Sermons on The Silver Cord:

Rattlin Bones And Rollin Stones

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

We need something much deeper and much more sustaining than three points and a poem to get us through the dark days when hope seems lost, something much more than greeting card clichés, something more than denominational differences and squabbles over wor

“Rattlin’ Bones and Rollin’ Stones” – Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sex scandals, decline, apathy, cancer, pain, death, hopelessness – the prophet Ezekiel could have been writing to us just as easily as the people Israel in Babylonian captivity. Perhaps our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Fasting And Feasting"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 17, 2010

A sermon for Ash Wednesday.

2 Corinthians 5:17-6:10 Isaiah 58:1-12 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN When a couple have their first baby; a whole new chapter has opened in their lives, and nothing will ever be the same again. Many, if not most parents can relate to this. They ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery."

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"Thou shalt not commit adultery."

Exodus 20 v. 14 "Thou shalt not commit adultery." 7th commandment concerns our neighbour's purity Reflect on:- (a) God's provision of marriage - Genesis 2 v. 18 "And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." (b) God's purpose in marriage ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Holiness

Love Lifted Me

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 4, 2013

Ebed-Melech- It means…a servant of the lord That could be anyone of us!!!

Jeremiah 38:5-13-Then Zedekiah the king said, “Look, he is in your hand. For the king can do nothing against you.” So they took Jeremiah and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the king’s son, which was in the court of the prison, and they let Jeremiah down with ropes. And in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Big Happy Family

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2014

How God's family should work together and bring fruitful growth

God’s Big Happy Family Ephesians 3:14-19NKJ Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, Remember this quote, ”There’s no place like home,” And she’s right. There’s no place like home, when it is happy and healthy. A happy and healthy home is one of the best places on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Doesn't Matter: To God & It Shouldn't Matter To You Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019

This is about how it doesn't matter to God where you are from, where you have been or what you have done God can use you anyway

What am I talking about this Morning? What doesn’t matter to God? It doesn’t matter where you have been or what you have done. What matters is where you are headed. I want you to be honest with yourself this morning, I want you to think about something. If it doesn’t matter to God where someone ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Virtue Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 22, 2019

Forgiveness is giving up the right to get even.

Introduction. The command to forgive others is often repeated in the scriptures yet it seems to be the most difficult to obey or comply with. Consequently, many struggle with: · Bitterness · Hatred and anger · Resentment · Heartaches · Fear · Rage. And others It is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Disturbances And Easter Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 7, 2019

Jesus' grace transforms us

May 5, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Holy Disturbances and Easter Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you head down Highway 93 south of Eleva, you’ll run into the town of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 5, 2019

Don’t expect cake-walk while you venture into the domain of darkness to serve the Lord, GET EQUIPPED TO FIGHT THE ENEMY WITH DIVINE WEAPONS. Anybody listening?

SPIRITUAL WARFARE Deuteronomy 28:7"The LORD shall cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way and will flee before you seven ways.” This is against spiritual wickedness…. Very smartly dressed with my elegant file in hand, when ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:7, 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bleak Time

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2013

The Work Christ accomplished on the Cross is more than we can know. As we look at some of the details, we can appreciate the benefits of Jesus’ death on our behalf.

The Bleak Time (Matt. 27:45-55, John 19:30) [note: I originally preached on this text ten years earlier; this outline is revised and I have added some significant bits of information from my developing Jewish Roots perspective] 1. Spots on my tan shoes from rubber over boots. Tried olive oil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Worthy Walk

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 21, 2012

This chapter begins with the word- Therefore. This word is a transition word from doctrine to duty, principle to practice, position to behavior. This is typical of Paul’s writings- (Romans 12:1, Gal.5:1 just to name a few).

The Worthy Walk Ephesians 4:1-3NAS Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Around The Crystal Sea

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

Funeral Sermon for a Believer who loved fishing

**** FUNERAL SCRIPTURE READINGS Job 1:21 and Job said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." Psalm 90:1-5 Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2016

Sincerity is not enough: We need an active Shepherd to follow, One worthy of our allegiance.

We Need A Shepherd (Mark 14:26-31) 1. A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better Together: My Family's Journey With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 2, 2015

As Christians, we are adopted into God’s family, God becomes our Heavenly Father, and we are brothers and sisters. We are better together.

BETTER TOGETHER: MY FAMILY’S JOURNEY WITH GOD (20 YEARS AND COUNTING) INTRO: Happy Father’s Day! SKIT GUYS FATHER’S DAY VIDEO OPENING TEXT: “God’s unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: *other

Filling A Fatigued Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 17, 2020

The times in which we live are consuming our energy. There are ways to renew and revive an active faith, beginning with a focus on Jesus.

1. Are you also feeling the fatigue that is associated with this time in which we are living? a. A few months ago streaming church services at home seemed to be the thing to do – if you are still streaming, how are you doing? b. How is “Sheltering in place” affecting you? Are you tired and tired of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ