Sermons on Applauded:

Welcoming The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 8, 2019

Welcoming the Light of Life Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 4, 2019

Welcoming the Light of Life Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 4, 2019 #33 in series Text: Luke 11:27-36 Intro Today we going to engage the nature of light. Light may be the element in life that is taken most for granted. It just seems to be there when we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helpful And Harmful Hypocrisy

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Man is the most clever creature when it comes to figuring out how to get his own way. Hypocrisy, or pretending something that isn't so, is one of his best methods.

Every able bodied man in Russia must serve in the army, but Abe managed to remain quietly on his farm year after year. One day his neighbor asked him, "Abe, how does a strong young man like you manage to get by without being drafted for the Red Army?" "That is what I am asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Joy In Sorrow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 8, 2020

In your sorrow, find joy in God, the Holy Spirit; find joy in the Resurrection of Christ, God’s Son; and find joy in prayer to your Heavenly Father.

There’s an old and ancient Chinese proverb which says, if you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. (Chinese proverb, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2019

What we know about human fathers and what we have experienced as children will affect how eagerly or apprehensively that we approach the concept of the Fatherhood of God. If we had a great human father we gladly embrace the biblical picture of God as our heavenly father.

“The Fatherhood of God” Psalm 27:10 It been noted that it seems that typically on Mother’s Day in our churches we applaud the mother’s and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2019

What we know about human fathers and what we have experienced as children will affect how eagerly or apprehensively that we approach the concept of the Fatherhood of God. If we had a great human father we gladly embrace the biblical picture of God as our heavenly father.

“The Fatherhood of God” Psalm 27:10 It been noted that it seems that typically on Mother’s Day in our churches we applaud the mother’s and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2023

The curse of Adam’s sin brings suffering to everyone.

The Consequences of Sin Genesis 3:16-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 18-19, 2023 When Keith Stonehouse received a flurry of orders from Grubhub, it didn’t take him long to realize what had happened. Stonehouse had allowed his six-year-old son Mason to play on his phone before bed. Mason rewarded his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cosy In The Culture Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 1, 2023

The story of Esther is an amazing story of how God can use His people to accomplish His will. But Mordecai and Esther were not always the heroes. Much like our world today, Esther and Mordecai were cosy in their culture. As Christians, we need to be different from the world.

Introduction Video Ill.: Book of Esther in 20 Words This morning, we are starting a new study based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. If you want to study deeper, there is a great study guide that comes with a series of videos you can stream online. It is available ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2022

If you want to see God turn your disappointments into dreams come true, then like Joseph just trust and obey Him.

Dave Barry talks about one of his most vivid childhood memories of Christmas. It was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Armonk, NY. It involved almost all the Sunday School kids, and Mrs. Elson, who had experience in the Legitimate Theater, was the director. Barry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heaven 1 Regrets And Rewards Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 7, 2024

Part 1 of series on heaven. Addresses questions about heaven

Heaven 1 Remorse and Rewards - Read Revelation 21:1-7 Driving to Memphis and back, the Lord gave me a number of points about heaven I believe He wants me to cover. Funny, I don’t usually alliterate, but almost all of the points He gave me at the time begin with the letter R, and this morning I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Sorrow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023

In your sorrow, find joy in God, the Holy Spirit; find joy in the Resurrection of Christ, God’s Son; and find joy in prayer to your Heavenly Father.

There’s an old and ancient Chinese proverb which says, if you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. (Chinese proverb, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

"Blessed are the Meek” Opening Greeting: Good morning everybody! I am happy to see everyone here today and thankful for all you. Today, we continue our journey through one of the most profound and transformative passages in the Bible—Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Specifically, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love One Another A Command

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Jun 28, 2025

LOVE

LOVE ONE ANOTHER A COMMAND Jesus said told us to love one another. why would he bother to tell us that? this should come naturally to us? Apparently it doesn’t. What we need to understand in order to obey Jesus command that he gave us? Let me tell you a story. there was an Olympics held in Seattle ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon # 5 - Know God And Invest Right Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 10, 2024

God has entrusted each one of us with much, and it is up to us to use these resources wisely. The ones who are faithful with little God will entrust much, and the unfaithful are in danger of losing all that has been given to them.

We continue this series based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) In order for us to reach this state of overflowing blessings in our lives, each of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 2 Samuel 22:27, Exodus 34:6, Matthew 25:14-15, Matthew 25:16-17, Matthew 25:18-21, Matthew 25:24-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

"Always Abounding In The Work Of The Lord”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

I love to read and hear about commitment.

Illus: For example, Dr. Robertson McQuilkan’s commitment in marriage was severely challenged when his wife, Muriel, contracted Alzheimers disease. Dr. McQuilkan was president of Columbia Bible college and seminary when he was faced with a big decision. He could not continue as president and take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

What Kinds Of Hands Do You Have?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

In this sermon I want to talk to you about your hands.

Did you hear about the young couple that went to the mountains for a romantic winter break? • When they got there, the man went out to chop some wood. When he got back, he said, "Darling, my hands are freezing!" • She says, "Well put them in my warm hands and I will warm them up ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist