Sermons on Swallows:

Funeral Service For Frances Simpson

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006

A funeral message from Romans 8:18-39. Frances had a muscular disease that first took away her voice and then her strength.

Funeral Service for Frances Simpson 4/1/2006 - Express condolences and appreciation. - Today is April Fools Day and how I wish this was all a joke but it is not. We come here to mourn the death of Frances Dorsett Simpson. No, that is a joke; we come here to celebrate the life of Frances Simpson ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

There are some who do not see the Christian life as one that involves physical or emotional pain. The popular message to preach nowadays is the “prosperity message.” That message satisfies a lot of people.

As we continue our study on THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, we will see tonight that the direction in which Jesus was teaching (in the first nine verses) takes a sharp turn in the highway. The verses we have already studied have been inspiring and uplifting for me, personally. But what we will read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Remember

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 17, 2005

A sermon leading up to the Lord’s Supper explaining why we need to take it seriously and what we are really to remember

Why Remember Luke 23:13-54 This morning we are about to celebrate the Lord’s Supper. On the table these words are engraved “In Remembrance of me”. The question this morning that begs to be asked is two fold who are we to remember and why are we to remember? For many people the Lord’s Supper ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hunger

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 18, 2005

Something is not right. There must be more to life than this. Nothing in this life brings satisfaction.This one is about that longing - THE HUNGER - and how we try to deal with it.

The Hunger Psalms 84:1-84:3 6, November 2005 Dakota Community Church The Hunger When do we first recognize it? Is it in our early twenties, late teens, earlier perhaps? That sense that something is missing, that there must be more to life than what we are experiencing. Quote: "All men ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Narnia: Watch, Wait, Be Amazed Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Nov 25, 2005

The Advent season begins with anticipating the comming of Jesus both at Bethlehem and as a future hope similar to the characters in the Chronicals of Narnia.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1 – 3 Title: Watch, Wait, Be Amazed I. Deferred hope is the present reality. A. Habakkuk registers a legal complaint against God... 1. (1:2) “How long, O Lord, must I call/cry/beg (so intensely) for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Trusts Me?

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 3, 2006

Discovering what God trusts us with

INTRODUCTION Last week we spent some time talking about “TRUST.” We learned that trust is the “basic dependence on someone or something, Belief that something will happen or someone will act is a prescribed way” (Webster’s). And as we looked at Psalm 77 we discovered three reasons why we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Years Resolution Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

I need to love more.

INTRO: How many of us have made some New Year’s resolutions? This is a time when folks have a starting point to be a better person, to turn, and go a different direction whether it’s physical like getting into shape or losing a few pounds. It can be relational, I’m going to be a better friend, or ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

: So far in this series we’ve looked at: what is the kingdom of heaven, and where is the kingdom of heaven? Today we are going to look at: who are the kingdom people?

INTRO: A couple in Southern California were planning to get married, but before they were able to get married, they were swallowed up by an earthquake. The next thing they knew, they were standing together in heaven. As soon as they were presented to St. Peter for processing, they asked Peter if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do With Your Elihu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 29, 2006

Many people are hurt by modern day Elihus who freely offer others their mis-guided advice. Elihu accused Job of not listening to God but he was wrong. Elihu wrongly assumed that a right response to suffering always brings immediate deliverance.

What to Do With Your Elihu (Job 33:1-33) Many people are hurt by modern day Elihus who freely offer others their mis-guided advice. Elihu accused Job of not listening to God but he was wrong. Elihu wrongly assumed that a right response to suffering always brings immediate deliverance. Even ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moms Are Special

Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006

What woman is today, what she is in particular in her motherhood, she owes wholly to the position in which the Scriptures have placed her.

Moms Are SPECIAL Genesis 3:20, Psalm 113:9 Beginning questions: Who was in labor the longest, who had the largest baby. Who had triplets or twins at birth. Who was the oldest when they had a child. and lastly Who wouldn’t trade their children in for the world. In the entire Book of Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Devilution: Dinosaurs...a Few Bones To Pick - [evolution]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2005

3 Questions most often asked of Creationists: DATES [age of the Earth], DELUGE [global flood?], AND DINOSAURS [where do they fit?]. Part of greater series called "Devilution: Erosion of Mankind". Entire series inc. PowerPoints at website.

Devilution, Pt. 9—Dates, Deluge, and Dinosaurs I. Dates…This was the 1st question, next… II. Deluge...(THE EVIDENCE FOR A GLOBAL FLOOD) God’s Tsunami made this look like a squirt gun! 1. The Bible clearly describes a GLOBAL flood, not merely a LOCAL flood. 2. There is strong HISTORICAL ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Clouds

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 11, 2005

Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready?

BEHIND THE CLOUDS Mathew 25:1-13 1. Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the Bridegroom. 2. And five were wise and five were foolish. 3. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4. But the wise took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Curse Of The Law

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Aug 22, 2006

Since Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law with his death on the tree, we are blessed with the blessings of Abraham.

Galatians Chapter 3 verses 10 – 13 reads: “10All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." 11Clearly no one is justified before God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Refresher Course On The Gospel Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

Memory of significant events is achieved through repetition. Our minds are tremendous tools to harness, and use information. There is no greater piece of knowledge today than that of the gospel. The words of the gospel have the power to changes lives,

A REFRESHER COURSE ON THE GOSPEL AND THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Memory of significant events is achieved through repetition. Our minds are tremendous tools to harness, and use information. There is no greater piece of knowledge today than that of the gospel. The words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist