Sermons on Unexpected Heroes:

Who Is This? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 1, 2001

Who is this man riding upon the colt supposed to be...a political candidate or the Messiah?

PARADES HAVE LONG BEEN USED AS CELEBRATIONS OF GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS. IN AMERICAN HISTORY, THE GREATEST PARADES FOCUSED ON PEOPLE SUCH AS PILOT CHARLES LINDBERGH, THE APOLLO 11 ASTRONAUTS, WAR HEROES AND EVEN SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS. TICKER-TAPE SHOWERS, MARCHING BANDS AND ADORING CROWDS MARKED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

2 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

John the Baptist declares, "It is time!"

This is a great text. The majesty of the writing -- what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make the story come alive. The event, marked in time and place -- in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Confronts Supernatural Evil Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 23, 2002

Jesus casts demons out of demoniac of Gadera

Jesus Confronts Supernatural Evil Mark 5:1-20 INTRO.: Many wonder how the events of Sept. 11th could have happened. We often hear the question, “How could they hate us so much?” “What did they hope to gain?” Some were duped into believing they would get a place in paradise in return for dying for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials For The Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

This passage gives some principles on how a godly leader can motivate God’s people to do God’s work.

Essentials For The Godly Leader Nehemiah 2:1-11 Preached Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman! Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Overcoming Pharisaic tendencies in our quest for holiness.

"Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman!" "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 (RSV) Batman & Robin Sticky, confusing predicaments would warrant "holy ‘’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Holiness

Defeating Difficulties

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

David shows us a Biblical model for defeating the difficulties in our lives

Defeating Difficulties 1 Samuel 17 - Selected Passages Evening Service 1. It’s a bad day when... A. Morning news - emegency routes out of the county, sun - rises in the west, Bird singing sweetly - buzzard, horn on car gets stuck - following a group of bikers, B. Boss - Don’t bother taking off ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gospel Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 8, 2002

The difference the Gospel makes in our lives

The Gospel of God Romans 1:2-7 • This morning: Paul’s definition of himself 1) Man who knew his MASTER 2) Man who knew his MISSION 3) Man who knew his MESSAGE 25 years before the Book of Romans was written by Paul a man named Saul was walking along a road to Damascus. A bright light ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-7

When Your Attitude Goes Against God Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Jonah did not know the mind of God or feel the heart of God or accept the will of God. Therefore Jonah quarrels with God, quits on God and is quietened by God.

INTRODUCTION I like Charles Swindoll’s outline of the Book of Jonah. He says in chapter 1 Jonah is running away from God; in chapter 2 Jonah is running to God; in chapter 3 Jonah is running with God; and, in chapter 4 Jonah is running against God. I have preached a message on each of the first ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

Excellence In Integrity, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 15, 2003

The subjects of ethics and integrity have become unpopular subjects in modern times. Integrity is a dying quality and people don’t like to talk about it.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: The subjects of ethics and integrity have become unpopular subjects in modern times. Integrity is a dying quality and people don’t like to talk about it. This fact was indicated a few years ago when Chuck Colson lectured on the subject of ethics at a military base in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

A Greater Miracle Than The One On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

4 of 4 messages on Christmas. This message was given on Christmas Eve and focused on the coming of God in the flesh.

Classic Christmas Eve A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET December 24, 2006 At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. 2 This was the first registration; it was taken while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight Or Flight

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 21, 2007

A message about overcoming fear and winning personal battles.

Dakota Community Church January 21, 2007 Fight or Flight Last week I shared some personal things about battling fear. I would say there are only certain areas of my life where this true. Before I begin this morning I want everyone to take a minute to think about this past week. Was it a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Rahab And The Spies

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 11, 2007

Rahab lived in a doomed city, but she reached out in faith to the enemy, to become one of them, and find salvation.

As we continue our study of Joshua, and how to have a victorious Christian life-the first obstacle a person comes to is the world. Some have suggested that Jericho, the first city across the Jordan in Israel, represents the world; the king of Jericho Satan, the god of this world. When it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being Amazed By Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Myers on Feb 12, 2007

Contributed in cooperation with Amazing Grace Sunday, a sermon based on 2 Corinthians 5.19

Being Amazed by Grace Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Christ Church Cathedral, Sherman, TX i.“Amazing Grace” Movie opening this week: the story of two men and the spiritual and cultural transformation that happened when their lives met: John Newton, converted slave trader who was ordained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Standing As Dead Man Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007

This message is the first in a series based on the "Martyr’s Oath", and is meant to challange believer’s to live more dedicated to Christ

THE MARTYR’S OATH Standing As A Dead Man Romans 6:1-11 INTRODUCTION: In India there is a Bible Institute run by Dr. Samuel Thomas – a modern day hero of the Christian faith. Each year this Bible Institute has a commencement ceremony where students who have finished their studies are together for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist