Sermons on Truckstop Ministries:

Experiencing The Resurrected Life Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 12, 2012

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central message of Christianity. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we too can experience resurrection power in our lives today.

EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTED LIFE HOW IMPORTANT IS THE RESURRECTION? “But tell me this – since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead? For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Indecisive Compromise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter.

The Roman trial of Jesus is a picture of indecisive compromise. The scene flows along with Pilate moving back and forth to Jesus and to His accusers or the people. Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter. We have a lot to cover ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Our Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: How often do we make choices? How does it feel to love someone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with or without a ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage them to make the LORD, their life. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 30:20 You

I. EXORDIUM: How often do we make choices? How does it feel to love someone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with or without a ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage them to make the LORD, their life. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 30:20 You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

There's Still Room For One Series

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 24, 2010

This sermon shows that Christ has the authority to forgive sins, and highlights the importance of brining men and women to Jesus.

There’s Still Room For One Aim: To show the authority and willingness of Christ to forgive sins. Text: Mark 2:1-12. Introduction: This is not a sermon for the claustrophobic, for it speaks of a room so tightly packed with people that one could not move. Have you ever been in a room like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Manifested To Destroy The Works Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2010

Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil had on the human race, but to destroy the works of the devil. Something broken can be put back together, however, when something is destroyed it can never be put back together. Jesus came to set us

Manifested to Destroy the Works of the Devil! 1 John 3:8 (KJV) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8

Part 7 - Matthew 8:17 -I Prayed For Him, Lord, And He Died! Why? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 26, 2010

I have prayed for a sick lady who had cancer, and she died. In fact more than one person I have prayed for has died and not been healed. Do you want someone like me to pray for you? Why weren't they healed?

Part 7 - Matthew 8:17 -I PRAYED FOR HIM, LORD, AND HE DIED! WHY? I have prayed for a sick lady who had cancer, and she died. In fact more than one person I have prayed for has died and not been healed. Do you want someone like me to pray for you? Why weren't they healed? Not enough faith? I prayed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 8 - Matthew 8:16-17 - I Prayed For Her, Lord, And She Died! Why? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2010

The children of a lady with cancer invited us to pray for her. We did and she gave her life to the Lord before she died. We prayed for her healing as well as for her to come to know Christ personally. Why did she die?

Part 8 - Matthew 8:16-17 - I PRAYED FOR HER, LORD, AND SHE DIED! WHY? The children of a lady with cancer invited us to pray for her. We did and she gave her life to the Lord before she died. We prayed for her healing as well as for her to come to know Christ personally. The Lord answered only one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life..." Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Jesus did not come to only show us the way, teach us the truth, and give us the life, though He does all of this, because He is the Way to God, the Truth of God, and the Life in God.

"I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life..." In His Own Words 12/07/08 PM Reading: John 14:1-6 Text: John 14:6 Introduction I saw a piece of Bumper Art (that’s the marketing term for bumper sticker) that sent me to the Internet for information. It said “I’d rather be Mooneyating.” As it turns out, Mooney ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 6 - Matthew 9:18-22 - Lord, What's With The Delay! I'm Desperate Here! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 24, 2010

For Jairus in his desperation it must have seemed to be taking forever. "Lord I'm desperate here! Why this delay? My daughter is dead, and You can heal her with just a touch." Ever prayed like that?

Part 6 - Matthew 9:18-22 - LORD, WHAT'S WITH THE DELAY! I'm desperate here! As a Pastor, I am now a Chaplain in an aged care facility. I start officially on Monday. Julie and I are spending time in a little holiday house in a town called Padanga in Australia before I start. There is NO INTERNET ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010

Church unity is very high on God's agenda. According to God's word we have it! It is to be maintained not created. But how? And what does it look like?

THE CHURCH AS GOD INTENDED - Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus is a fantastic read. We have already spent some time in it during the month of January this year in which we gave some thought to the astonishing implications of what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Without Thanks Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 23, 2009

The issue is not whether we will serve but where we will serve.

Serving Without Thanks Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/22/09 A couple weeks ago our daughter Lydia and I visited the campus of Olivet University. We arrived early so we decided to just walk around on our own. After a few minutes we spotted a guy who was riding a bike. He looked older than a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Captured By The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 24, 2009

In this beautiful account of the woman caught in adultery, we see the great compassion of Christ, which resulted in this woman’s conversion.

CAPTURED BY THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST Text: John 8: 11 Intro: The passage of scripture being dealt with today is a glowing illustration of the grace and compassion of Christ for sinners. It may seem a total contradiction to say that Christ had contempt for sin, while having compassion on the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Question

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Jesus asked Peter if he loved him. All true ministry flows out of our answer to that question.

The Big Question John 21:15-22 5-17-09 I want to take you to a small group of fishermen this morning. These five men have been fishing off the southern coast of the Sea of Galilee near the village of Tiberias. It’s been a disappointing night. They have worked all night and have caught nothing. The ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Charismatic

How God Heals

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 22, 2009

Healing is an important gift from God given to the church. This sermon explores how God heals physically, spiritually and emotionally.

The bible clearly shows that healing is one of the things God is up to. In Mark 1:33-34 we heard The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. Imagine being in that room. Or imagine being in the house when four characters pull the roof off the house to lower a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hand Off Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 23, 2008

Jesus calls his disciples and then sends them out to continue his ministry of preaching, teaching, casting out demons and healing.

Matthew 9:35-10:8 “The Hand Off” INTRODUCTION There are times the people image Jesus traveling around Judea and Galilee in something other than the traditional dress of the time. Instead of a loose fitting coat and sandals they picture Jesus clothed in blue tights, with a red cape and a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran