Sermons on The Heart Of Man Is Evil:

The Downward Mobility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 21, 2009

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although He was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich. “

I thought it was about time I began a sermon with a joke, and today’s passage did make me think of that story about the world’s leaders at prayer, asking God when their countries would repay their national debts. As the story goes, President Obama prays to God, asking when the US economy will ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Grace For Jonah Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 4 of a 5 part series. This sermon speaks of God’s grace, mercy and compassion, because of His love for us.

Jonah 2:10 - 3:10 August 09, 2009 When it comes to forgiveness, there are different types of people. There are some people who cannot forgive, even the small things aren’t forgiven. Then there are those who say they forgive, but really don’t forgive, if you know what I mean. Then we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message Of Motivation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2009

We must put first things first.

[If you would like to receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; you can also visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] INTRODUCTION TO HAGGAI [Fill a large glass jar with fist-sized rocks] Is this jar full? [Dump in a jar of small rocks] Is the jar full now? ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch From The Risen Lord

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 30, 2008

Only four post Ressurection appearances of Jesus to disciples are recorded in John’s Gospel - and each makes a significant contribution to imparting faith

Ashby Folville 30-03-08 Story Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Doubts

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 30, 2008

This sermon encourages explores how Jesus helps us deal with doubts.

Do you ever have doubts? Not just doubts about everyday things, but also doubts about faith related matters? Some people worry about having doubts, or at least showing that they have doubts. But we shouldn’t be afraid of doubts. They are part of life, even part of the Christian life. We should ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did Jesus Fold The Napkin

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus wants us to know he is coming back!

I’d like for you to venture back w/ me this morning to those minutes, hours and days just prior to the resurrection of our Lord. What was it like & what were those who loved Jesus feeling? He had, after all just been killed in a most gruesome fashion: hanging on a cross. It was now their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Not My Will But Yours

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008

When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Church Of God

The Meaning Of Membership

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008

This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Money Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and believe me, rich is better.” My dad told me that.

“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and believe me, rich is better.” My dad told me that. I’ve mentioned it before. He was just kidding around when he said it and he sure wasn’t rich, but the saying stuck with me. Funny how some things stick, isn’t it? Everybody’s got an opinion about money. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obeying The Word Of The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 3, 2008

Sermon on serving in the church (Homecoming 2008)

Homecoming 2008 Reference: 2 Tim 3:16; James 4:17 Introduction This morning, we are really going to look deeply into the Word to understand God’s plan for our lives, as well as be mindful about Homecoming. Today is Homecoming for our church and while this is a great time of fellowship – there ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love, Obedience And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2009

John’s gospel reveals that love, obedience and the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives are all connected. Jesus claims and promises great things. We must believe to receive these.

Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rediscovering The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 19, 2009

Christmas declares, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that we would experience the good tidings of great joy proclaimed by the angels 2,000 years ago.

REDISCOVERING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Jesus' Compassion In A Father

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jun 15, 2008

A sermon for Father’s Day, calling all fathers to the mission Jesus set forth for us to follow.

The musings of a child through the years: 4 years old: my Dad can do anything 7 years old: my Dad knows a lot, a whole lot 9 years old: my dad doesn’t know quite everything 12 years old: Oh well, naturally Dad does not know that either 14 years old: my Dad is so out of step with ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Jehovah's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 8, 2008

A look at the differences between the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christianity and how we can witness to them.

Jehovah’s Witnesses There Is No Hell….Hard Work Earns “Paradise” Intro Knock on any door in the United States, as well as in many countries around the world, and the odds are excellent that Jehovah’s Witnesses have been there ahead of you. They are a serious challenge to Christians for several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You See Around The Table?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Maundy Thursday communion meditation

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE March 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Opening Prayer Congregational song, Near the Cross (240,3 verses) Scripture Reading, Luke 22:14-23 With Christ at the Last Supper Sermon WHO DO YOU SEE AROUND THE TABLE? 1. Communion helps us see ourselves • "In August of 1900 more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Wesleyan