Sermons on Advertising:

Leaves With No Fruit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruit and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fruit and leaves go together. Without fruit, all are show off. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:14 (Amplified Bible) And He said to it, No on

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruit and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fruit and leaves go together. Without fruit, all are show off. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:14 (Amplified Bible) And He said to it, No one ever again shall eat fruit from you. And His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Secret: Press Toward The Goal

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: What is Paul's secret why he lived to be the writer of majority of New Testament? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to press toward the goal to attain the goal. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:13 (New Inter

I. EXORDIUM: What is Paul's secret why he lived to be the writer of majority of New Testament? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to press toward the goal to attain the goal. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:13 (New International Version) Brothers, I do not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Comes To The Party

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 20, 2014

A perspective on John 15. Where is God to be found? He can be found with his disciples, with his followers, with all believers of Jesus Christ. He is with them.

John 15: 26, 27; 16: 4b-15 God comes to the party We’ve had the millennium party, Easter, and now we’ve come together for the P2K celebrations (Pentecost 2000). We’ve come together to celebrate Pentecost. Christians have been celebrating Pentecost for 2000 years. The people of Israel continue to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

I Live For The Applause! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2014

In our everyday life we are confronted by people who let you know all of the things they accomplish in their life.

Matthew 6:1-4-“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A World Of Lies

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 10, 2020

We are being drawn away from the things of God. This whole drama that the news organizations are pushing is taking us away from the things of God

Living in a World of Lies 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Jesus said to Pilate: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

4th Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 18, 2020

This sermon shows how miracles happen. This is a brief meditation that could also be used for a Blue Christmas service or for Christmas Eve.

Every year during the Advent season, advertisers and retailers will frequently used the expression, “The magic of Christmas.” Well, the kind of Christmas magic that they're talking about is a trick that retailers play on us that makes our money disappear. The true Christmas is not about magic. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Trying To Play God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

Are we trying to play God today? What are we substituding for God?

TRYING TO PLAY GOD? IS IT A SMALL THING? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I place a chair in front of the group. I discuss: WILL THIS CHAIR HOLD ME? No, this chair can't? No, it will hold me? There is only one way to prove if the chair will or will not hold me? I MUST SIT IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:39-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus On The Cross - A Christmas Message

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 1, 2019

Exploring the Purpose of Christ's birth

Message/Devotion December 1, 2019 Jesus On the Cross – A Christmas Message Luke 23:33-43 The reading “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Cupidity

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 4, 2021

Cupidity is defined as "Greed for money or possessions."

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, a German philosopher and philologist once remarked: “In spite of all the value which may belong to the true, the positive, and the unselfish, it might be possible that a higher and more fundamental value for life generally should be assigned to pretence, to the will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Jeremiah 6:13

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2023

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year B

December 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 13:24-37 Are We There Yet? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Are we there yet?” On long, family road trips, this is the constant children’s chorus. Are we there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Today

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 27, 2024

D.L. Moody said after the Great Chicago Fire, "I press Christ upon the people then and there and try to bring them to a decision that day.” Tomorrow is not promised!

Hebrews 3:7-15 (NKJV) “Today” October 27, 2024 On October 8, 1871, D.L. Moody was preaching to the largest crowd he had ever faced. He preached a sermon entitled, “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called the Christ?” He finished with these words, “I wish you would take this text home with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Your Own Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

We were created by God, deformed by sin, reborn in Christ Jesus and reclaimed for his Glory. We were made for the Lord’s use and glory. Our spirits have been revived, our minds are being renewed, and our bodies were designed to serve the Lord in this life and in the life to come.

Sermon - You Are Not Your Own I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Imagine waking up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Nourishment For The Soul Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 15, 2024

In a world dominated by materialism, it is crucial to prioritise our spiritual well-being to attain true happiness and fulfilment.

Nourishment for the Soul Intro: In a world dominated by materialism, it is crucial to prioritise our spiritual well-being to attain true happiness and fulfilment. Scripture John 6:24-35 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In our contemporary world, the quest for happiness and fulfilment ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Other

Eight Keys To Effective Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The communication can never be more effective than the source. If the source is bad, the communication is bad. If rumors of a Pastor’s immoral practices start circulating, his sermons will soon lose their credibility. In addition, the Pastor’s sermons mus

Eight Keys to Effective Communication 1. The communication can never be more effective than the source. If the source is bad, the communication is bad. If rumors of a Pastor’s immoral practices start circulating, his sermons will soon lose their credibility. In addition, the Pastor’s sermons must ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Need To Whisper

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: How many in this room have ever said something that you were embarrassed about after you said it? If you are like me, you have stuck your foot in your mouth plenty of times.

Introduction: How many in this room have ever said something that you were embarrassed about after you said it? If you are like me, you have stuck your foot in your mouth plenty of times. Right after my wife and I got married, I committed one of the worst sins against my wife that any new husband ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist