Sermons on Us:

The Scrooge In All Of Us

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 17, 2007

I have adapted a recent J. John’s sermon, using Scripture to compare Herod and our own sinful tendencies with the Dickens’ character Ebenezer Scrooge.

The Scrooge in All of Us Matthew 2:13-18 Christmas is one of those times that almost demands that we be creative with the familiar- the story of Bethlehem, and the baby Jesus in a manger. The angels we have heard on high. You might feel that you are familiar with the story that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Useful For God

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 20, 2007

This message looks at the life of Joseph, step-father of Jesus. It shows how he heard from the angel and adjusted his life when God spoke.

How to be useful for God (Matthew 1:18-25) December 23, 2007 Have you ever been in a real spiritual predicament? You’re caught between a rock and a hard place? Did you come to a crisis of belief? Did you wait to hear from God? Did you seek spiritual counsel before you took action? Or did you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 4

REVIVE US AGAIN (1 SAMUEL 7) The closet thing to a revival I had experienced was at the youth fellowship in my home church. Seven of the twenty-something young people, including me, are in the ministry presently. Five are pastors, one a seminary lecturer and another an assistant pastor. Including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Came To Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006

Jesus shows His love for us by walking with us as we are, where we are.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 2 of 5) He Came to Us Luke 2:1-7 Dec. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A We’ve just sang, "O Little Town of Bethlehem": Well, for you who aren’t sure if you were from a small town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

A. Today, I want to remind you of “the good news of great joy” that began on the day that Jesus was born. 1. In 10 days, a large part of the world will pause and for a moment will give their attention to Jesus and his birth. 2. On December 25th each year, people’s minds journey back to a manger ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A historical look at great revivals of years past.

Revive Us Again Acts 2:1-13,41 If you ever want to know the truth about something, all you need to do is ask a child. You see, when we ask adults questions that do not have easy answers, they will usually hem and haw around the topic so as not to offend anyone. Children, however, will let you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Heritage: Us! Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Eighth in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… Show personal “artifacts” (at this point, I displayed a number of personal items that had great value to me, but which would have no value to anyone else); “the fair market value of these items is about 2 cents, give or take…" To you? Worthless. To me? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

What is a revival? How does it happen? What do we want to happen when we pray for revival?

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Revive Us Again Ps. 85:4-8 Introduction: The grand old hymn voices our prayer . . . We praise Thee, O God! For the Son of Thy love, For Jesus Who died, And is now gone above. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Feb 17, 2007

In this message I go into the heart of what we call the "Lord’s Prayer".

Teach Us How To Pray This morning, I want to talk to you on the subject of prayer. I believe in these days that we must have a prayer life, because if we don’t, we will struggle. Sometimes we go through things, and if there is no prayer, there will be no victory. There are people in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Best Use

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it.

Title: It’s Best Use Text: Romans 1:18-25 FCF: Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it. Intro: Why, do you suppose, that an all-powerful and all-loving God would let there be sin? If he is both all powerful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Thomas In All Of Us

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 15, 2007

To show that we all have a little Thomas in us.

THE THOMAS IN ALL OF US John 20:24-29 My brother and sisters as we examine these first sayings after the resurrection, I discovered that there is a little Thomas in all of us. Especially when someone shares what you had not experienced. We act as if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Using Our Light

Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 20, 2007

A sermon on using our light and not hiding our Christianity

Using Our Light Bro. David Rogers Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church Winona Luke 8:16-18 Prayer Introduction So many today are afraid of using the light that is within them. They have listened to the Satan’s lies that they are not good enough to spread the Gospel or that they don’t know enough. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 22, 2007

This sermon examines the need for Revival in our churches and in our nation, and also gives a possible reason why we (The United States)have not experienced a nationwide Revival for over a century.

Introduction: Have you ever gone out to eat at a fancy restaurant, and even though your food looked and smelled great, it didn’t satisfy you? Or maybe someone talked you into trying a new soft-drink combination at Sonic. You know they will add flavors like vanilla or lime to your soft drinks or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007

The crowd cried for Jesus to be crucified and put to death but requested the killer, Barabbas be released in the streets. The truth was put to death but sin and death was released to the streets.

“Give Us Barabbas” Intro: As we study God’s Word we find particular people who are mentioned briefly and we soon pass over their record without fully gleaning the full significance of their rolls nor their application for us today. We should be very careful to remember that God has chosen to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Will Go For Us?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

A vision sermon calling our church to engage in evangelism, discipleship, and worship

Who Will Go For Us? September 14/15, 2002 Intro: I concluded last week’s sermon with Jesus’ words from Matthew 9:37-38. “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” I want ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist