Sermons on Truth And Lies:

Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2015

Almost everybody can quote Jesus' statement: "Judge not". But are they quoting Him properly? Is there something in His words that say more than most people think?

OPEN: Little Tommy was out on the playground during recess and was picking on the other children on the playground. One of his favorite ways of taunting the other kids was make ugly faces at them. Mrs. Smith was the teacher in charge of supervising recess and she saw Tommy doing this. She took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 30, 2015

This passage in Luke 19 reads like a book of three chapters - The sacrifice of a colt, The praise of a crowd, and The weeping of Christ. Each point can be used as a sermon in itself.

His Triumphal Entry Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look At Me Series

Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 2, 2015

First in a series of three describing the Day the Earth really did stand still

Look at Me “And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means 'Place of a Skull,' they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink. And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. And sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2015

When I was 5 my grandfather died. As I stood by the graveside at the cemetery, my mother said I looked down into the grave and then turned to her and asked "How's Grandpa ever going to get out of there?"

OPEN: I’d like us to start out with a couple of powerful Resurrection Songs from the past. Join me as we sing: “I know, I know, that Jesus liveth, and on earth and again shall stand I know, I know that life He giveth, that grace and power are in His hand.” “I serve a risen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Part 4 - The Empty Jar Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2015

Part 4 focuses non-biblical sources of Jesus' existence and why we need Him in our lives!

Why Jesus – Part 4 An Empty Jar Scriptures: Revelations 20:14-15; 21:3-4; Psalm 23 Introduction: This morning my message is part four of my series “Why Jesus.” In parts one through three, I reviewed prophecies pertaining to the Messiah that only Jesus fulfilled. I shared ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 22: A Cry For Deliverance

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

This messianic psalm is a psalm in which David, at a time in his life that was dark and seemed to be hopeless, cried on the Lord for deliverance and received it. David also, as a prophet, speaks of the Lord's suffering, death, and resurrection.

INTRODUCTION I really love the psalms. Psalm after psalm we see the writers just pour out their hearts out to the Lord. No matter what their emotions and attitudes were, they approached their God with their concerns. We see psalms of praise glorifying the Lord for who He is and what He has done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 11, 2013

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. Now we start to see some of the growing pains and the spread of the church over the next several chapters.

Alistair Begg, one of my favourite preachers who spoke daily in Chicago when I was there in May, shared a story from a pastor’s conference he held at his church last year. The theme of the conference was, from our passage today, “we will devote ourselves to the preaching of the word and ...read more

I Want To Be Ready

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2013

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Sleepers (vs 13-15). (2). The Sorrowful (vs 13 & 14). (3). The Survivors (vs 15-18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two brothers were sitting around in the kitchen; • The older brother said to the younger. • “I’ll give you a pound if you let me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

We have gotten so used to novelty in the church that a common response to this theme, was a rather sympathetic gesture inferring, “What, have you run out of good ideas?” Preaching and prayer just don’t seem that innovative and frankly to many, are the boring part of church.

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. This was done almost exclusively through prayer and preaching. And Satan was working hardest through the religious leaders, not to stop miracles and such, but to stop ...read more

Costly Redemption Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013

These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption. Redemption was God¡¯s greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption.

1 PETER 1: 18 -21 [Renewing Hope Series] COSTLY REDEMPTION [Hebrews 10:1-10] These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption (CIT). Redemption was God's greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption. Christ work of redemption was set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Point(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 4, 2013

The message of Romans gets more fun at this point. The accumulated bad news makes the good news worth hearing. THE GOOD GOD HAS DONE IN RESPONSE TO OUR BAD.

THE TURNING POINT Romans 3:21-31 The message of Romans get more fun at this point. The accumulated bad news that makes the good news worth hearing. This morning we begin to add in the good news. THE GOOD GOD HAS DONE IN RESPONSE TO OUR BAD. JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH is our topic today and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Love Is Not Proud Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 10, 2013

In this sermon, we explore the relationship between love and humility. The key to humble love is rightly viewing ourselves and rightly viewing others.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenager who regularly babysat for her minister’s 5 year-old daughter. 1. One of their favorite things to do when she babysat was to play the card game “Go Fish.” 2. One evening, after winning several games, the little 5 year-old kept ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 20, 2013

The reason we need this message is to help us through times such as experienced by the prophet Habakkuk: Habakkuk’s words show the difficulty that many of us have concerning our world.

Do You Believe? Scripture Text: John 11:26 (Read John 11) Introduction: Jesus’ question to Martha in John 11:26 was this: Do you believe? The Book of John was written that you might believe that Jesus is the Son of God. John 20:31. In the first six miracles of Jesus in the book, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In Christ

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 24, 2013

“Being saved from certain condemnation is certainly the most important blessing in this life; and much to be thankful for!”

Title: Blessings In Christ Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:3-10 Introduction: Are there days, especially during this special time of year; that you really don’t feel that thankful? One of the songs we will be singing today has the words, “Count Your Blessings” Have you had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

“answer In The Questions”

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Dec 1, 2013

This is a sermon about living with unanswered questions by focusing on Jesus as the great answer to human need and doubt.

“Answer In the Questions” A Sermon Based Upon Luke 20: 27-38 By Rev. Dr. Charles J. Tomlin, DMin Flat Rock-Zion Baptist Partnership 25th Sunday After Pentecost, November 10th, 2013 “Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Baptist