Sermons on Surrender:

One Thing Missing Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

A harmony of the 3 accounts of the rich young ruler, showing Jesus’ love but also His unwavering call to commitment - a sermon about eternal life.

Luke 18:18-30 – One Thing Missing Let’s turn together to read the Apostles’ Creed, #8 in our hymnals. Each of us is on a search, a quest, a hunt for that all-elusive creature called life. Even though each of us has life to certain extent, we all want more of it. More life, better life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30, Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003

Love is the greatest of all gifts and it is the one that will never cease.

Love is (1 Cor. 13) Illustration: (Dressing with old clothes on the inside, but nice clothes on the outside.) There was once a church that was having a guest speaker. This speaker was well known throughout the Christian community, yet was virtually unknown to this particular congregation, except ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Use 10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil In Your Life (Part 3 Of 4)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 20, 2003

We must faithfully stand on the gospel if we are going to successfully engage in spiritual warfare.

How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil In Your Life "It’s the clothes that make the man" 3 of 4 Ephesians 6:15-16 * October 19, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The time: December 1944. Allied forces, after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shouldn't I Be Baptized?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

IF WE HAVE ACCEPTED JESUS AS OUR SAVIOR, WE SHOULD BE BAPTIZED!

WHY SHOULDN’T I BE BAPTIZED? ACTS 8: 26-40 OCTOBER 26, 2003 (BENNETTE’S BAPTISM!) INTRODUCTION: PROVIDENCE OF GOD John Wesley’s father, Samuel, was a dedicated pastor, but there were those in his parish who did not like him. On February 9, 1709, a fire broke out in the rectory at Epworth, possibly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Was Born

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

The story of Pentecost tells us not only of how the church was born, but also how the church has continued to outreach and outdo herself because of the power, influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS BORN Text: Acts 2:1-21 I read the story about a football player whose performance exceeded the expectation of others. "…. In the last two minutes of the game, with the score against his team, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Cutting Edge"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

The 10th Sunday after Pentecost Jesus bringing division into the world

Luke 12:49-56 "The Cutting Edge" by Rev Tim Zingale I would like to tell you this morning about a family, a typical family, a family similar to many of the families we have in the church. A family with a father, mother and several children. They could be your family, they could the my family. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is the baccalaureate address I gave to my son’s high school graduating class of 2004.

Baccalaureate Service 05/20/2004 Graduates, In a few short days, you will be busy doing something you have looked forward to for a long time; no, not graduate, not get out of school, and not leave home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Congregational

What Did He Just Say???

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

What should a Christian marriage look like?

What did he just say??? Ephesians 5:22-33 There were two lines of husbands in heaven, one for the dominant husbands and one for the passive, submissive husbands. The submissive husband line extended almost out of sight. There was one man in the dominant husband line. He was small, timid, appeared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Whats In Your Hand?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 23, 2007

God is wanting to do something awesome and powerful in your life, but it starts by giving him what you have in your hand.

What do you have? What is available to you, at your disposal, in your possession? This rod was nothing special of itself, it was just a rod (a stick). What was significant about this stick was: It was what Moses had. Note: God did not ask Moses what he didn’t have. We could all make a long ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-20, Exodus 4:4-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Reputation Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Today I want us to experience the obedience Christ demonstrated going to the cross. We must identify ourselves with Christ, and His crucifixion. This message will be an attempt to take us on that walk with Christ. A journey to the cross.

NO REPUTATION Opening: We serve the one and only risen Savior, Jesus Christ. The living King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. He is second only to the very throne of God. We have worshiped Him this morning in Spirit and in Truth. I am encouraged by what the Lord has been doing here in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

Today many want to quit due to the various situations and trials facing your life. However, God has blessings for you that if you don’t quit you will see His promises for your life. Let this sermon minister to your heart to endure til the end!

Genesis 12:1-3 Covenant: A solemn promise, pledge or agreement (a vow) between two or more parties to carry out some action agreed upon or committed to. Genesis 17:5 Genesis 21:1-3 God wants your family to inherit the Abraham blessings. Blessed means “empowered to prosper” in every area of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Measure Up?

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

Is it really the good works of the "sheep" that will secure their salvation?

How do I measure up? I don’t think I can be accused of exaggerating if I say that this is one of the most difficult passages of scripture in the entire Bible (Matthew 25: 31-46). It’s what teenagers today might call “in your face”. It confronts and challenges us at the very core of our being; it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

And His Name Shall Be Called . . . Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2008

Isaiah gives us four names that Jesus would be called, and each name gives us a description of what Jesus would do.

Introduction During the 1960’s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began appearing in newspapers all over America. The simple characters and modest storylines became the perfect placebo for millions looking for a daily dose of innocence. And none of that was lost on Madison ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Show Jesus

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 27, 2009

We can only share when we know the power of the Cross aqnd the Resurrection

CALL TO MISSION - PART 2 Well, here it is “Our part in God’s Mission”! Are you raring to go? And if you are, what will you meet, and how will you react? Well, today I want to tell you two stories: Here’s the first: Many years ago Jill and I were on holiday in the Lake District. One day we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Miracle Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I believe that the miracle of Pentecost is the secret to meeting the deepest longings in the church today. The one thing I hear, again and again, is a plea for power to live the Christian life.

THE MIRACLE OF PENTECOST ACTS 2:1-3 I believe that the miracle of Pentecost is the secret to meeting the deepest longings in the church today. The one thing I hear, again and again, is a plea for power to live the Christian life. And what I hear from people today is not so much a disbelief ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3