Sermons on Straw:

More Than Forgiven Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on Jesus’ priorities. This shows we all hurt, and God wants to heal us.

Mark 2:1-12 – More Than Forgiven It’s hunting season and two friends were out hunting. One was always bragging about what a good shot he was. About that time a duck flew over. He took aim and fired… the duck flew on unscathed. He paused a minute and said, "My friend, you are now witnessing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 27, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 1:12-15 about the revival among the work of rebuilding, the response of the people, and the work of God in their midst

Text: Haggai 1:12-15, Title: The Anatomy of Repentance, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/4/07, AM A. Opening illustration: my talk the other night about the causality of the immoral lifestyle in Cambodia B. Background to passage: Haggai had just finished a stirring message from God about the people’s failure to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Not Wanting Christ's Return

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2007

Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Many don’t want His return.

MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Why aren’t more believers excited about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007

This is a pre-Christmas message.

The Night Before Christmas Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1 The LORD Almighty says, "The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. The arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw on that day. They will be consumed like a tree – roots and all. 2 "But for you who fear my name, the Sun of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

THe Kingdom of God is of great worth, and it will cost you everything.

The Secret Message of Jesus July 23, 2006 The Cost of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: *other

Stop The Resurrection, We Want To Die

Contributed by James May on Apr 1, 2007

Palm Sunday Sermon, but can be used anytime.

Stop the Resurrection, We Want to Die By Pastor Jim May John 12:9-11, "Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. But the chief priests consulted that they might put ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only God Can Forgive Sins Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 2, 2007

Is forgiveness of sins the greatest need of a paralyzed man? Yes! It’s our greatest need too, and the greatest need of others we know. Since only God can forgive sins against him, Jesus claimed the authority of God.

ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE SINS—Mark 1:1-12 ***It was a Sunday morning, and light was just beginning to dawn. I got up and went to the bathroom, and promptly fainted. When I came around, I panicked, because I felt a tingling in my arm, a marker for a stroke. My wife called 911, and after a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift

Contributed by James May on Dec 3, 2006

Jesus is the Gift, the greatest gift to all mankind.

The Gift Sunday, December 03, 2006 – AM If you could have the one thing that you want most of all given to you this Christmas, what would that gift be? This is the time of year when our materialistic society becomes more materialistic than ever. Across the nation people will be spending money ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Will Be Okay

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2006

If God is in it and we are in it with God... it will be okay.

Title: It Will Be Okay! Text: Luke 1:26-38 (Matthew 1:18-25) Thesis: If God is in it and we are in it with God… it will be okay. Introduction The McDonaldization of Society was written by George Ritzer and published in 1995. In his book, he asserts that society tends to take on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Look Back To The Day Of Terror

Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 7, 2006

A look back at 9/11/01 from Sunday 9/11/05. It was the four year anniversary.

Four Years Later –A Look Back To The Day of Terror (preached on 9/11/05) Revelation 18:8-20 “Literally, as I type this sermon, I am listening over my shoulder to Jane Pauley reporting on two school children who were aboard the flight which slammed into the Pentagon. Her question is everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Waste Or Worship?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 20, 2005

Mary’s annointing Jesus with expensive ointment was worship to Jesus and an outrageous waste to Judas. What does this tell us about the worship we offer, or how we evaluate others’ worship?

Sixth Sunday in Lent: Palm Sunday Readings: Isa. 52:13-53:12,;Psalm 24; Phi. 2:5-11; Matt. 26:1-16 Waste, or Worship? About seven years ago, my daughter Alexa went on a summer missionary trip. A local church here in town had organized a week-long project in which teenagers from this community ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Do You Hear And See?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

Third Sunday in Advent

Third Sunday in Advent Sermon Matthew 11:2-11 "What Do You Hear and See"? 2* Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3* and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" 4 And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Ministry In Daily Life

Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002

Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"What Do You Think About The Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 23, 2005

Jesus asked the Pharisees to face the truth, and He asks us to face the same truth.

“What do YOU think about the Christ?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Friends, let’s ask ourselves a very serious question this morning. Let’s ask ourselves the same question Jesus asked some religious leaders over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Who's The Boss

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 6, 2005

This a Sermon that answers the question of "Who’s the Boss?" with an OT story who’s truths still apply today.

Who’s the boss? 10/4/2005 Exodus 3:14 And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. The boss was complaining in our staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. Later that morning he went to Wal Mart and bought a small sign ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: *other