Sermons on The Tree:

Genesis 5 And 6 – How Would You Like A Name Like "When He Dies, Judgment! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2009

The name Methuselah means “When he dies, judgment”. It’s a prophetic name. Methusaleh was the oldest man who ever lived indicating that God held off judgment till the last minute.

1. Genesis 5 - When he dies it shall be sent My grandmother lived until she was 108. Now that is a long life! At 90 I remember her going on expeditions with a lapidary club. She loved collecting rocks and climbing mountains and walking for incredible distances. She would talk about the old people ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Answer To Despair Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

Let me introduce you to an old friend you’ve know for a long time. A friend is someone that makes you a better person. That friend is trouble...

Jesus Answer to Despair: Jesse Bennett Let me introduce you to an old friend you’ve know for a long time. A friend is someone that makes you a better person. Sometimes a friend loves you so much he will even hurt you to help you. Proverbs says the wounds of a friend can be trusted, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Love Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Royalty".

Sunday Morning February 7, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#7] FORGOTTEN LOVE 2 Chronicles 25:1-28 Introduction: Have you ever been asked to wear your “Sunday’s Best”? What does that mean? Although my generation has seemed to change this a bit, for many years people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In Newtown

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012

What message can Christmas have for those who are going through their own private hell... like those in Newtown, Conn?

Christmas in Newtown Luke 2:8-14 Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way In the early hours of Friday morning, Adam Lanza shot and killed his mother. I’m Dreaming of a white Christmas… During the first period classes at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a gunman enters the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Jewish Messiah

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Dec 27, 2012

Our Salvation is of the Jews

JESUS THE JEWISH MESSIAI1 John 4:22 -- ye, worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. Luke 2:25-32 - And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout' waiting for the consolation of Israel : and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

1. The Craftsman Series

Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 12, 2013

You can have full confidence in this Craftsman. You don’t have to afraid to put your life in His hands. He has the skill, experience, creativity and integrity to do "good work" in your life. And He has an amazing plan for your life.

FROM START TO FINISH PHILIPPIANS 1:6 1. THE CRAFTSMAN INTRODUCTION: It’s a New Year. You want this year to be different. You want this year to be better. But more than just having good stuff happen to you, you want to be a better person. Perhaps, if you are like me, you look back on last year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be Blessed- Part 1 - Your Frame Of Reference Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 14, 2013

We are blessed when we draw our framer of reference for life from the Word of God rather than the counsel, behavior and attitudes of those who don't know God, don't want to know God, and despise God.

How to Be Blessed Part One As we begin this new year, I want to bring blessing upon our church. In the next few weeks we will be exploring the theme of obtaining God’s blessing from various parts of the Bible. God desires to bless us and has provided us with a blueprint for receiving His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Manger, Part 1

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 18, 2011

The birth of the Savior, the Messiah, the redeemer of the world, took the kind of supernatural preparation that only God could have accomplished!

The Journey to the “Manger” part 1 I was thinking about the Christmas story this week and how everything took place, in the town of Bethlehem. Along with the miracle of the story, I couldn’t stop thinking about the miracles of the journey, That had to come about and to take place, all to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Story About Light

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2011

Christmas Eve Sermon that uses a candle being lit and blown out alternately to tell a story about Jesus being Light.

[SANCTUARY OR OTHER ROOM BEGINS AS DARK AS POSSIBLE] SET UP: A LARGER CANDLE AT CENTER STAGE A PERSON READING OR TELLING THE STORY A HELPER TO LIGHT AND BLOW OUT THE CANDLE ** = INDICATES WHEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLE *** = INDICATES WHEN TO BLOW THE CANDLE OUT This Christmas Eve, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 13, 2010

God is holy and our unified Christian life is rooted in the unity of His holiness and perfect love.

Living The Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Introduction It’s a funny thing about our names. Many of us are very particular about our names. When I first met Christina it was of the greatest annoyance to her that so often people will call her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Entire Creation Groans"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2009

A sermon for Advent.

Romans 8:18-25 “The Entire Creation Groans” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Several weeks ago, I went hiking along the Chickamauga Creek in Soddy Daisy. It’s an awesome trail, and it was a beautiful day! The sun was shining, there was just a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Making Room For Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009

Instead of trusting in a stimulus package or a health care reform system that only creates false hope, believers can prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the hope of the world.

FBMB November 29, 2009 Sunday Morning Making Room for Christ at Christmas Luke 2: 36-38 Intro.: I have a big announcement to make this morning. No it’s not about someone being pregnant, it’s not about a sports team going to a bowl game, it’s not a new stimulus package, it’s not about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014

If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Judging

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 7, 2014

The people of the world are often quick to paraphrase a portion of the Word of God regarding judging one another. However, are they correct? Should we judge them and each other? Well ... it all depends on what you mean by the word ...

The people of the world have some favorite Bible verses, or at least portions of Bible verses … One is that Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery, “Neither do I condemn you.” What Jesus actually said was, “Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Provision Factor Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

8th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our Father. This is a continuation of looking at God as our provider.

“The Provision Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Pt 8) Supplement to notes from July 22, 2007 Review The Bible uses a number of visual and emotional aids to communicate the relationship between the Creator and His creation. Shield, Master, Lord, Creator, Eternal God, Almighty, Fortress, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:6-13, James 4:2-3, 2 Corinthians 8:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance