Sermons on The Sword Of The Lord:

Drunk In The Church

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 11 regarding Paul's thoughts regarding their error and their ideal.

Text: 1 Cor 11:17-34, Title: Drunk in the Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: In spite of his tendency to project sometimes speculative imaginative scenarios in his more popular study You Wretched Corinthians! Hans Frör well captures the connection between 11:2–16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Revival’s Song

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 21, 2011

We can make the choice to sing a new song to God; and allow the joy of the Lord to transform our thoughts, and usher in a revival of the heart.

Did you hear cannons fire on Thursday morning? I have to tell ya, the two-fold pounding of the avalanche cannon awoke me from my sleeo. I laid there in bed and thought, No! We didn’t get snow last night. Sure enough, though, God dumped nine inches of fresh snow onto the mountains ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Took It Out Of The Way

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 28, 2012

Breaking through, really!!!!!

Colossians 2:14 Took it out of the way Intro: what stands between us and God? 1: Sin a) to know to do right and not do it ( James 4:17 ) b) it separates us from God the father c) it hinders the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives d) it brings pain and sorrow to us and too those around ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Other

Communion: Chosen, Blessed, Broken, Given

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 26, 2012

Communion thoughts

“Chosen, Blessed, Broken, Given” Henri Nouwen/ 4 words Describe JESUS & All Genuine Christians. “Took (Chose), Blessed, Broke, Gave Feeding 5000, Last Supper, Emmaus Road 1. CHOSEN: I am CHOSEN by God! I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:10-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Ordinances

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012

This is a sermon that explains the two ordinances that Jesus left for the church to observe. Communion and baptism. This message was preached during the morning service right before a baptismal service. It also counters some myths about baptism.

Two Ordinances Matthew 3:13-17 This afternoon we are going to be having a baptismal service for those that recently have been saved and others who were saved but want to be Scripturally baptized. Praise the Lord for those that want to follow the Lord in baptism. So this morning I want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing A Memorial Meal

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 11, 2012

Sermon covers the items we are reminded of through the Lord's Supper.

SHARING A MEMORIAL MEAL 8 12 - Luke 22:14-22 A man was working in his backyard one day, when his neighbor began talking to him over the fence. He said, “Yeah. I went to one of those seminars yesterday, you know, where they teach you ways to improve your memory and such.” His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lame Feet

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

A Communion Sermon based on Mephibosheth

LAME FEET II Samuel 9 2 Samuel 9:1 - 13 (NKJV) 1Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To Your Joy?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 2, 2010

A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ;

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR JOY? Galatians 4:15 NOTE: This sermon was preached in tandem with Pastor Ken's associate pastor of Congregational Care. Pastor Gary's portion is provided only in rough outline. Sermon Objective: A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Meeting The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the first message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines the Lord as our shepherd.

The most quoted and best loved passage of Scripture is the twenty-third Psalm. The vast majority of Christians can quote bits and pieces of this Psalm. This passage is read quite regularly at funerals or during other times of crisis to provide comfort. This Psalm consists of only six verses but it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Broken Bread

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 25, 2010

A communion message regarding the Body of Christ.

John 6:31-35 [31] Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' [32] Then Jesus said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. [33] For the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-35

Come To The Table

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 8, 2010

Like Mephibosheth we were crippled, expecting death, but we come to the presence of the KING and receive mercy and grace. Come and Eat.

Come to the Table 2 Samuel 9:1-11 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” The Bible seems to abound in difficult names- names like “Ne-bu-chad-nez-zar” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Understanding compassion from Jesus’ point of view.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 7:31- 8:10 I. Introduction A. How do you define compassion? 1. The Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it 2. Vine’s expository ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

The Cost of Discipleship The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-37 I. Introduction: A. Background 1. Jesus has just told the disciples in an unambiguous way that He was going to die soon. a) No longer in parables or symbols. 2. They had reacted negatively toward that revelation as demonstrated by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness & The Dawn

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 11, 2010

❶ Darkness Smoothers Us ❷ Light Transforms Us

- Photo from space of Earth at night - Where artificial light is and is not - Astronomers hate light around them - They call it Light Pollution John 3:19KJV And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Questions That Matter The Most Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". This sermon talks about the most important things in life.

Series: The Songs Of A King [#5] THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER THE MOST Psalm 91:1-16 Introduction: We have studying the life of David and looking at the Psalms that he wrote during those situations. We find in 1 Kings 1-2 that at the end of David’s life, his son Adonijah decided to set ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist