Sermons on Surface:

Peace Boulevard Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2008

The Biblical word "peace" [Greek ~ Irene] signifies far more than merely the absence of war. It carries the idea of completeness and wholeness. It conveys a sense of inner-satisfaction and fulfillment. It communicates the idea of contentment and serenity.

Opening illustration: A four-year-old and a six-year-old presented their mom with a houseplant. They had used their own money to buy it and she was thrilled. The older of them said with a sad face, "There was a bouquet at the flower shop that we wanted to give you. It was real pretty but it was too ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wounded For Us

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2008

The message identifies Jesus and talks about ways we wound Him.

Text: “He was wounded (pierced) for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). The King James Version of God’s Word uses the word “wounded” while the New International Version uses the word “pierced” in reference to our transgressions. When we speak of a “wound”, we usually refer to an injury in which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Good Way

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 17, 2008

Drawing from Jeremiah’s call to the "ancient paths" this sermon encourages the Christian to make sure they choose the correct "way" as they live out their Christian life.

God’s Way is the Good Way Jeremiah 6:16-21 By Bobby G. Bodenhamer, D.Min. For October 19, 2008 Introduction - A life of "change" Isn’t it remarkable how rapidly things change? In looking at this passage in Jeremiah my mind was drawn back over my life time. I was borne (I think I was born. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-21

Denomination: *other

Born Again. Now What?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 19, 2008

We’ve all heard and used the phrase "Born Again" but just exactly what does that mean?

Born Again Born Again! What a neat, overused, misused, abused, redundant, nonmeaningful term. If you google “Born Again Celebrities” you get a wide range of folks. Some like Amy Grant and Johnny Cash you might suspect, others like Mr. T I had forgotten about. I had heard that Jane Fonda had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009

Prayer and suffering need not be exclusive of one another. As one connects with the other – as our suffering connects with our praying, then a cry goes out to the heavenly realms which God cannot ignored.

When you pray… The prayer of suffering Romans 8:18-27 Over the past few weeks we’ve been looking at various forms of prayer. Can I just remind you that prayer is simply a means by which we communicate with God and God communicates with us. When we communicate with each other, we do so in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Serving Attitude Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009

The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flesh And Spirit: Love And Patience Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009

Patience reaches four layers: relational, emotional, sexual, and spiritual. At each level to be impatient is to fail to trust God to be God.

I know you’ve heard this old line, but I just can’t resist repeating it. It concerns the fellow who had realized that he was impetuous, compulsive, and impatient. And so he decided to ask the Lord to help him settle his personality problem. "Lord," he prayed. “Lord, give me the gift of patience and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

All About Me Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2009

When I give my life over to Jesus, it is not about me anymore, it is about Jesus Christ. Every event, every problem, every victory are about Jesus Christ. Simon is the personification of the person who does not understand this concept.

When NASA first started sending up astronauts into space, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and 12 billion dollars to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From David Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2009

God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them into some-bodies.

How a nobody becomes a somebody! Video Clip: Phatheads from Bluefush TV before sermon Series – Lessons from David Introduction: There are 66 chapters that speak about David in the Old Testament. As a matter of fact, there are more references to David in the Bible than any other person. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of Creation: Imago Dei Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Aug 22, 2009

Genesis 1:26-31. What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Find out in this look at Genesis 1.

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION: IMAGO DEI GENESIS 1:26-31 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our second look at Genesis 1 today I want to revisit a few of the things we talked about last time in order to clarify some things and to bring up some things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Parent-Child Relationship

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 28, 2009

Applying Paul’s admonition of "submit ourselves to one another" to the parent-child relationship and to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Parent - Child Relationships Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ: Unchanging" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 4, 2009

Sermon 27 in a study in HEBREWS

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.” There are many passages of scripture, whether they be a single sentence in a verse or a paragraph or an entire chapter, which seem to be picked very often for sermons, or to quote in conversation because they stand apart in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Least Of These…”

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Discussion on just who Jesus is talking about when talking about "the least of these" and why it’s so important that we care for them.

“The Least of These…” Matthew 25:31-46 May 31, 2009 Me: I don’t know that compassion could be called one of my strong suits. I don’t think I’m necessarily a big meanie, at least not intentionally, but I’m not a person who can easily see someone’s suffering, unless someone tells me about it, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Love Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

We tend to be most at peace with God… When selflessly serving… especially the poor… but even one’s friends and family. When sharing the love of Jesus with someone whose heart is open. When truly forgiving and extending grace to one who is indebted to u

I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India border… and a majority from the villages that spread many miles up into the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good News Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Helping expand the good news from simply forgiveness to restoration.

Relates to chapters 3 (Gospel), 5 (Need) and 6 (Sin) of Holy Conversation book. Intro - We all like to communicate… but sometimes we discover that some things don’t translate well. Some of the biggest companies in the world have discovered this the hard way… when they tried to market their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational