Sermons on Asking:

"keep Crying Kids You're Almost There" Revised Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2022

This is an updated version of an Ascension Sunday sermon I wrote a number of years ago.

Acts 1:1-11 “Keep Crying Kids You’re Almost There” If you ever drove on Interstate 95 between South Carolina and North Carolina back in the 1990’s you most likely remember a strange and funny kind of place named, “South of the Border.” And about 80 or 90 miles before you got there, billboard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiven.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 24, 2022

Mary was devoted, grateful, she became single minded. Mary’s devotion landed her in all four gospels! Her devotion will be preached all over the world!

Forgiven. Luke 7:36-50TM Just about every Saturday, a man especially given to neatness, went into his barbershop for a haircut. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what airline he was going to take. The man responded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mighty God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 25, 2022

I was on my way to hell living a life contrary to the will of God. The devil was trying to destroy me, I looked down the barrel of a gun that did not go off, I took the sleeping pills that didn’t work, I found myself in situations I had no business being in but one day Jesus got a hold of me.

“Mighty God” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - What a mighty God we serve Angels bow before Him heaven and earth adore Him what a mighty God we serve. Having grown up in the church I heard that song a lot. It was and still is one of those songs that gets you excited, makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Apostolic

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan: The Gospel Hidden In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

Has someone ever helped you at just the right moment?

Has someone ever helped you at just the right moment? I remember many years ago, I was in my early twenties, hanging out with some of my friends. And this drug dealer who had infiltrated my group of friends, found out I was hanging out with them. He didn’t like me. So he sent over a guy to beat me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Creating Godly Memories.

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 27, 2022

Memories of good times are fading, while the expectation of experiencing new ones is gradually disappearing. However, when persons are introduced to Jesus, when they have an opportunity to meet Jesus hope springs alive once more.

Good morning brothers and sisters. Good morning, everyone. Don’t touch. Don’t hug Stand 6 ft apart or at least 3ft apart. Many are losing hope and the joy of life is ebbing away, as they seek to battle the many challenges which they face. Memories of good times are fading, while the expectation ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-34, Matthew 5:38-42, Matthew 8:1-4, Matthew 5:33-37, Romans 12:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

What Happen To The Other Nine ?

Contributed by John Wilkinson on Oct 18, 2021

So many times in life we take advantage of the Lords blessings, and we forget to thank Him for what He has done

? Luke 17:11 11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.  12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off.  13 And they lifted up their voices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

When we say that we follow Jesus, what does this really mean to us and what does it say to others they see us?

Intro: When we say that we follow Jesus, what does this really mean to us and what does it say to others they see us? To answer the first part of the questions, if we are following Jesus, then it means we are meant to echo the nature of Christ's love. This means humility, sacrifices, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

"No One Like Him In This World”

Contributed by Ralph Lawrence on Jul 20, 2021

As Christians, do we take our Savior’s call to discipleship seriously? How do we respond to Mark 9:35 . . .”Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all"?

Whatever you may think of Jesus Christ, there is no One like Him in this world. This sermon title is referring to our Savior. Our subject has to do with any person who takes our Savior’s call to discipleship seriously. And we take note of the 35th verse from today’s Gospel, Mark 9 . . .”Sitting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-38

22 - Gifted To Serve Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 30, 2021

This is the 22nd of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 12:1-2 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yes, It's Mother's Day!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 11, 2020

Today is Mother's Day, & this used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. And everybody wore flowers.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a shorter & newer [2020] version of a previous message.) TEXT: Proverbs 23:25; Ephesians 4:15 & 32 ILL. A man came home from work one afternoon & found his three ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:25, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What He Said About Being Rich Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2019

The saddest thing in the world is someone who clings to this world's concept of security and in so doing, misses the treasure of heaven.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Being Rich Luke 18:18-30 (Mark 10:17-27) Thesis: The saddest thing in the world is someone who clings to this world's concept of security and, in so doing, misses the treasure of heaven. Introduction The story is told of a man who opened a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unsearchable Purposes, Unspeakable Glory Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 14, 2019

This is the 27th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we discuss Jesus healing the man who was born blind, and how that displays the glory of God. We look at some misconceptions people might have about illness, and focus on God's sovereignty and purposes in all things.

Unsearchable Purposes, Unspeakable Glory! (John Part 27) Text: John 9:1-3 I don’t know about you, but to me it doesn’t seem like it was that long ago when we started this series on John. It was the first Sunday of the year I think… and here we are now in the month of September, and we’ve come all ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3, Psalm 115:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Power When Your World Crashes

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 30, 2018

The gospel of Mark is answering the question who is Jesus? Mark 5 has miracles when two individual's world has crashed. Loss of hope, helplessness. some research from Bob Deffinbaugh 2004 and Rev. Ken Klaas phrases. Death is overcome. There is hope.

In Jesus Holy Name July 1, 2018 Text: Mark 5:22-24a Pentecost VI Redeemer “God’s Power When Your World Crashes” In last week’s gospel we saw Jesus quite a furious storm on the Sea of Galilee. The Disciples were amazed and asked: “What kind of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Stormy Weather Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 17, 2015

The Storms that hit us in life don't have to destroy us.

Stormy Weather November 15, 2015 Mark 4:35-41 It never fails, does it? Just when you think you’ll have some peace and quiet, someone comes to the door, or the telephone rings, you get a text message, the baby cries, a water pipe breaks, the boss calls for you! Peace is so precious, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Four Myths About The Church

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing. It has been a blessing as well as a great help as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Four Myths about the Church” Math16: 18 The church is THE vehicle that God uses to push back the darkness and change our world. I think we need a reminder, today, that there was a group of men and women who have gone before us, here at EBC, who boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist