Sermons on The Unknown:

Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wasted Watch

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

The Resurrection of Christ was unpreventable

The Wasted Watch Mt 27: 57 - 28:15 INTRO: Military Term: Guard duty, Duty, Post or Watch *Something that all military personnel has to do sometime or another, stand watch They start you out in boot camp given us a stocking cap & flashlight saying watch for what, anything. Unauthorized ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Assurances Revisited

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

Things we know for sure following the death of a friend, family member, or loved one.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. How many of you remember the old TV ads for the “Shell Answer Man?” (1) As Christians we are a lot like the “Shell Answer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Three Great Things Man Must Be Careful About Erring In

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 21, 2006

describes three vital areas we had better be careful about erring in

James 1:16 Three Great Things Man Must Be Careful About Erring In We need to be careful about ascribing either our sins or our temptations unto God. Man is very prone to err in his notions and apprehensions, as touching the authors of good and evil; too ready to conclude either God or Satan to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Anyone Got A Light?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Yearning, Wooing, Longing Pleading Heart Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent

2nd Sunday in Lent Luke 13:31-35 "The Yearning, Wooing, Longing Pleading Heart of God" 31* At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32* And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Happy Churchgoers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005

Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Shelter Of Strength Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

God is our strength which gives us the courage to live.

A shelter of Strength (#2 in Safe & Secure series) Psalm 91:5-8 As a hurricane quickly approached a small coastal town, all the people had hurried to the town’s shelter. There they were huddled together in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2005

Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

#3dare To Study The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We deepen the study beyond reading to Bible Study.

#3 Dare to read the Bible By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of this is repetition or purpose. Repetition is a literary tool to stress important points. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will God Sue America For A Divorce?

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Nov 14, 2007

America has lost her way.

Will God Sue America for Divorce? As I stand behind this Holy Desk this morning, my heart Aches for the USA that I Gave 20 years of my life defending as a member of the Armed Services. This is a sermon I never thought I would have to preach, but America has lost her way. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expect God

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011

The life of a Christian is a life lived by faith, and living by faith is,in everything, expecting God.

Good afternoon, I hope you all had a wonderful day on Friday and that you had a nice time celebrating the birth of our Saviour with your family. Another Christmas has passed and another year is coming to an end. And normally at this time of the year people tend to sit back and reflect upon the year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaim

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 17, 2011

In the past God overlooked religious ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

Dakota Community Church September 18, 2011 Proclaim Acts 17:22-31 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Mennonite

"All That Glitters..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 5, 2011

A sermon which emphasizes that God is Enough.

Exodus 32:1-14 Matthew 19:16-30 “All that Glitters…” Have you ever waited for someone or something until you just didn’t think you could wait anymore? We are just not good at waiting are we? And as we see in Exodus the people of Israel weren’t any better at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist