Sermons on The Unknown:

Silent Night? Holy Night!

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 21, 2005

A Christmas Eve sermon based upon the Christmas carol.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA “SILENT NIGHT? HOLY NIGHT!” Christmas Eve, 24 December 2005 When you hear the Christmas story, you get a picture in your head of what things must have looked like at the birth of Jesus. Sometimes it’s interesting to find out how others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilt Thou Go With This Man?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

It really comes down to this: When the Spirit of God addresses your heart to repent, will you go with Jesus or turn him away?

WILT THOU GO WITH THIS MAN? Genesis 24:51-67 Intro: Abraham is dying. Before he does, he wants to find a bride for his son Isaac. He sends a servant to his homeland to find this bride. The servant does what he was sent to do, and God demonstrates to the servant that Rebekah is the one. For Rebekah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:51-67, Matthew 16:13-16, John 14:26, John 6:44

Denomination: Baptist

Going God's Way?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 10, 2001

Using the story of the Exodus I talk about how God guided his people and how that applies to us today.

“Going God’s Way?” Intro: We have been talking about things that rob your joy these past few weeks. I was thinking this week about what robs my joy and that is getting lost. Especially when you have been given directions. ILLUSTRATION: on not knowing where to go. For the past few weeks I have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sunrise 05 I'll Go First

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

BECAUSE JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD, WE HAVE ONE WHO GOES BEFORE US SO THAT WE MAY FOLLOW HIM!

SUNRISE 05 I’LL GO FIRST MARK 16:1-8/ JOHN 14: 1-7 MARCH 27, 2005 INTRODUCTION: JESUS FIRST WORDS A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2005

Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty to con

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH JUDE 1:1-4 Introduction: Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Go Forward

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on May 17, 2012

Going Forward is a command from God who knows that there is a possibility of a new level

INTRODUCTION When statements are made they are made for a certain purpose to be fulfilled. More so when the Almighty God himself is the one speaking. His words are powerful and creative. Jn. 1:1-3. When word like this is spoken it could be just: - a kind of advice to someone - a kind of information ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Lived By The Golden Rule

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Reasons why Jesus preached and lived by the golden rule

The Power of the Golden Rule (Matt 7:12-16) Illustration:George Muller (1805-1898) built many orphanages at Ashley Down, England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support the hundreds of homeless children he befriended in the name of Christ. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Security Is In God

Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 3, 2003

The assurance and security of those who make God their refuge and tower

Our Security Is In God Psalm 91:1-11 Introduction •The consideration of the past month with S.A.R.S here in Toronto •The perplexity of the medical profession •The worry and fear among the elderly •The announcement of World Health Organization (Read Travel Advisroy) •The general worry and anxiety ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daring To Dream

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How to have God’s will in our dreams for the church.

Title: Daring to Dream Text: Multi-texed Topical Introduction: What is it that you dream about? Notice that I didn’t ask you if you dream. Everyone dreams. I am not talking about the dreams at night that wake you up and make you cry as a child. I am talking about the future and what we dream ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Truth

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 24, 2005

If Jesus is the answer - what effect will that have on your life

24-03-05 NR Good Friday What is Truth(Jn 18:33-40 and 19:19) I would like to meditate this afternoon on Pilate’s words in John 18:38: What is truth? And perhaps answer the question. Context: When Pontius Pilate interrogated Jesus before his crucifixion, Jesus proclaimed that "Everyone on the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Behold He Comes

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

Encourages us to be ready for Christ’s return by focusing on eternity and God’s Kingdom.

Behold He Comes Matthew 24:36-50 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Call God A Liar!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2007

Abraham knew the character of God so well that he trusted His Promises even when he could not understand them

Gen 15:1-13 I have always liked the story of Abraham – a heathen whose father was a craftsman of idols in Ur of the Chaldees - and who responded to the call of God in his life And the story in Gen 15 is particularly striking for me – because Gen 15:2 was my baptism verse “I am your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Prayer Of A Righteous Man

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A Lenten Service

The Prayer of a Righteous Man James 5:16 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. NIV This first week of Lent is focused on our prayer life. Lent is a season to revitalize and renew our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

This is a great example of how the sovereignty of God is seen in a very real event. God is in charage of every detail!

Passage: Acts 22:23-23-11 Intro: “When every choir member was late” Pau Lee Tan book, #2024 1. many of us have stories, maybe not so spectacular, of God’s sovereign protection 2. and many we don’t even know about 3. our god is beyond time, sees all of time as a whole, and works with perfect wisdom ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Calling

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 1, 2001

This is a Bible study that focuses on the call of Christ on the life of Peter and how the call is still going out to all the earth to follow.

The Calling Luke 5.1-11 Midweek Bible Study August 20, 1997 1. What is happening in the passage? Jesus is beginning another phase of His overall ministry and Luke records this text as a base point for the establishment of Jesus’ followers. Jesus is working at building His ministry in the area of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God