Sermons on Virgins:

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 13, 2001

To better understand and appreicate the life and work of Christ

LUKE 15:18-25 IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME INTRO. A. In these verses Jesus is endavouring to comfort His desciples for He had told them previously He was going to leave them. a. He does this by assuring them His departure is only in the human and that only temporary. b. He tells them the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

What A Brother We Have In Jesus!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Jesus came to this earth to be our brother in humanity, our substitute so that we don’t have to fear death.

I have an older sister, Becky, whom I love very much. Now Becky is two years older than me and while we were in High School, we had a very interesting relationship: I would follow her and her friends around, and she would ignore me. If someone would ask her who I was, she would be almost ashamed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Everyone Can Go To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Salvation

Introduction: According to the gospel of John (John 10:22.), our Lord had gone into Jerusalem for the eight-day Feast of Dedication. It was during this week that our Lord healed the blind man and was confronted by the Pharisees after he taught about the good shepherd who lays down his life for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Testimony Of The Soldier

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Mar 30, 2002

This sermon was preached on Easter 2002 as I was dressed in a Roman Centurion Soldier costume. I preached the sermon as the soldier that was an eyewitness to the events of the first Easter.

Easter Sunday 2002; Sermon delivered in Roman Centurion Costume What a strange religion these followers of Jesus Christ profess. Giving their money to the poor, helping the rejected, believing a virgin can have a son, and that a man raised from the dead. That’s the impression we all have when we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

All Religions Promise Eternal Immunity Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 17, 2001

I talk about what makes Christ & Christianity unique from other religions.

“All Religions Promise Eternal Immunity” 5-19-01 One of the most popular television shows this year was Survivor—The Australian Outback. Millions and millions of viewers watched this show every week. Over a dozen folks were stranded in the middle of nowhere where they were divided up into two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need An "I" Exam

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 23, 2001

Who is the object of your prayers? Remember, things aren’t always what they seem.

Do You Need an “I” Exam? Girolamo Savonarola was one of the great preachers of the fifteenth century. He preached in the great cathedral of Florence, Italy, which contained a magnificent marble statue of the virgin Mary. When Savonarola started preaching at this great cathedral, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Prophecy Shows That Jesus Is Coming Again

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 11, 2001

How we know Jesus is coming soon!

Jesus Is Coming! We must start toninght by making a distinction between the rapture and the second coming of Christ. -At the rapture all the Saints will be taken away -After 7 years of tribulation at the battle of Armageddon then the Lord will physically return to earth. We know that these are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

You've Been Blessed To Invest Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Nov 24, 2001

Realizing that what we have has been given to us by God to invest back into His Kingdom.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Only We Had Known

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Illust. Just after World War II as all the American servicemen were coming home, a sailor called his parents from San Diego. He said he was bringing a buddy home w/ him. "You see Mom," he said, "my friend is in pretty bad shape. He was severely wounded. He only has one arm, one leg, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

God's Love Gift

Contributed by Greg Jones on Oct 18, 2000

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."(NIV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV) In 1971 Tim ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Why We Observe Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Do not judge or criticize others for an honest, worshipful, loving, and giving attitude about the Christmas holidays.

WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS TEXT: Romans 14:5-6 INTRODUCTION: Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. To you I say (in the words of Scripture): If you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord. If you do not regard the day, then BE SURE YOU ARE CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

A Church Wedded To The World

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey.

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey. To the amazement of many, this retiredbusinessman had discovered the lost city of Troy. To-day, you can still see the ruins of its towers and its walls, which were 16 feet thick. According to the Homer's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

Are You Ready For Some . . . ?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 24, 2008

Amos warned the people not to wait with glee for the Day of the Lord. It would not be a good day for them. We must watch ourselves lest we get whacked by Jesus too.

Are you ready? -The old Monday Night Football song featured Hank Williams Jr. singing, “Are you ready for some football”? -The obvious answer for most viewers was a resounding, “Yes!” -It used to be that those Monday Night games were absolutely worth waiting for -They were premier matchups of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Readings 2008

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2008

Print and use. Five advent readings based upon five favorite Christmas hymns: O Come O Come Emmanuel; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; O Come All Ye Faithful; Angels From The Realms of Glory; Silent Night, Holy Night.

These advent readings are for the four Sunday’s of advent and then for Christmas Eve. The instructions we give each family is: first the scripture is read, then as the interpretation is read light the candle, or candles, and then they close with the prayer. We number the candles with a print out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational