Sermons on The Country Was Quit:

Suicide - Let's Not Go There!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 4, 2001

Seek Life! Seek Christ!

Suicide - Let’s Not Go There Exodus 20:13-13 When I was asked to speak on this topic I found very little in the way of resources in the Christian realm. It is a topic that not many talk about. We don’t want to go there. It is a dark subject ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 32:39

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Kill Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

What does this command prohibit and how does it fit in our society today.

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, one little boy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Herod's Choice

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 19, 2003

A look at how we should not just listen to the Word, but also obey it.

Title: Herod’s Choice Text: James 1:22; Mark 6 18-29 Subject: Obedience Introduction: There is an epidemic loose in our world today. It’s not a physical disease, but an epidemic far worse. It is the terrible reality that many people in our country know what God expects, yet stubbornly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:18-29, James 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 13, 2003

Jehoshaphat’s victory shows us how praising God gives us victory in the battles of life.

It was Easter morning, 1799, and the people of Feldkirch, Austria, were terrified. Indeed, they believed this Easter would probably be the very worst day of their lives. Outside the gates stood the army of Napoleon, and he wanted in. The citizens were ready to raise the white flag of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Undertanding Above Obedience

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 16, 2001

John the Baptizer’s call for repentance calls us to live the live we already know.

As I reminisce on Christmas this year a few movies come to mind. It’s a wonderful life, miracle on 34th street; a Christmas story is my favorite. Another favorite is the edited version of Christmas Vacation. That movie is full of hilarious scenes and the one I believe to be my favorite changes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Witness In Testimony

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 7, 2002

How should the members of a church witness! Every way that they can!!

Witness in Testimony Called to be the Lord’s Witnesses Matt 28:18-20, And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001

Peter is miraclously released from prison through the power of prayer.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “The Power of Prayer” Acts 12:1-24 “but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts chapter twelve is set in a context of mounting persecution, about which the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For Everything

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

This message examines why we aren’t more thankful.

They were without friends, family or future. Ten men thrown together through a common tragedy without a home and without a hope. Have you ever heard someone say “They treated me like a leper” or “they acted like I had leprosy?” Back in the eighties when AIDS was just surfacing and society and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Power To Spare

Contributed by Mark Raughton on Jun 25, 2002

This is a message on the power of God available for our lives.

EPHESIANS 1:15-23 “POWER TO SPARE” Invisible beams of evangelism flash day and night across sky and sea, penetrating nations and hearts where missionaries cannot go. Such are the shortwave ministries of ventures like HCJB, TransWorld Radio, and Far East Broadcasting Company. The FEBC began in 1945 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Singing For Joy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 18, 2006

4th Sunday in Advent

Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55) "Singing for Joy" 39 ¶ In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Ever Been Lost?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 26, 2006

Evangilistic sermon on John 14:6

John 14:6 Have you ever been lost? In 2005 an Earth quake rocked this world hitting Pakistan and the surrounding countries,causing untold grief to millions of people leaving them displaced. Whole familes were torn in two losing loved ones... One true story which brought joy to my heart was in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipation And Preparation

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Today, we can base our present hope of salvation on the fact that we need a Savior, God provides testimony for the Savior we need, and He has provided Christ as our Savior.

1. The first principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the problem of man (2:17) 2. The second principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the preparation by the messenger (3:1a) 3. The third principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the promise of the Master ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Have One Without The Other! (A Sermon On The Book Of Amos)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

People says to me, "Dave, as a Christian I am not interested in politics", and I can say to them in all honesty, "neither am I". ...

I sorta promised someone in the parish that I’d choose a more cheery passage next time I preached. “Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden” was suggested - a message of encouragement and hope. This is not that sermon. Inspired by our set lectionary readings, for better or worse, I have ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

24.19 Thanks For Something Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2007

Jesus healed a leper but the leper’s response isn’t recorded, do we exhibit the same type of thanksgiving?

He was without friends, family or future. He lived a life of tragedy without a home and without a hope. Have you ever heard someone say “They treated me like a leper” or “they acted like I had leprosy?” Back in the eighties when AIDS was just surfacing and society and science still didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Kid's Stuff 1 - Kids Are Special To God Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

1st in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

KID’S STUFF 1 – KIDS ARE SPECIAL TO GOD Text: Deut. 6:1-9 Introduction: 1. Occasionally, someone will approach me and ask, “How much time do you spend preparing a sermon?” 2. I really can’t answer that question, and today’s lesson is an example of why. 3. I have been thinking, praying and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ