Sermons on The Present:

Empowered By The Joy Of Life Within Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

Connecting with life eternal brings more meaning into our present moment.

1 Empowered by the Joy of Life Within Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – March 13, 2011 INTRO One of the things that stands out about the nature of children… is that the immediate moment is everything. It is hard to get past the moment… after ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eschatological Worship {part 1}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 12, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 1} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was embedded into all aspects of the worship service. The service began with the intro and first movement; singing, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Eschatological Worship {part 2}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 18, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 2} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. REV. 21:1-6 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Eschatological Worship {part 3}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 25, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 3} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. REV. 21:1-6 & REV. 22:1-9 INTRO For the last two weeks we have been discovering the potential that good worship has to impact the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Eschatological Worship {part 4}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 31, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 4} Rev. 22:8-9; Rev. 15:1-4; Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was preach on Palm Sunday and dovetailed with the worship theme of Jesus as King. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

By Dying We Live Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 25, 2012

By dying to things of this world, we live in His presence in this present world.

BY DYING WE LIVE The law of self-finding by self-losing is made clean in the life of Jesus. It is a principle that involves the whole human experience. Jesus stated in the gospel of Luke chapter nine and verses twenty-four and twenty-five. “If any man will come after me, let him deny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:24-25

Denomination: *other

Jesus' Negligent Disciples Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012

This passage presents the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant religion.

Introduction We’ve noticed that, while Jesus has gotten off to a great start amazing everyone with his teaching, healing and exorcising of demons, he has also started to create controversy. He first seems like he has all the markings of a special man of God – maybe a prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013

We can relate to the Spirit through the feminine imagery present in scripture.

God the Father. God the Son. And God the Holy Spirit. Three of my favorite things to talk about, and today we are going to talk about God the Holy Spirit. We talk less about the Holy Spirit than about the Father and the Son, and I think we understand the Holy Spirit less than we understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor Is The Church's Theologian

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2015

Pastor's are responsible to prepare themselves to present theology, making it a joy to the flock.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Brings You To The Cross?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 21, 2015

A thought-provoking look at why we are present for worship on Sunday mornings.

“What Brings You To the Cross?” Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme of “Spiritually Clean in 2015” demands that we return frequently to the cross. I want us to spend some time this morning at Calvary reflecting on the crucifixion of our Savior. But, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's In Charge Here?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 22, 2015

Daniel's vision gives us clarity regarding our present and the future.

Take a look at this picture. It’s an illustration of the scene from our Gospel lesson this morning where Jesus was standing before the Roman governor Pilate. Now let me ask you this question. Who’s in charge here? Is it Pilate who sits on his throne with expensive clothes and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Acts Of Unity Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 31, 2011

God's people must be united and present God's Word in a practical way

ACTS OF UNITY I. INTRODUCTION: SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 2:14-25, 36-41 II. UNITED FRONT A. Peter and the other 11 disciples address the crowd 1. Note it’s not just Peter alone 2. It is the disciples in unison 3. Peter speaks, but the disciples are the one’s presenting God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"But Jesus Can!"

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 5, 2017

Details how ess can deal with our past, present and future.

“But Jesus Can!” Psalm 32:1-11 David P. Nolte You’ve heard the phrase, “Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None” or, it might be, “Jill of all trades” for a woman. Such a person may set a hand to any number of tasks with greater or lesser skill but is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Psalm 32:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 39:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Non-Negotiables Of Worship Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at what must be present in order for our actions to be considered worship.

Non-Negotiables of Worship Psalm 33:1-9 “I propose we drive a nail in the altar. Or the pulpit. Or the Communion table. Or the organ bench…or pipes. Or the Choirmaster’s music stand. Or any place visible and significantly shocking to provide a counterpart to the ancient door at Wittenberg. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-9, Psalm 33:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational