Sermons on Attend:

What's Wrong With Our Fishing

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Why are we not winning more people to Christ?

LUKE 5:1-9 “WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR FISHING?” A) Back in July, I attended the National Association Of FWB’s in Memphis, Tenn. * It was my very first, and I’m telling you, I loved it! * There was great preaching ... Booths set up in the Convention Center ... Church growth ... * I read stories of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Membership Is Not An Option

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

“Lost people” have done a cost-benefits analysis and have determined that they do not get enough positive benefits from church participation to merit their continued involvement.

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT AN OPTION Why do some people who have grown up in the church or having started out so well after being saved as adults run aground or drift away from the Lord? What lures them away? What compels them to leave the church? And why is it the Church in America is having difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16, Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courageous Fishing Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 3, 2003

This sermon stresses the importance of Christians changing to become more like the lost in order to save the lost.

1 Corinthians Courageous Fishing 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 April 6, 2003 INTRO: A. [Courageous Fishers of Men, Citation: Eugene A Maddox, Interlachen, Florida; source: The Perfect Storm] The movie, The Perfect Storm, well described the dangers of the fishing industry through the eyes of the crew of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 14, 2004

As the Olympic games loom, this is a series that draws contemporary realities and ancient modern words together to bring life transformation

On August the 13th, the Summer Olympics begin 16 jam pack days of competition at the site of the original Olympic Games, Athens, Greece. This month we have watched American athletes compete for a spot on the team in track and field and swimming and if their times carry over the Athens, we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Purpose After Easter

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

God has a purpose for us after Easter.

INTRO.- DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS? It did it again. It was number one again! What’s that? The movie THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST was the number one box office hit at the movies this last Easter weekend with an income of $17 million. The second on the list was some crazy movie called HELLBOY. (I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Ready To Play

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus invites us to stay ready for His return by daily renewing our walk with Him and keeping our spiritual lamps filled.

There are some lessons life teaches the hard way. Sometimes they arrive wrapped in sweat and bruises on a Friday night football field. A friend of mine told me a story from when he played high school football. He was tough, competitive, the kind of kid who would try to tape a broken finger back in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Philippians 3:12-14, Galatians 6:9, John 15:4-5, Revelation 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Greatest Wedding Of All

Contributed by James May on Jan 8, 2006

Donald Trump’s wedding was called the "Wedding of the Century", but the Marriage Supper of the Lamb will be greatest of all. Do you have your wedding garment? Have you sent your RSVP?

THE GREATEST WEDDING OF ALL By Pastor Jim May Last year the world was dazzled by what has been called the “Wedding of the Century”. That’s quite a statement since the century has just begun. I wonder what other weddings may occur sometime in the next 95 years that may be more extravagant than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bear False Witness

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 18, 2013

What does bearing a false witness mean?

There’s a story of two brothers. Both brothers lived wild - sinful - lives. Yet, these two brothers attended the same church every Sunday. They made large donations to various church ministries. In a sense - using their attendance and donations to cover-up the dark side of their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan: Follow The Redeemer, Not Just The Rules Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Third in a series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to become committed followers of Christ

Not a Fan Series – Message #3 - LWCC09302012 September 30, 2012 NAF Theme Verse: Luke 9:23-27 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. • FOLLOWING IS A CHOICE • FOLLOWING IS A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

6 Pots 5 Disciples 1 Savior

Contributed by Chris Carter on Jan 19, 2011

We, as scholars of God’s Word today, have the opportunity to stand in the midst of this room and look around at the surroundings and observe a miracle and leave with an amazing understanding of our Savior.

-Attending a wedding for the first time a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Because white is the color of happiness and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?" -Some ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Introduction

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Strength And Contribution Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Faith attempting to complete the Great Commission. You can learn from successful leaders.

1. Faith to plant 100,000 new churches. Suliasi Kurulo, Fiji. Suliasi was a government engineer who began knocking on every door on his island in Fiji, then planted a church to finish the task. Next, he planned to knock on every door of every island in Fiji and build over 300 churches to complete ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 14, 2004

A message from Christ to believers on the importance of abiding in him.

Abiding In Christ John 15:1-16 This chapter is directed towards those who are in Christ. It is speaking to believers. And the subject of this chapter is without question. The lesson of Jesus to his disciples, and we as believers is the need to "abide in Christ". The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Four Elements That Mark The Last Days

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004

There are forces in operation today similar to those that were active in the days of Noah.

“Four Elements That Mark the Last Days” TEXT: Luke 17:26-30 “And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Celebrate Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Original purpose was rest and/or interruption from work.

A. THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LORD’S DAY 1. A special day from the beginning. “On the seventh day, having finished the task, God rested from all His work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy” (Gen. 2:2-3, NLT). a. God’s example for treating it differently. b. Do holy things on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist