Sermons on Athletes:

Mulligans!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2016

God offers us Do-Overs, the gift of forgiveness

Mulligans September 11, 2016 I’ve played golf since I was about 8 years old. It’s a game I love and despise all at the same time. It’s a humbling game for someone who doesn’t play very often. You hit some great shots, and you hit some really, really bad shots. One of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of The Laity In The Church

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

The priesthood of all Christians is a result of God's new covenant of grace. A sermon set to help all believers see their role as priests in the Lord's Church today.

Some memberships come with privileges... joke - 3 guys wanted to get in a watch the athletes that have gathered for the Olympics in Atlanta, but they couldn't get past the gate. Then, a guy with boxing gloves showed up. "Robertson -- boxing" Well, of course! All they had to do was pretend to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians-Grumbling

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 15, 2017

We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing.

Title: Philippians 2-Grumbling Place: BLCC Date: 7/16/17 Text: Philippians 2.12-18 CT: We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing. [Screen 1] FAS: New research shows that many of us really do believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Researchers for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Pursuing The Call Part 10 Gaining An Eternal Focus For Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In our text today, Acts 20:17-38, Paul is passing on to others learnings and things to watch out for. Paul knows that the people that have gathered to learn from him will never see him again

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Series Conclusion Dr. Tom Bartlett September 8, 2019 Acts 20:17-38 OUTLINE Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when they came to him, he said to them: (Acts 20:17-18a) Gaining an Eternal Focus for Life Acts ...read more

Denomination: Other

Iiia2b― A Labor To Present Every Man Perfect In Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 7, 2018

Christ’s message is for everyone, so everywhere Paul and Timothy went they brought the Good News to all who would listen.

8/9/18 Tom Lowe IIIA2b? A Labor to Present Every Man Perfect in Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:28-29) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:28-29 (NIV) (Text) Col. 1:28-29: He is the one we proclaim, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Take Note Of This Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2011

James says to take note of important matters of life. 1- Take note of your listening 2- Take note of your speaking 3- Take note of your anger 4- Take note of your sin

INTRO.- Take note of this. Pay attention to this. Pay attention to scripture. This is divine revelation. This is the Word of God. ILL.- One day a professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask, "Why do we have to learn this pointless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And You Think Your Family Is Messed-Up Part Ii Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 4, 2014

God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction.

Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part II) Text: Genesis 29:15-30 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction. Introduction I have a method to reading the Denver Post every day. I separate the sections removing all the ads. I begin with the Editorial ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry, The Right Way: Free From All For The Sake Of All Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians should be obsessed with evangelism. It should be a constant thought throughout our day. The interest in winning others should consume you.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision that opened the floodgates for abortion in America. It was on January 22, 1973 that the US Supreme Court handed down its decision that women had the constitutional right to an abortion. Nearly four decades later, the argument ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching For Maturity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 13, 2024

The preaching on Sundays and on all other occasions is purposed to bring souls to Christ and leading them into maturity. Where there is spirit, there is freedom. As Jesus declared the purpose of preaching, we preach to the liberty of others.

Theme: The Purpose of Preaching Text: Colossians 1:28-29 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Paul, a Prisoner. At the end of Paul’s third missionary journey he stayed in Corinth (Acts 20:2, 1 Corinthians 16:6).  During this time, he wrote an epistle to the Romans ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Blinded By Despair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2023

So often we go from the mountaintop to the valley of despair, how does God get us through to the other side? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Begin with clip from Hee Haw TV show. Gloom, despair, and agony on me. I remember many a Saturday night gathered around the TV as a child with my family. We enjoyed a lot of laughs as we watched sketches like the one we just viewed. This was the first thing that came to mind when I knew I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Israel Matters

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025

This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of October - Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem

Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem Sermon: “Why Israel Matters” Zechariah 8:2-3 A sermon for October 6, 2024 Pastor John Bright Zechariah 8 “2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the Lord: ‘I will return ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:2-3, Nehemiah 12:4, Nehemiah 12:16, 1 Samuel 1:3, Revelation 19:11-16, Romans 8:31-39, Genesis 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Key To A Joyful Productive Life

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION 1.

INTRODUCTION 1. I suppose that we all have known Christian who go through life... a. Looking like they were "weaned on a pickle" b. Useless for any good work when things were going rough for them 2. But we have also known Christians who are the opposite... a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

The Book Of Amos

Contributed by Jay Parr on Oct 18, 2000

The prophet Amos was similar to the prophets of the Old Testament in some ways and quite different in others.

The prophet Amos was similar to the prophets of the Old Testament in some ways and quite different in others. Amos has been referred to as the “Classic Prophet of Doom” because of both his message of repentance and the general dislike and unwant of his message. Amos preached of the impending ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1, Amos 6:4-14

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23

How the Holy Spirit Helps us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23 Illustration:Quotes:There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 1. The Holy Spirit wages war with Christians’ sinful human nature. Paul writes, "For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meekness Versus Anger Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

As Christians, we need to channel our anger towards commitment and service within the kingdom of God.

"Living the Blessed Life: Mercy Versus Anger" -by Antonio L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Text: Matthew 5:5 I. Introduction A. Citius, Altius, Fortius- Faster, Higher, Stronger- that is the Olympian theme. Citius, Altius, Fortius- a chant that has dominated our minds for a fortnight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Lutheran