Sermons on Treasures Of Tutankhamen:

A Crook At The Cross

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 28, 2010

The power of Jesus to save is manifested through the redemption of a convicted thief.

A CROOK AT THE CROSS Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 utilizing 7 different scenarios. a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: *other

Are You A Jesus Freak?

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

An Original Jesus Freak – John the Baptist

Are you a Jesus Freak John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 What do you think of when you hear the word freak? Maybe you think of the old time circus freaks like the bearded lady or the two-headed alligator. I’ve seen a bumper sticker on a car in town that said “I’m a freak, touch me”. So I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Determination Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006

The demonstration of our love for God is in our love and service to others

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 TITLE: “THE DETERMINATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Chuck Colson has observed that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Money And Me

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

A Biblical blue-print for financial management.

INTRODUCTION At the Rainbow Bird Park in Kalbarri Western Australia there are two exotic birds valued at $8000 each. They were purchased in order to commence a breeding program - only they won’t breed! That’s what I call a high risk investment. Wealth and money holds various levels of importance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: *other

We'll Leave The Light On For You Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 9, 2008

45th in a series from Ephesians. How to live as light in the midst of darkness.

Most of us are probably familiar with the advertising for Motel 6 that ends with the advertising tagline, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” The image that those ads are trying to create is that Motel 6 is a place of hospitality, refreshment and rest for weary travelers. As we continue in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

All Is Vanity Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 3

ALL IS VANITY (1 KINGS 11:1-14) A Jewish story tells of Alexander the Great’s presence before the gates of paradise on his journey home after he had conquered the whole world. Seeing that the gates would not open for him, he asked for a token to prove that he was there. All he got was a human eye. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not In Polite Company! Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Jan 21, 2006

A sermon in a series on 2 Corinthians, on principles of giving.

Not in Polite Company! – 2 Corinthians 9 There are some things you just don’t talk about in our culture. At least not in polite company. Picture yourself at a party or in a gathering of folks who you don’t know well. What kinds of things do folks chat about? You can talk about the weather, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Adversity

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 21, 2008

This re-write of "Dealing With Disappointment" was delivered during the April 8, 2008 chapel service at Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, TN. When facing trouble for Christ’s sake, count it all joy!

Facing Adversity by Thomas Cash 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1, James 1 Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read every book he could get his hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Components Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 23, 2008

Why do we gather each week in this thing we call church? What is supposed to result from our time together. In this section of Colossians Paul gives us "Three Motivations For Ministry"

Introduction: I. What is the purpose of church? II. What is supposed to be accomplished at and by church? III. In other words, why come, what is supposed to happen as a result of my being here? IV. If you listen to many of those in church leadership, and many church goers, you will get many ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

There Is No Other Besides Him

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

In this world that offers so many choices, it is difficult to focus on the one ultimate in life, our God, beside whom there is no other; loving God first is our life, our duty.

(Proper 26B) There is no other besides him Devotion to the only One Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Moses said to the people, “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the rules that the Lord your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going over, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Anglican

"We're #1!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006

The message explores the idea of being the best and the greatest. However, in the Kingdom of God, that is defined in ways that this world cannot understand. In fact, that should not even be our goal...serving Christ with our all is the priority.

Stand & Read - Luke 22:24-30 “And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest. [25] And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ’Benefactors.’ [26] "But not so with you, but let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Other

The Shepherds' Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005

Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rejoicing In The Truth

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sailors Tale

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010

This is a first person narrative telling the story of Jonah

September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, honest it really is www.talklikeapirateday.com. And it seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up. This is the a repeat of the message I preached last time it fell on a Sunday. We started with a clip from the Veggie Tales Jonah Movie which ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worry And The King’s Care In The Everyday Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 2, 2013

The Evil of Anxiety and Worry attack non-Christians and Christians alike; Jesus explains the meaning and prescription for "worry" in His "Sermon on the Mount".

Worry and the King’s Care in the EVERYDAY Matthew 6:24-34 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount contains the realities of being a citizen of the Kingdom of God. In the week in which we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist