Sermons on Washington:

It's In Your Hands To Make It Better

Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012

As believers we are expected and empowered to make this world better.

During Word War I the city of Strasbourg (a city in France on the German borders) was bombed; it destroyed that old city and one of the great Cathedrals of that city. Very little remained and the people gathered to save and salvage what they could. As the people began to retrieve what was usable ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Offerings: Laying Down Our Lives

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2012

Jesus is the ultimate offering. Do we receive and accept God's offering to us? Just imagine, God who requires spotless offerings gave us the very best.

Offerings: Laying Down Our Lives (From illustrations) On Wednesday, January 13, 1982, an Air Florida Boeing 737 jet left the National Airport in Washington, D.C., during severely cold weather. Moments later it hit the 14th Street Bridge and crashed into the icy waters of the Potomac River. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Is All That Matters"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011

A sermon for 9-11.

Psalm 27 “Jesus Is All That Matters” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We read this Psalm on a Sunday evening when most of us probably have that grim anniversary in our minds. It happened on a Tuesday morning in September ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

The love of God extends to all of us.

The love of God 911 Tributes Introduction- We take a moment this morning to reflect on the September 11, 2001 attack on America. We remember the 1000’s of lives that were lost and the 1000’s of families who have been forced to adjust to life not intended for them. Those of us who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Right Things Really Matter

Contributed by Michael Walther on Oct 10, 2011

This sermon addressed the problem of anxiety and answers with the blessings that God gives us in His Gospel.Introduction

Introduction A writer from the last century said, “Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained” (Arthur Somers Roche). All of us will someday have to face some form of very serious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing Shalom (Peace) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2011

Who is the "son of peace" that the disciples were to bless?

In the late 1700’s, the manager of Baltimore’s largest hotel refused lodging to a man dressed like a farmer because he thought this fellow’s appearance would discredit his inn. So the man left. Later that evening, the innkeeper discovered that he had turned away none other than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Another Advent

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 29, 2009

The world and religious possibilities can blind us to truth. The evidence of Christ encourages us to be renewed in trust that what Jesus speaks will come to pass.

Another Advent Scripture/text: Mark 13:32-36 Leafs – rough start to their Season. First eight games were loses. Then hope was born … we got Phil Kessel of the Boston Bruins! Haven’t won the cup since 1967 – yes, I was only 5 years old. People laugh. Leaf jokes are now hotter than Newfie ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Truth Of Consequences

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 10, 2013

David's tryst with Bathsheba resulted in numerous consequences. David proved his true character in how he dealt with his sins when Nathan pointed them out to him.

1. Outhouse Consequences A young boy lived in the country. His family had to use an outhouse, which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would push it into the water. After a spring ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Love Song Gone Sour"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a Sermon that deals with the love of music and the ability it has to talk about relationships and to deliver the News. This sermon also looks at friendship and the concept of fake friends and associates

1) August 18, 2013 [Green] Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text Isaiah 5:1-7 Sermon "A love Song Gone Sour" Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 (UMH 801) Hebrews 11:29–12:2 Luke 12:49-56 Many of life’s memorable moments can be brought to mind just by hearing a favorite song. Consider Sam ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Big

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2014

A very different way to teach the sinlessness of Jesus using video and pictures from the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan

BIG 1 Peter 2:21-25 Before I start let me make a disclaimer and two promises… Disclaimer: This sermon will be 95% setup and then will have only one main point and a quick application Promises… 1. You may not like this sermon but you will remember it 2. You will get to see some truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, Inspiration & Illumination Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 26, 2014

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”(Psalm 119:18)

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”(Psalm 119:18) Revelation, inspiration and illumination are three critical concepts for Christians to understand. God has revealed Himself to humans in two ways. The first way is known as “Natural Revelation.” The word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-165

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels Are Not Just For Kids

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 26, 2013

St. Michael and all Angels Sunday. This is a message about the role of Angels in the lives of God's people. One can find many stories of people who have been privileged to see angels. (Angels, Angels, Angels by Billy Graham) including my mother.

In Jesus Holy Name September 29, 2013 Text: Daniel 6:16a, 19-22a St. Michael and All Angels Redeemer “Angels Are Not Just For Kids” The date was September 25, 1995. The wife and mother of two was suffering from kidney failure for the past two years. She had been ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Jesus Parade

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2013

triumphal entry, palm Sunday - link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Jesus Parade John 12:12-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/jesusparade.html Jesus is now on His way to Jerusalem to present Himself as the Passover Lamb. He knows what lies ahead for Him. People are converging on Jerusalem from all directions, 2-3 million of them perhaps. Imagine the crowded ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah, The Running Prophet Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 30, 2014

Call for rededication, to erase past sins so we can all do the work of the Lord.

Growing up, I never thought I would go into the ministry. I always thought that my past was simply too bad, that I’ve done too much, for me to be in the ministry. In fact, it wasn’t until Pastor asked us to pray about becoming the new youth pastors that I began to even seriously ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Landmark Legacies

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 16, 2015

Dads can give their children landmarks to help direct their journey with God.

1. A custom in ancient times: When something significant happened regarding God (or a god) -- people would stand up a stone to draw attention to the event -- Generally, they did not write on the stone -- a silent testimony -- when people walked by the stones they would ask why they were there; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ