Sermons on The Road Ahead:

Fill The Potholes

Contributed by Roger Shervington on Dec 14, 2006

The highway we travel as Christians needs timely and appropriate maintenance.

Fill the Potholes Pastor Roger Shervington Community Presbyterian Church El Monte, CA 2nd Sunday of Advent (C) 10 December 2006 This morning, we continue our Advent journey towards the joy and celebration of Christmas while not forgetting that we also celebrate the promise of our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope Has Come Jesus Is Here

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2011

Easter Message is the fulfillment of Jesus' message, "The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me."

Hope Has Come Easter 4/24/2011 Psalm 137:1-5 Matthew 28:1-10 What road has brought us here to church today? No matter where we started from, all of us eventually chose Euclid Avenue or East 79th to come to this building, but that’s not the kind of road I’m talking about. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whch Way To Go? Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2013

As you determine your heart to obey God, be sure to get heavenly guidance and divine help. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU!

Which way to go and where to go?? Part 3 Angels of God met him….. Life of Jacob! Visit www.worshipjesusministries.org Check my blog: balasamson@wordpress.com Genesis 32:1 “….and the angels of God met him. “ There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ambition

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?

Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Living In The Now Zone

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 25, 2010

God refuses to live 5 minutes ago, His desire is to walk with you now! God gave you a testimony; however, He desires for you to become a relevant person.

The Now Zone Isaiah 43: 18-19 Back in 1899 the CEO of the United patent office made a strong statement which almost closed it down. He said, “Everything that can be invented already has been invented.” 18 “ Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Catastrophe

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004

One day, mankind will face the stark reality of eternity. Today, every man and woman is faced with the decision of a lifetime: choose life by the blood of Jesus Christ, or let the pride, the sin, and all the mistakes, which stand between us and God separ

(Making the big decisions too late.) Open: The story of loosing my brother Kenny. My desperate hope that he’s in Heaven with the Lord, but I’m just not sure if that’s true or not. I stood there in my room alone after he died, weeping to God, wishing I could say a final goodbye, tell him how much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Jesus Drops By

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003

When Jesus drops by lives are changed forever

When Jesus Drops By Luke 19:1-10 March 30, 2003 What happens when Jesus drops by?  The lost find direction  The hopeless find hope  The helpless find assistance  The weary find new strength  The thirsty find refreshment  The broken are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Spring Training #4 Call Your Shot Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

God is all knowing and all loving as he calls us to action unconditionally!

The story of the “called Shot” by Babe Ruth in the 3rd game of 1932 world series at Wrigley Field Yankees vs. Cubs Bench Jockey’s hounding each other The game is tight Bambino goes up to bat and points to the center field very inconspicuously 1-0, 1-2, 2-2 then bam for 440 yards out to dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent: Repentance And Preparation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 5, 2009

John the baptiser called for believers to repent. This sermon asks what we need to repent of, reminds us we need to turn back to God, and calls for preparation for what God has for us this next year.

If you were going to describe the time 20 years ago in 1989 when the Churches of the town worked together to plan and produce Festival 89 I wonder what you would say. More specifically, if you were going to date the time and the place and the event without naming the date I wonder what you would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Why? Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007

An investigation into heaven and hell...answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

All of you know that I try to use deep theological things in my sermons...right? I am sure that you have often sat there.scratching your heads...wondering where in the world I come up with these deep theological concepts and examples. I mean, we have talked about the Three Stooges...the Lone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Is Half The Battle... Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Feb 29, 2004

We learn from Satan’s tempting of Christ two things: 1. How Satan will tempt us. 2. How Jesus will defend us.

Lent 1 Luke 4:1-13 When I was about 10 years old, my favorite cartoon was G. I. Joe – A Real American hero. I looked forward to watching G. I. Joe every day after school. This was a show where the good guys, the G. I. Joe team would fight against the bad guys, the forces of evil Cobra Commander. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing The Way For Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 2, 2015

Before we can go out into the world to share the good news of Christ, we must first prepare our own hearts. An Advent sermon for Holy Communion Sunday.

Preparing the Way for Christmas Mark 1:1-8 This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. It began just as the prophet Isaiah had written: “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way. He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Welcome King Jesus!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 19, 2016

King Jesus was welcomed at the Triumphal Entry. He alone saw something everyone else missed.

Welcome King Jesus! Luke 19-28-44 There are many protocols for welcoming royalty / celebrities. At the Oscars there is the Red Carpet. When the President emerges, “Hail to the Chief”. Many parades have a celebrity float / Parade Marshall. What kind of welcome would be appropriate for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Few Tips For Spiritual Trips

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2007

We are all on the wonderful trip of life. Here are a few tips that will make the trips a little more pleasent.

“A Few Tips for Spiritual Trips” 3/4/2007 This time next week Julie will be in Italy. It’s gong to be a trip of a lifetime! She and her two friends are excited to be going. They are anticipating an exciting adventure. They have been preparing and planning for weeks now. They have worked hard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus as the Jubilant King, emphasizing His divine right to kingship and the joyful recognition of His authority by the people of Judah.

Good morning, dear family of God. There is a palpable sense of warmth and unity in the air today, isn't there? We are gathered here not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to break bread, share fellowship, and immerse ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Palm Sunday