Sermons on Torches:

Taking A Stand

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

Gideon moved from being a defeatist and doubter to being a doer.

TAKING A STAND Judges 6:1-22 In the mountains of East Tennessee, there is a beautiful little church with a strange name. On the sign out front the name is artfully written: “Compromise Church.” There is a story behind the name. The church had been built early in the 20th century and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Immediately Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2001

This was done as a dramatic monologue, as if I were Mark; and costumed according to Mark 14:51-52! It makes use of one of Mark’s favorite words, "immediately", and argues that Jesus expects immediate response to His call.

What’s happening? What’s going on here? I came as quickly as I could. If you linger, you will miss Him. He waits for no one. He acts immediately. He is the most urgent person I’ve ever known. He just does not wait for anything. He acts immediately. So, again, what’s happening here? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12, Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Stewards Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship; this part dealing with the Word of God and the Gospel.

LESSON 2 - STEWARDS OF THE TRUTH TEXT: JOHN 18:33-38a; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week, we began this series of messages on Stewardship. We discussed the measure of a life. We found that our faith is the foundation of our life, and upon that foundation of faith comes our values. Our values, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Obervations On Prayer

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

Four obervations on prayer based on the prologue to the final vision of the book of Daniel.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - There was an old television commercial which for thes sake of hocking mouth wash asked the question – “How’s your love life?” Good question. And I’m not going to put you on the spot and ask for hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Cost Of Saying Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by William Yates on Aug 5, 2002

Saying "Jesus is Lord" has lost its potency with many American believers, but Paul’s audience in his epistle to the Romans certainly understood the cost of this statement!

Romans 10 9That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. James 2 19You believe that God is one; you do well. So do the demons believe and shudder [in terror and horror such as [1] make a man’s hair stand on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

A Conviction For Witness—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 14, 2002

Who will bear witness of/to Jesus’ revelation? 17 convictions for bearing witness to Jesus’ revelation. Part 2 of a 2 part sermon.

A CONVICTION FOR WITNESS—Part II—Revelation 1:9-20 Some of us have trouble ‘witnessing’. We allow other things to call us away from that responsibility. The apostle John was convicted to record the fantastic images of Jesus’ revelation. Those loyal to Christ will be convicted to bear record of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

What do we need to do in order to be a successful fisherman for Jesus?

INTRODUCTION  One of the many things that I love to do is to go fishing. I think that my love for fishing came from my father. My dad and I used to go fishing all the time when I was a kid and even as an adult. My brother and dad still go fishing all of the time.  I remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Beyond Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 10, 2007

In this world we will have suffering and at specific times the church will be impacted by tribulation. At such times the church needs to look to their Lord and to their future reward.

Revelation 2:8-11 LOOKING BEYOND SUFFERING Matthew 5:11-13 If the first mark of a true and living church is fervent love, the second is the ability to endure suffering. Being willing to suffer or sacrifice for another proves the genuineness of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forever Young

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006

Would it that we could all be forever young. Ponce de Leon begged and persuaded the king of Spain to grant him men and ships to search for the infamous “fountain of youth”.

Forever Young One of my favorite songs is “Forever Young” sang by Rod Stewart. I don’t know if he wrote it, but he sings it. There is another song with the same title and theme sang by Bob Dylan. But Stewart’s is my favorite. May the Good Lord be with you down every road you roam And may ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

"Peace And The Iraqi War!"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 22, 2003

Do you have peace as you view the current world situations? Talk of weapons of mass destruction, E-Bombs, the MOAB, cruise missiles, 24 hour news coverage of the war in Iraq...

Peace and the Iraqi War! Text: Jer. 50:21-46 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – March 23, 2003 Introduction – current events Modern day Iraq is the cradle of civilization – Adam & Eve. Gen 2:10-14 speaks of the Garden of Eden and four rivers that flowed from it. Two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:21-46

Denomination: Bible Church

The Promise Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 30, 2004

The Holy Spirit was given to 1. enable us to experience God. 2. to empower us to live for God. 3. to make us a part of a kingdom.

The sign next to the expressionless face said: “The Motionless Man: Make Him Laugh. Win $100.” So several people gave it all they had. For hours they pulled their faces into strange contortions, told jokes, made fun of him, did stunts — but nothing worked. He was totally unmoved and his face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Seventy Weeks Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006

The popular dispensational view, or the “Home Alone” view is that these things allegedly deal with ten nations arising from the European federation, the Antichrist, a revived Roman Empire, a seven-year peace treaty with national Israel, and the Great 666

INTRODUCTION In my two experiences of ordination, in both cases I was challenged on eschatology, the study of end times issues. First in 1990 from a dispensational perspective - I was not committed to the pretribulation rapture, because I could not see it in Scripture. In about 1992 I became ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Very Jewish Messiah

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006

In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will The Gates Of Hell Prevail?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 13, 2007

Job is in a spiritual battle. He is ignorant of what is happening behind the scenes, but is certainly feeling the effects. Does this still occur? What does God’s word say?

Jesus once said of his church that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Paul once wrote to the Christians of Ephesians: Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers and principalities, against the dark forces of evil in the heavenly places. When we come to the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Work Out What's Worked In" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2007

Sermon 4 in a study in Philippians

“So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” If the command to ‘have this attitude in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Orthodox