Sermons on Tarot Card:

Jesus Is...

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 4, 2003

Jesus truly is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Jesus Is... John 14:6 An image that has stuck with me for a long time took place in August of 1999. A group of us were in Jamaica on a mission trip. We were loading up in the bus to go back to the hotel. We would get up the next morning and fly back to the United States. We had spent only a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dreams And Nightmares Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Chasing the American Dream has given most of us nightmares. We must change our lifestyles and our stewardship in order to experience the joy of the abundant life.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Dreams and Nightmares" INTRODUCTION Dreams are powerful forces in our lives. They have the ability to mold and shape our lives, and in a very real sense they can determine or destiny. We encourage out children to dream, because we innately understand the driving force ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Daily Nutrients

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 18, 2014

A drama for children: Daily Nutrients.

Daily Nutrients (This Children’s talk is appropriate for a Harvest Thanksgiving Service. It is based on John 6: 35 where Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life”.) Theme: Jesus gives the daily nutrients. Aim: 1. To teach the meaning of the word nutrients. 2. To teach that we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christmas Of Contrasts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2019

As we consider the first Christmas season, we are struck with contrasts that illustrate how God works in His providence and among people.

A Christmas of Contrasts (Luke 2:7, 16-19; Matthew 2:1-10) 1. What Christmas memories do you have? “When I was 9 years old, I ran into my mom and dad’s room to wake them up to open presents. I tripped over a rug while I was running and smashed my teeth against my parent's bedpost. Blood was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Luke 2:16-19, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Has God’s Word Failed? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2021

If God’s Word failed regarding Israel, how do we know it will not fail regarding us? But God’s Word has not failed.

Has God’s Word Failed? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. Have you ever had a gift certificate or card they wouldn’t honor because it had expired? 2. Most restaurants no longer have expiration dates, because it creates bitter feelings – and people will ask for cards from other establishments instead. 3. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13, John 1:12-13, Jeremiah 9:25-26, Genesis 25:21-26, Malachi 1:2-3, Psalm 115:3, Genesis 17:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Lazarus And The Rich Man

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 26, 2025

Dives ended up in a Dive Bar in Hell's Kitchen for all eternity, and I don’t mean a below sidewalk-level seedy bar in Manhattan, NY.

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is the only parable that contains a proper name, "Lazarus;" the rich man has no name, but he is traditionally known as "Dives," the Latin word meaning "rich." Dives ended up in a Dive Bar in Hell's Kitchen for all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Remember And Return To Give Thanks

Contributed by David Zachrich on Nov 18, 2023

Did you know … that, according to a recent national poll, the three most popular holidays in our country are: Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, and Christmas?

Friends in Christ, Did you know … that, according to a recent national poll, the three most popular holidays in our country are: Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, and Christmas? Approximately 91% of us observe them in some way, but when asked about observing Thanksgiving this year, 25% of us said, ‘No, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing To Pray Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

First of a three part sermon series looking at the prayer of Jesus found in John 17. While a full manuscript is not available, a tape of the sermon can be obtained at no cost.

Reading of John 17:1-26 Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days Of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Utilizing the backdrop of Jesus Prayer versus The Lord’s Prayer. Start with the message before the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Turning Point(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 4, 2013

The message of Romans gets more fun at this point. The accumulated bad news makes the good news worth hearing. THE GOOD GOD HAS DONE IN RESPONSE TO OUR BAD.

THE TURNING POINT Romans 3:21-31 The message of Romans get more fun at this point. The accumulated bad news that makes the good news worth hearing. This morning we begin to add in the good news. THE GOOD GOD HAS DONE IN RESPONSE TO OUR BAD. JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH is our topic today and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

God’s movement in our lives is beyond our imagination and often catches us by surprise with its enormity.

Psalm 136 “The Amazing Grace of God” INTRODUCTION One of the most beloved hymns is “Amazing Grace.” This hymn celebrates God’s gracious movement in our lives: the gift of salvation, the gift of faith, God’s strength in difficult times, and the hope of life after death. “Amazing Grace,” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

I Once Was Lost Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2007

What part does God play in our becoming Christians? Is it all our decision, or does God influence us somehow?

OPEN: A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, "Well, son, it was 1932, the depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fields Are Ripe For The Harvest

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jan 29, 2003

a sermon discussing how we are allowing others to go to hell all around us..

The Fields are ripe for The Harvest. Read John 4:35 Opening Statement…. This morning, I started of by asking the question, why are we not in Hell today… This evening, I want to start by asking… why do we want others to go to Hell? Of course, our response ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Specifics Of Christian Developement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008

Sermon 3 in the series on Developing Christian character.

The Specifics of Christian Development Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro God’s people get in trouble when they fall to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we began looking to this passage to see what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day Message

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

A testimony of Faith

Mother’s Day 2006: A Testimony Of Faith Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: Almost 90 years ago, by an act of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. He established the day as a time for “public expression of our love and reverence for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget !

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2004

A sermon for communion.

Don’t Forget 1 Cor 11:23-30 Intro: A friend of ours went to her Doctor in Jonesboro this past week. As she was leaving the Dr’s office she picked up a set of keys, got in her car, and drove home. After arriving home, she realized that she had picked up the doctor’s keys, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist