Sermons on Terrorism:

The Tragedy Reveals Us

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 3, 2002

A Sermon in Response to the 9/11/01 tragedy

September 16, 2001 — Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sixth Day of National Tragedy Christ Lutheran Church of Columbia Pastor Jeff Samelson The Tragedy Reveals Us with reference to Romans 8: 31-35,37-39 I. "The Human Spirit" II. What We Are III. What We Need IV. What We Do with What We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

I Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 6, 2002

Imagine you are in Christ’s presence.

I Can Only Imagine The song "I Can Only Imagine" by the group Mercy Me has really gotten a grip on me. I haven’t found another song on the CD that has done this for me, as it is not my normal genre of music. However, I am wearing out that track and burning up the player in my pickup truck. I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:14-17, Revelation 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008

This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Luke 21:5-19 (A Guest Sermon From Sandy Gray)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

A guest sermon by Sandy Gray on the transitory nature of human life BODY,P,A,TD,TH,UL,OL,LI,DL,DT,DD...

“All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them”. (Isaiah 40:6-8). I’m wondering if you noticed a new grey hair when you were getting ready for church this morning? I’m wondering if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Letters Of Lament - Reading #3 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2009

This is a series of readings through the book of Lamentations.

(Disclaimer: If you are looking for a typical sermon series this is not it. Worship can take on many forms. This series is a reading through the Book of Lamentations.) INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The reality of Christ’s return challenges all believers to a more serious and devoted life.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies Series It’s Time to Wake Up! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: It’s time to wake up! I could be talking to Josh Stinnet and Andee Burnett, but I’m not. Most of you may not haven’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 13, 2006

A reminder of God’s redemptive work in a world torn by hate and violence with reference to 9-11

I want to begin by telling you about something happened to me in college. I didn’t have a car as a freshman, but in 1959 I got my grandpa’s 1951 Chevy, which I drove from my home in Iowa to Hesston, Kansas, where I attended college. It was a nice car and I liked it. I didn’t drive it much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Brethren

Everyday Superhero Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 7

EVERYDAY SUPERHERO (ESTHER 7) In 1912 Scottish evangelist John Harper was on the ship with his 6-year-old daughter to answer the call to be the new pastor of the famous Moody Church when disaster struck. He got Nana into a boat but yelled at others: “Women, children and unsaved into the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Faith Can Do For You

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Jun 11, 2010

This sermon explores the way a believer can put his faith to work in real life situations. Faith is a force that can be activated and it can be put to use in any situation. Real, practical examples provided.

What FAITH Can Do For You by Pastor Gbenga Shadare I have always loved talking about faith. Faith is not just the substance of things hoped for or the evidence of things unseen or the means through which believers obtain good report. Indeed, faith is much more than that. Faith is the basis; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sounding Of The Trumpet

Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2011

God's trumpets are sounding, calling his people to get ready; warning the world of judgment to come; preparing the way for the coming of the Lord. Can you hear the trumpets?

The Sounding of the Trumpet Sunday, January 16, 2011 – AM By Pastor James May Three months after God had so miraculously delivered Israel from the slave pits in Egypt, they came into the wilderness of Sinai. God had lifted their feet out of the miry pits of clay, loosed them from the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Responders

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

FIRST RESPONDERS--PEOPLE WHO HELP SOMEONE TO BE SAVED.

FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE CHURCH...SPIRITUALLY TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED. First responder is a term used to describe the first medically-trained responder to arrive on scene of an emergency, accident, natural or human-made disaster, or similar event. Such people may be police or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God is to be feared, and not to be.

Scripture Introduction I was listening (a few days ago) to a sermon by Tim Keller, a PCA pastor in New York. He made (for me) a helpful distinction between looking at a truth and looking through it. Some think of Christianity as a dry and stagnant and intellectual exercise — a religion that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is In Control

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 30, 2016

Despite the lawlessness we see around us, we are not to fear but to trust in God and to follow Him.

WSG 31-07-2016 The Book of Nahum I would like to look at one verse from our Old Testament reading – from the book of Nahum. Question: Has anyone ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas: Where Fear Meets Hope

Contributed by Rogers Steven Warner on Dec 10, 2012

The three fears found in the Christmas story can be brought to heel by the gift of hope.

Christmas: Where Fear Meets Hope Luke 1 & 2 Introduction: Charles Dickens featured three ghosts in his classical story A Christmas Carol: The Ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. Today I’m not going to talk about the three ghosts of Christmas -- but I do want share ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Caution Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 9, 2012

Satan, his attacks, alertness, self-controll

“CAUTION” 1 Peter 5: 8 (p859) July 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I found one of my favorite slideshows online while preparing for this message…it was entitled….”Today Ridiculous Caution Signs” Want to see “them? Well, I’m going to show them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ