Sermons on The Theophany Of Christ:

The Cure For Greed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2013

Greed is listed as one of the worst of sins - right up there with lewdness, adultery, and murder. But how likely am "I" to be plagued by greed? And how can God cure me of this terrible sin?

Back in the 1800’s there was once a 350# wrestler in Europe named “Yusuf, the terrible Turk.” Three hundred and fifty pounds is a fairly huge man, and there wasn’t an ounce of flab on the man. He was formidable. And in his four years in Europe, he was impossible to beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom, Is It A Priority?

Contributed by Andrew Shields on Oct 13, 2013

Seeking after

Outline of Sermon: Introduction: Priorities, Worries, Kingdom of God, Focus Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Focus on verse 33 Reference Missions Moment Reference Missions Anniversary Date Focus on verses 25-27 Spiritual Advice and Logic Focus on verses 28-31 Reference Children’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Thieves In God’s House Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013

It is unthinkable that a person would rob God but there is an even greater disaster in the text. The people were disobeying the Lord, and God’s blessing in their lives had been shut off.

Thieves In God’s House Malachi 3.7-15 Sermon Series for Malachi (8 of 12) July 28, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Malachi 3:7-15 (NASB) 7 "From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from My statutes and have not kept them. Return to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher And The Prostitute

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2013

God invites Hosea to dive into God’s own heart by entering into a relationship which he knows will be Unreciprocal. God wants Hosea to love someone—not just marry them, but Love them!—in the knowledge that his love will not be returned.

TITLE: THE PREACHER AND THE PROSTITUTE SCRIPTURE: HOSEA 1:2-3 Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of Israel, the Northern Kingdom, and he was a contemporary of the prophets ISAIAH and AMOS. He lived, as we are told in the first verse, during the reigns of UZZIAH – JOTHAM – AHAZ ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

When we left Peter he was broken and discouraged. Now we see the restoration of one of the most faithful of the apostles

Men of the Bible X When we left Peter the last time, he was dejected and all hope seems to have been dashed. Jesus was crucified on Friday morning and has been dead for three days. And Peter as far as we can tell from the scriptures has been hiding in the upper room this whole time. Sunday morning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Melvin Myers on Nov 12, 2012

who is your neighbor? why would we not love them?

The hospital's consulting dietician was giving a lecture to several community nurses from the. 'The rubbish we put into our stomachs and consume should have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is terrible. Fizzy drinks attack your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with msg. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Bible Church

Jeremiah The Preacher

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2012

Part of Jeremiah's First Sermon. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Picture 1: A plundered slave (vs 14-19). • Picture 2: A Stubborn Animal (vs 20). • Picture 3: A degenerate vine (vs 21). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you want to embarrass a preacher: • Just ask him how the first sermon he ever preached ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Messiah And Mob Rule Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2012

We must always do the right thing and not follow the crowd.

The Messiah and Mob Rule Text: Matt. 27:11-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

Finishing His Work

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Apr 9, 2012

This is an Easter monologue describing Cleopas' experience of meeting the Resurrected Lord on the road to Emmaus and having his mind and heart opened to God's plan of salvation.

FINISHING HIS WORK Luke 24:13-49 Introduction Today is Resurrection Sunday. Have you let the Resurrected Lord change your life? Then Jesus spoke about you on Resurrection Sunday so many years ago when He said to His disciples, ”Because you have seen Me, you believed; blessed are those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 22, 2012

When God calls you to do something you had better run to Him because you cannot run from Him.

Running On Empty Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A hospital administrator was once startled to see a patient fleeing down the hall out of the operating room, his loose hospital gown flapping the breeze behind him. He stopped the fleeing patient and said, "Do you mind telling me why ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Misuse Your Money Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 29, 2012

In the Spring of the Year a man's thoughts turn to. . . taxes. What did Jesus say about paying taxes?

Do Not Misuse Your Money Everybody ready for tomorrow? April 30th, last day to get your taxes filed for 2011. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revival Fire Fall Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2012

If we want to see revival we have to do what God requires of us to see it happen.

Revival Fire Fall Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A.W. Tozer wrote, "Revivals come only to those who want them badly enough. The problem is not to persuade God to fill us, but to want God sufficiently to permit him to do so. The average Christian is so cold and so contented with ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Bits, Bridles, And Wild Horses

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

This message shows the power of discipline in a believer's life.

James 3:3 KJV Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. I. INTRODUCTION—THE TONGUE A. General on the Tongue One of the old Puritan divines of London had a woman to once tell him that the sleeves on the coat he preached in were ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Stop Believing Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a group of people who were on the verge of not believing. They had lost hope b/c of the circumstances they were in. But Jesus came along and gave them a message that we can still use today. And that

“Don’t Stop Believing” Mark 9: 14-27 October 23, 2011 Intro: A preacher was watching a little girl standing outside the preschool Sunday school classroom between Sunday school and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Exalted Nation Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 29, 2012

It was the task of the prophets to help Israel see herself as God saw her. As one such prophet Jeremiah’s task was to help Israel understand what it meant to be a nation under God. And while Israel was, and ever will be, the only nation chosen by God, any

“A Nation Under God: An Exalted Nation” Prov. 14:34; Jer. 17:5-13 One of our sons and his family spent some time vacationing at our home. I took some days off to spend time with them – especially to play with our grandchildren. Some months later they went to California to spend ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed