Sermons on True Surrender:

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008

A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Citizenship In Heaven

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 18, 2008

As followers of Jesus, our true citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth.

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Miss Watson attempts to persuade Huckleberry to behave by explaining to him the difference between heaven and hell. Huckleberry responds with the following observation: Now she had got a start, and she went on and told me all about the good place. She said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2008

Jesus was revealed to the shepherds because He was the true Lamb of God.

December 22, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and on them he has set the world. Why was the first revelation of the newborn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Catholic

Worship Is A Verb Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 10, 2009

This series focuses on our need to enter into true worship of God.

Worship Is A Verb Part 1 Scripture: Psalm 34:1; 51:14-17; Hebrews 13:15 Introduction: Many years ago when I was elementary school, we learned to diagram sentences. I am not sure if they still do that today, but when I was in school we had to and I hated it. The first thing you had to know in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will We Be Judged? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 13, 2009

True Christianity is not a religion but a relationship, but this does not mean Christians are not to be religious!

The Bible, the Word of God, is clear, Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the dead and spoke to over 500 people • ascended back to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Church Of God

His Song For You

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Dec 24, 2006

to help people understand and apply the true meaning of Christmas to their lives

Introduction: Have you ever heard the saying that music calms the savage beast? There are times in our lives when live just seems overwhelming, and then we just the right song that we put into our players and begin to listen to and it has the effect of helping us to become recentered with what ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hearing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Tom Osterkamp on Mar 19, 2007

True faith doesn’t have to see it to believe it.

Hearing Is Believing John 4:46-54 Intro: The phone rang. A man put down his garden tools, wiped the sweat from his face and rushed into the house to grab the phone before its final ring. With his mind on his Saturday morning chores, he didn’t notice the sliding glass patio door was closed. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Following In His Footsteps

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Apr 19, 2007

The test of a true Christian comes in our everyday walk with Christ.

FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS (Ephesians 4:1-6) [Ask song director to sing “Footsteps of Jesus” #325 red hymnal] This morning our Scripture reading is Ephesians chapter 4, verses 1 through 6. The message is entitled “Following in His Footsteps,” and we’re going to be talking about walking. Talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2007

True Christians must pass the test of believing, obeying, and conquering.

Passing the Test Text: 1 Jn. 5:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story is a guy taking a class in ornithology, the study of birds. The teacher has a reputation for being extremely difficult, so this guy studies his brains out for the final. He comes the classroom feeling prepared, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

A look at the true meaning of Christmas and its implications for our lives

(adapted from a sermon by Darryl Dash) TEXT: JOHN 1:1-14 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS” OPEN: A. In just two days, most of our entire country will shut down. 1. The offices will close 2. The roads will seem empty 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. #3 of 5.

Title: A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. Introduction 1 Corinthians 12:12 “For as the body is one and has many members, but all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dying In Order To Live Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2007

True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

Dying in Order to Live Romans 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/17/07 www.pontiacbible.org This past Sunday I preached at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. Beth and I spent about 10 years at Calvary and were supported by them for three years when we were missionaries. For the last several summers I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Neighbor (Inclusivity)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

An answer to the question of "Who is my neighbor." Points to true inclusivity.

The Neighbor She lives three miles out of town. She lives there because she has to. Each day, she walks that full distance to town and back. She walks because she has to. In town the only place that dares even let her get near is the local church, and even they make her use the back entrance. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Poor Economics Of Sowing

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

Looking at the Parable of the Sower as a true parable, rather than an allegory.

We are a bit past the growing season here in NJ. But the farmers’ markets are still booming with the harvest of seeds that were planted back in the spring. We have had extreme weather this year – first wet, then dry, with a miserable heat wave in the middle. I’m not sure it has been a bumper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed