Sermons on Tom Clairbourne:

Receiving Through Giving

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 6:38 says, "Give and it shall be given you.

Luke 6:38 says, "Give and it shall be given you." Most people try to have by hoarding, but God says the way to have more is through giving. Blessed is that person who has learned the lesson that God honors those who give. There was a Christian man who recently sat in front of me at a meeting. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Guess Who Walked With Me!

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 24:13-35 tells of Jesus meeting with the Emmaus disciples.

Luke 24:13-35 tells of Jesus meeting with the Emmaus disciples. It is a blessing to know that the risen, resurrected Christ shows up in some of the most unexpected times in our lives. Those disciples needed this appearance of Jesus after He arose, because their hopes were dashed. Due to what verse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Philip En Route To Caesarea

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2017

“Philip was found” is an expression confirming the miraculous manner of his conveyance away from Gaza to his current location “at Azotus”—“the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip.”

February 21, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Philip En Route to Caesarea (8:40) Series: The Early Church Commentary 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. “Philip was found” is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:40

Denomination: Baptist

Super Bien

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 29, 2022

Todo lo que hace Dios es bueno.

Bien lo ha hecho todo Lectura: Marcos 7:31-37 I. Amigos Admirables "le trajeron" -habla de unas personas de fe -habla de unas personas de compasión -habla de unas personas con espíritu de servir No sabemos los nombres pero es gente ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

A True Witness

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 21, 2001

We learn from Paul in the book of Acts the performance of a true or real witness.We will consider seven things a true witness does.

A TRUE WITNESS ACTS 26:22-23 If you take a Bible Concordance and look up the word, witness, or witnessing or witnessed, you will find they are mentioned 33 times in the book of Acts. The word witness is found first in Acts 1:8 and the last time in Acts 26:22. In Acts 1:8, you find the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Ecclesiastes Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2010

This sermon introduces us to the book of Ecclesiastes.

Scripture During the 2007 NFL regular season, New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady set the record for most touchdown passes (50) in a regular season, paving the way for his winning the MVP award. At the age of 30, he has already won three Super Bowls—an accomplishment that sets ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Not Against Money Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007

Believe it or not, God is not against you and me having money. He does, however, want us to handle our money His way. In doing so, we will be blessed abundantly.

GOD IS NOT AGAINST MONEY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God at His Word and Dave Ramsey’s book: Total Money Makeover) A. There is a misconception among many Christians that God is AGAINST MONEY. 1. We have taken passages that contain WARNINGS to the RICH and have concluded that God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Win Some, Lose Some

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

From our text, let’s think about how to win some people to Christ. 1- Speak effectively 2- Give people time 3- Discern those with faith

INTRO.- ILL.- A conversation took place between a rabbi, a preacher and a priest. They talked about how each of them celebrated Christmas. The preacher and priest explained that they both gave thanks to God for Christ and all they blessings they received because of Christmas. "We do it a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012

Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose, Plan, And Power Of God

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 5, 2017

A football themed sermon to tie the congregation into Super Bowl Sunday. It describes Paul as God's quarterback, God as the coach of the team as well as describing the power of God can overcome all.

Introduction Does anyone know what today is? Has anyone heard what’s going on later? THE event of today is about someone important and something significant. Super bowl fifty-one will be played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Some of you may have heard about this somewhat followed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Means

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 10, 2020

Two great miracles and two great results from resurrection weekend.

OUTLINE WHAT THAT RESURRECTION MEANS Dr. Tom Bartlett, Steele Creek Church Eastfield Campus Resurrection Sunday - April 12, 2020 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:14 (ESV) TWO RESURRECTION MIRACLES • EMPTY TOMB ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

Ordinary Events That Changed The World Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 2, 2024

A Christmas message focused on the Innkeeper. When we examine the Christmas story and its many events, we see that they generally begin with insignificant, ordinary activities. Yet God does extraordinary things through these events.

OUTLINE From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Part 1 Ordinary events that changed the world Dr. Tom Bartlett December 1, 2024 Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Other

God Hates Racism

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Nov 22, 2021

God hates sin. Racism is sin, and a Christian must hate what God hates, therefore a Christian cannot be a racist.

GOD HATES RACISM TEXT: GALATIANS 3:27-29 INTRODUCTION: A racist is someone who believes that a person’s race is the fundamental determinant of human traits and abilities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of one particular race over another. In his letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

What The Cross Reveals About God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

The cross reveals God’s integrity, and by experiencing the cross we can understand, experience, and live consistently with God’s integrity.

How can a person go to heaven? It sounds like such a simple question, yet so many people aren’t sure how to answer. The Christian faith has always insisted that the answer to this question of how to go to heaven is found in the cross of Jesus Christ. For the Christian faith, the cross is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring God With Your Next Step Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How to honor God

Honoring God with Your next step Slide I want to tell you about 2 sons. One was asked to do something by his father and He told him he would do it. Another one was asked to do something as well and he went and did it. Has each one honored his father, from what you know? Yes. Now if I told you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational