Sermons on Theological:

The Nature Of Chistmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 1, 2006

Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

The Nature of Christmas Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Amazing Grace +

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 22, 2004

This message compares the simple beauty of grace with the futile attempt to "behave" our way to perfection.

AMAZING GRACE PLUS “WHAT A GOOD BOY AM I” (AN ORIGINAL SERMON BY ED SKIDMORE) MAY 26, 2002) TEXT: Mark 10:17 - 22 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 10:17 - 22 INTRODUCTION: Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner, Eating a Christmas pie; He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum, And said, What a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Created Eve

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

God Created Three Things When He Created Eve.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK (Preached Mothers Day) RevWLawson@aol.com http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Genesis 2:21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners' Anonymous

Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006

A call to repent and to give our lives over to God.

Opening: Hello, I’m Ish, and I’m a sinner. I. Defining our terms a. Repaint Joke i. Churched used too much thinner God said, “Repaint and thin no more.” b. In the words of Archibald Asparagus “Stop it!” c. Remember: Sin is breaking relationship with God d. Repentance is: i. Websters: 1. to turn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Christian And War

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006

A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing But Christ

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Oct 17, 2006

This sermon stress the importance of preaching Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

Sermon @ Little Hocking, OH 10/15/2006 a.m. Mark T. Tonkery Nothing but Christ Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 Introduction A. What does the Christian need to teach? You are sitting in a car and next to you is your teenage child who has never obeyed the Gospel, you know you need to say something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marriage Sacrament

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Marriage is precisely that sacrament by which God has worked in society, elevating the status of women, protecting and nurturing children and reflecting the image of a loving Father in society.

The Sacrament of Marriage Proper 22B Old Testament Reading Genesis 2:18-24 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

One Mediator Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Nov 12, 2006

Jesus Christ is our only mediator for salvation and every aspect of our Christian life.

One Mediator Mediator is an important term, used 3 times in Hebrews to describe our Lord 8 v 6 He is also Mediator of a better covenant 9 v 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmarks Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 17, 2006

Characteristics of a follower of Jesus Christ.

Birthmarks of a Believer July 9, 2006 1 John 5:1-12 Were I to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it a foolish question. "Of course - I have been born physically. Shake my hand. Touch my hair. Smell my feet. I have a physical presence." You might say "Why ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting On God Takes Faith

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

It’s never easy to WAIT...but why should we have to wait on God and what possible good could come from it?

Faith is explained in the first part of Hebrews 11 as “Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible…” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey To The Cross Part 1

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

JESUS NOT ONLY PROMISED THE CROSS IN HIS JOURNEY, BUT IN OURS AS WELL!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART 1: THE PROMISE OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 16: 21 – 28 SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Doe It Mean To Be A Christian

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007

Evangelism

There is much confusion among the general public, as well as the religious community, concerning what it means to be a "Christian." Does it mean assenting to a particular belief-system? Does it mean consenting to a prescribed morality pattern? Does it mean changing and improving one’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Manipulating God

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 17, 2007

Opening people’s eyes to the true intentions of their heart in terms of why they profess to worship, encouraging them to surrender completely to God.

Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/09/07 FOCUS: • Manipulating God • Surrendering to God FUNCTION: • To open people’s eyes to the true intentions of their heart in terms of why they worship God A. Pleasantries B. This is a sermon that we all should have heard a dozen times already, and I dare say ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dating Game Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 2, 2008

There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action.

THE DATING GAME Mark 12:18-27 Sermon Objective: There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action. Supporting Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39; Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26 18Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Three Simple Rules (Part One) Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008

This is the first of a multi- part series based upon the book "Three Simple Rules," "A Wesley Way of Living" by author Rueben P. Job. The rules: 1-Do No Harm. 2-Do Good. 3- Stay In Love With God. Following these rules can transform ourselves, our comm

Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job Rules. The world, our culture, our families… all have rules. Without rules, our world would be in anarchy, chaos. Some rules are called laws. We have civil laws and criminal laws. Break a civil law ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist