Sermons on Suitability:

Closing Words, Important Truths Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008

This sermon completes the series on 1 Corinthians. It addresses some issues of discipleship.

Introduction: A. If you were Paul, how would you close this letter you had written to the Corinthian church? 1. As we have seen, it was a troubled and struggling church. 2. There were doctrinal problems and glaring moral failures. 3. And even though it appears that this was Paul’s second attempt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be A Jesus Follower?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Fifth Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Me?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) This morning I begin with a visual and active illustration of the challenge of following someone. I need two volunteers… thank you ____________ and ___________! Now, _______________, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Need To Have Done For You To Be Convicted?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 23, 2010

Conviction comes from God to help us.

What do you need to have done for you to be convicted? Acts 26:12-19 1. we see Christ takeing the control in sending convicting power. 13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. King ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Like A Red, Red Rose Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 1, 2003

The coming of Christ offers hope to lives dried out in meaninglessness, beyond our limitations, and in the midst of sin-weariness. Advent series illustrated with Chrismons

“Hope is like a harebell trembling from its birth, Love is like a rose the joy of all the earth, Faith is like a lily lifted high and white, Love is like a lovely rose the world’s delight. Harebells and sweet lilies show a thornless growth, But the rose with all its thorns excels them both.” So ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Still Sufficient And Supreme

Contributed by Michael Bird on Feb 8, 2002

Deals with the text of Col 1:15-20 by expositing its rich Christological significance.

Col 1: 15-20 - Still Sufficient and Supreme (full text) In our survey of Col 1:15-20 we are now up to course five of this amazing Christological feast of the person and work of Christ. Course Five: Christ the Pope v.18a In 1376 John Wycliffe, a lecturer at Oxford University, wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shove That Job - I'll Take It

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

You cannot watch a news program without hearing about record unemployment and job plans. Johnny Paycheck, “Take this job and shove it” is now “Shov that job - I’ll take it.” Your job is a big deal to God!

Introduction A You cannot watch a news program without hearing about record unemployment and job plans. 1 People want to work but can’t any jobs. a My dad telling me he could quit one job and go across the street to work the following day. b Johnny Paycheck, “Take this job and shove ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Becoming | The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 4, 2009

John 1:14a. Jesus Christ is the eternal Word of God who became flesh for his own redemptive purpose.

THE WORD BECAME FLESH | BIBLICAL CHRISTOLOGY FOR CHRISTMAS THE BECOMING – THE WORD BECAME FLESH JOHN 1:14a [INTRODUCTION] - Author and pastor Leith Anderson tells of a time several years ago when he was visiting Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, on a mission trip and was taken, of all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Being At The Right Place At The Right Time!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 22, 2011

This sermon deals with how to experence God's presence in our lives.

Being at the right place at the right time! 5/22/11 Leviticus 16 We all have probably used the excuse about “Being at the wrong place at the wrong time”. I didn’t mean to do it; I was just at the wrong place at the wrong time! If you have teens you know what I am talking about. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:3-22

Denomination: *other

Songs In Luke

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Mary’s Magnificat, Zecharias’ Benedictus and Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis help us answer our Lord’s question: who do you say that I am?

Introduction • 3 different people • All received news • All made a response 1. Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56) News: That she would conceive and bring forth the Son of God (confirmed by her cousin Elizabeth conceiving John the Baptist, the forerunner to the Messiah) Response: A song of praise to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 29, 2008

How do we actually live in the Spirit, in a daily-life kind of way?

Life In The Spirit: Rom 8:1-17 Mar 30, 2008 Intro: We stand today in the light of the empty tomb of the Lord Jesus. The stone has been rolled away, the body of Jesus raised to new life, the angels have asked ““Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? 6 He isn’t here! He is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Operation Celebration

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

Celebrate the wonder of your salvation!

Celebrate: “to demonstrate satisfaction in by festivities.” But you did not need a definition of celebration did you? All of us have been a part of some kind of celebration. It may have been an athletic accomplishment. It may have been an academic achievement. The state of Florida has been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2013

Seeing the vilest of Jewish society coming to Christ, the enemies of our Lord Him muttered, "This man receiveth sinners." What a grand and glorious truth - Christ receiveth sinful men!

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men Luke 15:1-2 Seeing the vilest of Jewish society coming to Christ, the enemies of our Lord muttered "This man receiveth sinners." What they meant as an insult in these words was in reality the highest tribute to the Lord and the greatest message to every one of us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 6, 2013

The Law, Grace, Righteousness

DEATH THROUGH ADAM, LIFE THROUGH CHRIST Romans 5:12-21 (p785) March 3, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Some of my favorite memories in recent years have been mission trips to New Orleans, Joplin, MO. And I am going to share a trip with our amazing students in the Dominican Republic. I love the bonding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day - Being Dad

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013

A sermon to challenge the men in my church to what they ought to be as men of God.

"Father's Day -- Being Dad" 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Baptist