Sermons on Surface:

When The Swineherds Lost Their Jobs

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2013

The story of Jesus stilling the storm and delivering the Madman of Gadara, TOLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SWINEHERDS. They saw things and got insights that would surprise you!

WHEN THE SWINEHERDS LOST THEIR JOBS Mk. 4:37-39; 5:2-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Karl the Pig Farmer Karl the pig farmer was telling his buddies back on the farm about his first visit to a big city church: 1. "When I got there, they made me park my old pick-up in the corral," he began. "You mean in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anticipating The Spirit Of Christmas - The Spirit Of Praise

Contributed by William Wyne on Apr 20, 2012

The birth of Christ gives us as believers a joyous spirit of Praise.

There are several biblical pictures of the Christmas story: there is the picture of Wise men coming to worship the Christ child, there is the picture of the righteous man Simeon who was waiting to behold the Consolation of Israel, there is the picture of the aged saintly woman Anna, who was walking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Submarine Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2018

There are 5 symptoms of a submarine Christian. Thank God He has given us 4 resources to be transformed to productive Christians!

SUBMARINE CHRISTIANS John 19:31-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mark Jordan is a high school teacher. The other morning he was pulled over by the police for speeding right in front of the High School where he works. 2. The police officer came to his window and asked him for his driver’s license and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At The Scent Of Water

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 29, 2019

A message from the poetic language of Job 14:7-9 where a tree that is to all appearances dead and without hope, comes back to life at the "scent of water." God wants us to be waterboys/girls.

At The Scent of Water... PPT 1 title PPT 2 text with pic of dead tree stump Job 14:7 "For there is hope for a tree, When it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And its shoots will not fail. Job 14:8 "Though its roots grow old in the ground, And its stump dies in the dry soil, Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9, 1 Samuel 1:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage Ceremony

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 24, 2018

I had the honor and privilege of performing my son's wedding and thought I'd share the ceremony with you.

Wedding Ceremony: Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble August 25, 2018 Rite of Marriage Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of God to witness the joining together of Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble in holy matrimony. God establishes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:21-25, John 2:1-11, Ephesians 5:22-31, Matthew 19:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adultery In Deed And Thought Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A message on the prohibition of adultery and Jesus equating lust with adultery.

Intro: AG:Today we’re going to look at the seventh commandment and see what it means to always be faithful in our marriages. There is a Bible that has been dubbed the “Wicked Bible.” It’s also known as the “Sinners’ Bible” and the “Adulterous Bible.” It contains what is probably the most infamous ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does This New Year Hold For Me?

Contributed by James Burns on Jan 9, 2016

How will you view God or Jesus in this coming year?

Scripture: Numbers 13: 26 – 33, 1 Samuel 17: 1-51, 2016 how big will your God or the Lord be to you, how much are you looking forward to seeing what God is going to do this new year or I should say the Holy Spirit is going to do with the Lord directing. Are we going to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Nazarene

True Confession

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015

The very word to confess has a much deeper meaning to agreeing with God about the whole aspect of what Jesus did on the cross and what sin really is all about. For a person to confess has to do with the person agreeing with God for what He has done for us

Opening illustration: A woman said to a preacher, "I have a habit that I know is hurting my testimony—the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something and I go on and on enlarging the story. People suspect that it's not true, and they lose confidence in me. I'm trying to get over it. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Patience will never be accomplished by human effort and self-control. It is only accomplished by GOD control...

”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law.” A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … “Da-ad…” “What?” “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 18, 2015

part 2 looks at Solomon's attempts to find joy through other means.

Pursuing . . . Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 July 19, 2015 It’s hard to believe that it was only 15 days ago when we celebrated the 4th of July. We know the Declaration of Independence declared declares we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Always Finishes...what He Starts

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 21, 2015

There’s not a mountain high enough….or a river wide enough, that can keep you from The good things and the good life God has created for you!

God Always Finishes What He Starts... How many of you have ever started something? How many of you have ever started something and not finished it? You know...for whatever reason Either you may have forgotten or changed your mind... How many of you know… the moment you take Jesus as your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flour Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 13, 2015

A complete transformation is necessary for us to continue living in Christ.

Several years ago I read a story online about a young man who had a bad crush on a girl in his school. The problem was, this young man was not popular. He was small and kind of wimpy, and the popular kids in school refused to hang out with him for these reasons. The young lady he was crushing on, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Psalm 51:5, John 6:26-35, John 12:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The River Flow

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 28, 2019

Message on Ezekiel 47 and the levels of Christians. We need to go deeper.

Title: Let the River Flow Theme: To show the levels of commitment to our relationship with God. Text: Ezekiel 47:1 – 12 Introduction Ezekiel is considered to be part of the writings of the major prophets. Along with Isaiah, Jeremiah and Daniel he contributed much to speaking to Israel as a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Sailing On The Galilee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 11, 2016

This is the 3rd in my lessons on Israel. This message focused on Jesus' ministry on the Sea of Galilee and the impressions I received as I visited that exciting area.

TITLE: Sailing On The Galilee John 21:1-11 OPENED: Video from our trip where we’re on the tour boat “Faith” on the Galilee and the group singing “It is well” (Then we showed this map of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Receiver Are You?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 6, 2015

It’s one thing to hear the Word of God, but listeners must receive the Word of God and let it take root in their life.

What Kind of Receiver are You? Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Even though we’re not quite there yet, fall is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year…Mainly because of football season! So in honor of this special time of year, I want to use some football imagery over the next couple of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist