Sermons on The Fountain Of Living Waters:

A Thorny Experience

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

What is learned when going through rough experiences in life.

Experience is often described as the best teacher a person will ever have in life, and considering what experience cost, it should be. Experience in general comprises knowledge of or skill in or observation of some things or some events gained through involvement in or exposure to that thing or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Fable Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's failure appears to be ambition sneaking in after he made the right original decision that poisoned Abimelech's character. Jotham's fable is a cautionary tale.

I know you’ve all heard me quote the brilliant Jewish novelist, Elie Wiesel, on many occasions. The famed author of Night and Jewish philanthropist once said, “Some stories are true that never happened.” He didn’t mean, of course, that we should chuck our healthy skepticism ...read more

Denomination: *other

God's Box Series

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 18, 2014

People like to reduce God to a manageable box but he Ark of the Covenant shows the dangers of this. God cannot be manipulated but he can be personally experienced.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey October 25, 2009 Exodus series, #16 GOD'S BOX Exodus 25:10-11,16-22 We have now come to the part of Exodus that deals with a lot of hardware. It is known as the furniture of the tabernacle. I’m going to be starting in Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 23, 2012

Have we focused on the Christmas story so much that we have forgotten the Christmas Miracles?

Miracle on 34th Street The Miracles of Christmas If nothing else I am expanding my movie repertoire, I hadn’t seen any of these movies prior to starting this series. I had seen bits and pieces but never the entire movie. Miracle on 34th Street begins at the Macy Thanksgiving day parade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2013

In this sermon, we explore how to cultivate a love that is patient.

Introduction: A. One of my favorite stories about patience is the story told about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots. 1. She pulled and he pushed, but the boots still didn’t want to go on. a. When the second boot was finally on, she had worked up a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Not Rude Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 25, 2013

In this sermon we explore what it means that love is not rude.

A. I heard the story of a preacher, who was greeting people at the door after worship one Sunday. 1. As one of them left, he shook the minister’s hand, and said, ‘Thanks for the message. I would have to say that you are smarter than Einstein.” 2. Beaming with pride the minister ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping Christmas - Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 8, 2013

A message about the importance of the virgin birth and how it show that God works miracles, signs and wonders.

Note: This is a lot of notes put together for a message on the virgin birth and miracles. I wanted to show it all. There is an outline as you can see. Part of it came from a message by Wayne Dority on The Virgin Birth Title: Unwrapping Christmas: The Virgin Birth and the Miraculous Power of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Church Of God

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

Mary's song reveals that a humble Savior delights in working through a humble servant.

This year, two radio stations in central New York switched over to their all Christmas music formats in early October. By the first part of November, many other radio stations across the country had also followed their lead and began playing Christmas music 24 hours a day. Now, like many of you, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The "Simple" Gospel Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 16, 2014

The Gospel is not complicated or busy, but it is simple and efficient! Christ and Christ crucified, and risen! Why do believers feel they need to add onto the Gospel?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2014 Date Preached: February 16, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: The “Simple” Gospel Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:26-2:5 [ESV] – Read 2:1-2 here 1And I, when I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Song Of Protested Innocence Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2013

A Song of Protested Innocence - Psalm 7 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A prayer for deliverance (vs 1-2) (2). A protest of innocence (vs 3-5) (3). A plea for vindication (vs 6-10) (4). A proclamation of judgment (vs 11-16) (5). A praise for righteousness (vs 17) SERMON BODY: • Quote: ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but names ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2013

I cover the part of the story where Esther approaches the king and asks for the king and Haman to join her for a banquet. I talk about waiting on the Lord before taking important stands.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to church one Sunday and was very tired from his late night activities the night before. 1. Finding the sermon to be long and boring, the sleepy man finally nodded off to sleep. 2. The preacher, who had been noticing the man nodding off, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kreegah, Tarzan, Bundalo !!!-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 3, 2012

Admittedly a bit weird...the title of my latest Sermon? Well when some things are not heard if reported gently, then they have to be proclaimed like a herald to draw public attention. WHAT THINGS? Fulfillment of all Biblical Prophecies vis-a-vis imminent

Dear Church in the First part of my message, you would remember that we had classified the Signs of imminent Church Rapture under the following headings... 1. Natural 2. "Battle Royal" 3. Social 4.Historical 5. International 6.Political 7. Pseudo-Spiritual and 8. Commercial. of which in the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: *other

"Do What It Says, Don't Be A Dummy" Series

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Apr 4, 2011

This expository message on Colossians 3:18-4:1 uses manikins to reinforce what the text is saying.

“Do what it says, Don’t be a dummy” Colossians 3:18-4:1 Big Idea: When Christ is at your core, you’ll be dressed right for relationships (Props: 5 manikins to represent those from the text) Introduction: There is often two sides to every story in a relationship, and it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better Offering Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011

This message was part two of a stewardship series and looks at Cain's response to Abel's offering

Cain and Abel So here we are. Week two of Money Month! In case you weren’t here last week or if you are new to Cornerstone I made a decision a number of years ago that instead of responding to financial crisis in the church by preaching on them that I would take one month each year and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does The Bible Say About Angels Demons And Satan Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

Are angels, demons and the devil the result of superstition or reality? A myriad mix of superstition, truth and opinion can easily confuse, entice, harm or belittle the truth.

Angels, demons & Satan In an increasingly secular world, there is still a surprisingly large attention to Angels. Cards, gifts, jewellery, art, ornaments, decorations, clothing and even TV dramas feature angels. Many people even use the term ‘guardian angel’ with sincerity. Many popular films ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal