Sermons on Whitewashed Tombs:

Great Hope In Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 1, 2010

“I feel so much better since I gave up hope!” The bumper-sticker shocked me. I couldn’t believe his cynicism – the blatant hopelessness now on display with every word and gesture. He was barely enduring life’s struggles – just surviving. This type of..

“I feel so much better since I gave up hope!” The bumper-sticker shocked me. It disturbed me so deeply, I followed the truck and asked the man, “How do you live without hope?” I couldn’t believe his cynicism – the blatant hopelessness now on display with every word and gesture. He was barely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Him! Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2009

We are so caught up with the sights and sounds of Christmas and we often forget who it is about.

Luke 22:14-20 Illustration: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Arlington Va.) In life everyone wants to be remembered, but many people live and are forgotten when they die Traveling 288 on any given Saturday you will see a hearse and maybe a family car which may suggest that the deceased was unknown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Christian Church

An Endangered Species

Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 9, 2010

It is futile to have faith without deeds. In simple language, it is hypocrisy and such a faith can never save anybody. One’s faith is dead if it is not accompanied by action.

An Endangered Species What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering True Freedom

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 27, 2009

A Memorial Day sermon preached 5/25/2009 at the Salem Lutheran Home Chapel, Elk Horn, Iowa.

As many of you know, today is Memorial Day. It’s a day we set aside in our country to remember those who served in our armed forces and passed away, especially those soldiers who gave their lives so that we could live in a free country. If you go to a lot of the local cemeteries, you’ll see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-42

Denomination: Lutheran

A Satisfying Summary

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

When looking at the parables, we have to make sure we get the main points and don’t get lost in the details. Here is the main point.

Passage: Matthew 13:47-58 Intro: I love summaries! 1. something really satisfying about gathering info and drawing conclusions. 2. we have been looking at the parables from Matthew for some weeks. 3. and we have found some repetition. 4. so here at the last of these parables in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In And Through Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This sermon is about what God is doing IN and THROUGH Jesus!

Paul addresses the Church in Corinth with this opening greeting despite what was happening in the church, and as a prelude to the teachings he will soon deal with. There were some things happening in Corinth that needed seriously addressed, but that is not where Paul begins. He could have begun ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 1: Saul's Confirmatory Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008

HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE WORK. ORDINARILY, WE WOULD DEFEND THE ONE WHO IS SADDLED

LESSONS LEARNED AT THE FEET OF JESUS LUKE 10: 38--42 INTRODUCTION: HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Our Greatest Enemies Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 24, 2008

Jesus has delivered us from our two greatest enemies that want to destroy us.

Freedom from Our Greatest Enemies Griffith Baptist Church – 4/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:1-4 Key verse: Romans 8:2 - For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. The Introduction Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009

IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE WORK. ORDINARILY, WE WOULD DEFEND THE ONE WHO IS SADDLED WITH ALL THE DUTIES OF WORK WHILE THE OTHER SITS IN LEISURE, BUT OUR

LESSONS LEARNED AT THE FEET OF JESUS LUKE 10: 38--42 INTRODUCTION: HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Soon And Coming King Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008

The triumphal entry had fulfillment on that day, with a view to a further fulfillment in the future when Jesus returns THe King of Kings.

THE DAY THE KING CAME Luke 19:28-35 Illustration: Every conquering hero has a parade. In 1990-91 when our armed forces returned from Desert Storm, most cities had parades for our returning heroes. In sports it is pretty much the same, the city of the winning team has a parade to honor their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Nothing To You?

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008

Good Friday address with the text - Lamentations 1:12“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around & see. Is any suffering like my suffering that was inflicted on me, that the Lord brought on me in the day of His fierce anger”

In parts Matthew’s passion & death narrative is read throughout the service which had the sermon very near the end & was followed with an extended period of silence. Text - Lamentations 1:12“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around & see. Is any suffering like my suffering that was ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

My Soul Is Troubled

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 26, 2009

Don’t drown with the hand that can save you in plain view

Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

The 12 Stone Memorial Series Part 3: Levi & Judah Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Apr 2, 2009

In part 3 of this series, we look at the births of Levi and Judah and what we can learn from them and what God can teach the church.

n The 12 stone memorial that God instructed the children of Israel to erect after they crossed the Jordan was to serve as a reminder of what God had done and what God had brought His people through. n Each of the 12 stones represented the 12 tribes of Israel. Each was significant in what it stood ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whose Birthday Is It, Anyway?!

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 22, 2005

A complete order of service whith interactive children’s bits for a Christmas (Day)All Age Service.

Christmas Day All Age Worship 2005: A birthday party! 9.56am PPT Christmas Trivia Video clip playing as folks come in (from SermonSpice) Reading: Luke 2:1-20, by a child? Worship (Sheila): Carol 1: Come and join the celebration Prayer (or would you like to swap this with the above ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist