Sermons on Swallows:

Up From The Grave He Arose

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and resurrection truths

‘Up From the Grave He Arose’ I can clearly remember singing these words to an old Easter hymn chorus, ’Up From The Grave He Arose’, as a young child in my Grandpa’s ‘Chapel’ on a hilltop in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania, and with the believing heart of a child I could see with my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010

Satan is forever busy, enticing people to yield to their fleshly desires. He gives us all the answers to our desires.

Temptation James 1:12-16 Randall Road Baptist July 13, 1997 Sunday Morning Monte Brown Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those who love him. Let no one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

No More Tears!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 29, 2009

The good, bad and end of tears.

6On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. 7And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Glorifying God, Even Into Eternity

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 16, 2010

We exist to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God?

Intro Creation exists to glorify God. We exist to glorify God. The purpose of our life is to glorify God. The purpose of all you do is to glorify God. And the purpose of the Church is to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God? First, God wants to be glorified by your salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Sucession Planning In Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Apr 3, 2010

Outline the importance and the elements of succession planning

Succession Planning in Ministry Prov. 27:23ff; Eph. 4:11ff. Essence of Succession  Succession in ministry rests on the principles of Continuity and Progression.  It must be planned – it doesn’t just happen.  Success without a successor is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Superiority Of Christ Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 10, 2008

The first two verses of Hebrews as you start to study the book, immediately share with you the preeminence and superiority of Jesus Christ over everyone and everything that we know.

The Superiority of Christ Hebrews 1:1-2 Intro As we begin our study of the book of Hebrews tonight, I feel that is important for us to take a look at the background of the book to give us a strong foothold for the rest of our study. The book of Hebrews has one main theme throughout its text: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Converted On A Cross!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2007

A sermon on the world’s perception of the church vs the authentic Jesus.

Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross!” (Many of the ideas for this sermon come from Everything Must Change by Brian Mclaren) By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn The Rock Band Jethro Tull has a song entitled Hymn 43 in which they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Falling Out Of Love With Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Descriptions of reasons people fall out of love with Jesus, with helps to restoring that love.

FALLING OUT OF LOVE WITH JESUS > Hosea 11:7 My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to Him on high, He will not exalt them at all. If you will think back a few months to when we studied the book of Revelation, you will remember that this book, this revelation was written by the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Like Jesus

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

We find, in many places in the Scriptures, that believers are to endeavor to become as much like Christ as they possibly can.

Becoming Like Jesus Scripture Reading: Romans 8:26-31 Scripture Text: Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:29 [Living] For from the very beginning God decided ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Maintaining Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 2, 2008

This brief message was part of a special service called "Summer in the Son."

[This sermon was part of a service called “Summer in the Son.” In this service, there was also a message on representing Christ shared by another pastor. His church participated in and attended the service. My outline was borrowed from Craig Groeshel of Lifechurch.] Have you ever lost touch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's...it's In The Genes

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 21, 2007

Our world has a definition of what a real man looks like. John Wayne, Vin Diesel are people we look at as a man’s man. But God says a real man is someone who knows what it means to follow him.

Dad’s…It’s In The Genes Video- Fathers Day Memories- Bought from Sermon Spice Me- I have said many times to people, “The best sermon is your own testimony.” It is our stories and how God has worked in us that will help change the lives of others. Testimony- (Rock Bottom Life)- This is the story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Jiminy Cricket Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 24, 2007

This one is about the problems caused when we try to force Christian morality on a secular society.

Dakota Community Church June 24, 2007 Kingdom of God III The Jiminy Cricket Kingdom This morning I want to continue our series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Mennonite

The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007

How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross And The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 30, 2006

The cross and the empty tomb. What do they mean? Why are they so significant to us today?

The Cross and the Empty Tomb by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org The cross and the empty tomb. What do they mean? Why are they so significant to us today? The Cross In the 1800’s Ralph E. Hudson wrote the chorus to the sacred hymn "At the Cross." He wrote "At the cross, at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah's Repentance And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006

God molds and shapes the human heart to see the end of the foolish paths we choose for ourselves in opposition to his purposes.

INTRODUCTION “Call me Ishmael” (Moby Dick) In the great novel by Melville, the sermon preached in the chapel, the preacher said: ’Shipmates, this book, containing only four chapters -- four yarns -- is one of the smallest strands in the mighty cable of the Scriptures. Yet what depths of the soul ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed