Sermons on Asking:

The Great Fish, A Place To Think

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011

This is a youth lesson used in Junior age camp as the evening vespers hour message for children. Taken from the prayer in Jonah chapter 2

Jonah chapter 2 : The Great Fish – a place to think Intro: The other day, I walked through the door of the Multi Purpose Building to get into my office and saw the decorations Ronnie had put in the hall and on the windows for this week of camp. The fish theme was obvious. And the fish ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pitiful Sight

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2011

An illustration of people groups who today do ’penance’ to earn God’s favor highlights Paul’s admonition to the Jews who made so many pitiful attempts at gaining God’s salvation He wants to freely give away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, Powerpoint

A Pitiful Sight Romans 4:9-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PitifulSight.html Every hear a great throng of people make pilgrimage to the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico, a site where supposedly the Virgin Mary once stood...however unlikely that is. They go there hoping to get her attention, and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: A Model For Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 11, 2011

The characteristics that are worth emulating from Hannah's life and character.

Hannah: A Model for Many (I Sam. 1,2) 1. Brokenhearted: Hannah was barren since the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival, Peninnah, would provoke and irritate Hannah bitterly for many years. Only when the Lord allows us to become so broken are we fully able to realize how utterly dependent we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filter All Through Love--- What Is Important To Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 25, 2016

We need to understand that life must be focused through filters... One filter should be: WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO ME?

FILTER ALL THROUGH LOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FILTER: a device that is used to remove something that is not wanted, a device that limits light, sound, electronic noises from passing through... Text: Philippians 4:13 (KJV) I can do all things through Christ which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prodigal Father (Returning To The Ideal Father)

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015

Many fathers in today's world are wasting their opportunities and neglecting their duties. They are prodigal fathers! God is the perfect Father, and human fathers would do well to learn and return to His ways.

The Prodigal Father returning to the Ideal Father INTRO: The world has set aside June 21st as a day to honor fathers. Of course if you are striving to please God, you will "honor your father" more than just one day a year (Ephesians 6:2). But "Father's Day" is a day on which some individuals ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Wine, Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2022

The Pharisees were hopping mad that Jesus and his disciples were living it up feasting, celebrating and having a good old time. Why were Jesus disciples feasting and not fasting? As usual Jesus not only answered their question, but gave them a deeply profound theological answer.

There is an old television commercial that I still remember, and I still snicker when I think about it. The commercial is in black and white. A somber old man in a cold grey stone building barks out these words; Tenacity! Gumption! Discipline! Suddenly there is color, party music and they switch ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Is There No Balm In America?"

Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on May 16, 2022

I don’t have to remind you, that America is facing some of her most challenging days or times! Yes, this country has had some difficult times in the past, but what we are facing today is a Fulfillment Of Bible Prophecies.

Subject: “Is There No Balm In America? Text: Jeremiah 8:20-22 Introduction Of The Text: I don’t have to remind you, that America is facing some of her most challenging days or times! Yes, this country has faced some difficult times in the past, but what we are facing today a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Observing A Holy Lent

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 9, 2021

How do we understand Pauls words to the Church in Corinth, and the Transfiguration as we stand at the cusp of Lent. This sermon looks to focus our thoughts and actions as we enter this Holy season

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we stand on the cusp of Lent, in only three days’ time we will gather again as we receive our ashing and commit ourselves to living a Holy Lent. But for some, perhaps even some who are joining us for worship this morning, there will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

Vaccination Application 3.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must truly listen to one another the way God listens to us.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Message: Peace, And Goodwill Toward Men. Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 21, 2022

The message of peace and goodwill toward men is part of the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth, it is a time of God demonstrating great love and renewed strength.

Christmas message: Peace, and goodwill toward men. written by Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, December 21, 2022 Reading: Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION The message of peace and goodwill toward men is part of the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth, it is a time of God demonstrating great love and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are We Offended? - Sermon For Proper 15 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 13, 2020

Looking at why the Pharisees were offended, and how the woman who was likened to a dog wasn't. Then thinking about why we are offended by the things of the world.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks we have spoken about the positive aspects of being sown and planting seed within life, and as I read this week’s Gospel, I wanted to just think about one other aspect, one which perhaps we don’t often like to consider, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

How To Have A Fresh Start

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 7, 2022

How to have a fresh start

HOW TO HAVE A FRESH START Zechariah 10:6 - I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph and I will give them a fresh start. I will have mercy upon them: and make them new as if nothing ever happened, for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them. Hosea 14:5 - I will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are You Living Your Christian Life?

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Character Sermon Iv: God Our Peace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, with conflict on every hand, God's people rely on the peace that our Lord gives by His presence and amazing grace that sees us through it all.

GOD OUR PEACE For a few minutes, let’s play Jeopardy. I’ll be Alex Trebeck and you be the contestants. Your category is: “God’s Names That Reveal His Character”. Here’s how we play: I will give you an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Ephphatha! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 20, 2020

A man with two severe handicaps--deaf and mute--was brought to Jesus. Take a look at what our Lord did for this man, and what He used to heal him.

Text: Mark 7:31-37, KJV 31 And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, Isaiah 29:18, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Baptist