Sermons on The Folded Napkin:

The Davinci Code - Faith, Fact Or Fiction? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2006

What’s the fuss about? If it’s just a novel that Hollywood turned into a movie, nobody’s going to Hell over it -- are they? ARE THEY?

Most of the time on Sunday mornings I “teach” through a sermon. Today I will preach this sermon. Teaching is an indirect way to your heart through your head. When the logic and information go through the filter of the brain, God’s Spirit molds it, shapes it into an inspirational reality and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Second in a series on James. This message gives principles for dealing with temptation.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 2 “How to Handle Temptation” James 1:13-18 Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, "I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!" Surely that is not the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blaming Bathsheba

Contributed by Paul Pattison on May 31, 2005

David models for the believer the pathway from condemnation to renewed confidence with God.

Don’t Blame Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-12:14 “In the spring, when the kings normally went out to war, David sent out Joab, his servants, and all the Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and attacked the city of Rabbah. But David stayed in Jerusalem.” Armies have for centuries kept their top ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Six Laws Of The Harvest

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 7, 2004

There are laws governing man and his makeup, concerning spiritual development and maturity to mention just a few. But there are no laws more important or significant to us than the principles that govern the harvest we reap.

TEXT: Galatians 6:7-10 TITLE: THE SIX LAWS OF THE HARVEST There are laws governing man and his makeup, concerning spiritual development and maturity to mention just a few. But there are no laws more important or significant to us than the principles that govern the harvest we reap. In the book ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Some scriptural guidelines for when our faith is barraged in the midst of suffering and evil.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “WHERE IS GOD WHEN I HURT?” INTRODUCTION: A. We started a new series last Sunday with the introductory message “Difficult Questions” ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

Present the facts and that’s all. What I want to talk about today is getting back to the basics.

I have been struggling with this sermon for quite some time. I knew the general idea of what I wanted to say, but could not find a way to present it that I felt justified the message. Then I realized, Derrick, you speak of simplification of the gospel, but are complicating it further. Just say it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus Is The Only Way To God - True Of False

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Easter Series examining the question of whether Jesus is the only way to God

John 14:1-11 – Jesus is the only way to God – True or False? Have you ever been confused by a person from another religion who tries to convince you that what they believe is right? We’ve got a big dog who is fairly protective of our yard. She has a huge bark and would be big enough to keep most ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Face To Face Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2005

What would it be like to see the risen Lord? John did - but it was in a lonely and desolate place. Are you in such a place? You might be surprised at what the Lord can show you there.

The first chapter of Revelation holds the key to the entire book. We find that key in verse 19 - and we’ll get there shortly - it is an outline that is crucial in revealing God’s plan for us and for planet earth. But in order to understand the book we also need to understand its author. John was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What God Won't Bless Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 10, 2006

By God’s grace we have been called to Christ, it is by the blood of Christ He purchased His church and it is by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit of Christ that the children of God have gifts for the purpose of building and edifying the Body of Christ. A

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 3:6,8-9 Title: What God Won’t Bless Theme: Beware of Slothfulness Series: Laboring Together With God Introduction: The church of Jesus Christ has a great privilege in working with God on the “Great Commission” as long as she is a God-loving, Word-filled, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Restore Your Fallen Brother

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 21, 2004

PENTECOST 16(A) - Help restore your fallen brother by warning them against their sin and offering them God’s forgiveness.

HELP RESTORE YOUR FALLEN BROTHER MATTHEW 18:15-20 September 19, 2004 - PENTECOST 16 MATTHEW 18:15-20 15"If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 17, 2005

Sermon 3 of 4: God addresses why He has been withholding His blessings from the people.

Haggai 2:10-19 Consider Your Ways Woodlawn Baptist Church October 16, 2005 Introduction In the book of 1 Chronicles, there is a little prayer that swept our country a few years ago that reads like this, “Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Feb 21, 2005

It is easy to say that we Love Jesus but are we ready to gvie up our all for Him?

Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning? by Ed Pruitt John 21:15-21:17 Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning? Sunday January 4, 2004 John 21:15-17 I want to start out this morning tell all of you that I love my wife Lisa! Do you believe that I love her? There are times that I don’t really enjoy ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Beatitude #1: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 13, 2006

JESUS BEGAN HIS MINISTRY PREACHING THE FAMOUS SERMON ON THE MOUNT. SOME SUGGEST THAT THIS WAS NOT ONE LONG SERMON BUT RATHER SEVERAL SERMONS. WHICHEVER THE CASE, THIS SERMON WAS TOTALLY DIFFERENT THAN ANYTHING MANKIND HAD EVER HEARD BEFO

SERMON SERIES: THE BEATITUDES SERMON #2: THE 1ST BEATITUDE: "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT" SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: MATTHEW 5:3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIR’S IS THE KINGDOM OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

I Once Was Lost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 13, 2005

The three parables of Luke 15

ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show Lost is now in its second season. It’s website sums up the show this way: “After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island, its survivors were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had in order to survive. But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

"Until He Comes"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 9, 2007

The Scriptures specifically tell us what we are to be doing "Until He Comes".

“Until He Comes” Introduction: Do you remember those dreaded words your Mother would say to you when you were a child? “Wait until your Father comes home!” It was a long, anxious, dreary wait, wasn’t it? Jesus told us that He’s coming back. But, it doesn’t have to be with dreaded anticipation, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-13

Denomination: Baptist