Sermons on Unswerving Loyalty:

A Season To Embrace Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2000

An examination of the grace of God as shown through the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

A Season to Embrace Matthew 1:1-17 December 3, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. We are starting the Advent season A. The season of Christ’s birth B. A new message series: Discover Christ in Christmas 1. The series will focus on the message of Christmas 2. This morning’s message will be A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

"Covenantal Friendship”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Interwoven throughout Saul’s murderous plotting is the extraordinary friendship between David and Jonathan.

“Covenantal Friendship” I Samuel 18-20 It usually comes as a shock to discover that not everyone accepts us just the way we are. There is something about each of us that causes others to reject us. Yet we hope others will like us; after all, we think we’re likable! The fear of rejection is ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Sneak Preview

Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002

There is more to the transfiguration of Jesus than the actual event.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS is another of those major events in the Bible that speak directly to us of his divine nature and point us strongly to the truth that he was indeed God’s unique and personal revelation of himself. Transfiguration Sunday therefore, is an important day on the Church ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mephibosheth-Surprised By Grace Series

Contributed by Peter Amerman on Jun 3, 2005

Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, had every reason to expect that the wrath and judgment of King David would fall upon him. He was the grandson of King Saul, and the nephew of Ishbosheth, both David’s enemies. Instead, he received grace from the king- he

Mephibosheth- Surprised by Grace 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” Continuing our series on Unknown Faces from the Bible, remember that there are unknown characters in the Bible whose names and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Restores The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 27, 2006

We all made promises to God. I will do this or that. We have boasted and bragged and let the Lord down. Jesus is forgiving to our failings and restores us to the work of the church.

WHEN GOD RESTORES THE BROKEN HEART The highly watched television show “Lost” is presented in the same manner as the character Peter in the Gospel of John. The show “Lost” portrays a story surrounding the events of the island that the people are lost on. As the show unfolds, there are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twists And Turns Of Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 4:1-12

Text: Ruth 4:1-12 Title: The Twists and Turns of Life Date/Place: LSCC, 6/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell a story about getting lost here in Maine B. Background to passage: Recount the entire book of Ruth. We have just come from the threshing floor incident. Anticipation builds as we wait ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Love Message Of Ruth

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 5, 2006

The story of Ruth is proof that love is not what you say. It’s what you do.

Frederick William 1 ruled Prussia in the early eighteenth century. He was said to be an eccentric man who stood on no ceremony. He would walk the streets of Berlin unattended, and when anyone displeased him he frequently beat them with his walking stick. It’s no wonder that Berliners often dove ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come To The Table - Thanksgiving Communion

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 23, 2006

Includes 7 things we ought to bring with us as we approach the greatest dinner table of all time. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Come To The Table John 6; I Corinthians 10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ComeToTheTable.html ----- On Thursday of this week we all had one thing in common: we couldn’t wait to be told: “Come to the table!” This morning, Jesus has set the table and is inviting us, “Come to My Table.” John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Precious To You?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 11, 2006

A sermon on the obscure text of David anbd the three valiant warriors who risked their lives to bring their beloved commander a drink from the well of his hometown - Bethlehem.

It is 2:15 in the morning. You are awakened by the cries of your baby. You nudge your husband, ¡§It¡¦s your turn honey.¡¨ He draws in a deep snore and rolls over. ¡§Oh well,¡¨ you say to yourself. You get up, try to get those eyes open, finally focus as you get near the crib. A skillful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story Of Ruth

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Oct 25, 2006

The story of Ruth is one of the most beloved in the Bible; it is a story of love; of the favor of God; of relationships and redemption

Introduction: The story of Ruth is set during a harsh and bitter time in the history of the nation of Israel. It was a time ruled by interim governors or judges as the Scriptures call them. There was no King and there was no Prophet so the voice of God was heard only sporadically in the land. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoration Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 26, 2008

Peter blew it, that’s for certain. He denied the Lord three times. But in Chapter 21 we see the gentle way Jesus restores Peter to fellowship and purpose. He does the same for us.

Do you ever fail Jesus? John the Apostle said “1 John 1:8-9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” One of the most common experiences we as Christians share is the reality that we will fall. No matter how hard we try we will do things that are against he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nothing Can Hinder The Lord

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Nothing can hinder the Lord.

Paul writes to the church at Corinth that “we live by faith not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5.7). This simple aphorism, often set forth as the litmus test for Christian living, is easily misused. On the one hand, it may be limited to the doctrinal content of salvation; on the other, faith may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Congregational

Joseph Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 21, 2003

I wish I was more like Joseph. He obeyed God over and over. This sermon on Joseph can encourage your audience to obey God in new ways.

The Characters of Christmas # 2 JOSEPH -- "I’LL OBEY." Hope Christian Church, Tamarac, Florida December 7, 2003 Dr. David L. Haun Joseph - truly a man of God. I wish I could be more like him. Joseph was probably a mature man, perhaps a widower. He was a blue-collar worker, a carpenter. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Driven Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006

James shows the value of wisdom as part of living the Christian life

The Wisdom Driven Life James 1:2-8 August 13, 2006 Evening Service Introduction The story is told of a man in China who raised horses for a living. When one of his prized stallions ran away, his friends gathered at his home to mourn his great loss. After they had expressed their concern, the man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

An Awesome God

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 15, 2013

God is awesome, magnificent, undiscribable. THe words we use can only describe a fraction of what God is and even that is unbelievable.

Man has always been fascinated by power. The roar of an engine underneath hood of a powerful car is music to the ears of most men; People are fascinated by the damage the winds in a hurricane can do. After the hurricane they come out with their cameras to take pictures of the damage done by the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29, Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Adventist