Sermons on We Belong To God:

If There Be No Resurrection, What Then?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 16, 2013

Comparing what it would be like if Christ had not risen with what the difference makes of the risen Christ

The Resurrection makes a Difference - Can you name this series – Play Dragnet Theme Dragnet acclaimed for its attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the nuts and bolts of police work - Aried from 1949 radio over to TV 1966 -You knew it's distinctive "dum-de-dum-dum" opening four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Skeletons In The Closet Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 4, 2021

Are you worried that those skeletons you have buried in the closet will come out to point a finger at you? Well, give Jesus the key and let him clean them out!

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:14-29 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Wife

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005

At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015

Jesus didn't just come back for "doubting Thomas" - first he came back for the other "doubting ten" when they did not believe Mary Magadalene. Jesus, the non anxious presence, doesn't leave anyone behind.

“The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Bolt it. Double lock it. Put the chain on. Fasten the padlock. “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Let me share with you two stories that happened within two years of each other in the second decade of the Twentieth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:1-43, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

What's Important To You! Series

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Aug 1, 2005

When you compare things in your life to Jesus, things become nothing and Jesus becomes everything!

What’s important to you? Philippians 3 Intro: A. Philippians is the book of Joy. How to have a joyful Christian mind. B. Paul gives us in these chapters thieves that rob us of joy. 1. Chapter 1 - Circumstances of life 2. Chapter 2 – People can rob us of joy 3. Chapter 3 - things can rob ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: The Sacrifice Of Friendship

Contributed by John Bamman on Nov 27, 2005

The thread of sacrifice draws together the movie "Narnia" to the Solemnity of Christ the King, a children’s liturgy.

Children’s Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King November 26th 2006 Setting: Christ the King Catholic grade school, grades 1st - 8th Readings: Daniel 7:13-14, Rev. 1:5-8, and John 18:33-37 “How much would you sacrifice for your friends?” What comes to mind when you think of a king? Today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:12-13

Denomination: Catholic

Prayer And Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2022

Coming down from the mount of Transfiguration.

PRAYER AND SERVICE. Mark 9:14-29. We might like to enjoy our mountain-top experiences without the trouble of coming back down to the more mundane realities of everyday life, but we may not. It is important for us to maintain a life of prayer, but also of service. There is work to be done. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born To Save Me

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

Jesus' coming was for one primary purpose...to save us.

Born To Save Me Matthew 1:21 Introduction: Patrizia Durante was her name, and she was young, attractive, intelligent, a financial advisor by profession, and was six and a half months pregnant with her first child, when she was diagnosed with acute myloid leukemia. Acute Myloid Leukemia is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Moderate Drinking And The Christian

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Moderate Drinking and the Christian

Moderate Drinking and the Christian Joshua Hetrick I. What are some Reasons why a Christians should not be a social drinker. A. Wine. 1. Oinos (Greek) a. 134 (Septuagint) b. 33 (N.T.) 2. Yahyin (Hebrew) a. 141 (O.T.) 3. Generic term. 4. Wine is the word used to describe the fruit to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Holy War Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 30, 2015

Esther

Our Holy War Esther 8:11-13 1. The Jews intent was to conquer the enemy...we convert the enemy - 8:11, cp. Galatians 1:23-24 2. The Jews benefit from the enemy...we bless the enemy - 8:11, cp. Romans 12:19-21 3. The Jews avenged the enemy....we advocate for the enemy - 8:13, cp. Luke 6:28 4. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Tomb And The Table

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

A Communion Message Outline

"THE TOMB AND THE TABLE" 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4, 14-20 I. THE FOUNDATIONAL IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION (1 COR 15:1-4, 14, 17, 19) A. The Resurrection Is the Basis of Our Fellowship (15:1-4, 17) 1. We are sustained by the Gospel (v. 1) 2. We are saved by the Gospel (v. 2, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christmas Really Over? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

The real Christmas is never over.

Is Christmas Really Over? Theme: The REAL Christmas is never over. Object: A trash bag filled with used wrapping paper and empty boxes Question: So tell me what you got for Christmas. One present that you really liked. Today is the second Sunday after Christmas. It has been hardly more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by David Carter on Apr 4, 2001

THE DEATH OF JESUS ON THE CROSS

IT IS FINISHED John 19:30 These three English words are actually one Greek Word - TETELESTAI - - - IT IS FINISHED - IT IS ACCOMPLISHED - IT IS COMPLETED - THE WORK IS DONE ! - - - IT WAS NOT A CRY OF DEFEAT - IT WAS A SHOUT OF VICTORY ! TELELESTAI - IT IS FINISHED - IT STANDS FINISHED - IT ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Companionship Of Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This was a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter

The Companionship of Christ Matthew 28:20 Newsletter Devotional And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Christ has offered to be your companion through all of life. He is with you during the good days and the bad days of life. He stays with you when the seas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Church Of God

"One On One With Jesus"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 9, 2012

Following the resurrection, Jesus made many appearances. This message will look at three people Jesus appeared to after his resurrection. Mary Magdalene,Thomas and Peter

John 20:11-18, 20-29; 21:14-19 The Resurrection of Jesus was announced in many different ways. By angelic beings, an earthquake, a moved stone, and by words. However, there were a few Christ followers who needed extra attention to recognize what had really happened. Jesus goes the extra distance ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ