Sermons on Alex Trebek:

A Relationship Of Giving Thanks

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

REAL RELATIONSHIPS CALL US TO GIVE THANKS!

A RELATIONSHIP OF GIVING THANKS I CHRONICLES 16: 7-36 NOVEMBER 21, 2004 INTRODUCTION: FIRST HARVEST In 1621, Edward Winslow, one of the fifty or so members of the Plymouth colony, wrote these words, describing the first harvest festival: "Our harvest of corn came in well, and God be praised, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Baptist

"The Basis Of Our Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2002

A Thanksgiving sermon.

PSALM 100:1-5 “The Basis of Our Thanksgiving” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The 100th Psalm was written for the people of Israel. God had basically said to them, “When you come into the promised land, and settle down in your warm homes, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dead Church (The Church Of Sardis)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 31, 2025

In this message I will be preaching about the church of Sardis which is known as the DEAD CHURCH. No one will admit they attend a dead church but all over this great nation of ours that is exactly what some people are doing.

Illus: Some churches have cemeteries on their properties. Your church does not have to have a cemetery to be a dead church. Illus: Vance Havner once commented that ministries often begin with a man who has a vision. That vision is captured by others and becomes a movement. As the movement gains ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Walk On Water Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

What Peter’s experience teaches us about faith in God.

If You Want to Walk on Water… Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 13th, 2006 The passage that we’re looking at this morning follows two very significant events in the book of Matthew. The first, in the beginning of chapter 14 is the death of John the Baptist. Herod had him killed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Here, Let Me Help You With That! Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

Sermon 15 from Galatians series. Like Abraham and Sarah, sometimes we try to "Help" God out with His plan. We especially feel He sometimes needs our help with the timing. What were we thinking!?

07/08/2007 “Here, Let Me Help You With That” (Gal 4:21-5:1) When we use that phrase, “Here, let me help you with that!” we don’t always mean it to merely offer assistance. Sometimes what we are saying is, “I can’t take it any longer, Here, give me back control over this situation!” Have you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Busyness A Help Or A Distraction?

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Apr 19, 2018

This was part 2 of a distraction sermon series at our church. Part 1 was about distractions due to technology.

Distractions: Busyness Title: Is your Busyness a help or a distraction? Main Point: Use your busyness for what’s most important Intro: “Busyness makes us stop caring… about what we care about” “It is not so much how busy you are, but why you’re busy… the bee is praised, but the mosquito and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of Favor And Freedom

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jan 25, 2013

Ministry Vision Sermon for 2013

"Early in the spring of 1750, in the village of Juffure, four days upriver from the coast of The Gambia, West Africa, a manchild was born to Omoro and Binta. Forcing forth from Binta's strong young body, he was black as she was, and he was bawling." One day in 1767, while searching for wood to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Psalm For The New Year Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 6, 2005

In this 4-part sermon series, we are exploring what it means for each of us to walk with our shepherd.

INTRODUCTION There is probably no doubt that Psalm 23 is one of the best-known and best-loved portions of the Bible. The Psalm is a word picture of the relationship between a sheep and His Shepherd. This analogy of God-as-a-Shepherd would have clearly resonated with the nomadic and rural culture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Greatest Need In The New Year Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 6, 2005

If you found a genie-in-a-bottle, what would you ask for? What do you truly need? In this 4-part sermon series, we are exploring what it means for each of us to walk with our shepherd in 2004. Today, we will consider how the Good Shepherd is our provid

INTRODUCTION To begin, let me ask you a question, one that I have asked you before, but find it appropriate to ask again as we begin a New Year. Here’s the question: If you found a genie-in-a-bottle, what would you ask for? A man was walking along the beach at Malibu when he found an old glass ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Believing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

Advent-- a time to prepare for the coming of Christ into our world and lives-- points us to the Christmas miracle! "Christmas for millions is just the holiday season. Are we losing the sense of marvel at the Christmas miracle? Why, this is the most stu

All over our nation, there is unmistakeable evidence that that there are those who want to bar Christ from Christmas. That’s right, there are mant elites in our nation’s political and educational systems that want to remove our right to celebrate the birth of Jesus. If you don’t believe me, then ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

#2 A Secret To Tell Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

The mystery (secret) of the Gospel of Jesus Christ reveals the heart of God to love and redeem his people. This is a secret we must tell others about.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. I have found that young children have a particularly hard time keeping a secret. That reminds me of two incidents in our family. The first one happened ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Home Improvements- Part Ii Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

The Bible provides helpful information in making home improvements in our family relationships

INTRODUCTION Today is a day to honor the fathers, grandfathers, and husbands in our lives. As we did on Mother’s Day, before we honor the men in our lives, let’s have a little fun with them. To do this, let me ask the women a question: Why did God create Eve? The Bible teaches that God created ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks For A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

In Ephesians, Paul lays out for us the key ingredients and foundational building blocks for a healthy body (church) life together.

INTRODUCTION Probably everyone who has ever looked at the back of a cereal box can at least recognize that familiar black triangle known as the Food Pyramid. You may not know that this dietary guideline was first published by the government in the 1960’s. It started with the Basic Four (milk, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13, Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist