Sermons on Traditions:

Y Give?

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

Why are called to give of our time, resources and talents to God?

Y Give Matthew 14.13-21 This morning we start a sermon series of questions all beginning with the word ‘Why.’ Over the next number of weeks we are going to look at why we do certain things as a Christians. This morning we are going to look at giving. Right at the start of this sermon I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2007

This is the first in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

“What Is Worship” - #1 John 4:7-24 * Please take you Bibles and turn with me to John 4. In just a moment we’ll read verses 7-24. * I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is King! (John 18:33-37)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

A sermon for the last Sunday of the Church year - the feast of Christ the King ...

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - traditionally recognised as the feast of ‘Christ the King’. Next week is Advent - the start of a new Christian year, but this week we conclude the old ecclesiastical year with a proclamation of the kingship of Christ, and a call upon all of us to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, John 18:37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Father Dave's Sex Talk (A Sermon On The Song Of Songs)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

OK guys. It’s time for Father Dave’s sex talk! It comes once every three years, when the passage from the Song of Songs appears in the lectionary. ...

OK guys. It’s time for Father Dave’s sex talk! It comes once every three years, when the passage from the Song of Songs appears in the lectionary. When you were in school, you used to get this talk every year. If you were in a Christian Youth Group, you probably got this talk every week! Most of ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Times They Are A Changing

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

God can make hard time come out fot the good. God can use unbleievers to establish a safe place.

Times they are a changing Acts 18:12-23 Have you ever had some event that changed your life? When you think about it, all kinds of things can change out lives. Going from middle school to high school, getting out of school, getting a job. How about getting married? That was a biggie. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-23

Denomination: Congregational

Celebrating The Sunday School

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2006

This sermon examines the Biblical purpose that is fulfilled through a Sunday School ministry.

Today, I want to lead you in a celebration of the Sunday School. Why do we promote Sunday School since it is not mentioned in the Bible and Jesus did not establish it? Where did it come from? Sunday School began in the 1700’s in Gloucester, England with a man named Robert Raikes. Mr. Raikes, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Leadership(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Super Bowl Seat A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sits down, a man comes down and asked the man if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty". "This is incredible", said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We've Got The Who. . .now For The What Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 26, 2007

Third in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit throughout God’s Word.

(Intro: The last two weeks we have been examining the who of the Holy Spirit. . .this week the what, while continuing to break false stigmas about Him.) One such stigma, or a common thought – whether conscious or subconscious – is that the arrival of the Holy Spirit occurs at Pentecost. So if ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holiness Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

what does God your Father see you doing in secret? The "Holiness" stream asks us these tough, heart questions.

The Holiness Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Feb 5, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? That is the question we have begun exploring throughout January. To review quite quickly – thus far we have looked primarily at two “streams” of Christianity – the “evangelical” or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Gospel And Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 28, 2007

A message from an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

C.S. Lewis wrote this, “An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut.” Though the Galatians had the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: Intolerant Gospel Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Aug 11, 2007

This message is the third in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It looks at Jesus’ statement, "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" and compares the Gospel of salvation through Christ to other faiths.

“I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 3 – The Way, Truth, & Life NewSong Church – 08/05/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: *other

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010

Inspired by a message from Andy Stanley at the 2010 SBC Pastors conference, this message helps us examine the state of the church in AMERICA today.

BACK TO THE BASICS Deut. 1:19-46 / Acts 15 * Most all of us remember the story of the Children of Israel and their Exodus from Egyptian Captivity. We recall that God had ‘given’ them a land flowing with milk and honey. Additionally, we know that because of unbelief, disobedience, and employing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Denomination: Baptist

Remember When... Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

Third in our series on the book of Jude. In this sermon we look at Jude’s description of the false teachers who have crept into the church and how the Apostles have warned us against them

Remember When… Text: Jude 1 – 16; Revelation 2:5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well as you can see by our text, we are still looking at verses 1-16. We began by looking at Jude’s thesis for this letter, how he was warning Christians to “STAY ALERT” and then last time we looked at why, we looked at ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of A Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Oct 18, 2009

This sermon highlights how God’s power is manifested in the life of a spirit-filled believer. It also shows difference the Spirit of God makes when He is operating within the church.

SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE SAY: TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY - THE CHURCH’S BIRTHDAY. BACKGROUND: DEUT. 16:16 – PENTECOST WAS ONE OF 3 FEASTS CELEBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE JEWS – IT WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING – FIRSTFRUIT – WEEKS - CITY WAS CROWDED. CELEBRATED 50 DAYS AFTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

If It Be Of God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed