amen! This old Hymn was written in 1939. Author E. M. Bartlett. Victory is defined ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

In spite of death, the eleventh chapter of John gives us a better hope. This hope is found in no one else but Jesus.

February 19, 1999 I. Introduction: How do we cope when a loved one is suddenly taken from us? How do we react when a young mother with two young children is suddenly overtaken by death? How do we take the sad news that Sister Marva Farrel is no longer with us? No longer with us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Adventist

Everlasting Joy

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2003

No matter how you look at it, the gospel is good news of great joy. Do you have joy? Real Joy? Everlasting joy? What is joy? Why did the angel proclaim Christ’s birth as an occasion of great joy? How can you and I have everlasting joy?

EVERLASTING JOY LUKE 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: Do not fear. For behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born today, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 MKJV) Arthur Gossip wrote, "The New Testament is the happiest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed