Sermons on Thinking Ahead:

Answering Rob Bell's Myths About The Resurrection

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

Was the Resurrection a Myth concocted out of many ancient stories? Rob Bell seems to think so.

Recently, I watched a video from a preacher named Rob Bell. He has attained a certain level of popularity recently due to his book Love Wins, which many evangelicals have denounced as a purely universalistic treatment of important Scriptural texts. Now, I may soon deal with Rob Bell’s claims ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disputed Question

Contributed by James Hickman on Jan 9, 2016

A simple answer to the question "Who is Jesus?" The intent is to get people to thinking and talking about Jesus.

DISPUTED QUESTION Mark 8:27-30 On our recent vacation, we saw our daughter-in-law Kelly’s former employee and her children. Kelly had worked as their nanny when they lived in Dublin but that job ended when they moved to Dublin. Just to make that a little clearer, Kelly had worked as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Bride’s Perception Of The Groom

Contributed by James Snyder on May 24, 2016

Who we think we are reveals a lot about who we understand God to be.

Introduction… Goliath was equipped with the latest military equipment and technology but was brought down by a small boy with a sling shot. Cain brought to God the best that man could ever produce and was rejected by God. These two represent what is going on today. We need to understand that ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:6-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"a Disciple"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 4, 2019

Today I want you to think about your identity as "a Disciple."

“a Disciple” “As Jesus was going down the road he saw Matthew sitting in his tax-collection booth, ‘Come be my disciple,’ Jesus said. So Matthew got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9 Intro: Today I want you to think about your identity as “a Disciple.” When Jesus was thirty years old he began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Thankful For Christ’s Birth? Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

As part of Thanksgiving, I want us to think of how thankful we are for Christ’s birth.

Sermon- Are you thankful for Christ’s birth? - Next week we begin Advent for the birth of Christ. - So, today as part of Thanksgiving, I want us to think of how thankful we are for Christ’s birth. - We can always say I’m thankful that I don’t have to go to the priest, do sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

When God Looked With Favor On You

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 16, 2021

When God looked with favor on you, what do you think you would experience?

“Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, ‘With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.’ Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Who Annointed Jesus Feet Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Jesus went to a party but I don't think anyone had any fun

The woman who anointed Jesus feet Luke 7:36-50 Just about every second Saturday, a man called Ken who was especially given to neatness went to the barbershop for a haircut. He liked this particular barber but this barber had a way of really getting under his skin. And this one Saturday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

God, Man, And Beasts - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2021

What happens with man's thinking regarding themselves and animals when God is omitted?

Job 40 God, Man, and Beast – Part 1 God spoke in Job Chapters 38-41 to challenge Job and in a way God challenges all people (including every person today), by asking questions which only God can truly answer! The point of God’s questioning is: No matter how smart, how religious, how ambitious a ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anointed Hands

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 5, 2021

God cannot do much with a person who cannot think BIG, anybody listening to me?

Anointed hands 2 Kings 13:16”Then he said to the king of Israel, "Put your hand on the bow." And he put his hand on it, then Elisha laid his hands on the king's hands.” WHOM TO CALL: The Bible says: Jeremiah 33: 2 "Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Physiology Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Body involvement in worship is a subject we do not often think about, but the Bible is full of it.

It was before my time, but I remember my parents talking about going to see silent movies. The movies made no sound, but according to Sam Levinson in his book Everything But Money, the audience made plenty of sound. As the hero and the villain shot it out, each firing two thousand shots without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

What Can We Know About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 5, 2015

What can we know for sure about heaven? Not just a "I think..." but "I know..."

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “If I find in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:6

Denomination: Holiness

A New Focus Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018

Message 12 in our study of Colossians continuing a discussion on setting our thinking on things above.

Chico Alliance Church “What Is Garbage?” Two themes in Colossians Jesus reigns supreme over all creation. Jesus remains sufficient for all creation. After reviewing the wonderful work of God on their behalf, Paul reinforces the truth of our identification with Christ. This truth of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 5, 2019

This is an updated (2019) treatment of a message previously submitted that I think better covers the subject of encouragement.

Sylvan Way Baptist Church August 4, 2019 Pastor David Welch “The Art of Encouragement” Introduction The number of times something appears in Scripture often indicates importance. Today I want to direct our attention to a topic that at least makes the top ten. I think it is a crucial key to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Angels' Celebration

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

When we think of the wonder of what God did at Christmas, we just have to celebrate.

We love the quietness and intimacy of many parts of the Christmas story. The arrangements are made by angel messengers, who appear very privately, to Mary, face to face, and to Joseph in a dream. Mary ponders the wonder of it all, deep in her heart. A peasant couple quietly slips into Bethlehem, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 30, 2015

What do you think is the greatest gift anyone can receive? It is the gift of eternal life.

Who likes getting gifts? I certainly do. Let me ask you this. Is something a gift if you have to pay for it? If you have to pay for it or do something for it, it isn’t a gift. When someone gives you a gift, it doesn’t cost you anything. All you have to do is accept it. What is the one ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican