Sermons on The Sword Of The Lord:

Do Science And Faith Conflict? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 9, 2012

Science and faith do not have to be in conflict with each other. When there is conflict, it is either because of bad science or bad religion, or both.

A. How many of you enjoy learning about science? Was science your favorite subject in school? B. I like the story told about a teacher who was giving her second-grade students a lesson in science. 1. She explained all about magnets and showed how they would pick up nails and other pieces of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope That Lives

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 18, 2012

Believers have a living hope because the death and resurrection of Jesus guarantees their salvation.

Title: Hope That Lives Text: 1 Peter 1:3-13, 18-21 Truth: Believers have a living hope because the death and resurrection of Jesus guarantees their salvation. Aim: to give people hope based on the certainties of salvation. INTRODUCTION Hope is central to our lives. Our life is filled with hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 5, 2013

A New Thing - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE 1. Look Back and Appreciate! 2. Look Ahead and Anticipate! 3. Look within and Evaluate! SERMON BODY: Ill: • Over 2,000 years ago a young Greek artist named Timanthes; • Painted this picture - The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, • What you see on the screen is a 1st ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-28

Denomination: Brethren

People Vs Bait Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 19, 2016

Our response to the tragedy that took place in the mass murders of 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando can help build God's Kingdom or build more hatred between the church and the LGBT Community. Our best solution is to see how Jesus might respond.

Special Note: I read this at our welcome time. During our morning message, we will be talking about some mature themed topics today. There will be a time or two that we drift somewhere in the realm of PG-13. If you have children with you who are not yet teenagers, we would encourage you to let ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Does Not Rejoice In Wrongdoing But Rejoices With The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I am gratified when grace triumphs over guilt

ENGAGE Whenever I’m driving and someone goes whipping by me at well over the speed limit or is constantly cutting in and out of traffic or runs a red light, my immediate thought is “I sure hope there is a policeman in the area to catch that person”. And on those rare occasions ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The World Is Against You Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

Sermon adapting Little Red Riding Hood to talk about the power Christians have in overcoming the world which is against us.

THE WORLD IS AGAINST YOU 1 JOHN 4:1-7 #GreaterIsHe THE STORY… Little Red Riding Hood (p) Once upon a time there was a little girl; we’ll call her Little Red Riding Hood, who was heading to her grandmother’s house to make muffins. Little Red and her grandmother both loved fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words: I Thirst Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Our thirst for Christ

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: I THIRST BEFORE THE CROSS This morning, as we quietly and humbly stand before the cross of Jesus Christ, and as we hear His words tumble into our hearts, there is a challenge that comes to us from the Holy Spirit. That challenge is not to just hear Jesus words, but to let the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words: Words At The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Words spoken at and around the cross of Christ

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: WORDS AT THE CROSS Today and next week, we will be looking at two final scenes regarding the cross of Jesus Christ. Why should we spend so much time at the cross? Why should we care about the intricate details of the cross? Why would we want to lift up the cross for all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:37-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abandoned At Birth-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2016

1 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

ABANDONED AT BIRTH-I—John 3:1-21 OR... Concessions For New Birth Attention: Grandma arrived at their door with a big smile & open arms! Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up & gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma! Now daddy will have to do that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015

It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts 3:1-11

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 14, 2015

ACTS 3:1-11

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

The View From Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE VIEW FROM ROCK BOTTOM: ESTHER 4(1-17) INTRODUCTION -Recently, I heard a man talk about his path to sobriety. -And he talked about hitting rock bottom (his lowest point) -passed out on the couch one night and his 7 year old daughter came to wake him ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 8, 2015

The baptism of Jesus has confused folks for 2000 years. Here are some thoughts on why Jesus asked to be baptized.

The Baptism of Jesus This is week two of our Old School Sunday School series. We tried this last year and had so much fun with the Old Testament Stories that we decided to bring it back for an encore. Sunday School isn’t a big deal in most churches these days, it’s been rebranded as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not Our Own. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

It’s about God’s love not our own.

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… and I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are thrilled that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

A Story That Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2017

Daniel in the Lions' Den has been called the "one of the best loved stories in the Bible." But have you ever thought that God had a message in the story that could change your life?

ILLUS: A 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom to make a speech about "What he wanted to be when he grew up." He stood up in front of the class and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce lions. I’ll walk into the cage and they will roar… and they’ll roar… and they’ll…" ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ