Sermons on Yankee Stadium:

From Fans To Followers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 9, 2016

God wants to move you from being a fickle fan to become a faithful follower.

From Fans to Followers Mark 3:7-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 9-10, 2016 What do you think of large crowds? • A record crowd of 170,000 watched the Kentucky Derby in 2015. • Over 115,000 fans gathered to watch Michigan play Notre Dame in 2013. • 3.5 million attended the largest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

One Plus One Plus One Equals One

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 24, 2001

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 One Plus One Plus One = One   We have a wonderful mystery to contemplate this morning, and it is summarized in a strange formula. It’s not really all that complicated, but it is worthy of reflection for it has implications for our lives together. Here is the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Building Up The Body

Contributed by Eddie Peros on Oct 18, 2000

Scripture: Ephesians 4: 1<sum><sum>‰As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Scripture: Ephesians 4: 1<sum><sum>‰As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of ...read more

The Dog You Feed

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

With forces struggling for our attention, the dog you feed will always win.

The dog you feed Mark 1:21-28 EXTERNAL FORCES You see it whenever two powerhouses meet in a sports contest. Two unbeaten university football teams meet in a championship. As a matter of fact I seem to remember an epic game between Notre Dame and Georgia Tech…Wow what a game. Who won that one? Or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along With One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 8, 2002

This is the first of four in a series on Ephesians 4. The main theme is the function of the church in the accomplishment of its mission.

Living in the Family of God Drama Getting Along in the Family God’s Doctrinal Statement For years I have resisted the notion of having a “doctrinal statement”. It’s not that we don’t know what we believe or that we don’t want you to know. It’s just that I have a hard time rewriting what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tempted Jesus

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

“THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's How You Play The Game That Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 5, 2001

Sermon 1 of 3. This sermon is on Ministry and encourages people to get involved in Ministry based on Romans 12’s understanding of Mercy, Grace, and Faith.

Get in the Game It’s How You Play the Game That Matters Two Important facts about basketball Only the last five minutes count My wife, Donna, has a valid point in many games when the lead seems to seesaw back and forth between the teams. Then in the last five minutes the game intensifies and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hugging Jesus

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

When we come to Christ, we are called to "go public" with that comittment.

"Hugging Jesus" - Matthew 10:32,33 Intro: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross state rivals. Early in the season, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Mark 8:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saddle Up!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 5, 2001

An exhortation to embrace life as a Christian Adventure -- Companion to song: The Great Adventure by Steven Curtis Chapman

April 8, 2001 Genesis 12.1 ¡V 13.4 1Then the LORD told Abram, ¡§Leave your country, your relatives, and your father¡¦s house, and go to the land that I will show you. Genesis 12:1 (NLT) Some fear is healthy. Starbuck in Moby Dick said to his prospective crew: I¡¦ll have no man in my boat ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Gospel In A Shoebox

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 3, 2003

Five types of footwear that people in the church wear.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Quitman MS Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC Gospel in a shoe box Ruth 4:7-10 Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pay The Price

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 13, 2002

Being a disciple of Christ is one of the most important aspects of a Christian. However, temptation is Satan’s way of keeping us from being a "true" disciple of Christ.

Pay the Price James 1:12 Sept 8, 2002 James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. What is temptation? Why are we tested? Can I avoid temptation and testing? Are these things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

They Were Here A Minute Ago

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 30, 2003

The church is a family and we have a need to keep up with each other. We have a need to know what happened to our Church MIA’s.

They were here a minute ago John 13:34-35 We have witnessed an awful lot of different things related to war in the past month or so. We know more about the weapon systems than ever before, we know about the MRE’s, Meals Ready to Eat. Also called Meals Rejected by Ethiopians. POW –Prisoner of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Congregational

Defining Moments Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 5, 2004

Starter message for a series through Romans which, in storytelling form, introduces us to the Apostle Paul

As we look back over the centuries, there are few cities that stand out above the rest as outstanding; worthy of being remembered throughout the generations. Some of these cities, like Athens Greece, are remembered for their greatness in influencing the world as a whole. Some, like Paris ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Answering Christ's Prayer Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: Answering Christ’s Prayer John 17:6-24 28 September 2003 SUBJECT: Jesus’ Prayer for Community RESPONSE: Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a life group during this series. We ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon 7 in the Galatians series. A powerful argument from Paul in favor of Justification by Faith, not from works.

04/15/2007 Inro: Illustration of focusing on something small/menial and missing something huge (I used scuba diving in a lake or pond, then the ocean, then going back to the pond) Scuba diving in ocean vs in a rock quarry or lake / swimming pool Ocean: full of life, visibility seems to go on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist