Sermons on Wrapping Paper:

Easter - Preparation For Eternity

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002

We dare not forget that this life is a preparation for eternity - an eternity in which we will be among the saved or the lost forever & ever.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Matthew 27:62-28:7 A. What a wonderful day this is! All over the world people are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, alive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that examines the beattitudes and the blessings that we recieve from them.

Blessings of a Christian Matthew 5:1-16 How many today do not assume the blessedness of a Christian. What I mean by this is can people look at us and know that we are disciples of Christ? If not then it is time for us to examine our life and ask God to be our guide. To many today say hey I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Day

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 8, 2005

Now is our opportunity to be reconciled to God, and we need to take it.

Dead Poets Society is, I think, one of the best films of all time. In his first lesson with his senior class, the rather eccentric but very inspiring English teacher John Keating, played by Robin Williams, takes the boys into the foyer outside the classroom where he asks one lad by the name of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Seeking The Kingdom Minded Life

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jul 9, 2004

An indepth explanation of the Kingdom of God, What it means to seek the Kingdom of God and living a Kingdom Minded life is what this message is about.

Title: Seeking A Kingdom Minded Life Text: Matt 6:33 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: One night, a group of thieves broke into a jewelry store. But rather than stealing anything, they simply switched all the price tags. The next day no one could tell what was valuable and what was cheap. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross - Substitution Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

On the cross the penalty of sin was removed, the partition of sin was removed and the power of sin was removed.

THE CROSS - SUBSTITUTION Actor Kevin Bacon recounted when his 6-year-old son saw Footloose for the first time: He said, "Hey, Dad, you know that thing in the movie where you swing from the rafters of that building? That’s really cool, how did you do that?" I said, "Well, I didn’t do that part--it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Deliverance From The Rod Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

“They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upo

Our message this week is entitled, “Deliverance from the rod of the wicked.” Psalm 125: 1-3 says, “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-3, Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

The study of God’s word has always been central to our understanding of following Jesus and growing in our faith. The Bible is the very foundation of our faith. The foundation for us is God’s Holy Word and the pilings upon which it stands are the timeless

The Amazing Race: The Word A recent survey by George Barna sought to discover American’s attitudes about and usage of the Bible and found that a majority of each of the 4 generations believes that the Bible is a sacred or holy book. The younger the person though the less likely they are to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Why Worry

Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 6, 2007

Even with every second of everyday filling our lives with uncertainties and problems this world throws at us it is still possible to live that life without worries.

WHY WORRY? Almost every second of everyday of our lives we are surrounded by the uncertainties, and problems this active world throws at us. And because of this we can feel a little overwhelmed at times. We are so filled with daily activities like job responsibilities, meetings, serving in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Victorious Savior Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 20, 2008

Jesus WINS! We win!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1  Peggy Key, of Portage, MI. said, “While driving to church on Easter Sunday two years ago, I told my children the Easter story. "This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life," I explained. Right away, my 3-year-old son, Kevin, piped up from the back seat, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weeping King

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2009

Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King.

THE WEEPING KING Luke 19.41-44 S: Palm Sunday C: Royalty, kingship, sovereignty Pr: Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King. CV: We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.. I. CONFUSION II. DESTRUCTION III. REJECTION PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed List: Rich Man - Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 13, 2008

First in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

The Blessed List: Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 6: 17-20; 24 Dr. Michael W. Snow August 10, 2008 I’m sure that by now many of you have seen the movie “The Bucket List.” It’s the story of two men who meet by chance as hospital roommates. As the story develops, we soon discover that one of the men is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015

Now that we know the attitude we are to have to be called Jesus’ disciples, as a disciple we are to produce fruit.

We have spent the last 8 Sundays discussing the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. These are very important first steps as we take a detailed look at Becoming a Better Christian. Let me remind you that to be a Christian requires us to have a responsibility. When we become a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Home Makeover: Dads Edition Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012

Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother's Day and ending Father's Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God's blueprints.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: FATHERS EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/17/2012 For the past six weeks now, we’ve been talking about giving our homes an extreme makeover according God’s blueprints for life, marriage and family. About a decade ago, home makeover ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Father's Day 2015 (Zechariah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2019

Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, sets a wonderful example for dads as a pious father, a prayerful father, and praise-filled father! Happy Father's Day!

Father’s Day 2015: Zechariah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/21/2015 During the Superman Celebration last weekend, as we walked down Main Street in Metropolis, we could see all sort of costumed superheroes. In the midst of them, however, a little boy joyfully sat upon his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-63

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Mighty God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 13, 2021

What Isaiah is prophesying here about this child who would come, he is saying something that is very distinct. The Messiah would be called Mighty. But calling the coming Messiah “Mighty – God” means even more.

Alba 12-12-2021 JESUS IS MIGHTY GOD Here we are, closing in on Christmas again. In less than two weeks that day will come. Isn’t it really something that a baby born in a stable in a place called Bethlehem, thousands of miles from the United States, can cause traffic jams in countless cities, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ