Sermons on Super:

Is There Hope?

Contributed by John Quigley on Dec 8, 2007

In a world of hopelessness, There is Hope.

Isaiah was a prophet during very troubled times in Israel, war was always a part of their existence. Israel, the northern kingdom and Judah had split after Solomon died, the kings of Israel were not Godly men and as the Assyrians began to rise to prominence and then conquer areas around them, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Good Tidings Of Great Joy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007

The traditional theme for the Third Sunday of Advent is Joy. This sermon, originally prepared for that Sunday, is based on the Angel’s message to the Shepherds in Luke 2, "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy."

Good Tidings of great Joy --Luke 2:8-14 What would be your response if you suddenly had an encounter with one of heaven’s angels? Angels are super beings; they are more powerful and intelligent that we are, but they are not omnipotent and omniscient like God. Therefore, it is only natural for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:2-14

Denomination: Methodist

Standing In The Shadows Of Greatness

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

We stand in the shadows of greatness because we are spiritually weak, morally weak, physically weak.

Standing in the Shadows of Greatness Description of Standing in the Shadows of Motown – Backup Band We are all standing of the shadows waiting for our moment when the spotlight is taken off of someone else and placed on ourselves. Unfortunately if your ascension is based upon someone else’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Love God First Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2009

If you don’t love God first above all other things, consequences to sin will soon follow.

Remember what we talked about last week? God chose Abraham and his descendants to be a testimony for Him. Abraham passed the “baton” of being in God’s team to Isaac who in turn passed the “baton” to Jacob. Please open your Bibles to the end of Genesis Chapter 28; we read……. Jacob heard the godly ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Powerful & Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

There is a power in prayer but we need to know how to make it effectibe and powerful.

TOPIC: POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER Text: James 5:13-20 Introduction: (ILL. Answer to Prayer Require Preparation! – A rather lazy student noticed that a fellow student always recited her lessons well, so he said to her, "How is it that you always say your lesson so perfectly?" She replied, "I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kwame Kilpatrick And Great Falls In The Bible

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 8, 2008

Like King Saul, He seemed like a man with an incredible future but in the end he fell

KWAME KILPATRICK AND GREAT FALLS IN THE BIBLE Text: 2:Samuel 1:27 INTRODUCTION: 1. This was a historic week for the state of Michigan. After months of controversy, the Mayor of Detroit plead guilty to two felony counts of lying under oath and accepted a sentence of 4 months in jail forfeiture of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles Pointing To God?

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 18, 2009

Jesus did not come to perform miracles,Jesus came to save souls.What we need to do is move beyond miracles and on to JESUS I believe in miracles but I don’t trust in miracles, trust in JESUS

Miracles pointing to God?. Jesse Bennett John 4:46-50 Jesus did not come to perform miracles/// Jesus came to save souls What we need to do is move beyond miracles ///and on to JESUS I believe in miracles but /// I don’t trust in miracles /// I trust in JESUS Jesus turned water into wine in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Baptist

Yo Volaré, Oh Gloria

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 1, 2009

La vida terrenal tiene sus pruebas y dificultades, pero un día vamos a dejar todo eso, de una vez y para siempre.

YO VOLARE, OH GLORIA 1a. Ts. 4:16,17 16 Porque el Señor mismo con aclamación, con voz de arcángel, y con trompeta de Dios, descenderá del cielo; y los muertos en Cristo resucitarán primero. 17 Luego nosotros los que vivimos, los que hayamos quedado, juntamente con ellos seremos arrebatados en ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

This message is meant to be used as preparation for communion, and looks at what our thoughts should be regarding this special meal.

NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Matthew 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Sunflower Focus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007

A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Christian Church

Big Days

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 12, 2007

The church is in for some BIG Days when there’s a CONVERTED MEMBERSHIP, and when CONSTANT MINISTRY and CONTINUAL MULTIPLICATION are taking place. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

BIG Days Acts 2:41-47 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BIGDays.html Our church has had many ‘big days’ over the years. Special promotions and theme days are a fun way to boost enthusiasm and attendance. We’ve had ‘baby day’, ‘old fashioned day’, ‘pack a pew Sunday’, and ‘Friend Day.’ And lately ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, Part 17 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 21, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation Part 17 Revelation 11:3-10 Introduction Last week we set the stage for the 11th Chapter of Revelation by defining who these two witnesses are – and that they will come with one mission – to preach the Gospel to the entire world with never-ending passion for sharing Jesus. This week ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Join The Revolution Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

Introduction to a series on the Message of Jesus

Introduction According to a landmark survey by academics from Baylor University in the USA each person has one of four possible views of God (authoritarian, benevolent, critical and distant), and that the viewpoint they hold is a predictor of many other beliefs and practices. The poll, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

If We Are The Body Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2006

We must find our place in the church and perform that function that God has given to us.

IF WE ARE THE BODY Text: 1 Cor. 12:12-26 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:12-26 2. In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

God's Message To The Hard-Hearted

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

The parable of the lost son demonstrates the impact of hard-heartedness on relationships, families and communities.

Twenty years ago, I visited the city of Calcutta on work. I was looking forward to the visit because it was the city my father grew up in, and being a typical Bengali, he was very proud of his city. But I was also looking forward to the trip because there was a little old lady in Calcutta that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican