Sermons on Two Becoming One:

Let Me Warn You Again

Contributed by Don Kunnmann on Sep 18, 2002

WHAT THE DEVIL WANTS CHRISTIANS TO DO TO UNDERMINE THEIR CHURCH, WITHOUT HIS EFFORT.

LET ME WARN YOU AGAIN… LUKE 22:31-34 31: And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33: And he said unto him, Lord, I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Giants Grasshoppers And Grapes

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 23, 2001

I used a couple of outlines from sermon sentral and tweaked them a bit to my style. I think I stole the title too.

Giants Grasshoppers and Grapes Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Numbers 13:26 - 14,4 June 24, 2001 A young man goes into a drug store to buy 3 boxes of chocolate. The pharmacist says what size small medium or large "Well," he said, "I’ve been seeing this girl for a while and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing The Good News

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Aug 21, 2003

There are many elements that are involved in sharing the good news of the gospel. This message encourages the believer to minister to others on many different levels.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Sharing the Good News! Calvary Christian Chapel Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Proverbs 3:32

Denomination: Church Of God

Can You Hear Me Now?

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Sep 19, 2003

To inform the reader that God is talking to us and we need to listen.

Can You Hear Me Now” John 10:25-27 Most of us have seen the commercial on TV done by Verizon Wireless. It’s the one where the guy walks around to various places where a phone normally would not work. He goes out further and further away from the main connection and asks the question, “Can you hear ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2003

This is an attempt to understand who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?

Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Title: Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? Let me begin by saying it is not easy being the Holy Spirit! It is not easy being the Holy Spirit because verse 14 tells us so. “The man without the spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Handle Haters

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Mar 17, 2003

This message deals with how to handle those that are jealous and envyous of what God is doing in our lives and how to deal with those people in a Godly way so

HOW TO HANDLE HATERS 1 SAMUEL 9:1-2, 16-17; 10:21-27 But this morning, I want to talk about Haters... A hater is someone that is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall… (Tell you…) When you make your mark, you will always attract some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-17, 1 Samuel 10:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Detours

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2003

When you run into the cross, don’t look for a detour because you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

Detours The 2002 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest National Challenge was to select, raise, and wave a national flag…in twenty or more steps! The idea of this contest is that groups of students are given an elementary challenge: something as simple as peeling an apple, sharpening a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do I Have Great Faith?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 7, 2003

What is your definition of great faith? Of what does such faith consist? We can study what the Lord called great faith for the answer.

Do I Have Great Faith? Pastor Jim Parisi HHM May 4, 2003 (Mat 15:21-28 NKJV) Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. {22} And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Grace No Longer Exists To Save The Soul

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

What happens on God’s great judgment day and there is no room to kneel and pray?

"When Grace no longer exists" Revelation 21:1-7 Want to read to you from 2 Peter 2:4-5 and share the story of a man we may have never regarded as a preacher of righteousness. In Genesis 6 and 7 there is the story of a boat in time when God came down and spoke to this same preacher of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

We must obey God rather than men.

Acts 5:29 PROPOSITION: We must obey God rather than men. OBJECTIVE: To lead in obedience to God. This past Sunday, we celebrated Easter. We discussed this past Wednesday that of all the religious organizations in the world, only Christianity celebrates Easter. It is only the Christian that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Jim Cheal on Mar 5, 2003

From Eph1:3 that we have received every spritual blessing. emphasis on the fact that we have already received the blessings. No matter the circumstances the answer is in those blessings the price has been paid.

COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS. How many times have you heard people say ‘you had better count your blessings’. Normally after some sort of so could ‘bad luck’ and your feeling sorry for yourself. What they really mean is don’t focus on what’s gone wrong but be thankful for what you have. We would count ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Forward In Hope Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

The Advent season provides us a time to reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming, not just at Christmas, but today, and at the end of time

Be alert, Jesus tells us. Good advice, as there are now only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Being alert will give you the edge to make this the best Christmas ever. Being alert will allow you to hunt out and sneak into the only vacant parking space in the entire parking lot. Being alert will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Conquering Victory Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 8, 2004

Many Christians balk at the words "He descended into hell" and wonder if this is really taught in Scripture. I’m attempting to clarify what occurred between the cross and the empty tomb.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Conquering Victory” (“He Descended into Hell”) I Peter 3:18-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A victory is an experience we don’t forget, whether it’s a military, sports or personal triumph. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Congregational

Even Perfect Crimes Backfire Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The Pharisees started it all, but turned it over to

CSI: Jerusalem Even perfect crimes backfire An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/20/03 Introduction: Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ