Sermons on Two Thieves:

The Servant In The Barn Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 8, 2013

What can the story of a baby born in a manger tell us about being a servant like Jesus would want us to be?

OPEN: There’s a story about church whose Sunday School decided to allow the children to stage their own impromptu Christmas pageant. The teachers read the story and provided some props; then they just stood off to the side and let the kids dramatize it on their own. One girl grabbed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Not Easily Angered Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2013

We learn that anger is an important emotion, and is a signal that something needs to be addressed. We also learn some strategies to help have a love that is not easily angered.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly woman who was preparing to pull her expensive Cadillac into a parking space when a teenager cut her off and quickly stole her parking space. 1. The young man jumped out of his car and shouted, “Oh, to be young and fast!” 2. The elderly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are What He Ate(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 9, 2013

Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by nature and by actions. We are all infected with the SAME DISEASE. Some infections are worse than others and sin is the worst infection of all.

Today we are going to look at what has been called one of the most important theological ideas in all of Scripture. A definite KEY to understanding the gospel. The heart of the argument to explain our need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by nature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Killing Giants Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 10, 2013

Everyone will face giants. But God has prepared us to take down every giant we meet.

Killing Giants 1 Samuel 17 No matter how long you’ve been a Christian or how much faith you possess, you will still have opposition in your life. You can be the nicest, sweetest, gentlest, kindest and most caring individual the world has ever seen, and there will still be somebody the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Headed In The Right Direction?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 26, 2013

Ask yourself these questions: 1. Have I realized the importance of repenting? (vs. 1-2 & 7). 2. Have I examined the essentials? (vs. 2-6). 3. Can I find any fruit in my life? (vs. 5-9). 4. Have I trusted in Jesus to turn my life around? (vs. 10-12).

Are You Headed in the Right Direction? Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 2, 2013 *One time I heard Bill Stafford preach at a conference in Jacksonville, Florida. Bill was talking about being stubborn, and he said, "I used to be so stubborn, that if I was riding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013

What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Heroes: Iron-Man Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Holy Heroes: Iron-Man Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/3/2013 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. If you are visiting with us today, I hope you feel right at home—like a part of the family. These past several weeks I’ve been preaching about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian Church

New Year: The Seven Cs'

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 9, 2014

Gleaning lessons from 7 Scripture portions which are New year related (mention of FIRST DAY OF THE FIRST MONTH is there in them)!!!

NEW YEAR : THE SEVEN CS’ First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:16-17

Denomination: *other

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2014

This story doesn't gloss over anything. It dramatize David's humanness in an unforgettable way. It offers amazing insight into the elements that make us spiritually vulnerable. It reminds us that in accomplishing His purpose God always is forced to use fallible people

2 SAMUEL 11: 1-5 [The Life of David] DAVID AND BATHSHEBA [James 1:14-15] This section deals with one of the most familiar stories in this part of the Old Testament, with the possible exception of the story of David and Goliath. It is the story of David's disastrous affair with Bathsheba and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Led Life Is The Only Life Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

Seeing Christ ministry as a pattern for us to follow

The Spirit Led Life is the Only Life. Matthew 4:1 – 11 May 24, 2009 Pray: Father, We come to you as children needing guidance, encouragement, and help. You have provided the Bible, Your living Word, Your Holy Spirit, Pray, and Each other to go to for meeting our needs. The devil, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word, Love & Work Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus is the Foundation of the Christian life. Upon that foundation there are three key pillars that enable to live the abundant life that Christ wants for us: God's Word, God's love and Grace, and our active engagement in doing the work of God.

Today we want to take an opportunity to think about strengthening and making firm the foundation of our lives. The parable that was just read talks about the importance of building on a sure foundation. If life was always calm, if there were no storms, if troubles never came our way, then perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Really Living For Christ

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2014

My purpose this morning is to get us to take a fresh look at what it means to give it all over to Jesus, and not just talk about it.

10-23-04 Christians really living for Christ Text: Luke 9:18-9:26; 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Where There's A Will... Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2014

In this sermon, we explore the truth that God cannot help anyone who doesn't want help. But where there is a will, God is the way.

A. A father and son went fishing one summer day. 1. While they were out in the boat, the boy became curious about the world around him and began asking questions. 2. “Dad,” the boy asked, “how does this boat float?” His father replied, “Don’t rightly know ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Opened!

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014

Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Traveling 1st Class Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2014

As Christians we may be traveling on the same "airplane" as the rest of the world. But we have advantages and blessings everyone else does not. We're literally traveling 1st class. But what does that mean and how does that change us?

OPEN: A plane was on its way to London when a blonde woman in economy class got up and moved into an open seat in the first class section. The flight attendant saw her do this, and politely informed her that she had to sit in economy because that's the ticket she paid for The blonde replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ