Sermons on Sunrise Service:

Names And Titles Of Jesus

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001

Descriptions of Jesus from Scripture

Names and Titles of Jesus (partial list) I. Introduction: <<QU>> William Lyons Phelps writes, “We are all so vain that we love to have our names remembered by those who have met us but once. We exaggerate the talents and virtues of those who can do this and we are ready to repay their powers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19, Zechariah 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out On A Limb

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

Zacchaeus was not just a "wee little man" he was also a man who went out on a limb to see Jesus. Having done that, he went out on a limb to be generous. What would happen if we went out on a limb and gave out of our generosity?

"Out On A Limb" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

Jesus encounters a man with so many demons the man says his name is "Legion." Yet, the community is not afraid of this man. Like our culture, the biblical community had grown comfortable with evil.

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the Blue Ghost of Maddox Bridge Road. Some 10 or 20 years earlier, two high school students had been out on a date. They were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make It Real

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 25, 2005

With the wave and craze of reality shows, is there really any need to really be real? God wants us to GET REAL with him! Here’s how!

Make It Real! Exodus 33:11-23 I love the story about the little girl who went to Sunday School. When she came home with her Sunday School papers, she & her mom were leafing through them & they came to a picture of Jesus. Her mother asked, "Do you know who that is?" She said, "Well, I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 3, 2004

#8 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. God works all things together for good for Christians. Useful opening illustration. Also describes this truth in Jesus’ death too.

Romans 8:28-30 – Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Read passage. Once there was a river. It was a wide river with many docks and wharves along its shores. It provided income for many with its sport fishing and recreational opportunities. It provided leisure for many with its beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Master Of Everything Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

3rd in series "Miracles in Matthew." Looks at whay we doubt the Lord in crises and why we don’t need to doubt.

Introduction: 1. A storm at sea. There is nothing else that so vividly potrays a picture of helplessness. A tiny boat on the open water tossed by the waves, defenseless. 2. It makes a perfect metaphor for the difficulties that we all face in life--situations beyond our control, unpredictable, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:13-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unclaimed Blessings Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 6, 2003

Second sermon in series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer".

About forty miles from our church here in Huntsville, Alabama is a business in Scottsboro, Alabama called "Unclaimed Baggage". The business sells items that were left unclaimed at airlines and can be purchased at a fraction of the original cost. They have everything from expensive watches and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-9, Jeremiah 33:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - Celebration Of Emptiness

Contributed by Bob Groves on Feb 10, 2003

Easter Sermon

Imagination is a Wonderful thing... Out of it we get – A FAT Man that delivers gifts... A RABBIT that lays/hides Eggs... A FAIRY that pays money for Teeth... WHY CAN’T WE Have an IMAGINATION? OF HOW GOOD LIFE REALLY CAN BE W/JC Or About HEAVEN... EASTER STORY HOPE in the MOST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are We Living For?

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 8, 2004

As taken from Rick Warren’s "A Purpose Driven Life," a study of God’s purpose for our life and how we bring glory to God.

What Are We Living For? Scripture Ref: Psalm 19:1-4 2 Corinthians 3:18 Revelation 4:11 Philippians 1:11 John 17:4 1 Peter 4:10-11 Romans 6:13 2 Corinthians 4:15 1 John 13:14 John 12:27-28 Romans 15:7 2 Peter 1:3 John 13:34-35 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

God's Contempt Of Complaint

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 1, 2003

Complaining in self-pity is a practice that hurts the heart of God, influences others to do the same, and results in God’s judgment.

God’s Contempt Of Complaint Text: Num.11: 1-3 Intro: Complaining is an activity all of us have participated in at one time or another. Most of us utter complaints without even thinking about it. It seems almost natural to vocalize our displeasure when things don’t quite turn out as we think ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Roll Away The Stone

Contributed by John Carnett on Apr 10, 2004

Man’s delimma since the garden was to get back to that place where he experienced communion with God. These two Mary’s were wondering who would roll the stone away at the tomb. But all men have been wondering that for millennia. Who will break down the

Who Will Roll Away The Stone? Main Text: Mark 16:1-7 INTRO: • In man’s path of happiness there lies a huge rock, which completely blocks up the road… • Who among men can remove the barrier? • Generation to generation…men have buried their dead…the sepulcher (grave), becoming their prison of no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7, Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Today Principles For Victory Tomorrow

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

These 7 principles have changed my life when it comes to trusting God for His best plan.

“7 Today Principles For Victory Tomorrow" James 4:13-17 & Matthew 6 In a Peanuts cartoon strip, Charley Brown says to Linus, “Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared.” And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Cures For A Troubled Heart - Part 2

Contributed by Bill Burnett on May 10, 2006

The Psalmist explores how to deal with a Troubled Heart

THE CURE FOR A TROUBLED HEART - PSALM 37 - PART 2 Last week we talked about three cures for a troubled heart from Psalm 37. We talked about: • 1) The principle of not fretting/ worrying Psalms 37:1 (NKJV) A Psalm of David. Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Foursquare

Behold The Lamb

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

Re-telling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson

“Behold the Lamb” John 1:29-36 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: March 24th we will be celebrating our annual Passover celebration with a Seder meal. Today I would like to begin by retelling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson Illustration: “The story of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Work In Chaos

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2009

Peace in the world of Chaos?

11So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth,£ called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: United Methodist