Sermons on Telling:

What Real Faith Can Do - The Great Commision Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 23, 2011

Mark's version of the Great Commission tells us that the Good News will be accompanied by sign's. God's Power is being displayed in power in the world today.

July 24, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Mark 16:15-18 Subject: The Great Commission Title: What Real Faith Can Do – The Great Commission Part 3 Before the age of the GPS, whenever we would take a vacation we always had to rely on the Rand McNally Road Atlas and highway signs to get us to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of Israel Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 9, 2012

The Bible tells us that the Gospel was preached first to the Jews. Why would they get first crack at salvation? And what can this mean to us?

OPEN BY READING from Luke 2:8-15 "And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Half Of The Story

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 10, 2012

Most Christmas sermons tell the first half of the Christmas message-- eternal life, salvation. This sermon is about the other half-- abundant life.

The Other Half Isaiah 40:3-4 Today I want to talk to you about something you might not expect Pneumatic tires, shock absorbers, asphalt roads, and springs. You might be asking yourself.. "What is he talking about, they didn't have pneumatic tires, shock absorbers or springs 3000 years ago!" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereign And Shepherd

Contributed by Peter Scott on Jan 2, 2014

To a people then who appear to be staring into the abyss of defeat and exile, Isaiah comes with words to comfort - to tell them that God has not abandoned them.

Isaiah 40.1-11 Sovereign and Shepherd If you know Charles Dickens novel Little Dorritt you will remember that the story revolves around the experience of Amy Dorritt and her father who is living in Marshallsea prison. Like many people in Victorian England, Little Dorritt’s father had been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Splinter From Satan.

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 7, 2014

Like a splinter barely under our skin, circumstances can be painful. But how can we tell if it's just life or God?

Have you ever got a splinter in your finger or your foot? It sticks out just enough to be irritating but not far enough to pull it out. Every time you brush against something, it sends pain through out your body. I know when this happens to me I try to ignore it. I hope against hope that some how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Devil Came To Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010

When the demon was cast out of the man in the Synagogue, the man couldn't wait to tell someone. Are we as anxious to give someone the Gospel?

Intro: We will go to the fourth miracle of the Galilee region today. Jesus is now in Capernaum, the center of his ministry. This is the first miracle recorded in the City. Capernaum is located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. A city of fishermen, and also known for the production ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

My Story Can Change The World Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Oct 25, 2010

They cannot argue about your testimony. I get emotional when I tell of the mercy the Lord has shown me and others.

My Story can Change the World Mark 5:19-20 (NLT) But Jesus said, “No, go home to your family, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been.”20 So the man started off to visit the Ten Towns of that region and began to proclaim the great things Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Key To Miracles” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 3, 2011

Jesus tells us through prayer, His followers would do greater works that He did during His earthly ministry.

In this passage Jesus tells us that those who have faith in Him will do greater works than He did while on earth. Just what did Jesus mean by “greater works?” How could those of us who believe on Him possibly do greater works than those Jesus performed during His ministry on earth? After all, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Anybody Hungry? What – All 5000 Of You?? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

We have to do both: tell (proclaim) and show (demonstrate) so that people encounter the living God and are free to choose how to respond

Anybody Hungry? What – all 5000 of you?? Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:10-17, March 29, 2009 Lent #5 Intro: Last Sunday we began to study chapter 9 of Luke. Who remembers what that story/sermon was about? Please… I hope someone does!! I can summarize it thusly: Jesus calls the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

And They Said Nothing To Anyone

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

Your past, your problem or perception should never hinder you from telling the story of God loves and Jesus’ saving power.

“You Tell the Story” Mark 16:1-8 “…And they said nothing to anyone…” I call the Markian version of the gospel the realist version. Mark appears to recognize the frailty of the human spirit. You may remember when we preached when you need a second touch from Mark 8; Jesus needed to touch the man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Encounter Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009

After encountering Jesus the women were commanded to go and tell. We carry on this mission because we too have encountered Jesus.

Mark 16:1-8 “The Encounter” INTRODUCTION Routines, even in the face of death, are a part of life. They were present during the time of Jesus just like they are present now. The women were involved in a routine activity as they made their way to the tomb. They had not had time to properly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Great Love

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Today I want to break it down a little and examine it a piece at a time so that we can see what it tells us of.

God’s Great Love Am Service March 15th 2009 John 3:16 Introduction There is a lot of hurt in the world each and every day. Life does not seem very fair at times does it? Good people are losing their jobs, homes, and retirement accounts. Even the planet Pluto is not considered a planet anymore. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Responsiblity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2014

Because the Christian is unsupervised, irresponsibility is a great possibility. Jesus tells us this parable so we will be encouraged to faithfulness & warned against unfaithfulness.

LUKE 12: 41-48. [PARABLES IN LUKE] RESPONSIBLITY / RESPONSIBLE SERVANTS [John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2-3] Last week we learn that Jesus’ disciples are to be alert, expecting His return. Not only are we to be watching and waiting for Jesus, we are to be working for Jesus. So here Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Amnesia

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015

We forget what the Word tells us about eternal life, and as a result, this amnesia leads to disappointment, dissatisfaction, and sometimes, poor choices

Eternity Amnesia TCF Sermon March 10, 2013 An 85 year old couple, married almost 60 years, died in a car crash. They had been in good health the last ten years, mostly because of the wife's interest in a healthier diet. When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter took them to their mansion, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational