Sermons on Zero Hour:

Seven Words One Friday - 4 Reconciliation (Atonement) Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶. Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Darkness ❷ . Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Despair ❸ . Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Death

THE FIRST THREE WORDS FROM THE CROSS 1. "Father, forgive them." Shows His pity for men 2. "Today, thou shalt be with me." Shows His power to save 3. "Woman, behold thy son." Shows His provision for those He loved Mk. 15:33-34 - Mt 27:45-46- My God My God why hast thou forsaken me? On May 21, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For An Armed Forces Day Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2023

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May. This outline reminds believers that every one of us is engaged in a never-ending conflict with various enemies.

Introduction: According to Wikipedia, Armed Forces Day was established in 1949 and first celebrated in 1950. Since then Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May as a way to honor all branches of the military. As a military retiree myself, I rejoice in seeing some of our best take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Nu Generation Revolution Series

Contributed by William Chaney Jr on Oct 9, 2002

This is thefirst sermon in the Nu Generation Paradigm Series. Central Theme: An intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and foundation of the Nu Generation church. This produces radical behavior that builds the Body o

The Nu-Generation Revolution Central Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Measure Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Love is only effective and truly Christian love when it is built on the foundation of all the other virtues. As soon as this is forgotten love becomes sentimental, and is reduced to an emotion, and its power is gone.

Tradition says that John the Apostle of love was carried to the Christian assembly when he was so old he could not walk, and his constant advice was, "Children love one another." When he was asked why he told them one thing all the time he replied that nothing else was needed. On the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

It's God's Grace That Goes To Bat For Us.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2012

As long as mankind has been around there has never been an illustration or definition of God's grace that stays in the heart until it takes root and begins to grow. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

It's God's Grace that goes to bat for us. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Heard about a man having a dream one night that he and the Lord was watching a baseball game. The Lord's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Spirtitually Fit

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 1, 2013

To share the importance of staying fit not only physically but most importantly spiritually.

Today is the first Sunday in May. It’s the time of year in which many will try to slim down and get fit, trying to shed off all of those unwanted pounds that we have accumulated over the past winter. A few weeks ago I went to the VA Hospital for my yearly check-up and I was a little shocked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-26, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Other

'lessons On The Resurrection" 1 Cor. 15 Pt 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 16, 2008

Paul speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of the body to remind us that this life is not our final destination – Heaven is!

Lessons on the Resurrection On the lighter side of life: Are you over-saved? Thesis: Paul speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of the body to remind us that this life is not our final destination – Heaven is! Scripture Text: 1 Cor. 15 (Listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlikely Vessels

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

God uses regular people to accomplish great things

UNLIKELY VESSELS Scripture: Matthew 1:1-10 Sermon: Unlikely Vessels I. An Unlikely Hero THE MARINE WHO FOUND TWO WTC SURVIVORS. Only 12 survivors were pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the towers fell on Sept. 11, despite intense rescue efforts. Two of the last three to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look To The Star

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 1, 2007

Look to the star ( His name is Jesus) as the wise men followed the star their lives would be forever changed.

The Best Gift of All! Text: Matthew 2: 1-2, 10-11 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11, Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Victory Over Persistent Temptations Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on May 26, 2008

This message looks at the Apostle Paul’s dilemma in Romans 7:14-25. Paul evaluates why he does not have victory in his spiritual life.

BREAKING FREE FROM PERSISTENT TEMPTATIONS (Acknowledgment - Rick Warrens Series Breaking Free)- Breaking Free Part 1 (Romans 7:15-24) o Were calling this series “Breaking Free, breaking free areas in our lives that block us from fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. o God wants to heal our inner ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Man's Insignificance Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 19, 2004

Why does God care about men and women when you think how insignificant we are in this vast universe?

Hebrews 2:5-8 The Exalted Position of Man Cp. Ps.8 The insignificance of mankind I want you to picture, in your mind’s eye, David, still a lad caring for his sheep. One night he lies peacefully on the hillside gazing into the cloudless sky. There are no lions or bears to threaten his flock, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-8, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

To Build A Fire

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 31, 2002

like Jesus, we need to not only look, but to really see men, that is, perceive and understand the deep longings in men who are without God … in short … “what are they seeking?”

To Build a Fire September 2, 2001 Read John 1:35-39a and 2 Tim. 4:5 I want to bring an exhortation on evangelism today, but rather than stress our responsibility to evangelize, I want to do it by thinking deeply about the nature of man. When it comes down to “doing the work of an evangelist” I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 John 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidence Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

In our eagerness to embrace the risen Christ on Easter we need to remember that we can’t sneak around Calvary to get to the resurrection.

Additional texts: Isaiah (52:13-53:12); Psalm 22:1-21; Philippians (2:5-11) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is really a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Sale Of The Soul

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 18, 2023

Let me give you some details on TWO things I believe you will find interesting.

First, let me tell you about something… (1) MAN HAS MADE In BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, you will find THE VULCAN STATUE. Maybe you have never heard of the Vulcan statue. If you ever go to Birmingham, Alabama you should take time to visit this tourist site. The reason I mention this statue is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

Our only hope is a spiritual blood transfusion from God. See Jesus conquered the terrible disease of sin on the cross!

The Cross In his book Written in Blood, Robert Coleman tells the story of a little boy whose sister needed a blood transfusion. The doctor explained that she had the same disease the boy had recovered from two years earlier. Her only chance for recovery was a transfusion from someone who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist