Sermons on Tribunal:

The Imperatives Of Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

While I recognize that sometimes a church service can seem dull, especially to a non-Christian, I want to suggest this morning that true worship is anything but boring. The very essence of what worship is does not allow us to be bored. When we come befo

The Imperatives of Worship I’ve always liked hearing oxymorons, or self-contradicting phrases. The word itself comes from “oxus” which means sharp and “moros” which means dull. Here are some of my favorites. Jumbo shrimp Freezer burn White chocolate Plastic silverware Airline food Sanitary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 96:1-96

Denomination: Baptist

Faces And Reflections

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004

Our textual script, verses 8-15, sketches the outline of THREE FACES that REFLECT THREE DIFFERING IMAGES. Perhaps if we hush our hearts and focus our lens, we just might perceive our face and reflection mirrored in one of these three sketches drawn by the

During what has been called the “Sizzling Sixties,” Dinah Ross and the Supremes recorded a cut entitled “Reflections.” That song was about faces and the memories those faces reflected. Looking out her rain-soaked window, she sees reflections of how things used to be. She sees the face of a distant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Take The Heat Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon on the dynamics of persecution and our response to it. Video clip from "The Robe".

Can You Take The Heat? Fortifying the Foundations # 35 John 15:18-16:4[1] 5-16-04 In our text this morning Jesus warns his followers about persecution. Sometimes Christians are suffering persecution and they don’t even realize that what they are experiencing is persecution. In other cases ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001

I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Solitary Places

Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 11, 2001

Satan desires to isolate us to destroy us, but God desires to draw us to solitary places to restore and renew us.

Solitary Places Luke 8:26-39 In Santee, California a boy turned fifteen just a few weeks ago. While fifteen year old freshmen in high school are supposed to be studying for their math exams and trying out for the freshmen baseball team or getting ready for their next Debate Team competition, Andy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Bet (And Lose!)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2001

A christian perspective on gambling

15Then he said, “Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real life is not measured by how much we own.” New Living Translation This morning’s subject is about what Charlie McDowell called the interesting moral notion that if people are inclined to waste their money, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: United Methodist

It Friday But Sunday's Coming!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives.

"IT’S FRIDAY BUT SUNDAY IS COMING" READ LUKE 23:44-46 IN 1948 HARRY S TRUMAN RAN FOR RE-ELECTION AS THE 33RD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. IT WAS TRUMAN’S FIRST TIME TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT. HE BECAME PRESIDENT WHEN FDR DIED 83 DAYS INTO HIS 4TH TERM. TRUMAN WAS RUNNING AGAINST THOMAS DEWEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians 1:12-19 Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon shows how Jesus was not only magnified through the life of Paul but purposes to be magnified thru our lives as well.

Philippians 1:12-19 Last week, while flipping thru the stations, I happened to see Jim Baker’s son, Jay, on Larry King Live. It was so encouraging to hear to how God brought him out of a life of alcoholism and drugs and raised him up as a minister to the broken, punk culture of Atlanta. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Taste And See The Real Thing

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Christians can be used by God to create a hunger and a thirst for Jesus.

Taste and see the real thing Matthew 5:13-16 When I was 12 years old my best friend invited me over to his new home to have dinner with his family. As a child, I had lived a very private life. I was 17 before I had ever spent the night away from home. As a child, I never went over to other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Holiness

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

In Christ we are significant. In Christ we are sufficient. In Christ we are secure.

Intro.: These magazine sweepstakes have always intrigued me. I’m not quite sure that I really believe anybody is winning any money. What do you think? Do you know anyone who has won anything from these sweepstakes? The letters always come personally addressed, claiming that you are among the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Heaven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2010

In this lesson we focus on the need to long for the things of God, and to be sure we are living by faith and walking in obedience.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an evangelist who was preaching away during a gospel meeting. 1. He paused and asked the congregation a question – How many of you want to go to heaven? 2. “If you want to go to heaven, then, please raise your hand,” he said. 3. Everyone in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Around The World

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

Because of God's love, Jesus came to save people from every nation on earth.

“Christmas Around the World” – John 3:16 I’ve never hidden my strong dislike of Santa Claus. I mean I’ve never met the bloke, so it’s nothing personal, but I don’t like what he stands for. Perhaps, deep down, it’s because every year at school I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Anglican

Bible Proofs From Archaeology

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2006

True faith doesn’t require science to agree, but we shouldn’t be surprised that so much of it DOES! Here’s a look at some of what man has ’dug up’ in recent years. Link included to formatted text and a very necessary PowerPoint Presentation.

Bible Proofs from Archaeology Acts 1:3 ----- [Please go to the link at the very bottom in order to see the ’very necessary’ PowerPoint slideshow used to present these facts with.] ----- Jesus’ existence and resurrection can be proven, and we’ve looked at that in other messages. So what about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling The Rabbit From The Hat Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005

3rd in a 3 part series on Marriage.

PULLING THE RABBIT FROM THE HAT (Making Marriage Last a Lifetime) Matthew 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip - The Family Man - Chap. 8-57:33 - 9:1:00:04 - 2:31) There is probably not a couple here that can’t identify with Jack and Kate in that clip. All of us have had a “few surprises thrown ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Daniel Overview Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 6, 2014

Despite appearances, God is sovereign. He alone can deliver humanity from its dilemma.

INTRODUCTION When Jesus was born, Augustus was Caesar of Rome. Augustus was followed by Tiberius, about whom it was said that he liked not one single human being, and that not one single human being liked him. Tiberius was followed by the depraved Gaius Caesar, better known as Caligula, Little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist