Sermons on Testifying:

New Heavens And A New Earth

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. ’And so shall we f

WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. ’And so shall we forever be with the Lord!’ 16. The New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live As Aliens

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 12, 2005

Live As Aliens 1)Because God is an impartial judge; 2) Because Christ has redeemed us with his blood

Have you ever seen an alien? I don’t mean on T.V. or in the movies, I mean a real red-blooded (or is it green-blooded?) alien. Have you ever seen one? I have. In fact I’m looking at a bunch right now! Christians are aliens. At least that’s what the Apostle Peter tells us this morning. He says that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Certainty Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on May 3, 2005

Can God’s promises be relied upon?

The Certainty of God’s Promise May 1, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on promises: We live in an era of unkept promises. Nations sign important treaties and then break them at will. And many couples show little regard for their wedding vows. In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 11, 2005

Prepared originally for Pentecost Sunday, this is a message on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Be Filled with the Spirit --Ephesians 5:15-20 --Luke 24:44-53 --by R. David Reynolds Are you happy with you relationship with Jesus Christ? Is it fruitful, fulfilled? Are you “growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” or does you spiritual journey with Him seem ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Mary's Little Lamb

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 18, 2005

Since Jesus is more than the Virgin Mary’s little lamb we will look to him for forgiveness and we will point others to him.

“Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb. Mary had a little lamb his fleece was white as…snow.” Did anyone have trouble finishing that nursery rhyme? Even the youngest ones here know how that rhyme goes. What you probably don’t know, however, is the history of that verse. One source said ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005

...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007

This sermon, on the importance of the Bible in the life of the Christian, was preached on Bible Sunday 2007.

Standing on the Promises --Romans 15:1-6 [Text: verse 4] When I was a teenager I remember that the pastor of my home Church Eugene F. Black would often observe Bible Sunday sometime near the holy days of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have long wanted to observe such a day in my own ministry and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Faithfully Standing In Terrible Times

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2008

A brief look at the history of our Christian heritage reveals how serious the call of Christ has been taken in the past. Will we carry the torch of faith with the same courage today?

A large percentage of the Bible is dedicated to stories of faith, testimonies of those who have known God and followed his will (or not). The spectrum is complete in scripture: some were completely unfaithful while some were faithful even at the cost of their lives. By the way, some were also ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection (Getting In The Mood For Easter)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon that starts to get us in the Lenten mood by focusing on the resurection of Jesus Christ being true.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Now if Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Believe In The Resurrection

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Our faith int he resurrection is the one of the foundations of our faith and ministry.

WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION 1 Corinthians 15:1-34 ILLUSTRATION Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg said that …the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is so strong that nobody would question it except for two things: First, it is a very unusual event. And second, if you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Candle Readings

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 10, 2006

Four Sunday’s of Advent Readings - full text, Scriptures, Interpretation, Prayer included. A little different take from traditional. only four readings not five as chrismas eve fall on Sunday. Hope this helps. God bless.

First Sunday Of Advent (Read Scripture) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6 Is. 9:2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Of Osama Bin Laden

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 4, 2011

I take no pleasure of anyone going to hell - but God's justice is satisfied, and today UBL's knees bow and his tongue confesses Jesus Christ as Lord! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Death of Osama bin Laden http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/binLaden.html We rejoiced at the news, as did much of the world. Many sang and danced and partied. Patriotism was renewed and partisanship again went by the wayside much like it did on 9/11. If only we would continue longer in our lessons ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:17

Denomination: Baptist

When The Darkness Comes

Contributed by Richard Moore on Feb 1, 2014

Even at Christmas we need Easter! Using the true story of a little girl who died on Christmas morning, this sermon points out that there are times when the darkness in life requires a light that is brighter than the Christmas message alone.

A little girl touched our lives this Christmas. The last eight days of her brief life moved us away from our materialistic Christmas selfishness and turned our attention to someone in need. She reminded us of something all too often forgotten in our typical expressions of Christmas gift-giving, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

All Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 7, 2013

Try to understand the blessings of God upon all of us. Varieties of Blessings form a single source, Christ Jesus.

06.10.13 “Heavenly Blessings” - Ephesians 1:3-14 Illustration: In 1822 a boy was born to a Poor German Pastor. His name was Henry Seligmann. When he was 7 years old he was attracted by a drawing depicting “Troy City” was burning in fire. He also believed that the novel “Iliad and Odyssey” was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

Relationship With Jesus Brings Life In The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you alive in the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn that our appreciation of the WORD of GOD only comes from our Healthy relationship with the LIVING WORD of GOD -- LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEX

I. EXORDIUM: Are you alive in the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn that our appreciation of the WORD of GOD only comes from our Healthy relationship with the LIVING WORD of GOD -- LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEXT: John 5:38-40 (Amplified Bible) And you have not His ...read more

Scripture: John 5:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal