Sermons on Virgins:

Famine In The Land

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 22, 2005

Revival is needed because we are lacking in three areas.

Famine in the Land Joel 1:8-13 Revival Sermon July 19, 2005 Introduction Why do you want revival? Why does your church want revival? I believe that the answer to your question is going to determine whether God answers your prayer. Are you praying with the right agenda? Our church attendance ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

Today our focus is on two broken-hearted disciples who saw the Savior, and as a result, were never the same again.

This light bulb represents bright hope. It’s full of promising potential. But, like your heart, it’s also very fragile [drop bulb so it shatters]. We’ve all experienced the crash of unmet expectations. Some of us have been gouged by grief that won’t seem to go away. Many of us have been hit with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Jephthah: Rebel With A Clause"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2007

Jepthah was a man in need of grace, and God had it to give in abundance.

Have you ever met someone who has to have everything in writing? I mean, not necessarily in a literal sense; just someone who is so afraid of being cheated, ‘burned’ in the modern vernacular, that they want assurances and promises from others before they will take any requested action or partner ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Gifts Wrapped In Jesus' Genealogy

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A closer look at Jesus’ genealogy reveals God’s gifts of faith, hope and love.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 26, 2004 God’s Gifts Wrapped in Jesus’ Genealogy Matthew 1 & 2, 1 Corinthians 13:13 [TITLE SLIDE] Back in High School I was fascinated when we began to do three dimensional equations in calculus. I thought wearing goggles and cooking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ready Or Not, Here I Come!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006

This message is about the return of Jesus Christ, and the rapture of the Church. Recent world events are all pointing towards Christ’s soon and certain return.

In light of recent world events, I have felt the need for us to hear from Matthew 24 this morning…to HEED the warnings in the Scripture that tell of Christ’s return… We have always believed that Jesus is coming back… BUT NOW, as we see things escalate in the Middle East (Israel attacks! Lebanon, ...read more

Denomination: Other

Christian Certainties

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 24, 2003

To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent.

INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme, "Christian Certainties." B. Pro: To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent. C. Text: 1 Cor 15:20-26 D. Outline: 1. He is risen: 2. He is reigning: 3. He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born On Easter Morning

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 9, 2012

The early church, and the church down through the centuries, has survived and thrived, because its members were convinced of the reality of the resurrection

Born On Easter Morning TCF Easter Sunday sermon April 8, 2012 Isn’t the end of Easter season a relief? You know, all the Easter presents you had to buy, and the debt it left on your credit card? The pressure of all the Easter parties – seems like a new one every night, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Man Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2010

Don't drop the ball; provide loving leadership.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Man Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 12/12/10 Two weeks ago, Steve Johnson, a receiver for the Buffalo Bills, inexplicably dropped what would’ve been a game-winning 40-yard easy touchdown catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime. After dropping it, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jul 30, 2011

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet 1 Corinthians 2:1-9 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-9, 2 Corinthians 2:2-9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Celebration Of The Day Of Atonement

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 3, 2009

TO SHOW HOW CHRIST IS THE ATONEMENT ONCE AND FOR ALL

The Celebration of the Day of Atonement PSALM 32: 1 1. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. 2. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile. LEVITICUS 23:26-32 26. And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Way In A Manger Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012

What was God really doing in the birth of the Messiah as He entered into a hurting and broken world?

A Way In A Manger - Matthew 1:18-25 - December 23, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #4 Well last Sunday night we enjoyed the Sunday School Christmas Concert – an evening of celebration that we look forward to each and every year. But we’re not the only church to do something like that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Relationships 101 - Dating, Is It Biblical

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Feb 26, 2014

In our day, dating arrangements are made entirely by young people apart from their parent’s involvement. The date is planned by young people with an expectation of physical intimacy. Furthermore, there is no commitment beyond the next date.

Relationships 101 – Dating, Is it Biblical? December 1, 2013 Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church Today we are going to be talking about dating. The Scripture teaches the purposes of God for companionship and procreation are accomplished in marriage. But it also teaches ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Canon Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2014

1) Pondering of the Words (Revelation 22:18a), 2) Proliferation of the Words (Revelation 22:18b), 3) Purging of the Words (Revelation 22:19)

Suppose that you became a Christian in the second century A.D. You’ve heard the story of a divine being who died on a cross and rose from the dead. Through baptism, you’ve openly identified yourself with his followers. Now, you want to learn more about this deity. Yet you quickly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Other

Easter: What Really Matters

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

In our disconnected overloaded world, reconnect with what is really important.

What Really Matters Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 – Brad Bailey Intro – On that first morning... when the first lives discovered that Jesus had risen… it ripped thrugh them…right down to the core of their souls. And soon it would rip right through human history… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Party And The Pageant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2013

This sermon covers most of Esther 1 and 2. I tell that part of the story and then draw some applications at the end.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a husband who was heading out to work one day, when his wife said, “I bet you don't know what day this is!” 1. The husband was perplexed, but was always a quick on his feet, he said, “Of course I know what day this is, my dear. How could I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ