Sermons on The Lord Of The Churches:

Crucifixion

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008

A Good Friday sermon as part of the lenten series Words of Lent. (This sermon quotes several historical perspectives and descriptions of crucifixion)

Four simple words are found in this text: “And they crucified him”. -- "And they crucified him!" Not very descriptive really, considering the severity of the punishment. Obviously, they were words that were meant for an entirely different audience. And audience, who is Jesus’ day, knew exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: United Methodist

Rebuilding Your Wall

Contributed by Mark Patrick on Jan 15, 2008

Nehemiah raises the hope of Israel; Keep building your wall even as Satan may tempt you.

“Rebuilding Your Wall” Nehemiah 1:1-4 (NIV) 1 The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: in the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Go To War Without Your Armor

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Jan 20, 2008

You need your Armor

Don’t go to war without your armor Ephesians 6:10-6:18 When a soldier goes to war He would not even dream of going without the essential things that has been given to him in order to survive and be victorious. Likewise in God’s kingdom God has equipped us with all that we need to destroy the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian Church

My Dilemma

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 21, 2008

Key Verse Mt 27:22 -- 1 What Will I Do With Jesus? -- 2. What Can I do With Jesus -- 3. What Must I Do With Jesus

- A dilemma is a problem offering two solutions or possibilities, of which neither is comfortable - Like choosing between cake and salad - Exercise & Sleep - Work & Play ❶ What Will I Do With Jesus? - It All has To Do With Where I Am Looking The spider monkey lives in the trees of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Obey Your Thirst

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

In today’s consumer world, we can never get enough ... of anything. We devour relationships, pleasure, food, work, entertainment, accomplishments, ministry, and things as fast as we can. People everywhere are driven by a thirsting, a wanting, a needing,

Obey Your Thirst Illustration: Sprite commercials - missed dunk Those Sprite commercials can preach! That’s tonight’s message in fact. * If you’re thirsty - drink something that will quench your thirst. Don’t just drink something because of commercialism, or peer pressure, or the pop ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Ruin To Rescue

Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 4, 2008

From original sin to redemption this sermon traces Adam’s sin and death-sentence to Jesus’s victory over temptation and death.

From Ruin to Rescue Gen 2:15-17 1st test – First man Matt 4: 1-11 2nd test – Second man Romans 5:12-19 Final exam -perfect grade If I were taking a poll of folks on the street at random, I think most of them would know about the story of Adam and Eve and how they failed to listen to God’s one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Important Questions Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 12, 2008

If we are to have victory in our Christian life, we must understand that we are free from the law.

Up to this point, the book of Romans has pointed us to the reason we needed a Savior, and the fact that God provided that Savior in the person of Jesus, the Eternal Word who was made flesh and dwelt among us. Now, beginning in chapter 6, the subject changes to address the transformation that must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Safety In The Secret Place

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jul 8, 2006

Finding that place of refuge in the storms of life.

Safety In The Secret Place If there’s one thing that David knew well, it was the art of finding a good hiding place. He was the youngest of Jesse’s boys and no doubt got picked on as the “baby of the family”. As a young shepherded boy David would know the best places to keep a safe watch over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship: Construction Zone

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 11, 2006

God wants to keep working on improving us until we get to heaven.

INTRODUCTION -What do you think of when you think of a construction zone? -Dirt -Noise -Progress -Chaos -We normally try to avoid such places, don’t we -Hospital Construction -Road Construction -House Construction -We like for things to be neat, orderly and completed -But seldom are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Graduation Day!

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 14, 2006

Graduation day is before us. It’s only appropriate that all of us evaluate where we are at in our journey and where we are heading. We can do that by personally answering three questions.

by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org This is the graduation season where many have accomplished great things in academics. God has blessed us with the desire and ability to gain knowledge. Upon graduation, the graduate is looking at what lies ahead and seeks to answer many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love You Th I I I S Much

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

God demonstrates his love for us by sending Jesus to die for us, the helpless, ungodly, sinners and enemies of God.

I Love You Thiiis Much Rom. 5:6-11 Introduction: Child to parent or grandparent, “I love you.” “How much?” Holding his arms wide, “I love you thiiis much.” Nothing is more precious to the ears of a parent or grandparent than a child’s declaration of love. But how do we know if that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Sees Over The Horizon

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

CONTRAST BETWEEN WHAT WE SAY AND WHAT GOD SAYS. FOR EXAMPLE: We say: I am too tired.E God says: I will give you rest.E(Mat 11:28 KJV) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and lear

GOD SEES OVER THE HORIZON The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed fervently for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but no hope in sight. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

A Tale Of Two Mouths

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that we must make our speech only what would be acceptable in God’s sight.

-Psalm 19:1-14 -There are many extreme things people do these days to try to get attention and to make a statement about who they are -Tattoos -Hair coloring / styles -Body piercing -Clothes styles -Forked Tongues -Have you ever known those people who seemed to talk out of both sides of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rollercoaster Cynicism Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

What is a cynic? Oxford English Dictionary describes a cynic as a person “disposed to rail or find fault” and as one who “shows a disposition to disbelieve in … sincerity… and is wont to express this by sneers and sarcasm.” In short, the cynic is “a s

What is a cynic? Oxford English Dictionary describes a cynic as a person “disposed to rail or find fault” and as one who “shows a disposition to disbelieve in … sincerity… and is wont to express this by sneers and sarcasm.” In short, the cynic is “a sneering fault-finder.” An attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Will You Wait

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Oct 30, 2006

Evangelistic Sermon from the Old Testament

How Long Will You Wait? (2 Kings 7:3) 2 Kings 7:3 (ESV) 3Now there were four men who were lepers£ at the entrance to the gate. And they said to one another, “Why are we sitting here until we die? Introduction: Samaria had been besieged by the Syrian army. Famine had covered the land. Things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: Baptist