Sermons on Thomas Becket:

Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude

Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 10, 2016

We all go through difficult times some time in our lives. It is, however, very important how you handle that situation. With what attitude do you live life? Ater all your attitude determines your altitude.

INTRODUCTION Show video – Can be found at: http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/280400/28/Man-with-no-arms-or-legs-to-climb-Mount-Kilimanjaro Kyle Maynard was born without arms and legs. However, he never laid down and let the world get him under. He never allowed his circumstances or other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feast Of Tabernacles

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

This sermon demonstrates that relevance of the Feast of Tabernacles by explaining the feast’s purpose and applying the spiritual reality of this celebration to believers today. Learn from the words of Jesus, as He celebrated this feast in John 7-8.

The Feast of Tabernacles
 (09-27-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) “Bless the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:39-43

Denomination: Charismatic

Elijah’s Depression Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2016

It would be nice to think we Christians didn't have dark days, that discouragement came only to other people, that we can just go ahead and tough it out, that everyone will understand us and help us get through those dark times.

ELIJAH’S DEPRESSION Today’s message is personal. I must confess that I have been treated for depression for 16-17 years. It is caused by, or so they say, a chemical imbalance in my body. It is a terrible disease and I have said many times that I would rather have some serious physical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Have...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2016

Life Light and Love – 1 John chapter 4 verses 1 to 17 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a New Nature (vs 1-8). (2). We Have a Unique Saviour (vs 9-11). (3). We Have the Holy Spirit (vs 12-17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The old preacher had spent 40 years pastoring in the same church; • And he was highly respected in the community. • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Servant Arrives - He Is King Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

First in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. First up, The Servant Arrives: He Is King. We see The Person, The Presentation, The Purpose & The Prerogative of this King.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 1:The Servant Arrives - He Is King Mark 11:1-11 I. Opening Illustration A. Any of you read a good book recently, perhaps a NY Times Bestseller? How about this, what would you say is THE most important book you've ever read? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Such Is Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

Dr. Tow looks at Jacob's journey in Genesis 35 and offers some comparisons as we encounter conflict, loss and much more in our own journeys.

Such Is Life 06-21-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Life is a journey; for every one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 15, 2016

The text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; “Why does God permit such suffering to occur.”

“Why Does God Allow Suffering?” John 9:1-39 Our text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2014

In this sermon, we explore two questions: What is Biblical Authority? and How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who ran into an acquaintance and they began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejected Warrior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2014

If Jephthah sacrificed his daughter... how did he end up in Hebrews 11 as one of the heroes of the faith? And if he didn't, why doesn't God tell us that?

OPEN: How many of you have ever been rejected? Me too. Rejection can be hard experience for anyone, but it’s surprising to find that people we would consider famous have often been scorned by others. • For example, have you ever heard of Harrison Ford? What movies has he been in? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself, Just As Jesus Loved Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2008

Jesus outlines the nature of discipleship in terms of three main elements 1) A New Commandment 2) A New Example and 3) A New Witness.

Very few people like to travel extensively. There is something about being away from family and resources that we have when we are around home. There are those like Alan, Andrea and in April Sue and Wilma, who leave familiar surrounding to travel to a people in another country. Anyone that has a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Other

"A Whale Of A Time" Jonah Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 17, 2008

Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to be swallowed by a whale of despair. But the whale experience sometimes ope

“A whale of a time” Jonah pt 2 Opening Illustration: Jonah’s Interview – from Sermon Central.com media store Thesis: Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is . . . The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 18, 2008

An examination of the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.

Title: Jesus Is . . .The Risen Christ Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 4) Text: 1 Cor 15:3-8 March 23, 2008 (Easter Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Perhaps the most famous missing man in American history is Judge Joe Crater, who was an associate justice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

In any good and worthwhile project Satan will throw opposition our way

Visioneering The Reality of Opposition Nehemiah 4 Matthew Sullivan A Quaker farmer was having a hard time with his mule. No matter what he tried the mule would not get up. He told the mule I am a Quaker and you know I cannot hit you and I cannot curse you. However, I can sell you to my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 10, 2008

From the very beginning of the ministry God has entrusted to me, I have been convinced that Jesus is the focal point of our faith, the reality of any real ministering. You see, in John 12:32 Jesus said, “If I be lifted up I will draw all men to myself.” J

It seems most appropriate today, being my first time here, to establish common ground. To briefly talk to you about something that is near and dear to my heart, as well as yours would do us both good. From the very beginning of the ministry God has entrusted to me, I have been convinced that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2014

We learn about the wonderful response of a lost sinner who has found true forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

Scripture Dr. Luke wrote a book we call The Gospel of Luke in order to show that Jesus is indeed the promised Christ, the one sent by God to seek and to save lost sinners (Luke 19:10). In Luke 7:36-50 we read about the wonderful response of a lost sinner who has found true forgiveness in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed