Sermons on transition:

The Resurrection Confirms Eternal Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon reflects on the transformative power of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, affirming their central role in our faith and eternal salvation.

Good morning, beloved friends. It's always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the Spirit of God moves and breathes among us, where the Word of God is our nourishment, and where the love of God binds us together as a family. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a ...read more

Topics: Resurrection

The Nature Of A Disciple: Salt Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2006

As Jesus disciples, we are called to be the salt of the earth.

The Nature of a Disciple: Salt Text: Matt. 5:13 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 5:13 2. Martin Luther once said "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." 3. We are all called to be disciples of Christ, but what does that mean? 4. Jesus gave several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Methodist

A Royal Birth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2013

A Royal Birth - Christmas Sermon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A Birth! A Boy! A Prince! A King! SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you have just gotten into the Christmas spirit; • Let me apologise because I want you to turn your mind back to the summer. • To a certain date July 22nd; • And to a certain time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 24, 2015

There is a lot of confusion when people talk of the second coming. What are the events that the Bible speaks of surrounding the second coming and what is going on in each of them?

The Creed The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Series Recap Good Morning. Over the past month and a half we have been in a series called “The Creed,” talking about important beliefs in the church that false teachers or others have taught against and tried to get Christians to stop ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idol Feasts & The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 6, 2014

Idol Feasts & The Lord’s Supper - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Command (ch 10 vs 14) • (2). The Reasons (ch 10 vs 15-22) • (3). The Objective (ch 10 vs 23 to ch 11 vs 1) SERMON BODY: • While waiting for his train, a man was talking to the station-master; • As they spoke an express train went by a ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Biblical Christianity - 2016 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 14, 2016

It is imperative for Christians to clearly understand Biblical Christianity as well as have a basic understanding of other religions so we can communicate Christianity clearly and to do so within a Biblical framework of thinking.

Faithology - Biblical Christianity Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. Today we are starting a new series called Faithology. If you have never heard that word before, it is because it is just made up, but it does have real meaning. I have combined the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis - Meet The Creator! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024

To see or experience something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024!

Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe it’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:2-31, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Triumphs Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

Revelation 5: 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Jesus has triumphed! The answer is in Heb. 10:11-14

Jesus Triumphs Scripture Rev. 5 & 6 Introduction: Revelation 5: 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Jesus has triumphed! This has troubled me all week. I kept ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does It Hurt? Fathers Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

This lesson continues the series "Where Does it Hurt?" by dealing with the man’s role in the family.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:9-11 INTRODUCTION 1. We determined to look at these 5 areas: a. What is the foundation? b. What is the father/husband to be? c. What is the mother/wife to be? d. What is the child to be? e. Then we can put them together and see ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year's Resolution That Means Something

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 28, 2006

We need to make a resolution to be more like the early Church.

A New Year’s Resolution That Means Something Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Five Factors Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007

We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we do in private.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Five Factors of Praise June 24, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Last week... 1 We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News About Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 8, 2007

The good news about sin is that we can be forgiven!

The Good News About Sin Text: 1 Jn. 1:5-2:2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Sunday School teacher had just concluded her lesson and wanted to make sure she had made her point. She said, “Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain forgiveness of sin?” There was a short ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Lent

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 14, 2008

In today’s sermon we will see that in a very real sense, Lent is about understanding the 51st Psalm of David and seeing ourselves in the place of the Psalmist.

“Lent” Psalm 51 03/17/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau ILLUSTRATION •(2 Sam. 11) Many of you are familiar with David’s escapades with a peasant girl named Bathsheba. In this particular story we see a King who abuses his power in such a way as to commit two heinous sins, namely rape and murder. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Salvation For Anyone

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Proposition: The new righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, that is, who trust Jesus enough to conform their lives to the life and teachings of Jesus.

Salvation for Anyone, Anywhere Rev. Sean Lester July 6, 2003 Romans 3:21-24 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. [22] This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by James Webster on Mar 14, 2015

Salvation is free but true Discipleship will cost us everything.

THE BOOK OF MARK SERIES MARK 8:34-38 “Cost of Discipleship” OPENING STATEMENTS It appears that the Lord really wants to say something to us about the subject of discipleship. • In January, I was introduced to Hal Perkins Book, “Discipled by Jesus”, in which I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-31

Denomination: Nazarene