Sermons on The Message Of Christ:

A Way Of Escape Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 1, 2011

Based on Abraham’s struggles, we learn how to escape when temptation comes.

It was a beautiful sunny day in Ostrava Czech Republic a city of 300,000. It was 1995 and I had just moved there to take an intense Czech language course and after half a day of Czech grammar I was tired. I got on the tram and spaced out for my 20 minute ride to the suburbs where I lived. As usual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011

3 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-III—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Where is the power of God in my life?....Does God even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Wimps Nor Wolves

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011

Christian meekness is not weakness; it is strength tempered by obedience.

Do any of you remember the old musical Camelot, about King Arthur and the Round Table? It was popular back in the early 60's, it’s one of the reasons the Kennedy White House started being called Camelot. The reason I bring it up is because of Lancelot. Remember Lancelot? Until he and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Misunderstood Meek Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 16, 2011

Most people think that meek is a person who is a pushover, a person who other people can force their will upon them. They see someone who is meek as spineless and maybe even a coward. This sermon examines what it really means to be meek.

Today we continue on in our series on the Beatitudes. Last week we looked at the attitude “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” We talked about the fact that it is good to mourn our own sin and shortcomings in our life. When we have sinned or have sin in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Desperately Seeking

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

We're all looking for something, we just don't always know what we are looking for.

Desperately Seeking Matthew 13:44-45; Luke 15: 1-7 Community Service in the Park May 29th, 2005 Summer Outreach Have you ever noticed that we are tireless searchers? Jesus points this out to us in our first passage this morning, Matthew 13:44-45. We seem to spend our lives searching for one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All You Need Is A Word

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 7, 2011

I don’t care what you are facing today: One word from God is all you need.

Before I start preaching I need to prophesy to somebody and I need to tell you that tonight is your night for a turn around. And I decree to you that in the very same place that the enemy said it was gonna end, you’re going to step into a new beginning and the greatest blessing of your life. Begin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25, 2 Chronicles 20:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Worship

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009

A new look at Isaiah 6:1-8, new outline and new illustrations.

Real Worship Isa. 6:1-8 Introduction: I’ve been blessed beyond measure in my life in what God has allowed me to witness and experience over the last 20 years. As a kid when we went on vacation we would venture all the way off to Eunice, LA…yeah, good times. My first trip to New Orleans didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seek God's Perspective

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

Pray and seek God's will. He has a plan, and He can bless us wherever we are, even in the midst of hardship.

When you take a window seat on a flight, there are two times you would like to look out the window – while it is taking off and when it lands. • You’ve lots to see then. Anything in between is just pitch darkness and just plain white. Before, you see the clouds above you. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tower Of Power

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 28, 2008

Migdol means tower and that’s where God brought the children of Israel to. We, as children of God, need to find our way to the tower of power.

******SERMON OUTLINE******* There’s Power in the Tower... I. Introduction Turn with me to Exodus 14:1 Praise God Church!!! How many in here this morning have ever been through a storm in your life? A time in your life when: Nothing went right! No matter what you did you couldn’t get back ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-4

Where Does It Hurt? Fathers Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

This lesson continues the series "Where Does it Hurt?" by dealing with the man’s role in the family.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:9-11 INTRODUCTION 1. We determined to look at these 5 areas: a. What is the foundation? b. What is the father/husband to be? c. What is the mother/wife to be? d. What is the child to be? e. Then we can put them together and see ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Completed Appointment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2008

Funeral sermon for Alfred Bailey, long-term chair of the church Building and Grounds Committee, civic activist, and Martin Luther King Memorial founder. His unfinished tasks and his missed appointments are completed by a God who gave him many assignments

It’s tough to be on time. And it’s tough to get things finished. In fact, those two items are closely connected. It’s tough to be on time precisely because it is so tough to get things finished. And if you are involved in a great many things, chances are you will never complete them all, nor ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Key To Harmony - Mercy

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

The give and take of Mercy

Control over ourselves can be a very difficult skill to both obtain and maintain, especially when we are the one who has been wronged. The first thing that comes to mind is a fitting punishment for the person on the other end. Whether it is our marriages, our friendships, our co-workers or even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Godly Household Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008

What a believer looks like at home is at the same time the most accurate and difficult measure of our walk with God.

A Godly household Love and Wisdom; God and you Colossians 3:18–4:1 Paul was sending a slave back to his master, and he was concerned that Philemon’s gracious treatment and this slave’s escape and rebellion not be seen by other slaves as an opportunity to copy Onesimus’ earlier, rebellious example. ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2008

Here is something to want for Christmas that is good for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is December; Christmas is going to be here in a few short days. Have you been buying all your gifts? • How many of you love electronic stuff? • I LOVE the latest techie gadgets. If I had an unlimited income, I would have everything electronic thing known to man. • I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Goodness Of God, Leads Us To Be Thankful”

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Let me say that this psalm {107} was pinned in 536 B.C. we’re not told who the author is, it was written to commemorate the return of the Jews from the Babylonian captivity. We read in this psalm the same words of exhortation in 4 different verses, in ve

PSALMS 107: “THE GOODNESS OF GOD, LEADS US TO BE THANKFUL” 11-1-08 Let me say that this psalm {107} was pinned in 536 B.C. we’re not told who the author is, it was written to commemorate the return of the Jews from the Babylonian captivity. We read in this psalm the same words of exhortation in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-16

Denomination: Baptist