Sermons on the supernatural power of god:

A Prodigal Or A Prodigy

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Jun 12, 2001

Graduation sermon

A Prodigal or a Prodigy Luke 15: 11-24 This passage of Scripture has been preached on numerous times. It’s been dramatized, sensationalized and often times taken to the extreme. It has become a melodrama of Scripture. It’s been preached about how rambunctious this son was. About how rebellious he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Heaven Be Boring?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2001

An examination of some of the myths about heaven and the reality of way heaven will be.

Intro: For many people, all they know about heaven they’ve learned from movies. How do movies portray heaven? Everything’s white; puffy clouds everywhere; it looks like you’re living inside a carton of cotton balls; apparently the only activity is strumming on harps. This nightmare scenario of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through Colossians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Colossians

COLOSSIANS - Completion INTRODUCTION: Colossians was one of the four Epistles written by Paul in his Roman jail. It is the most Christ-centered Book in the Bible. Its message is built around the theme of the supremacy if Christ. It has been called the “twin Epistle” of Ephesians: (1) Both were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Building Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Salvation by Grace through Faith is proven by what we become. No one has the right to say that they are born-again if their character doesn’t change.

Character Building SERIES Characteristics of Christianity #part 5: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 “Even so, every good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforting.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 7, 2004

Dr. Havner say it I believe the ministers have a twofold are dual ministry. He said, “The business of a preacher is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”

The comforting. Acts 9: 32 -- 42. 01/07/04 Vance Havner was a wonderful preacher of the gospel. He is known for a lot of one-liners that draw attention all the time. Oftentimes there were humor in them but a message in each one. One time he was reading where Jesus came apart from the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Communion To You?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 2, 2004

A Communion sermon that ends with an opportunity for members of the congregation to share briefly one of the things Communion means to them.

INTRODUCTION When someone comes to my house for dinner, we eat—And because of my wife’s good cooking, it is always good eating. As we eat we talk, and we talk, and we talk… Our guests and my wife and I get to know each other much better. Today, in a few minutes, before we come to the communion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Raising Of Jairus's Daughter.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 28, 2003

The delays of Jesus does not mean denial.

The raising of Jairus’s daughter. Mark 5:22 -- 24, 35—42 12/28/03 When Jesus walked this earth, He went around doing well. Everywhere he went he was an example of compassion on foot. He loved the ones that the world considered an outcast. He even loved the ones who would consider others outcast. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-24, Mark 5:35-42, Mark 5:22-50

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Burnout...just Burn

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002

Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

"Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Marked Man

Contributed by James Bryant on Feb 5, 2002

To be a Marked Man is not always bad.

"A MARKED MAN" Psalms 37:37 (37) Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. WHO IS A MARKED MAN? When I say, “A MARKED MAN” what comes to your mind? Osama bin Laden is one man that might. Many people now view him as, "A MARKED ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Kind Person

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Practical direction for real life found in Deuteronomy. In our day, we need guidance and to have the responsibilities of kindness defined.

As I looked for a theme that unified some of the commands of Deut. 22-25, the word that seemed to do it was kindness. What is kindness? Goodwill. Consideration. Thougtfulness. Gentleness Concern. Thinking of the consequences to others; thinking of the impact of our words and actions upon others, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is My Shepherd : I Shall Not Want- Psalm 23

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 14, 2001

This sermon is about the blessings we experience when we have a relationship with the Lord as our Shepherd and follow Him faithfully in our lives.It is based on Psalm 23.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 OUTLINE 1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REST 3.RESTORATION 4.REFINING 5.REFUGE 6.RENOWN 7.REWARD THE MESSAGE THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 1.RELATIONSHIP: ’ The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. ’ We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Little Bit Of Hangin' Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

Victory through Adversity

Proclaiming His Majesty A Little Bit of Hangin’ Series 2006 Revelation 3:14-22 Abraham Lincoln once listened to the pleas of the mother of a soldier who’d been sentenced to hang for treason. She begged the president to grand pardon. Lincoln agreed. Yet, he is reported to have left the lady ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2006

The only way to fulfill the purpose of the church and of being a Christian is to be committed to opening people’s minds to receive Christ Jesus and eternal life.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: When I was in high school, I could not understand why it was necessary for me to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- Perhaps the reason I felt that way was because those were the hardest classes for me. --- Regardless, no one could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Promises Peace And Rest For His People

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2006

The Lord promises peace and rest to His people . He wants to give us rest and respite from the battles that we have faced in the past . He wants to put an end to the continuous attacks of the enemy that we have been facing for so long.

THE LORD PROMISES PEACE AND REST FOR HIS PEOPLE ************************************************ " Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. " Acts 9:31: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Banquet Table

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jul 23, 2008

The Lord has invited you to sit and commune with him at His banquet table right now. What does this mean? How will you respond? Teaching by Glenn Bleakney.

We have been invited to a Great Feast. At this feast there is a table spread before us. This Feast is not to be viewed as an occasion reserved strictly for the future when we dwell with the Lord forever. Revelation 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice and honor him. For the time has come for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational