Sermons on Western Philosophy:

Power Partnerships Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on working relationships and the benefits of leading from above and below based on the story of Elijah and Elisha.

INTRO ƒ{ As we continue in our series, I would be remiss if I didn't suggest o That the #1 key to survival is investing in relationships o Everybody's going to need somebody sometime o If you're a self-made man, you haven't made much o Lean on me when you're not strong. ƒ{ I want to look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The United States In Prophecy

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 13, 2009

The United States through biblical prophecy

“The United Stated in Prophecy!” 4/16/2008 – Marsing, ID James 5:1-5 “1Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. 2Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. 3Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

The Extra Mile Pt 2 The Stranger Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 15, 2010

For Too long the Church has sought to win Friends and Family and past by the Stranger. www.preaching.co.nr

God has stirred in my heart a theme, from Matt 5:41, entitled “The Extra Mile.” Going the second or extra mile sets a person apart from the people who ‘do just enough’ or those who claim ‘I have done my share’ and those who say ‘I just cannot do any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evangelism: Good News Vs. Bad Lies

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 16, 2010

The good news is good news: learn to recognize the top 10 evangelism lies, believe the Truth and work together with God fulfilling His Great Commission.

Sharing the Good News The good news is good news. 
 Everything else fades in comparison to the Good News. Would you keep the cure for cancer a secret? Would you let a friend die in a fire? 
 Over 150,000 people die each day and nearly 2/sec. into a Christ-less eternity. Nearly 4,000 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost In Translation

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

Do we truly understand the power of the literal name of Jesus. And is Jesus even His name in English?????

Jesus, Jesus Christ. To call him by any other name sounds utterly blasphemous to our ears. His name is Jesus always was always will be that’s what they called him in the bible right, it says to right there in mine and yours. I think we tend to forget how things used to be in the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Foursquare

Hannah: A Model For Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 11, 2011

The characteristics that are worth emulating from Hannah's life and character.

Hannah: A Model for Many (I Sam. 1,2) 1. Brokenhearted: Hannah was barren since the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival, Peninnah, would provoke and irritate Hannah bitterly for many years. Only when the Lord allows us to become so broken are we fully able to realize how utterly dependent we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You Are What This Thing Is About.

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 15, 2012

Introduced as the Lamb of God, Jesus meets the need of true believers with his hand on his faithful. Jesus says "You let me worry about sin and judgment, after all you are what this is all about.

John 1:43-51 How can a person use their God given talents to bless others? Talents are as varied as the appearance of individual snowflakes. Sometime we struggle to see talents in each other let alone understand how the other’s talents could be a blessing. Talents can be expressed in many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Sins I Will Not Remember Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2012

The tussle over paying for contraception has raised our awareness of sin; it should also raise our awareness of the need to repent, confess sin and receive the forgiveness of God.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2012 “Your Sins I Will Not Remember” There’s a story told about one of the members of our extended family, a man who was a smoker until his first heart attack, and about what he did on this Sunday before Lent. As the story goes, he bought a carton of cigarettes and smoked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Let Us Astonish Like Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2015

The teachings of Jesus were radical and astonishing; if we are to convert the world, especially Islamic adherents, we must be both loving and astonishing in our witness.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Today’s communion verse, which is taken from the Gospel lines just preceding these two healing stories from St. Matthew, are as follows: “the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Quicksand Of Negativism

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2016

Quicksand could be a terrible trap? The more you struggle, the deeper you sink! God has a solid rock, how can you sink through a solid rock?

THE QUICKSAND OF NEGATIVISM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Walls Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 15, 2016

In the Kingdom of God, the greatest accomplishments come from unity. We are supposed to have unity in the church; a love for God and others because when we have unity of purpose it really is amazing what can be done!

The Walls of Jerusalem Nehemiah 3:1-32 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also shows obedience to God - Last week we saw Nehemiah’s assessing of the project before him -- He also revealed the mission God had given him to those around him -- And also, we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Away From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 8, 2021

We've followed our leader from the Jordan to a tomb. Now what?

Our series’ focus this quarter has been on “following our leader.” We’ve watched and experienced through his disciples’ eyes and ears what He did and said. Clearly they were meant to learn and imitate Him. So are we. We’ve followed all the way from the Jordan river where Jesus’ earthly ministry and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have The Honor Of Communing With The Architect Of Reality

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane?

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane? Though I am only human, I can perceive at least some of this wonder. Can't I? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Funeral Sermon. (A Precious Mother)

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Feb 11, 2022

Intro: Mother, the most powerful person on the planet. Mother holds the course of the family.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. KJV Intro: Mother, the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:29-31, Proverbs 31:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Part Of Jesus' Agenda

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 27, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 13

June 26, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 9:51-62 Not Part of Jesus’ Agenda Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In 1845 Sir John Franklin set off with two ships from England. They were in search of the Northwest Passage across the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran