Sermons on American Movies:

Is There Hope For My Broken Heart? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

The God who holds the future is the God who can heal your broken heart.

INTRODUCTION This is the first of a five-part series entitled, “Is There Any HOPE for Me?” This message will answer the question, “Is there hope for my broken heart?” The subsequent messages will answer the questions, “Is there hope for me when I’ve messed up? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Hospitality

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2014

This sermon focuses on the importance of practicing the discipline of hospitality and welcoming strangers.

It’s movie trivia time. This movie is old but some of you are old, so you should know the answer. In 1974, does anybody remember the movie Young Frankenstein? That movie is 40 years old. It is a comedy about Dr. Frankenstein and his monster starring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, and Peter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Care Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 1, 2014

God’s people build community as they show their care for others.

Title: Who Cares? Text: 1 Peter 4:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; John 4:9-14; Philippians 2:25-30 Truth: God’s people build community as they show their care for others. Aim: To encourage showing care for others. Life Question: How can I help build a caring community? INTRODUCTION Robert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel, Church And Culture

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 22, 2019

The sermon deals with the intersection of the gospel and 21st century culture

Title: Gospel, Church and Culture (July 21, 2019) 1 Peter 4 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wild At Heart Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus Came To Rescue You. He cares about more than what you have done. He cares about what has been done to, said to, and said about you. Not just forgiveness but healing, redemption and restoration is available too.

So hey, good morning and welcome to this place that we call DCC. It is so good to have you with us this morning, especially if you are here for the very first time. If that is you we really think that it is important that you know that you have walked into a place today that happens to be full of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:3

Keeping Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 2, 2018

Becoming holy requires intentional effort; being unholy requires no effort.

Keeping Clean in a Dirty World Haggai 2:10-14 Rev. Brian Bill June 2-3, 2018 Video: A Prayer for Holiness I came across this honest prayer written by Frank Morris... “Dear Lord, so far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mental Health In The Psalms: 40 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2023

We look to the Word of God for guidance as to new patterns of thoughts to adopt and allow God to transform us by renewing of our minds in the midst of dealing with mental illness.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 40 PSALM 40:1-17 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 40 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=lmFwV00q6RQ [5:07] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response The World ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Value?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 4, 2014

Our problem is that are values are our of whack.

- Valuables are protected & locked up - Luke 12:15 (AV) — 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 12:15 (My Translation) — 15 Beware! Watch out! Guard yourself! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 24, 2019

“If you have the faith of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, go jump in the ocean, and it would. His point is that it’s not the size of your faith that makes a difference; it’s the size of your God that makes a difference.

Mustard Seed (Luke 13:18-19) Jesus came preaching one message: “Repent, for the kingdom of God is near!” Then He backed it up with 31 separate and distinct stories that gave us snapshots of what the kingdom of God, the kingdom of heaven is like. We call these parables: para ballo stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From Mary Magdalene?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Investigates some common misconceptions about Mary Magdalene. We can learn how to love Jesus from Mary’s persistence, sincerity, and enthusiasm.

Today is the day when we honor Mary Magdalene, dedicated follower of Jesus. Legends about Mary Magdalene abound. In fact, Mary Magdalene is probably most well-known for false details and unproven facts in her life. Often she is identified as a former prostitute, but there is nothing in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing His Glory

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

The expose of relationship between grace and truth.

Seeing His Glory John 1.14 December 10, 2000 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth Long ago, and in a faraway galaxy; So begins the movie Star Wars. Many people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gospel Verses Religion

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2001

Religion can point one to God and provide expression for faith, but only the Person of Christ can bring slavation.

The Gospel Vs. Religion Eph 2:1-10 A recent article in the religion section of our local newspaper, dealt with the question, “Is it better to be religious or spiritual?” Opinions were garnered from five local pastors, representing Unity, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, and Bahai. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hero Of Faith: Abel Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on Mar 20, 2001

Second in a series of sermons based on Hebrews 11. Abel’s sacrifce is lauded not because of its content as much as the faith it took to give it to God.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:4; By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Attitude Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2002

The first step to unity is Christ--allowing His life to be lived out in us.

Philippians 2:1-11 “The Attitude Of Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When Jeanne and I found out that I had been appointed to serve here at Parkview United Methodist Church we were so excited that we would be serving a church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Real Prince Charming

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Find out what the real ’Prince Charming’ looks like!

I. A Snake in the Grass A. Text: Psalm 58:3-5 B. I want us to look at a word today. It’s a word that is often used too loosely among believers. It is one that we must begin to recognize and take notice of and know it’s really meaning. That word is: charm (charmed, charming). C. No doubt you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:3-5