Sermons on Suddenly:

"Running In The Rain"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 13, 2006

Elijah ran out of gas. What keeps a Christian up and running? Simple four point outline: 1. Running on Feeling. 2. Running on Fear. 3. Running on Fumes. And 4. Running on Faith!

Introductory text: (Heb 12:1 KJV) Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, (Heb 12:2 KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Aye, Its Been A Good Day!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2005

Narrative sermon based on Jesus calming the storm, focussing on the question "Who is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

It had been a good day. Jesus had been preaching and teaching a large crowd of people, and they were spell-bound, desperate for more. There had been huge excitement, everyone was desperate to hear what this unusual teacher had to say. He wasn’t like the normal religious teachers. For a start he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gift That Was Not Acceptedt

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002

God gave Christ as a gift, knowing that many would not accept the gift.

The Unwanted Gift Matthew 2:1-4; 16-18 Intro: - Ever received an unwanted gift for Christmas - Ever given an unappreciated gift for Christmas - Christmas Carolers Receive No Praise for Giving - It was a chilly December evening in downtown Chicago, and about a dozen people from a suburban ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4, Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith

Contributed by Victor Artreche on Dec 25, 2002

Lessons for living by faith

Faith – The True Source of Our Confidence Lessons for Living by Faith There are two lessons and one corollary I want you to take away, as you live by faith: 1) Living by faith means trusting in nothing in this world Let’s consider some of the things of this world that we are tempted to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Church Of God

263 - Born To Sin, Born Again Not To Sin Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 28, 2003

The title says it all. We are born into the nature of sin, but we are "spirit-born" to overcome sin!

Sermon 263 – BORN TO SIN, BORN AGAIN NOT TO SIN ILL. Humor: Of the many things in life that are certain one of them is you always get found out in the end or, to use the old adage, ’Be sure your sins will find you out’. This young couple were about to get married. The young man went to his Dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Growing People For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002

This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

When The Disappointed Meets The Disappointing

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 12, 2002

In John 21 we find the disappointed and the disappointing coming face to face.

Introduction: 1. Have you ever been disappointed? Had a confidence broken? How did it make you feel? 2. Have YOU ever disappointed someone? broken confidence? let someone down? How did they feel? How did you feel? What was it like to face them again? 3. These can be harsh experiences -- ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Too Far

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A look at the name of Jesus and what it means for mankind.

What’s In A Name? Matthew 1:18–25 INTRODUCTION Paul Harvey tells the story about a family just around Christmas. This family had a tradition, although not regular church goers, the mother and children would go to a Christmas Eve service, and the Father would stay home and read the paper. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abba

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 2, 2004

Jesus taught us to call God "Daddy"! - A Sermon for Lent on "The Lord’s Prayer"

"ABBA - FATHER" Before the coming of Jesus the Jews saw God only as a figure of majesty and awe. Their normal reaction towards Him was an attitude of fear and trembling. But, when Jesus came, He brought a totally NEW concept - a QUITE STARTLING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 1, 2003

What should we expect from the Presence of the Lord? Here in Acts 16:25-34 we see what the Presence of the Lord does and what the Church needs to see again. Hunger for His Presence.5th in series

The Presence Driven Church The Power of His Presence What should we expect from the Presence of the Lord? Here in Acts 16:25-34 we see what the Presence of the Lord does and what the Church needs to see again. Hunger for His Presence. Acts 16:25-34 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Christmas?

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Dec 23, 2003

A reflection on our views of the meaning of Christmas with references to Isaiah, Matthew and Luke.

It is Christmas Eve, but what does that really mean to us in today’s secular world? What does it mean to the thousands of shoppers who have ran out of time, trying desperately to find that last minute gift? It is Christmas Eve, but let’s go back to that time 2000 years ago to see what the view ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Congregational

Power Of Ressurection

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 1, 2000

This is a short story about one man’s experience with the risen Christ.

Jesus is alive! This is a story of one man’s encounter with His risen Lord. As Ed contemplated a short-term evangelistic mission trip to Kenya, Africa it clearly seemed to be God’s will. For some time he had a vision to lead the church he pastors to a deeper commitment to international ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 14 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2011

Paul begins Chapter 5 with an affirmation of our being justified by faith through Jesus; and that even in the trials we are to persevere because it produces Christ-like hope within us.

Romans, Part 14 Romans 5:1-5 Introduction - Eph 2:8-9, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” - We “hope against hope” and receive eternal life; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Changed Zaccheus?

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 30, 2010

Jesus doesn't preach to Zaccheus. No moralising, no ridiculing. Just unconditional acceptance. That's all it took change him radically.

A popular story recounts a meeting that may have taken place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in 1923. There is debate whether the meeting in fact occurred, but what is not in question is the actual rise and fall of the men featured in the story, who were nine of the richest men in the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic