Sermons on Apri Fools:

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. He we answer the old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?".

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People Introduction: A. In the wake of tragedy... 1. Why do bad things happen to good people? 2. Why does God allow it? 3. What is the Biblical view? B. "All things work together for good..." (Romans 8:28) We know that in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Comes The Groom

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 24, 2003

This is a sermon to Christians and Non-Christians alike, for preparing for Jesus’s return.

Here Comes the Groom Matthew 25:1-13 We’ve all been to the weddings and saw the wedding parties come out and then the music gets loud and the wedding march starts playing to announce the coming of the bride. The groom has kind of slipped to the front of the church with the pastor and best man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: *other

Bread In My Father's House

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on May 30, 2002

A different look at the story of the prodigal son from the perspective of the minimum he saw his father’s house offering him compared to the maximum prepared by his father.

BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE INTRODUCTION A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonising over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort to the hearts of these dear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Apostolic

The Older Brother

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 10, 2000

A sermon on Luke 15:11-32.

The Older Brother "Once a man had two sons. The younger son said to his father: 'Give me my share of the property.' So the father divided his property between his two sons." That's the dramatic beginning of a story that Jesus told. Who doesn't like to hear the end of it? Jesus had a knack for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Plain Talk On Evangelism

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 6, 2002

We need to prepare our hearts and our minds. There is great need in the world today for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Plain Talk on Evangelism HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Aug 4, 2002 Communion Sunday With our 911 Program coming up in a few weeks we need to prepare for the event to the best of our ability One as a group or a Church…. and two as individuals We need to prepare our hearts and our minds There ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Loopholes

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

Our response to God needs to be total.

No Loopholes, We are called to be fools for Christ's sake Matthew 10:1 "Then He summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority to expel unclean spirits and to cure sickness and disease of every kind" Everything in life that has meaning and value is rooted in God's Grace. Paul begins all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Hosea 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2009

Wisdom is not knowledge, it is the correct application of knowledge. A person can have all the knowledge in the world and yet lack wisdom.

Walking in Wisdom Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I have an uncle that has a certain phrase that he often uses when someone comes to him with troubling news. He will listen to the person and then he will say, “This too will pass.” Now he doesn’t say that flippantly or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Your Tongue

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

What the Bible reveals about the power of your tongue!

The Power of Your Tongue Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. The Power of Your Tongue Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. [Prov. 18:21] For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advice That Will Bring Blessings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 24, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. More timely advice from the Lord on practical living.

Advice that Will bring Blessings Proverbs 20:1-30 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2 The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. 3 It is honorable for a man to stop ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Enjoying Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon gives people basic truths that can help you enjoy life in spite of all its mysteries.

Intro: Keys to Understanding this book (Ecclesiastes) 1. Written by somone who is credited for being the wisest of all time. 2. Written by somone who has made many mistakes. 3. Written after many pursuits and a lot of trial and error. Solomon describes life as an unending, repetitious, pursuit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Or Nothing At All

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Sep 7, 2008

God will not accept partial service. He wants your all or nothing at all.

I have spent a good portion of my adult working life, working in retail. And with each job they trained the managers on how to spot counterfeit money. To the untrained eye the counterfeit money looks exactly like the real money. They are the same length, they feel the same, the information on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mine, Mine, Mine!

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Wealth is a gift of God that should be invested for the Kingdom.

Luke 12:13-34, 41-48 13 Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." 14 Jesus replied, " Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that? " 15 Then he said, " Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Holiness

God The Writer

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

Looking at the times when God wrote with His own hand.

God the writer JCC 01.11.09 pm Although the Bible was written by people inspired by the Holy Spirit, there are several times when God wrote Himself There are at least 5 accounts: 1. The writing on the stones Ex 32 and Deu 10:4 God wrote It is significant that the tablets were written by God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Authenticity Series

Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015

Message 5 or 7 in a series about the practical things we can learn from the 7 church in Revelation

Revelation Week 5 "Choose Authenticity" WELCOME: Everyone Guests Online REVIEW: We are in wk 5 of a series called Revelation. I know most people think “End of The World” “Dooms Day” when they hear The Book of Revelation, but in the first chapters of this book we have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

Without God Life Makes No Sense. Ecclesiastes

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 12, 2012

God blessed this man with everything that most humans try to achieve in life and he surpasses them all because of God's blessings of knowledge and riches.

"Without God life makes no sense." Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 We come to the midpoint in our study in Ecclesiastes and I have always thought the reasoning and thoughts of Solomon in Proverbs ...Song of Solomon and here in Ecclesiastes are really fascinating. Why are his thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist