Sermons on Twnty Four Elders:

What Do I Thank Jesus For?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007

The Lent season is over and so is the Easter day.What has these four or five weeks meant to us? What has Jesus done for us? What has He accomplished through all this?

What do I thank Jesus for? Well… the Lent season is over, so is the Easter day. The tomb is empty and it remains empty. Judas is dead, Pilate wishes he was… How about us? What has these four or five weeks meant to us? What has Jesus done for us? What has He accomplished through all this? To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helpful Routines For A New Year

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus and his family went to the Passover Feast according to custom. It was a helpful routine and not an empty ritual for them. This talk offers four helpful routines for the Church: Praying, Eating, Worshipping and Serving Together (PEWS).

Luke 2: 41-52 Midnight mass – Church on Christmas Day – Presents all opened before 6am – No presents until after Christmas lunch – Turkey with all the trimmings – A family walk in the afternoon – A football match on Boxing Day – Turkey sandwiches for a week – New Year resolutions – A special diet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Anglican

Training Camp Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

This is part four of the expository sermon series from Joshua and was preached the Sunday before the Super Bowl in South Florida. Message deals with God’s training in the lives of His people prior to going into battle.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART FOUR TRAINING CAMP: PREPARING FOR BATTLE Joshua 5:1-13 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Today is SUPER BOWL SUNDAY and it is the culmination of the NFL season when the WORLD CHAMPION COLTS will be crowned right here in South Florida! Sorry for the personal ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Break Out Of The Box

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

We are trapped inside the four walls of the church house. It is time for us to get out of the box. As long as you are in the box you can not walk with God properly, witness effectively nor worship freely.

Break Out of the Box Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Lamentations 3:7 (AMP) “He walled me in so that I could not get out…” There are things in our lives that Satan will try to use to box us in. Perhaps all of us feel that way at times. Boxed in. Trapped. Inadequate. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dating And Relationships Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 2, 2006

We are created as relational beings...so why is it all so hard. It all starts with treating one another like the holy creations we are. Here are four helpful questions to help in relationships.

Let me start out by just telling you guys that I am so excited about tonight. Dating and relationships is a topic that I have a huge passion for because I know how difficult they can be; especially during junior and senior high. Throughout my life I have had 3½ girl friends…yes 3½. The first came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of Your Benefits Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jul 25, 2005

We may lose benefits while employed in some job. In Christ we have benefits for this life and for all eternity. We are encouraged to make the most of God’s benefits by doing four things.

Making the Most of Your Benefits Psalm 103 How can you make the most of the benefits God has given you? 1.Bless the Lord. (v.1) We can receive more of God’s blessings if we would learn to “Bless the Lord”. Blessing the Lord means we bow the knee and give Him respect, the deepest of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

Just as the four children of Narnia discovered wonder and adventure in the C. of N., so those humble shepherds nearly 2000 years ago discovered an incredible story which they had to wonder about and experience.

Message #4 Advent Narnia Series – Discover the Wonder Introduction: Always Winter but Never Christmas – How the life of Christ changed everything in the world. Encounter the Power – The Power of Christ is greater than the spell of sin and death. Discover the Light of Christmas – Looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does The Resurrection Matter? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 28, 2014

What is the difference in Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity? Simple. Of the four major religions today only one claims an empty tomb. The resurrection is the miracle that makes a difference between a religion that is dead and one that is alive.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Killers- Assumptions

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2013

Zacchaeus, the tree-climbing tax collector, met Jesus and was changed. He vowed to repay four times the amount of money he had dishonestly taken form others. This is the first of a series of messages on grace.

Grace Killers- Assumptions Text: Luke 19:8 What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin. (Mark Twain) One person said, “Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss.” (Unknown) Zacchaeus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Counterfeit Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 27, 2010

By comparing the first four seals of Rev. 6 to Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, the world’s offer of “life” can be seen as a counterfeit to the offer made by God.

THE COUNTERFEIT KINGDOM Rev. 6:1-18; Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon Objective: By comparing the first four seals of Rev. 6 to Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, the world’s offer of “life” can be seen as a counterfeit to the offer made by God. 1I watched as the Lamb opened the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gospel Is The Sweet Spot Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

The Gospel is the greatest truth that will change our lives for God’s glory. This is actually a message review for the first four sermons that shows how the gospel connects these sermons and God’s truths all together.

1. Message Review: a. Vision, Mission, & Ministry (Habakkuk 2:2-3) b. Father Knows Best (Col. 3:20-21) c. Our Heavenly Hope (Col. 1:1-8) d. Living a Life Worthy of the Lord (Col. 1:9-14) 2. What’s the Connection between the Messages & Vision? a. Truths: Are all truths equal? (The Gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Learning Contentment Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2010

This sermon give four insights on learning contentment. 1. Learn Not to Compare Yourself To OTHERS 2. Learn To Adapt To CHANGE 3. Learn To Draw On Christ’s POWER 4. Learn To Trust GOD

The Joy of Learning Contentment In 1965 the rock band, The Rolling Stones, released a song – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It became the Rolling Stones first number one hit in the United Sates. In this world there are many people that seem to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-19, Philippians 4:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2010

This sermon deals with ministry burn-out in the life of Elijah. God healed him with four steps. 1. REST and REFRESHMENT 2. REDISCOVER God 3. REDIRECTION From God 4. Prepare For REPLACEMENT

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out A little girl had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. Finally she grasped the knack of shoe tying and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the daughter to be delighted – but that is not what happened. After she had displayed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Rejecting Salvation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 18, 2008

Hell is undoubtedly full of people who were never actively opposed to the gospel. Such people are in view in these four verses. They know the truth and even believe the truth, in the sense that they acknowledge its truthfulness, its rightness. They are

The Tragedy of Neglecting Salvation Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro Hell is undoubtedly full of people who were never actively opposed to the gospel. Such people are in view in these four verses. They know the truth and even believe the truth, in the sense that they acknowledge its truthfulness, its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Off Course In Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 9, 2008

This is the first sermon in a series of four on Christian marriage which deals with God’s Original Plan, God’s Plan Gets Sidetracked and What That Looks Like in Life - from an “exchanged life’ perspective.”

Many Christian couples want to do the right thing. They try like crazy to have a Christian marriage. But they end up tired, discouraged and feeling like failures. Few of us are equipped to do the right job when it comes to creating the best relationship with our spouse. We se that there’s a big ...read more

Denomination: Baptist