Sermons on Wooden:

What Would Jesus Do ... About Temptation Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 4, 2003

This sermon seeks to encourage teenagers (and, indeed, adults) to consider ’What Would Jesus Do’ when they are faced with temptation.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about temptation? Do you wear one of these Christian bracelets which have become quite popular over the last ten years, or so? You can get so many different ones with different acronyms on them, words in which each letter stands for something else: so, for instance, FROG ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prisoners Were Listening

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 19, 2005

The purpose and power of praise!!!

Acts 16:22. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23. And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. 24. Having ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thomas- The Great Declaration Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 25, 2005

He may be labelled by others as ’Doubting Thomas’- but he made the most succinct diagnosis and declaration about Jesus ever! Thank God for Thomas and his honest doubt.

The great declaration: Thomas. Jn 20:24-31. WBC 27/3/5am. Easter Day INTRODUCTION Seen Groundhog Day? A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 12, 2004

Boy Scout Sunday sermon How do you keep plenty of oil in your lamp?

“Be Prepared” -a sermon for Boy Scout Sunday. Matthew 25:1-12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing that all Scouts, young and old, never forget is the Boy Scout Motto: "Be prepared." If you’ve ever set up a tent and didn’t tie your lines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Spirit Of Brokenness

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004

Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God. Brokenness always gives us more understanding of ourselves and Him. Admittedly, we resist this process. It is hard to give up our agendas, objectives, aspirations and interests. B

The Spirit of Brokenness Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 02-15-04 Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart. Ps. 34:18 I. Brokenness exposes the flame! (LIGHT) Philippians 2:15 KJV That ye may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Mark 14:3, Psalm 38:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biggest Tent Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Abraham faces his biggest challenge yet. And through it God shows a wonderful picture of Jesus Christ through the sacrifice of Isaac.

Abraham didn’t wake up one morning and say "Oh, I better get my prayer life in order - today’s a big test day from God." We don’t get that chance either - and our relationship with the Lord needs to be in order so that on any day a test comes - we’ll be ready. We learn today about the nature of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Three Success Secrets Of Shamgar

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 9, 2004

Aids to advancing in adversity.

The title of this message is from the yet-to-be released book by Pat Williams (Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic), Jay Strack (Founder of Student Leadership University), and Jim Denney. In an advance synopsis of the book the authors say that Shamgar’s brief notoriety in the Bible lends ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

Death Penalty

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 17, 2004

Sin being the ultimate crime that deserves death.

I. Crimes that deserve death A. is the death penalty biblical 1. Num 35:16-21 16 "’If a man strikes someone with an iron object so that he dies, he is a murderer; the murderer shall be put to death. 17 Or if anyone has a stone in his hand that could kill, and he strikes someone so that he dies, he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Converted On A Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2004

Sometimes it takes being nailed to our crosses of life before we can say, Lord, remember me.

Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine we all know the song: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree.” It’s a ballad about a prisoner who had been released from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Brings Us Love

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 4, 2004

This is a sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent based on Matthew 11:28-30 and the appropriate aria and chorus from the same passage in Handle’s MESSIAH.

Jesus Brings Us Love --Matthew 11:28-30 I think I’ve shared all this with you in the past, but it bears repeating today. I love all types of music. My favorite hymn is Charles Wesley’s “And Can It Be”; my favorite gospel song is Fanny Crosby’s “To God Be the Glory”; my favorite praise and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

"One God, One Country, One Destiny.”

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

The principles of Christianity were so deeply entrenched in the establishment of America that one must conclude that without Christianity, there would never have been a country such as the United States of America. This nation is the first nation in all o

“ONE GOD, ONE COUNTRY, ONE DESTINY.” Eph. 2:13-16 Int: It was the spirit of Christianity that changed the face of the ancient world. No other event has so impacted the human race as did the coming to earth of Jesus, the Christ. His message was so totally different from the prevailing world view of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Future: Won By Some, Lost By Others

Contributed by Cornelio Castillo on Aug 10, 2004

The roles of human and Divine will in determining the future.

THE FUTURE: A Race Won By Some, Lost By Others Joshua 23 How many of you, young people of today will one day in the future, find yourselves sitting in a dark corner of your rented and very small room, looking at your 3 hungry but sleeping children and wondering about the source of their food for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You An Ignitor Of Excuses? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

The is a great spiritual danger when our offerings to God is but mere excuses. We need to mature and quit making an offering of excuses.

IGNITOR OF EXCUSES? The Danger of Beginning with Excuses By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I set a candle before us, a box of wooden matches, and a glass of water. I dip a match in the water, and try to light the candle. I do it again and again, and the results is always the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Preeminence Of Christ

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Jesus is LORD and Master of ALL

THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST Col. 1:12-19 INTRO: Jesus the Central Figure (Subject) of the Bible A. Is Promoting, Bragging about Jesus above All other deities, too Gnostics, Skeptics & anyone else 1. Great battle going on, Attacks from all sides a. Religions fight the Supremacy of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Loving Others Or Judging Others? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2006

If we think we can live the Christian life by following rules and forgetting about loving others, we have missed the point. The Christian life can be summed up in one word: love.

“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col. 2:16-17). Background I. God does not want you to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist