Sermons on Thanks Giving:

The Jesus That Always Was Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2015

Only a Messiah who was truly God could save humanity.

Harry Reasoner, one Christmas years ago, gave the following closing to 60 minutes [God would become a baby.] It is a startling idea, of course. My guess is that the whole story that a virgin was selected by God to bear His Son ... is not an idea that has been popular with theologians. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gird Up Your Minds: A Lively Hope With Eternal Ramifications

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 18, 2011

A Biblical based hope

Gird up your Minds: A Lively Hope with Eternal Ramifications David Tack: November 18, 2011 (1) INTRODUCTION As we go through each day of our lives it is filled with hopeful expectations. For some it may be as simple as hope for better health, more success, better sleep ect… It is alright ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Servants Death Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2011

The death of Jesus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info )

SERMON BODY: (1). The Place (vs 22-24). (2). The Question (vs 33-39) (3). The Tomb (vs 42-47). SERMON OUTLINE: ill: About an hour away from where I used to live in Coventry (England): • There is a little village called Bredwardine • It is in the county of Herefordshire. • A lady who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Brethren

I Doubt It Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

Thomas had doubts, and so do we sometimes. How does Jesus deal with doubters? With much grace!

John 20:24-29 – I Doubt it Today we are continuing our series on what happened AFTER Jesus rose from the dead. Who was affected? How did their lives change? What difference does the risen Lord make in people’s lives? Why does the Resurrection matter? Today we are in John 20:24-29, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

“flunking Out” Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction “God has no grandchildren is an old saying that expresses a life and death truth.” In the early days of the Congregational Churches in Puritan (Separatist) America, a matter in close connection to this statement arose. The half way controversy arose over the matter of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Beauty In The Beatitudes!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 27, 2011

To focus upon the BEAUTIFUL ORDER in the flow of BEATITUDES

Beauty in the Beatitudes “For God is not a God of disorder…” 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: *other

Now These Wmds’ Are Deadly...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 28, 2011

Not to lose focus on what/Who is more important...Gifts or the Giver of the Gifts !!!

Now these WMDs’ are deadly… At this time of the New Year, I am neither referring to the stock-pile of WMDs’ in the arsenals of Superpowers nor do I, in this Sermon intend to beat about the bush repeating what many a Bush critic has already mentioned about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: *other

Caricatures Of Christianity

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 16, 2011

This serman shows that modern spirituality is a distorted view of Christanity much like a caricature is a distorted view of an individual hoping to bring people back to their committment to be a disciple of Christ

Caricatures of Christianity as edited by Henry Shellman Original Idea and manuscript written by Rev. Aaron McCollough-freshfireministries.com Preached and Posted with his permission and prayers Matthew 28: 19-20 John 15: 1-12 Text Scripture: Matthew 28: 19-20 Matthew 28:19 – Go ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Self Lies Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

Sermon #1 of a 4 part series on truth and lies. Based on material from a book called "The Lies We Believe, by Dr. Chris Thurman. Self lies come from erroneous thoughts floating around in our own minds.

Truth Series Sermon #1 SELF LIES CHCC – June 26, 2011 II Corinthians 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION: In this series of sermons I plan to focus on the kinds of lies people tend to allow to float around in their heads. We will deal with Self Lies, Worldly Lies, Marriage Lies, and Religious Lies. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protective Clothing Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2011

Only the armor of God can prevail against the great lie that there is no truth outside our own experience.

I've spent a good part of this week since coming back on vacation catching up on the mail - sorting things, answering letters and reading. I subscribe to a lot of publications; probably about half are directly related to religious issues; the rest are mostly news or public policy oriented. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Goodness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 4, 2011

The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: GOODNESS GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. GALATIANS 5:13-26 13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 4, 2011

Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to WALK the TALK, and live their faith out loud in a world where they would suffer because of that faith. We are called to WALK the TALK and live our faith out loud...

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 30, 2011 Date Preached: July 31, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Walking the Talk – Living the Life Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: “Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 25:31-46 #5 ~ Prophcey ~people Born In The Kingdom~

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 4, 2011

Have you ever thought about who the people will be and where do they come from that populates the earth during the 1000 year reign of King Jesus? Some of you have I'm sure but there's others that have never considered it one way or another, so today

Matthew 25:31-46 #5 ~ PROPHCEY ~PEOPLE BORN IN THE KINGDOM~ 7-16-11 Today Lord willing we'll continue our thought to do with prophecy, let me remind us that both Matthew 24:& 25: are prophetic chapters. Have you ever thought about who the people will be and where do they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

But They Wont Remember Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 12, 2011

We baptize infants because it reminds us of the assurances of God.

“Between the Lines: But They Won’t Remember” Romans 6:1-14 My original series from Romans did not include a sermon from Romans 6. I was going to save this chapter for a future baptismal service. But in recent months I have been involved in several important conversations about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 3, 2018

Sunday after Christmas, Sermon about Jesus Second Coming for which the Hymn by Isaac Watts, is all about. This sermon was given in conjunction with the Lord's Supper.

Isaac Watts was arguably the most prolific hymn writer of his day. If the father of medicine was Hippocrates and the father of the telephone was Alexander Graham Bell, then the father of English hymns was none other than Isaac Watts. Watts’ lyrical goal, as one author put it, was to wed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist