Sermons on Sudden:

Dancing With The Father

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 23, 2003

A Father’s Day Sermon inspired by the recent song "Dancing with the Father". What it means to really have a Heavenly Father.

I grew up in a non-dancing house. My Dad was a conservative Baptist Pastor in Bakersfield, California and we just didn’t dance. As a matter of fact, though my Dad never preached against dancing I somehow new that dancing was right up there with murder, robbing a bank, and, well, you name it, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Motives: The Problem In The Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2003

Many people say the biggest problem we face in the church today is an integrity crisis. It may surprise a lot of us that envy and rivalry and dissentions dates all the way back to the first century church. People preached because they wanted to exalt them

Introduction In the fifteen hundreds there was a protestant reformer in England by the name of Hugh Latimer. He was known as a great preacher of his day and he had many opportunities to preach. One of his opportunities was to preach before the King Henry VIII of England. He thought about his great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fools And Factions Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

Lets work together as servants, building on the one foundation, Jesus Christ, so as to build up the church in unity according to God’s wisdom, not human wisdom.

The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, let me say. They thought their learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Church Of The Living Dead - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 20, 2003

How can a church be revived back to life

The CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD – 2 Revelation 3:1-6 PREACHER found a shoe box in a closet. Opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over 10,000 dollars. As soon as his wife walked thru the door he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Standing On Solid Ground

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003

How do we respond to the truth?

EXAMINATIONS I’m glad that you are all seated this morning because I’d like to talk about something that we’ve probably all feared and obviously all survived - examinations. Now if you’re like me, whenever you had to sit for an exam, you were never quite ready. For those who can’t remember what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Have A Healthy New Year"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

We need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual PHYSICAL check-up. In Psalm 26, David shows us his chart, as he goes to the Great Physican for his spiritual check-up.

“Have A Healthy New Year” Psalm 26 INTRODUCTION: The new year is almost upon us. We often greet each other, “Have a healthy and prosperous New Year!” Tonight, I want us to take a look at having a “Healthy New Year”. Sometimes we need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

"Knowledge Shall Increase"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002

This sermon takes a look at the spiritually detrimental effects of some modern technological "advancements."

“Knowledge Shall Increase...” Late one night, not too long ago, I was in one of my favorite places of prayer. I was outside underneath an endless display of stars, the weather was perfect, the sky was unbelievably clear, and there was just the right amount of nip in the air. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Proverbs 2:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Just Be Just

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

titus 1:8

JUST BE JUST PART 2 TITUS 1:8 One Sunday a cowboy went to church. When he entered, he looked around and noticed that he and the preacher were the only ones present. The preacher kind of felt a little awkward so he asked the cowboy if he wanted him to go ahead and preach. The cowboy said, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Christmas Concerns

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

What are your Christmas concerns?

INTRO.- ILL.- For several years a woman had been having trouble getting to sleep at night because she worried that burglars might break into her home. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. When he got there, he did find a burglar. "Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You Building Your House Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2002

Are you really building your house on the Rock of Jesus and His Word or on the sinking sand of human opinion?

INTRODUCTION • I want to speak to you today about something that is very important. What God’s word has to say to us today can help keep us from doing something that we will regret. • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2005

IT takes a lot to walk by faith. The rewards are worth it!

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE 1 „X Walking by faith. That sounds so good doesn¡¦t it. „X I think all Christians want to walk by faith. We want to walk the path God wants us to walk, we want to trust in Him to provide for and protect us. HOW MANY OF US HERE TODAY WANT TO WALK BY FAITH? „X Great, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

25, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part One: Loving God 1Peter 2: 1-12 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Same Old Story

Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002

Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

3 Keys To Sharing God's Light Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

This message uses Saul’s activities in Damascus as a model of how to share the gospel message.

3 Effective Keys to Shine the Light (Witness) Acts 9:19-25 fellowship community 15 Dec 2002 Introduction: I want to remind us again our theme. Our theme for this Christmas comes from the gospel of John, where the Message Translation states¡K John 1:4 What came into existence was Life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-25

Denomination: Baptist