Sermons on Alexander Campbell:

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023

Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Catholic

Taming The Tongue: Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2021

WE MUST BE EVEN MORE VIGILANT IN HOW WE PRESENT GOD AND WHAT WORDS WE ARE WANTING TO PUT IN THE MOUTHS OF THOSE WHO WORSHIP WITH US THIS DAY.

TITLE: TAMING THE TONGUE: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Biblical Text James 3:1-12 The Message When You Open Your Mouth MAIN TEXT: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Where did that bit of wisdom come from? Certainly not from James. The proverb “sticks ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Philippians Parts 1-4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 1 – The Man Paul I. Name A. Hebrew Saul—asked for B. Roman – Paul –little II. Birth and Early Life A. Jew—Benjamin (Philippians 3:5) B. Born in Tarsus—capital of Roman province of Cilicia (Acts 22:3) C. Pharisee’s son (Acts 23:6) D. Roman Citizenship – Inherited ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-18, Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciples Get Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 16, 2021

In this series we are looking at ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP and we begin where Acts does. Disciples Get Together.

ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP Disciples Get Together Acts 2:42-47 Introduction Acts 2 was called by J. D. Bales “The hub of the Bible”. Three thousand people responded to the gospel call, gave their lives to the Lord, were baptized and received forgiveness and the indwelling Holy Spirit. This infant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Questionable Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 22, 2024

When people look at me, do they see what they expect, or someone that is "odd?" When I am so close to Jesus that my life reflects his actions and attitudes it causes people to ask, "Why are you like this?"

Living Questionable Lives – Pt 1 (Acts 16:29-34) Intro: A. I grew up with some great tools like the Jule Miller filmstrips, Open Bible Study, and teachings about Friendship Evangelism. All them had a great place in the ministry of reconciliation, but they didn’t all work for me. Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of "it Is Finished"

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 27, 2024

Jesus has finished everything for us. He sacrificed Himself so that we don't need to face punishment and we may have eternal life. When we accept Him, He would also love to transform our lives, to make our lives meaningful.

"Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. When he had ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 1:1-3, Isaiah 53:10, Hebrews 10:4-10, 1 Corinthians 6:20, John 17:4, John 9:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better By Far

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011

Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving Means Forgeting Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

Misconceptions concerning forgiveness have forged a very formidable spiritual myth. This spiritual myth is the widely-held belief that genuine forgives means literally forgetting what happened.

Series: Mythbusters “Forgiving Means Forgetting” 1 Samuel 12:13-14 Matthew 18:21-35 Open After a two week break with Youth Sunday two weeks ago and the concert last week, we’re back in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re focusing in on spiritual myths. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Scar Has A Story Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

We don’t have a visible brand, but do people know you belong to Jesus?

INTRODUCTION Years ago, when people used to buy and sell horses, a man arrived at a ranch to check out a horse he was considering buying. The owner said, “Now, this is a religious horse. He doesn’t respond to ‘giddyup’ or ‘whoa.’ To get him to go you have to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Serving And Struggling Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 6, 2025

Moses tells Pharaoh to let his people go and then his day goes from bad to worse

The Story of Moses: From Bad to Worse Exodus 5-6 (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-06-2025 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Have you ever had a bad day? Probably not as bad as Alexander! In the course of one day, he wakes up with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Because He Is Lord Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 15, 2001

A basis for believing that Jesus is the true God

Islington Baptist Church May 13, 2001 Series: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way Key text for this week: I John 5:20 Scripture readings: Isaiah 43-46, I Kings 18:16-40 Follow Jesus because of who he is: He is the only true God; He is Lord For the past 3 weeks we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Inaugural Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 16, 2005

We need to repent because: 1. We have a problem. 2. Something better has come. 3. The Kingdom is here.

One of my favorite cartoon strips is “Frank and Earnest.” Frank is in the courtroom standing before the judge who says to him, “It’s ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty.’ You can’t plead ‘I gotta be me.’” The cartoon is humorous because it touches a reality in our culture which places the need for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Snapshots In An Autumn Album

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2009

Contrasting Koheleth and Paul in the later season of their lives: one blames the young, the other gathers them; one mourns broken things, the other invests in ideas; one is anxious, the other trusts God for every need.

This past weekend, as a part of our brief getaway, my wife and I spent two nights in an old farmhouse. The farmhouse dated from 1704 and was partly furnished with antiques. Now my wife loves antiques; I guess that’s why she puts up with me. So we took the tour of the house, especially the parlor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless Australia

Contributed by John White on Jan 25, 2008

A message to challenge Christians on Australia Day: Australia’s day of remembrance and celebration of their nation’s foundation and history.

God Bless Australia Psalm 33:10-12 "The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed [is] the nation whose God [is] the LORD; [and] the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-12

Denomination: Baptist