Sermons on Television And Movies:

Leveraging The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Apr 28, 2006

This message was written to help Christians see how they can leverage The Da Vinci Code book and movie for evangelism.

Leveraging the Da Vinci Code By Lee Strobel Sign up for Lee’s free monthly e-newsletter “Investigating Faith” at www.LeeStrobel.com This message was written to help Christians see how they can leverage The Da Vinci Code book and movie for evangelism. The message was immediately preceded by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: *other

Hung By The Tongue

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

An entertaining sermon based on a great clip from a classic Christmas movie. It is about the tongue getting us in trouble.

Hung by the Tongue James 3:1-12 Start with video clip from “A Christmas Story” There is no doubt that our tongue can get us in trouble. Maybe not stuck to a flagpole... but our words have often gotten us into jams we could not get out of...RIGHT???? That is what James had in mind ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Attractions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 1, 2015

What if we anticipated the second coming of Jesus Christ the way we anticipate the new Star Wars movie?

December 18, 2015 is the date everyone…and I mean everyone…has been waiting on. That’s the date the latest installment of Star Wars will be released. It must be the most anticipated coming attraction of all time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens begins again (or continues, whichever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

Give Yourself A Break

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

With statistics concerning sociological changes in America this sermon discusses the stress Christians are experiencing. Movie clip from "Cheaper by the Dozen" provides an illustration.

Give Yourself a Break Eccl. 4:6-12[1] 6-20-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.[2] In this movie Coach Tom (played by Steve Martin) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Hart) have twelve kids. They are doing fine until opportunity knocks—an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Di Vinci Code, The Doctrine Of Devils.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 11, 2006

The Book and Movie entitled, The Di Vinci Code, is a fictional account of the life of Jesus. It is not based on Scripture, nor is it based on any Historical fact concerning Jesus.

The Di Vinci Code, The Doctrine of Devils. The Book and Movie entitled, The Di Vinci Code, is a fictional account of the life of Jesus. It is not based on Scripture, nor is it based on any Historical fact concerning Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Wonderful Christian Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 29, 2008

As we look at the classic movie It’s A Wonderful Life, we discuss the impact that each of our Christian lives can have on the world around us.

Introduction: A. I hope and pray that you had a wonderful Christmas, we sure did. 1. I also hope you gave and received some special gifts. 2. I received a special gift from one of my daughters that will aid my preaching preparation. The title of the book is The Best of the Good Clean Jokes, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 20, 2009

WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR 1992 WAS A FILM STARRING TOM CRUISE AND JACK NICHOLSON ENTITLED “A FEW GOOD MEN.” FROM THIS MOVIE WE GET THE MEMORABLE QUOTE FROM JACK NICHOLSON’S CHARACTER (COLONEL NATHAN JESSUP) TO TOM CRUISE CHARACTER

WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR 1992 WAS A FILM STARRING TOM CRUISE AND JACK NICHOLSON ENTITLED “A FEW GOOD MEN.” FROM THIS MOVIE WE GET THE MEMORABLE QUOTE FROM JACK NICHOLSON’S CHARACTER (COLONEL NATHAN JESSUP) TO TOM CRUISE CHARACTER (LT. DANIEL KAFFEE) “YOU WANT THE TRUTH, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-42, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sum Of All Fears

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 23, 2004

Part 1 of 4 in series on The Passion, suffering of Jesus Christ in connection with release of new movie directed by Mel Gibson

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family & friendships ------------------------------------------- February 22, 2004 "BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Experiencing The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

The offense of the Cross, not the violence or lame charges of anti-Semitism, is what has riled up critics of Gibson’s movie.

Experiencing the Passion of the Christ Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing Mel Gibson’s movie has given us all is an opportunity to talk about our faith in Christ. We all like discussing movies we’ve seen, and with the publicity surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Seeing Physically And Spiritually Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Sermon uses clips from classic movie, The Miracle Worker, to help communicate the experience of blindnessand the experience of receiving sight.

Seeing Physically & Spiritually Fortifying the Foundations # 22 John 9[1] 12-7-03 Intro: We don’t know this beggar’s name. Few people knew his name at the time of our story. But many had seen him as they approached the temple in Jerusalem. Pharisees had dropped him a coin or two as they went ...read more

Scripture: John 12:47, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Faithfully Waiting For God

Contributed by Luc Michaud on May 12, 2010

In the movie "Hachie", this dog waited 9 years for his master to return. We need to be just as patient for our Master.

1. Introduction A. Dog movie (Hachi) with Richard Gere B. Hachi was lost at the train station and Richard Gere adopts him C. Richard Gere would go to work every day by train and hachi would meet him every day at 5PM D. One day, Richard Gere dies of a heart attack. This is a true story: the dog ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exposing The Da Vinci Code Deception

Contributed by C Jordan on May 3, 2006

How should we as Christians respond to Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, and the movie based on this novel?

EXPOSING THE TOP 10 LIES OF THE DA VINCI DECEPTION (By Pastor Chris Jordan – April 2009) OPENING TEXT: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." (1 Peter 3:15). The Da ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: *other

Narnia: A Cat, A Crone, And A Closet

Contributed by Bryan Griem on Jan 6, 2006

This is a sermon encouraging personal Gospel witness through cultural opportunities such as the recent release of the movie, "The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe."

A Cat, A Crone, And A Closet INTRODUCTION: Clive Staples Lewis, better known as CS LEWIS, was once quoted as saying “You’ve given up smoking once: I’ve given it up a dozen times!” Perhaps this is why people do not make many resolutions. We give things up only to return to them, and perhaps, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist