Sermons on Who To Trust:

The Man Who Fell Asleep In Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012

This messages explains the importance of preparation for the Lord's Day and practical suggestions for how to get the most out of Sunday worship...stress free.

The Man Who Fell Asleep in Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 5, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 20 INTRODUCTION JOKE – There was a man who always fell asleep in church because the preacher was so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who’s Giving The Order? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 5 – 13

Matthew 8: 5 – 13 Who’s Giving The Order? 5 Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” 7 And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” 8 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Let Those People In?

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE REACTION OF THE EARLY CHURCH LEADERS TO PETER AFTER THE HOUSEHOLD OF CORNELIUS.

HFL SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 ACTS 11;1-4 1The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The King Who Brings Peace

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on Palm Sunday

“Jesus, the King who brings Peace…” Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: Throughout our Lenten journey this year we have been traveling with Luke as our companion. All our readings have been taken from his Gospel and today we continue our journey by turning to Luke 19:28-44, here we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Loves You That Much

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 25, 2013

Look at how much God loves you, as you watch Jesus this Holy Week!

NIV Philippians 2:5-11 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Everybody Aught To Know Who Jesus Is

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 3, 2011

Funeral sermon of a cross guard who was killed by a hit and run driver while he was helping children cross the street in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas.

Today, we have come to celebrate the life of Brother Franklin Delano Lester. Our celebration of Brother Lester’s life includes singing, scripture reading, sharing his stories, flowers, tributes, smiles, giggles, tears, handshakes, hugs, and even some AMENS! AMEN!! The question that Big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Man Of The Pharisees Who Finally Saw Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

Finding out that John 3:16 is really for reaching the religious.

• Nice MOVIE TITLE. • John records the first of several encounters Jesus would have with different individuals This first is with a religious leader by the name of Nicodemus Passage feels like we are ease dropping on a private conversation • HOW WOULD JESUS WITNESS? The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

The Only Man Who Understood Women Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

The amazing encounter with Jesus and the woman at the well.

Jesus had been in Jerusalem, where he met with a religious fellow named Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a good man, yet Jesus told him that he needed to be “born again”. • Sometimes it was about the crowds…5,000 fed, women touching His hem while pushing through the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

What Is Baptism, What Is It And Who Is It For?

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jul 1, 2011

This lesson serves to demystify Baptism, by examining What it is and Why we are Baptized

There has been much discussion over what is baptism and who is it for and what is it for. Baptism is actually the fifth step in becoming a Christian. To review: We must first hear the word. HEARING includes receiving the word, not just listening to the nouns and verbs. We gain FAITH by listening ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What (And Who) Is The Sabbath For?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 25, 2010

The Synagogue Ruler (Chief Pastor) got really wound -up when Jesus healed a crippled woman half way through his sermon, in the Synagogue and (in particular) on the Sabbath. Healing someone on the Sabbath was the problem. So, this sermon asks what the Sabb

I recently found myself having a conversation with a father and his son about the purpose of the Sabbath. The 12-year-old boy is preparing to write an essay and the rather provocative title goes something like this: 'religion provides fulfilment for some types of people and sport provides ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Who Do You Belong To? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 16, 2010

Often times we think of our society today as so different from Bible times. But it may surprise you that the things facing the Corinthians are much the same as today, and so is God's grace!

1st Corinthians was written in A.D. 56 from Ephesus at the close of Paul's 3 year residence there (Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 16:5-8). Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church is in Acts 18:1-18. He met Aquila and Priscilla there and taught in a house next door to the synagogue for 18 months. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Gift For Those Who Need Purpose Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the first sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of purpose.

We all have the desire to find that unexpected gift for those in our lives. We want to give a gift that causes their eyes to light up and causes them to say, “Wow!” It’s a quest that so many embark on each year at this time. We know that by giving joy to another, we will in turn receive joy. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blind Man Who Could See

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny.

Intro: This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: (1) At the right place; (2) With the right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: *other

The Man Who Sold His Future Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2011

What’s wrong with being godless? If you can answer that question, you can avoid the tragedy that took Esau’s future away from him.

OPEN: A man filled his car with gas at a self-service gas station. After he had paid and driven away, he realized that he had left the gas cap on top of his car. He stopped and looked and, sure enough, it was gone. He thought for a second and realized that other people must have done the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ