Sermons on Thirteen:

Mighty God And Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Chuck Boman on Dec 16, 2001

Isaiah 9:6-7 The child shall be called "divine and brings power, permanency and parenthood.

TEXT - ISAIAH 9:6 Two women stopped in front of another store window at Christmastime. In the midst of all the merchandise was a small little Nativity scene. And one woman remarked to the other: "What do you know about that! Even the church is trying to horn in on Christmastime." That comment is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Great Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2003

Nehemiah took it upon himself to save his nation

INTRODUCTION „X Nehemiah was a layman, cupbearer to the great ¡§Artaxerxes,¡¨ who ruled Persia from 464 to 423 B.C. Nehemiah¡¦s name means ¡§The Lord has comforted.¡¨ „X A cupbearer was much more than our modern ¡§butler¡¨ (see Gen. 40). It was a position of great responsibility and privilege. At ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death:not An End

Contributed by David Azbell on May 28, 2006

A look at 1 Thess 4:13-17. Ofering comort in a time of mourning.

Death comes in many forms and have differences in the suffering prior to the death. Some die suddenly and tragically, some go more slowly and with more prolonged suffering. One things is for certain, we shall all die. We do not know how, when, or where, we do however know the why. We are told why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

In the midst of your storm, don’t be afraid! He is here. “Lo, I am with you always,” he promised his followers (Mt. 28:20). The night before the cross he told his men, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you,” (John 14:18)."

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Fear Not! John 6:16-21 Two storms raged that night. The Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias, was actually a fairly small, deep fresh water lake, thirteen miles long by about seven miles wide. However, it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Critic

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 12, 2007

About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the damage. If I could, I would go back and change my actions.

OVERCOMING THE CRITIC TEXT: LUKE 6:1-11 THEME: OVERCOMING THE INFLUENCE OF THE CRITIC IN LIFE. About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God's Eyes

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 30, 2007

Independence Day Sermon - God sees the United States - Righteousness exalts a nation --- But sin is a reproach to any people. Where do we stand?

In God’s Eyes Proverb 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. OPENING REMARKS: A. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: 1. Independence Day Most just call it the Fourth of July Never taking time to find out why. They take for granted this summer holiday Only looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of Mankind - Job Chapter Fourteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 2, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter fourteen.

1 "Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue. 3 And do You open Your eyes on such a one, And bring me to judgment with Yourself?” Job 14:1-3 (NKJV) THE FELLOWSHIP OF MANKIND Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of God: Regeneration

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 15, 2008

It all went wrong, only God could make it right. We all sinned, only God could restore us again. The story of regeneration is often never told. So sit down in the old chair and listen again to the story from God.

THE STORY OF GOD: CREATION-RECREATION THEME: GOD CREATED BY MAN AND CONTINUES TO RECREATE MAN. TEXT: TITUS 3:3-7 It always seemed like hours in that chair. In a small kitchen in an old farm house, the chair was always located on the right side of the table. Grandmother always sat on the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revering Faith Of Noah Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Nov 19, 2007

This sermon is to remind the church of the importance of revering God and his command.

THE REVERING FAITH OF NOAH Hebrews 11:7 My brothers and my sisters, I have reason to believe that there is a shortage of people that revere or fear God and His word. It is evident because of not only the things that the so-called unbelievers do, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Preparation For Defense Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of Jude 20-21

Text: Jude 20-21, Title: Prescription for Defense, Date/Place: LSCC, 10/1/06, AM A. Opening illustration: All the doctors giving Junior the run around while this cancer is eating him up. Can you imagine a doctor giving you a 3-hour discourse on the particular disease that you have, and then ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Is Found In The Fear Of The Lord - Job Chapter Twenty Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter twenty eight.

Job Chapter 28 could be outlined: Man’s Search for Wealth. Job 28:1-11 Where is Wisdom Found? Job 28:12-19 Wisdom is in the Fear of God. Job 28:20-28 1 "Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, And copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For True Repentance

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 21, 2008

John introduced the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ by calling people to repentance.

1.The TV is my shepherd, My spiritual growth shall want; It makes me to sit down and do nothing for His Name’s sake. 2. It requires all my spare time; It keeps me from doing my Christian duty. It produces so many good shows that I must see; It restores my knowledge of the world. 3. It keeps me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Glut2ony Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 22, 2008

We continue the seven deadly sins by looking at gluttony. This is a serious issue with God and in our culture. It is not limited to food either. We’ll also look at the remedy and get some tools to help us overcome this character defect.

Se7en Glut2ony Galatians 5:19-21 April 20, 2008 How much is too much? How much is enough? Gluttony says, “Enough is never enough.” What is gluttony? How would you define? Gluttony is over-indulgence or excessiveness. What can you over-indulge in? Just about anything. Could be alcohol? Drugs ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

"We Love Because....

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2010

We talk about love and loving one another but Max Lucado reminds us that maybe we have forgotten the first step... accept God's love first.... then it can be passed on. Practical actions give "meat" to the word love. Acts of kindness. Acting patient. E

In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2010 Text: John 13:34 Redeemer “We Love Because……..” “A new command I give you. Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Jesus These ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Descending Into Glory Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS WILL BE DISCOVERED IN THE INCARNATION OR LOST IN THE HOLIDAY PRODUCTION

Descending into Glory December 19, 2010 Phi 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION The Production of Christmas In 1980 the Crystal Cathedral was dedicated. In 1981 the beautiful living nativity, The Glory of Christmas premiered inside the first all-glass church. The Cathedral seats 2,736 for church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance