Sermons on Where Art Thou:

Growing Deeper By Going Smaller

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

The local church grows most effectively when it divides into cells to increase discipleship and increase pastoral care.

“Growing Deeper by Going Smaller” Selected Passages Open They go by different names— cell groups, small groups, care groups, discipleship, groups, grace groups, breakout groups. Whatever they are called, the basic idea is the same: a small gathering of people interested in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday Surprise Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015

The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the people in the Palm Sunday Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory and peace demonstrated.

The Palm Sunday Surprise Luke 19:41-44 The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: Symbolically the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the cries of the people in the Palm Sunday Jesus Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Patience will never be accomplished by human effort and self-control. It is only accomplished by GOD control...

”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law.” A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … “Da-ad…” “What?” “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Manifesting The Manifold Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 3, 2015

When people come to the realization that God's divine plan requires self-sacrifice and service to Christ they rebel, and the true Christian becomes a serious minority.

Manifold Wisdom of God Illustration Statistics would have you believe that over 80% of Americans are Christians, and historians would have you believe that American colonial patriotic zeal was shared with over 80% of the colonist. Sometime what is shouted the loudest and the longest is assumed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Exactor Mortis

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 3, 2015

This is a first person sermon from the eyes of the Roman Centurion who was in charge of the death squad that crucified Jesus.

Exactor Mortis Mark 15: 37-39 (NLT) Intro: You know how you can tell that Easter is here? You look at the TV schedule. On many of the channels you see programming and movies concerning Biblical times. I have seen Killing Jesus, and numerous shows and documentaries focusing on Jesus or the era ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Servant’s Final Words Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 11, 2015

John the Baptist ends his testimony and ministry with some humble words.

“A Faithful Servant’s Final Words”: John 3:22-30 Charles Spurgeon once said: “Humility is to make a right estimate of one's self.” We all recognize that humility is one of the great Christian virtues being the opposite of pride, but where does humility come from and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light - Making A Difference

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 8, 2019

Jesus calls us to be change agents in a progressively deteriorating world that is inclined to the state of sin.

Salt and light - Making a difference Introduction: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck." Charlie Brown responds, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Faith, What Makes It What It Is?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 20, 2019

We look at the centurion's faith to examine what makes someone's faith great.

June 23, 2019 Luke 7:1-10 Do you have a strong faith or a weak faith? How do you really know? Professor Becker once told the story of how he was convinced that he didn’t have faith when he was a child because the pastor said something to the effect of, “When you have faith you won’t worry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

I Saw The Lord.

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

When we look at the amazing holiness and love of God the whole world looks different.

The Gospel Acording to Isaiah: Part 2 I Saw the Lord Isaiah 6:1-8 March 3, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Have you ever heard someone ask the question “Is there nothing sacred anymore?” Have you ever asked it yourself? We are living in an unusual era in the history of the world, an era when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Abide In Jesus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2019

This is what happens when you ‘abide with God’! You start affecting the life of others! Is it not exciting? Come on, we need to let the world know that it is fun being in the presence of God!

Vine John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the branches, he who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” Do you know what it means to abide in Him? The English dictionary defines ‘abide’ as’ hold to and stick to.’ Spiritually it means to ‘stick on to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance And The Character Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2017

The reason why we do not have a close relationship with our Creator is because we do not know how to repent in a God-fearing manner!

REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the moment, God created humanity from the dust of the ground onwards we have been struggling to know and have a relationship with our Creator. You would think the ambassadors of Christ and royal priests that have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Jesus #3 "Becoming Like Jesus In Attitudes, Behavior & Character

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2017

A critical part of the Way of Jesus platform is to come to appreciate Who Jesus is, and what His attitudes, behaviours and character says about Him. When we know what He is like, we seek to become like him in order to honour His name.

CATM Sermon - January 20, 2017 - The Way of Jesus # 3 “I am Becoming Like Jesus in My Attitudes, Behaviour and Character” John 8:1-11; Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rooted In God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 18, 2019

We need to recognize the power of God's love for us, which should compel us to passionately serve Him. part 1 of 2

Rooted in God’s Love Ephesians 3:14-21 February 24, 2019 Has your mind ever wandered? I would assume for most of you at some point, maybe it’s already started - - - your mind will wander during this message. I don’t want to plant any wandering seeds, but it happens, doesn’t it? You’re in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Corinthians 5:14, John 15:9

Denomination: Baptist

Is It A Sin To Gossip Or Slander A Person?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 18, 2019

While most Christians believe it is a sin to slander another person when it comes to gossip some Christians are not certain. What is wrong with exchanging "information" about another?

Talebearer! Leviticus 19:16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The human brain only weighs about three pounds of soft, gooshy like tissue and yet it houses more than 1.1 trillion cells. This organ of the body is truly remarkable for it “controls all the functions of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:16, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Romans 1:30, Proverbs 10:18, 2 Corinthians 12:20, 1 Timothy 6:4, Proverbs 20:10, 1 Timothy 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Sort Of Day? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019

The Day of the Lord is a day to prepare for and this is done by trusting in Jesus.

Clear and present danger. When there’s danger, the alarm usually sounds—more than once. Sydney has a CBD emergency warning system. There are 98 speakers throughout the city and 13 messaging signs at key transport hubs. The system is designed to manage lots of people needing to be moved in the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed