Sermons on The Lordship Of The Word:

Jesus: The Great Joy-Giver Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 9, 2008

Before we believe in Jesus, we are like the water jars: empty, stony hard hearts, sitting off to the side doing nothing. But Jesus is able to fill us, fill us to the brim, and transform us and then use us to bring joy to others. Believe it. Don’t think th

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 2. And as you’re turning I want to tell you the story of Blaise Pascal who was a French mathematician and philosopher. In his writings, which were entitled Pensees, he traces the logical progression of his thoughts on many subjects. And then something happened ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Closer To The Cross - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 24, 2007

*We must move closer to the cross to find the victory and joy God wants us to have.

Moving Closer to the Cross - Part 2 Matt 27:11-54 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 1, 2007 *Today we will look at the darkest day in human history, the day when the holy Son of God was nailed to a cross for our sins. *Max Lucado wrote: The Cross... -It rests on the time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Love God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 19, 2007

Don’t let the mystery and the power of the cross ever be substituted for anything less. Not the law, not wisdom - just the power of the cross.

Title: How to not love God Text: 1 Cor 1:17 – 31 MP: As unreasonable as it is, the cross is still more powerful than any sign or logic It’s always dangerous to use a Monty Python sketch to bring out the truth of a Scripture, but in this case, you’ll see, the shoe fits. But, seeing as this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing The Lord's Servant

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2005

Introducing the Lord’s Servant 1) Look at what he will do 2) Look at how he will do it

If you ever played varsity sports, you know how exciting it is to be introduced to the crowd before the game. My heart pounded both times I got to start a basketball game. As our teammates formed a tunnel leading out to the center of the floor, the four other starters and I sat on the bench waiting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Scars Of Life Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 19, 2002

We all have scars on our bodies, and each scar has a memory that reminds us that moment when the scar was received. When Jesus looks at his hands, he sees his scars. What do those scars mean to Jesus? Love.

The Scars Of Life The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh We have been studying the Gospel of John since the Second Sunday of Eastertide. We have moved through this Gospel, studied its miracles, signs and teachings. We now come to the last two Sundays of this Gospel. This morning we turn our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

Sermon #4 in the series, Jesus in Isaiah, reveals Jesus role as the Suffering Servant (Isaiah 49-53) This is the role of the Messiah that was not understood or accepted by Jews in Jesus’ day, and yet Isaiah clearly revealed that the Messiah would suffer r

Isaiah #4 THE SUFFERING SERVANT Isaiah 42:1-7, Isaiah 49:3-7, Isaiah 50:4-10, Isaiah 52:13 – Isaiah 53:12, Philippians 2:5-11 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 53:3-12 INTRODUCTION: We seem to think of suffering as something foreign and strange. But scripture tells us clearly that those who follow ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Through The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2006

Reconciliation doesn’t come easy. It didn’t come easy for Jesus who died to reconcile us to God.

“Peace Through the Cross”-Sermon for CATM October 29, 2006 He was imprisoned in 1964 for fighting against injustice and racism. He was released 1990 because foreign governments pressured an evil regime to reform with severe economic sanctions. He was a hero, a pace-setter. He was voted president ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

The world around us is busy trying to steal the identity of Jesus from the church

Identity Crisis Matthew 16:13-20 April 2, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Let me tell you about a guy that I know who was a church planter. It seems that in everything He did, He never gained any popularity. In fact, he was told that he was not well liked. In fact, after he finished one of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Our Ark Of Safety Series

Contributed by Wade Lewis on May 31, 2003

This is the first in a series called "Glimpses of Grace", preceeding Christmas that looks at examples of Christ our Redeemer in the Old Testament.

SERIES: GLIMPSES OF GRACE TITLE I: CHRIST OUR ARK OF SAFETY TEXT: GENESIS 7:23-24 INTRODUCTION: A. MAN HAD GOTTEN WORSE AFTER CAIN KILLED ABEL. B. GOD IN HIS DETERMINED TO DESTROY ALL MEN. 1. THE CREATOR CAN DO AS HE PLEASES WITH THE CREATION. C. NOAH FOUND GRACE IN THE EYES OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Door To Heaven

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 20, 2007

The Bible makes it very clear that there is only one way to be saved and that is through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

THE ONLY DOOR TO HEAVEN "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture." John 10:9 Many evening television talk shows are given to the discussion of who can and will be saved. Although there are some Christians on the various programs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Unbelievable Pleasure Of Loving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

The one you are looking for - is Jesus!

The Unbelievable Pleasure of Loving Jesus! One of the greatest tragedies must be to live a life so empty that it really was not worth living.  How terribly sad it must be to realize as you are lying on your deathbed, that you never really lived. You may have done a lot of things and been to many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Catholic

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 12, 2007

If we truly want to grow in our relationship with Christ, we must allow Him to deal with the issue of pride.

Introduction: I. I would like to begin this morning, by asking you, “What is the most difficult thing you have every undertaken to accomplish?” A. As you think about that question, maybe your mind goes to, 1. The workplace, a. Maybe a difficult task that your boss gave you, or b. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

Christ's Righteousness Shines Through His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 18, 2006

Epiphany 2(C)- Christ’s righteousness shines through his church: a church which is a royal crown of splendor and a church which is united to Jesus in a blessed, joyful marriage.

CHRIST RIGHTEOUSNESS SHINES THROUGH HIS CHURCH January 15, 2006 -- Epiphany 2 -- ISAIAH 62:1-5 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: Believers, Christians, are now the ones to lives as lights in this world. We are the ones ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Dec 29, 2002

Why Jesus Came

Why Jesus Came (John6: 38-40) Pre Intro: When Jesus came into this world, His coming was three-fold. First he came as a baby in a manger. It’s nice to think about Jesus as a baby especially at Christmas time, but his mission was not to be just a cute baby for everyone to look at. The second phase ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2005

Who Is This Jesus? 1)He is the mightiest slave; 2) He is the humblest king Sermon adapted from 2002 sermons by Henry Brinton and Daron Lindemann

Did you hear about the guy who planned on skydiving from space? Yeah, he was going to ride a balloon to an altitude of 40,000 meters (130,000 ft.) and jump from there in a space suit. He estimated that, within a minute from leaving the balloon, he’d reach speeds between 11,000 km and 15,000 km an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran