Sermons on Ann Wilson:

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

When God Says "No”!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

One of the many things we take for granted each day is our God-given ability to be able to communicate with each other. But sometimes the words we use get us in a lot of trouble.

Illus: This reminds us of the young male clerk who was working at a department store's fabric counter. A very pretty girl said to the young male clerk, "I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much will this fabric cost?" He smilingly said, "Only a kiss a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

To The Young And The Old Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024

Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 30, 2023

One of the best ways for us to love one another is to serve one another. Christ has set us free so that we can serve. Jesus is our greatest example of how to be a servant. There is always some way and someone we can serve.

Introduction: A. I read about a minister who was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness in the community as a demonstration of Christ’s love. 1. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and asked for permission to serve their customers. 2. As he talked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15, Ephesians 2:8-10, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Harvest Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 20, 2025

In this final message of the Rooted series, we are called to surrender to God’s pruning, examine the fruit of our lives, and live Spirit-led, obedient lives that bear lasting fruit—becoming faithful laborers in a world ripe for the harvest.

The Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 How I love the autumn season! There's something about this time of year that stirs the soul—inviting reflection, gratitude, and wonder. The blazing heat of summer has softened into cool, gentle breezes. The air feels lighter, clearer, and even the bugs—those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Trust Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

TRUST means to Turn everything over to Jesus, Rest in His love, Use your life to serve others, Stand for what is right and Trust what God tells you

DARING TO TRUST In 1855, an acrobat & tightrope walker named Charles Blondin claimed that he could walk from one side of Niagara Falls to the other on a rope. Some people thought it was impossible. Without a net, the crossing would be treacherous at best. Crowds came and paid to watch him ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Making The Best Out Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002

There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Miss The Mountaintop? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005

Sermon 2 of 4: Dealing with the discouragement that comes when yesterday outshines today.

Haggai 2:1-9 Do You Miss The Mountaintop? Woodlawn Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Introduction (From Pastor Timothy Peck)Over the last several years motivational posters have been very popular. You know what I mean: those posters with a photograph of a landscape or usually of an athlete with an ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Line 1: Who Is Your Sponsor? Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 11, 2005

This is the first sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon how Christians must let the whole world know that Jesus Christ is our "sponsor" ... the One we represent in our lives and ministries. (04/10/05)

Who Is Your Sponsor? Exodus 17:1,8-15 **Message Outline** Bible Truths 1. This race of life has a finish line. (v.1) 2. This race of life is long, difficult, and dangerous. (vv. 8-11) 3. Sometimes you need some help to run this race of life. (v. 12) 4. Victory is attainable in this race ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

In The Public Square

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

The Christians responsibility in the Public Arena.

Citizenship: Christians in the Public Square This is not all my own sermon, I want to give credit where it is due, H.B. London, and other known names but I ran across this and thought it is proper with election coming up this week, What God says about Government. Many Christian people want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Being Faithful In An Unfaithful World Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 7th sermon in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. The command came, "On your mark, get set," and then the pistol cracked and the race was on. A fine athlete sprang to the lead, and when the race was over he had broke the state record. Only a few other runners even finished the race. Many dropped out when they saw they could not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bring The Book

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 20, 2005

A message encouraging the importance of reading Scripture daily.

Bring The Book Nehemiah 8:1-3 And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spoke unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel. [2] And Ezra the priest brought the law ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Harvest Of Generosity

Contributed by Derek Richard on Nov 26, 2003

A havest of generosity among God’s people will lead to a greater harvest on the "last day".

Introduction: Cajun humorist Justin Wilson tells the story about two boys who were neighbors. They were best of friends on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but on Sunday they were enemies because one was a Catholic and the other was a Baptist. Their parents didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time And Eternity: Cast Away Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

I remember day-dreaming in a boring lecture at theological college one day, when the lecturer stopped and asked, ’Mr John, will you tell me why you keep looking at your watch?’ I had to think quickly. ’Yes, sir,’ I said. ’I was concerned that you might no

--note-- 2000, Dreamworks Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt - - - - - I remember day-dreaming in a boring lecture at theological college one day, when the lecturer stopped and asked, ’Mr John, will you tell me why you keep looking at your watch?’ I had to think quickly. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:15-18

Denomination: *other

Submarine Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 28, 2012

Despite the fact that we do not deserve it, and cannot earn it, God bestows His amazing grace upon us.

Submarine Of Grace Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Introduction 1. Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone ...read more

Denomination: Methodist