Sermons on We Are Going Somewhere:

Hey! We Are Baptized Into Something?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 9, 2009

Paul connects a response to an opponent’s longing to cheapen Grace with how far God was willing to go (BAPTISM) to show us how much he wants to free us from sin.

Romans 6:1-11 There are a number of responses to God’s Word that I simply do not understand. Some people for example, feel they can live their lives as recipients of God’s Grace without ever spending quality time in God’s Word. There are others who seek out what I like to call cheap Grace. Cheap ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jonah And The Call To Arise And Go! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 10, 2011

Jonah teaches us God’s love for people and His desire to share His forgiveness with them. Like Jonah, God has called us to arise and go to the world with the Good News about salvation through Jesus.

JONAH: ARISE AND GO! INTRO TO TOPIC: How many of you grew up in the church? If you remember any stories from Sunday school as a child, the top three were most likely David slaying Goliath, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, and Jonah in the Whale. However – are these stories real? And if so, what relevance ...read more

Denomination: *other

When Your Attitude Goes Against God Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Jonah did not know the mind of God or feel the heart of God or accept the will of God. Therefore Jonah quarrels with God, quits on God and is quietened by God.

INTRODUCTION I like Charles Swindoll’s outline of the Book of Jonah. He says in chapter 1 Jonah is running away from God; in chapter 2 Jonah is running to God; in chapter 3 Jonah is running with God; and, in chapter 4 Jonah is running against God. I have preached a message on each of the first ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wept\ So It’s Alright To Cry

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 28, 2021

The home going service for my younger brother with down syndrome. Jesus teaches us a lesson in the time of death. Rest my brother Rest.

I know that there are many people that will tell you not to cry because you have to be strong for everybody else, but I’m here to tell my family that it’s alright to cry, it’s alright to shed some tears, and it’s alright to groan in your spirit because if Jesus cried and we are no where near in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33

Denomination: Baptist

"Everythng Comes And Goes"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2017

There have been many fads in our history but one thing for sure accoring to the text "The Word shall be forever".

“Everything comes and goes” Mark 13:24-37 1. Everything will come and go we call them fads and crazes So what is a fad? • Dictionary definitions include: "An intense but short-lived fashion; craze; a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, especially one followed enthusiastically by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

Slewfoot And His Bag Of Tricke

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

YOU HAVE AN ENEMY

Slewfoot and his bag of tricks Or the enemy’s tactics You have an enemy “the devil” 1 Pet 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 5, 2020

Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” Jesus tells us How to walk the way Faith.

Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” Jesus tells us How to walk the way Faith. 1. Jesus’s Final Words To His Disciples • Verse 16 Tells us that the Disciples went to Galilee, where Jesus directed them to go. • Verse 17 says some doubted the resurrection story, some worshipped him. • In Verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Letting Go Of Your Painful Past Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Every Christians is either a pleasure or a pain in the body of Christ, and the key factor that makes the difference is letting go of a painful past.

Neil Armstrong was the first man to set his foot on the moon, but long before that momentous event he was a dreamer. As early as age 2 he fell in love with airplanes, and for the rest of his life that was a focus for him. He made model planes as a child, and at age 14 he got a job at a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Be Transfigured Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 16, 2016

Jesus took three disciples who were transfigured in life they were with Jesus and therefore life was transformed in latter stages. They were died as martyrs.

Text: MARK 9:2-9 Theme: “Be Transfigured” Background: Mark 8 describes Jesus involved in many activities and programs. He taught, did miracles, healed. Mark 9:10ff describes Jesus tells about resurrection, miracles, importance on fasting-prayer. 1. Go to Mountain Mark 9:2 Called, took to High ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

Go Tell It On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Not "go say it in your closet". 95% of professing Christians never share their faith, and of the 5% that do, 80% of them are new believers.

Not "go say it in your closet". 95% of professing Christians never share their faith, and of the 5% that do, 80% of them are new believers. As I tell this story from 1 Kings 18, I want you to wonder why I’m using it to begin a sermon on evangelism…. Imagine the scene, over 400 decked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Let Go Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

“Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“go For The Gold!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 7, 2013

If our lives are going to count for God, we need to live with our eyes on the prize.

God has a plan for our lives. We all have a “race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). We are called to “Get In The Game.” But how can I make sure I am running the race that God has marked out for me? George W. Truett defined true success as “Knowing God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Sinful Anger Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 26, 2014

Is anger ever right? When is it wrong? How do we deal with our anger?

Yoda said “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” And Yoda could have been talking about the movie Frozen. Elsa’s fear of losing her sister Ana, led to the explosion that you just saw which ultimately led to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 15, 2003

Paul tells us in this scripture how we can be victorious in the tough times of life.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH 2 Tim 1:1-12 INTRO: Response to an Insurance Company I am writing in response to your request for additional information. In block #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your letter that I should explain more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Is Going Ahead Of You Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 29, 2003

The Gospel of Mark show us that Jesus goes ahead of us in our missionary task.

Last week, I discovered that the roof fan in our attic had burned out. That meant only one thing. Someone was going to have to go up on the roof and replace it, and I knew it wouldn’t be my wife. So I went to the store and bought the fan, and began planning which tools I would use. For ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Brethren