Sermons on The Interpreter:

Recognizing Gods Authority

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 25, 2003

God is God! He is to be Supreme in our lives. We need to recognize His authority over us and have regard for His Word to us.

Recognizing God’s Authority Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." INTRODUCTION: Tom Eliff in his book Unbreakable lays out seven pillars for Kingdom Families, families that will have a positive impact on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:8

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Basics Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 14, 2005

When those who should be eating meat need milk again. This is the first in a series of the essential doctrines of the Christian Faith.

Back To The Basics (The essential doctrines pt. 1) By Kenny McKinley 2nd Tim. 3:16 – 4:5 (Read Text) Today I’m starting a sermon series that I’ve titled “Back to the Basics”. In the Scripture we just read, Paul was writing to his protégé Timothy, and he tells him, (my paraphrase) “That all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Teaching The Bible. Matthew Part 2. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 16, 2005

Lesson and study series for the Bible. All Ages from 18-50+. Lesson 2. Starting slowly to get students used to comparing scripture with scripture & have the ability to break each chapter down into sections.

Teaching the Bible. Lesson 1 part 2. Teaching the Bible is an intrical part in the growth of any Christian. We must keep it simple and easy to understand. In lesson 1, we reviewed Matthew, chapters 1 thru 7. Lets look ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Your Head In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

9th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians" Topic is avoiding deception in the end times.

After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head start to heaven. Others were in graveyards, planning to ascend in reunion with their departed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kingdom: Now, But Not Yet Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2005

In a less literal sense, the Kingdom of God is now; in a more literal sense, it will be established when Christ returns to reign. We can bank on it, because God is a Sovereign who keeps His promises as originally understood.

The Kingdom: Now, But Not Yet 1. In 1999, an article in Time Magazine discussed the influential people of the millennium. The article said, quote, “"It would require much exotic calculation to deny that the single most powerful figure—not merely in these two millenniums but in all of human ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John Baptizes Jesus Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

A look at the historical context for the baptism of Jesus and it’s practical applications for us today.

Sermon 1/28/07-Matt. 3:10-17-John Baptizes Jesus Background: Matthew Jumps from birth to Christ’s adulthood beginning with His ministry Gain insight through understanding the Jewish Educational system in the Second temple period (time of Christ) -To the best of our knowledge, can’t say with 100% ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10-17

Denomination: *other

The Past, The Future, And The Present Are In God's Hands

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Series A

1st Sunday in Advent December 2, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have chosen to reveal yourself to us in many ways, especially in the person of your Son, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Confrontation

Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002

Uses Matthew 18 to address the best way to approach interpersonal church conflicts.

An amusing news story from Wales told of a feud in a church looking for a new pastor. It read: “Yesterday the two opposition groups both sent ministers to the pulpit. Both spoke simultaneously, each trying to shout above the other. Both called for hymns, and the congregation sang two -- each side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Watergrave

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002

When we are baptized with the water we are also baptized with the Holy Spirit and, as a result, receive a full measure of the same grace and love Jesus received when He showed us the way with His baptism.

Watergrave Do any of you remember your baptism? I remember mine. You see, I can remember mine because I was 17 at the time. I was baptized and brought into membership in a Baptist church. Now, it wasn’t because I was a Baptist that I was older when I had this experience of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Message For All Time

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 12, 2002

We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which light trav

A message for all time Revelation 1:1-6 Beginning: We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Talking In Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 1, 2002

Sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considers what’s important about prophecy

Before we start is there anyone who’s good at untangling things? I’ve got these Christmas lights and since it is the first Sunday of advent I was hoping to use them as an illustration. Here you work on these and we’ll get back to you in a little bit. (hand the volunteer a wad of hopelessly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Defeat Temptation Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

Sermon 1/2 in the Introduction to James Series

How to defeat Temptation Scripture: James 1:12-18 Introduction: I am reminded of a little boy and his mom. She had just baked some fresh cookies and placed them on the counter to cool. The little boy made the comment to his mother about how good the cookies smelled. The mother told him he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cleansing Power Of Confession

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2004

• The Purpose Of Confession • The Power Of Confession • The Promise Of Confession

April 7, 2004 Title: Confession and Cleansing Text: 1John 1:9 Introduction: A Story of Greek Mythology: • Hercules was called to clean a large barn that had not been cleaned in nearly 30 years. • He picked up two mighty rivers and redirected them toward the barn • The rivers flowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:19, 1 John 1:9-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Daniel Chapter 2d Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008

Daniel Bile Study

b. Daniel Reveals the Dream to Nebuchadnezzar (2:24-49) ii The Information (2:31-35) First Daniel told the king what he had seen in his dream and then he explained the meaning. (1) The Statue (2:31-33) Nebuchadnezzar was a king who had subdued all his foes. He had built a virtually ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-49

Denomination: Baptist