Sermons on Wrapping Paper:

Peter Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

When we left Peter he was broken and discouraged. Now we see the restoration of one of the most faithful of the apostles

Men of the Bible X When we left Peter the last time, he was dejected and all hope seems to have been dashed. Jesus was crucified on Friday morning and has been dead for three days. And Peter as far as we can tell from the scriptures has been hiding in the upper room this whole time. Sunday morning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Crashing Through

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010

The importance of going the extra mile.

Acts 1:12-14 KJV Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. [13] And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crashing Through

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A Sabbath day's journey will get us to the upper room.

Acts 1:12-14 KJV Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. [13] And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proper Timing Is Crucial

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2018

Your confidence, language, tone of voice and body posture speaks a lot of yourself as well!

Proper timing is crucial Judges 3:16”Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length, and he bound it on his right thigh under his cloak.” God was not going to allow the enemy that tormented his people for 18 years escape! Are you listening? Be comforted today my friend, your ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003

Acts 4 presents Peter as a confident, powerful preacher of Christ... but not two months earlier he had been a cowering coward. What made the difference?

OPEN: In the 70’s there was runaway hit movie starring Sylvester Stallone, entitled "Rocky." Many people, including myself were unaware that the movie was based on a real life boxer named Chuck Werner - otherwise known as the Bayonne Bleeder (because he bled so easily and freely throughout his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identify The Source Of Your Wholeness

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003

This is the fifth sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness

Identify the Source of your Wholeness (John 5:15) There is an adage, “Give credit where credit is due.” For most of us, we understand that to mean that if we or others have been a benefactor of something or from what someone has done for or on our behalf, we should at least have the common ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15

Denomination: Methodist

Removing The Bell

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002

We address last minute, slip shod living.

Removing the Bell? by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I want to ponder LAST MINUTE LIVING. In every football game the whistle sounds, the warning is given, there is only two minutes left in this game. The coaches and the teams move into a greater depth of play. The game gets ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12, Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Brooksby Remembrance Sunday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 8, 2008

We must never forget what our peace cost those who never came back

Remembrance Sunday 2008 at Brooksby I would like to focus our thoughts this morning on one verse from Ps 46 Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength A very help in trouble” For Christians down the centuries, this has been a great source of comfort as they remember the great things that God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Anglican

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

Yesterday we talked about the “Yoke” of God. Today we will be talking about why we should wear this yoke and how it can set us free.

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Yesterday we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2010

Joy in the Lord is to be understood, received, and experienced and we are to do this always!

What’s the opposite of joy?? The opposite of joy is misery. Which do you prefer, to rejoice or to be miserable? What does God want for us? Christians are commanded to rejoice! Philippians 4:4 tells us, Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice! Does this mean Christians are to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace And Glory

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

The mystery of the gospel is revealed in the glory and grace

Ephesians 3 Grace and Glory Mystery I love a good mystery. I have been a fan of Agatha Christie and PD James for years. I also love magicians and illusionists. There is something about a mystery that we all like. The moment when we ask ourselves, “What is going to happen next?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Christmas eve message. Why did God choose the outcasts of society to make the grand announcement of the Savior's birth?

Missing the Big Story: 115 years ago this past month, On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home -- WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Open Eyes And An Open Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Let us reach out to those who are pushed aside like the Jews have been, those who are marginalized because of their race or religion or other prejudice. We should not fear that which we do not understand but rather we should seek to understand that which we fear.

Open eyes and an open heart Matthew 25:31-46NIV This week I helped my Mom with her citizenship. My Mother is an American citizen and proud of it. But here in Canada she is a landed immigrant and the last time she went through the border at Canada she was reminded that her landed immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Feel Of Balance: Coping With Stress Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 2, 2005

Third in a series on balance based on the sermon titles from Outreach.com. [Note: I switched the order of the three sermons from that which was given by Outreach.com and the middle sermon on the peace of God (Phil. 4:1-7) was given by a guest preacher.]

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 2, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Philippians 4:8-13 “The Feel of Balance: Coping with Stress” A while back, a Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried a story about Tattoo, a basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran