Sermons on The Ransomed Come Home:

"Why Do We Come To The Tomb?"

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 7, 2018

A sermon prepared for "Easter" Sunday and compares the reasons folks came to the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest and our reasons for assembling to worship on the first day of the week.

I. Welcome II. Introduction MercyMe first released their hit song I Can Only Imagine in 1999. Since then, I’ve heard this song played numerous times at funerals as one imagines being in heaven and in the presence of God. The movie by the same name was released last month with much greater success ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has "That Which Is Perfect Come”?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 18, 2018

Does the canon of Scripture halter and hamper the Holy Spirit so that He is limited in what He can do for Christ's Body?

For 40 years, I was a cessationist.Baptist and used this passage as one of my proof texts. Unfortunately, we forgot to follow one of our basic rules for interpretation. In college, they stressed context, context, context. We have taken verse ten out of context. 1Co 13:8 Charity never faileth: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes Looking For You

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 9, 2018

A sermon examining what happens when Jesus calls us unto salvation.

WHEN JESUS COMES LOOKING FOR YOU John 9:1-38 - The Crabb family sings a song that says: "He came looking for me" "He made a way, when there was no way that I could see". "When I drifted far, Jesus was near, to rescue my soul and calm all my fears." "Now I'm safe from all harm, since I met the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Figure Of Adam Who Is To Come

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2016

To show that sin and death reigned from adam (beginning) to Moses (law) while Life and Holiness reigned in CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you alive in CHRIST? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that sin and death reigned from adam (beginning) to Moses (law) while Life and Holiness reigned in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Romans 5:14 (Amplified Bible) Yet death held sway from Adam ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Come Off The Playground

Contributed by Pastor Cordell Starks Sr on Apr 30, 2016

To help the believer to mature and spiritually grow up in God and to know his word.

Intro: I often reflect back on my childhood memories and I think about how fun and exciting it was being a child. I reflect back on the times when I was in elementary school and how exciting it was when we would get the opportunity to go outside at recess and play on the playground. There we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Big Things Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 1, 2016

Faith is like a seed. It starts as something small and over time grows into something larger that allows us to do great things in Christ’s name.

A wealthy man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by Saint Peter who led him down the streets of gold. They passed mansion after mansion until they came to the very end of the street. Saint Peter stopped the rich man in front of a little shack. “This belongs to you,” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

Joy To The World, The Lord Has Come Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2017

In the account of Christ’s advent in John 1:19-37, we see a 1) Joyful Preparation (John 1:19-28), a 2) Joyful Arrival (John 1:29-34) and a resulting 3) Joyful Response (John 1:35-37).

If you're the type of person who counts down the days until your local radio station starts playing nonstop Christmas music, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. Apparently listening to Christmas music on loop could have some negative effects on your mental health, according to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-37

Denomination: Other

With Great Joy Comes Great Celebration! Series

Contributed by Glenn Pablo on Dec 23, 2017

This season is the most wonderful and glorious time of the year. Christians ought to celebrate the celebrant. Luke 2:8-11

INTRO. 1. A Blessed Christmas to everyone! 2. This season is the most wonderful and glorious time of the year. ? CHRISTMAS SURVEY: • 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. • 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a theological invention. • If Jesus had never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

The Hope That Comes From Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2017

This is the 47th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#47] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM JESUS CHRIST 1 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: This week in this Advent portion of our series, we are looking at the joy that comes from Jesus Christ. Luke 2:8-10 (NIV) “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 - The Certainty Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 16, 2020

How can we be sure that Jesus is returning and why is this important to the messages to the 7 churches https://youtu.be/TqkIXqz7n3c

View this sermon https://youtu.be/TqkIXqz7n3c The Certainty of the Second Coming May 3, 2020 Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Revelation 1:7-8 Before we go on to looking at the letters Jesus sent to the seven church in Asia Minor, I want to circle back around to verses 7 & 8 of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8, Titus 2:11-13, Matthew 24:44, 2 Timothy 4:8, Zechariah 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Crisis And The Unplanned Changes Coming To The Church.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 12, 2020

How man's plans and God's plan interact in a changing world.

The new year was greeted with fanfare worldwide. Everyone had hope for a better tomorrow despite the disappointment of the previous year. Church services were jammed with worshippers offering prayers of thanksgiving to the Lord. During that period it is quite normal for churches worldwide to have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Amos 3:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With Wanting Jesus To Come Back Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2020

Israel cried out for the day of the Lord to come, but God warned them that they didn't really want that. Today many Christians say, "I just wish Jesus would come back!" but is that something we're actually ready for?

WHEN THE WORLD DEPRESSES US WITH ITS EVIL: “I just wish Jesus would come back!” - Amos 5:18-20. - The point of v. 19 is things going from bad to worse. - There are two illustrations. - In the first, a man runs from a lion. But then, exhausted, he runs right into a bear. - In the second, a man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When The Storm Comes

Contributed by David Carter on May 15, 2019

It is not the storm that gets us it is the reaction to the storm help us to follow these guidelines when the storms of life come

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE STORM COMES Mark 4: 35-41 - As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake. So, they took Jesus in the boat and started out. But soon a bad storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tear Open The Heavens And Come Down

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Do you realize how much we need God to intervene in our world? The prophet Isaiah modeled for us a heart longing for God.

This morning we are going to look at a deeply heart-felt prayer from the Old Testament prophet, Isaiah. As I read it for you perhaps you’ll recognize that his longing for God to come and stir up God’s people of his day is a longing that many of us are also feeling deep down inside. And perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

My Month Of Preparing For The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 40:3

Denomination: Pentecostal