Sermons on Urban Legend:

Understanding Communication Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of A Tomb Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2009

This is a stewardship message looking at the gift given to Christ by Joseph of Arimathea.

When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine last year she had to sign a form telling how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-61

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believe In Yourself

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 14, 2003

Believe In Yourself

Micheal Jackson and Diana Ross starred in a movie in the 1980’s which made a powerful statement to black people across America. The movie was entitled the "The Wiz" which was an urban version of "The Wizard of Oz". One of the most challenging selections in this colorful screenplay was given by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Jin Ming Ma on Aug 24, 2009

Mother’s love like Christ’ love which is faithful and kind.

What is love? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 I. Introduction According to the Book of Acts (18:1-17), about 54 CE the apostle Paul founded a church in the capital city of the Roman province of Achaia - Corinth. It was a large and prospering urban center with an ethnically, culturally, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sacred Cow

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

We don’t have high regard for cows in our culture. Even the term, sacred cow, is funny to us. However, God has given cows a special place in the Holy Scriptures.

One of my favorite Far Side cartoons shows a herd of cattle standing at a fence, facing a leader. In the background is a large urban city in flames. In the caption, the leader cow is saying, “Evidently, Agent (some number) has accomplished her mission.” Cows. Even the word is funny. We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Is God's Son - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Examining whether Jeus is God’s Son.

Luke 4:38 - 44 – Jesus is God’s Son – True or False? I have been teaching Grade 7 RE since the beginning of the year and they are literally full of questions. I have a question box which is available for them to put questions in and we will attempt to answer them over the course of the year. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

What's Up With All The Blood

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Aug 9, 2009

This sermon explains the difference between the Old Testament and New Testament and deals with the question of why the shedding of blood is required for the forgiveness of sins.

Scripture: Exodus 24: 3-11 Message Title: What’s up with all the Blood! Message Author: Anthony Perry Jr. Exodus 24: 3-11: When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, “Everything the Lord has said we will do.” Moses then wrote down everything ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Achilles Heel Syndrome

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 27, 2008

A sermon using the story of the ungurarded areas in a person’s walk with the Lord that can cause defeat or death spiritually.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 – 20 Title: “The Achilles Heel Syndrome” Introduction: There’s a mythological legend of a warrior named Achilles whose mother dipped him into the river Styx in order to make him invulnerable. The ONLY part of his body that didn’t receive the mysterious protection was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazed By Him Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Dec 26, 2014

We become what we behold. As believers, let's make it our aim to behold the person of Jesus that we may become like Him.

Amazed Part 2: Amazed by Him Preached by Jimmy Seibert August 31, 2014 I love this time of year [when Baylor students return to Waco], because it reminds me of my own college days, coming to college and all the excitement, and all the life change that happens. But I wanted to take you back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidence For Jesus' Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005

This sermon examines the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection. There are three evidences: (1) The Empty Tomb, (2) The Resurrection Appearances, and (3) The Transformation of the Disciples.

Scripture How do you know that Jesus is alive? Christians claim that Jesus is alive. Today, I would like to show you the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection. Let’s read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 14-15a, 17: "1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Renewed People

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

transforming power of the gospel

Intro: two words have been repeated to me by many I have talked to coming back from vacation. The hope that Lauri and me were refreshed and renewed on our trip. Both of these are powerful words, for we all need to be refreshed and we all need to be renewed. Tonight, I would like to take the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listen To Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2007

The first few chapters of Hebrews give us insight into their struggles, and draw us back to Jesus.

News story this week: A little city in Mexico was fed up with all of the late night revelry and noise from thousands of people late into the night during the summer. So their answer was to create a law to put a decibel limit on urban noise levels. Unfortunately this disrupted a noise that has been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disorderly! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2013

Friends, after receiving the Gospel and accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior, we have to whittle our lives and live a disciplined life; we have no excuse to live a disorderly life!

Disorderly! 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ‘But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.’ Life is an embarrassing mess today! There is an aggressive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sodom And Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 4, 2023

The Sodom and nearby cities refer to the prospered persons keep sinning with complacency. God is a righteous judge. He will retribute according to the deeds of everyone. The habitual offenders will not be spared by God. Judgement awaits.

Jude 1:7-8 - Sodom and Gomorrah Jude 1:7-8: “just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, since they in the same way as these indulged in gross immorality and went after strange flesh, are exhibited as an example in undergoing the punishment of eternal fire” (NASB). “In the same way ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

St. Patrick

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 13, 2024

In care of www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=89

Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 461. Along with St. Nicholas and St. Valentine, the secular world shares our love of these saints. This is also a day when everyone's Irish. There are many legends ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard