Sermons on Vindication Of Jesus:

Trading The Superficial For The Substantial

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon all about choices and sacrifice. Are you hungry for the spices of life or the corn of the Kingdom?

TRADING THE SUPERFICIAL FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL TEXT: Genesis 43:1-2; 43:11-12 Genesis 43:1-2 KJV And the famine was sore in the land. [2] And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

He's Just Giving It Away!

Contributed by Batsell Spivy on Jul 1, 2008

God has a gift for all of us, it’s more valuable than anything on earth and it’s free to those who will accept it

He’s just giving it away! Intro: There was a preacher at a small church. He had been preaching there for some time and was discouraged by how disinterested the church was. Finally he had had enough of the unenthusiastic Sundays so he decided to write a sermon that would surely fire the members up. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deposed King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008

Final message in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

Trinity Baptist Church July 20, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Deposed King 1 Samuel 15-31 In tough economic times maybe you’re thinking about polishing your resume and applying for a different job. If you find yourself looking, let me give you a little help. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wives Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

The role of the wife

Real Lives: Playing your Part Wives The hard part of being a godly wife What does it mean to submit? The good part of being a godly wife The practicalities of being a godly wife Help your Husband Slide 1 Illustration – New Pastor – Not Real Life I heard the story of a new pastor at this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions For God: Do You Ever Change Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

Do you think God ever changes His mind?

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Do You Ever Change Your Mind? Exodus 32:7-14 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 27, 2008 I am beginning a new series of messages ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Solving Problems God's Way Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 5, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 1: How We Normally Handle Problems

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 1: How We Normally Handle Problems Intro. One of the problems a preacher faces is getting the message he has in his head and his heart into the head and hearts of his listeners. Sometimes the preacher feels like his message just isn’t getting across. Joke- There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire - When Church Hurts

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2008

People are going to church seeking something only to be hurt by the religiosity of a religious system. When you have been hurt in the church what must you do. I have been attacked by friendly fire.

“Friendly Fire” “When Church Hurts” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Jeremiah 20:9 “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Does God Hate Sex? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 20, 2008

God created sex and gave it as a gift for heterosexual marriage. outside this boundary it is sinful and destructive in life

WHY DOES GOD HATE SEX? I CORINTHIANS 6 VERSES 12-20 Allow me to give you some statistics – you might be shocked by these. These statistics come from a survey carried out within the Christian church, amongst leaders and lay people – please remember that as you listen to them. 64% struggle with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

O Holy Night: From Secular To Sacred Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 2, 2007

Christmas is an ideal opportunity to rekindle the hope that all humankind can experience the transformation of God.

O HOLY NIGHT: FROM SECULAR TO SACRED Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #1 Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith Encounters Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007

Sometimes our encounters with God aren’t fireworks and burning bushes, but the hearing with faith the story of His love and nature. Joseph’s life was not filled with explosive encounters with God, but instead was marked with the evidence of a sustained e

Encountering God #16 – Faith Encounters The following is a letter that was sent home by a daughter who was away at college: Dear Mom and Dad: I’m sorry to be so long in writing again, but all my writing paper was lost the night the dormitory was burned down by demonstrators. I’m out of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remain In Me

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008

Christ is our place of safety during the storms of life.

Remain In Me (John 15:4, 9-10) ILLUSTRATION: It was a dark and stormy night when a lady was on a boat crossing Lake Michigan. The lightning, thunder, and rain made her very nervous. She saw jagged rocks jutting above the surface of the lake. In fear, she asked the captain, “Do you know where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Sex-Rated World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 6, 2008

The scarlet letter, the BIG sin. What does God think about our Living in a seX-Rated World?

Proverbs 7:1-27 Living in a SeX-Rated World My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The First 42 Months : 3 Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 8, 2008

Part 14 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continued look at chapter 11.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 14: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:25-28; 40-43) This morning is week 14 of our study of the Prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. Daniel was a Jewish man who received visions from God concerning what has been come to be called the Times of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:25-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Learn from Isaiah and Jacob what a face to face experience with God will do to the believer.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Pulling Against God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 27, 2007

Discusses how we actually pull against God to attempt to go our own way ot to get God to follow us.

Pulling Against God Scriptures: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5 Introduction When Elijah (Eli) was small, I would put him on a leash and take him out for walks (he’s the family’s lab). He hated going for walks and he hated the leash even more. We would start down the path and Eli ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational