Sermons on Attitude To God:

Hosanna! What Does This Mean?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2024

An explanation of the prayer "Hosanna" and why the Jews sang it, and why we sing it.

March 24, 2024 Mark 11:1-10 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Accepting Of The Sick Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

People can become so afraid of catching an illness that they will stay clear of anyone who is sick. Jesus challenged people to realize that caring for the spiritual needs of others far supersedes one’s desire for self-preservation

I wish to begin our message today with two quotes by Mother Teresa. Here is the first quote: “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.”(1) In her humanitarian efforts in Calcutta, Mother Teresa observed much rejection and hopeless, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Be Observant And Flexible Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

It is all too common for individuals in ministry to become overly focused on small and often menial tasks, and then forget to take time for the people around them; and ministry is supposed to be about people! Jesus was flexible.

We live in a hectic and fast paced world. I’m sure that many of you have noticed just how busy life can be. I read an article entitled, “Goal Oriented or People Oriented,” and I want to share with you something it says. This article states, “Many times we get caught up in our ‘to do’ lists and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christmas Good For The Economy?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2023

In the well-known "A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie, who is upset about the commercialism of Christmas cried out: "What is Christmas all about?" How would you answer him?

Is Christmas good for the Economy? 1 Peter 3:15 It’s that time of the year again. Black Friday sales are everywhere. We are beckoned to go out and buy gifts for our loved ones. Businesses everywhere are hoping for good sales this season. It is known as Black Friday because it is during this season ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Are Reviled Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

We are at the end of our series on the Beatitudes here in Matthew chapter 5. It has been a great reminder to hear the good news Jesus gives through the introduction of his Great Sermon on the Mount. We are finishing up this week by reading the second half of the last beatitude.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OPERATION GREIF The year was 1944. In the runup to Germany’s last major offensive of World War II, Hitler gave orders for English-speaking German soldiers to form a special unit called Panzer Brigade 150. Members of the brigade would pose as American and British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 5:10, Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 3:13-17, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:6-7, James 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Move Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023

Many of us were afraid of the dark as children. Should we be afraid of the dark as adults too? Light is good. Light is knowledge. Light is the protection of our Lord.

Move to the light It’s normal to be apprehensive when we feel vulnerable and when we can’t see clearly it contributes to that vulnerability. In other words, being afraid of the dark and yes, when I was little, I was very afraid of the dark. It didn’t help that we lived in a creaky old house ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:2, Luke 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Back To School-Some Principles For Living Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 1, 2023

Paul's letter to the Galatians has a lot of good material. In the last chapter, he gave some very important principles for believers to live by.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 8-27-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the last Sunday in August and I’ll be finishing this “back to school” theme with today’s message. Our text today comes from Paul’s letter to the Galatians, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 19, 2021

Today’s is an important ingredient in all of these teachings: Encourage One Another.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER Introduction All Summer we have been talking about Building Up One Another. Members of One Another, Devoted, Honor, Be of the Same Mind, Accept One Another, Admonish, Greet, Serve, Carry One Another’s Burdens, Bear With, Submit to One another. Each one of these passages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 A Full Believer Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 26, 2025

What kind of life do you want to end with when you leave it? When you leave this life and enter the next one, what do you want to have to show Christ for it? We need to begin with the end in mind. We need to be people who fully believe in Jesus to be an overcomer in this life.

I got pulled over about a week ago. I was pushing it a little too hard through an intersection to try to make it, and it was not even yellow not even orange. It was red the whole way through. I felt really bad about that. But I also wanted to make sure we got to Jonathan‘s band concert in plenty of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Misunderstood In The Temple Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025

As we live our life of faith, the Holy Spirit will always be there to defend us in our time of need.

Misunderstood in the Temple Text: Acts 21:26-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: One day, C.H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weathervane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Celebrating Christmas As A Christian

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002

Addresses some issues of whether Christian should or should not celebrate Christmas.

Celebrating Christmas As A Christian ¡§A little girl came home from Sunday School triumphantly waving a paper, ¡¥Mommy!¡¦ she said, ¡¥My teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she has ever seen!¡¦ The mother studied the picture for a moment and concluded it was indeed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

They Set An Example!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In The Rear View Mirror-I Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 2, 2001

Recognizing the Danger of losing what matters most.

Love in the Rear View Mirror - Rev 2:1-7  Look this morning at another letter to the Ephesian church other than the one written by Paul. 1) Apostle John is only remaining disciple alive and is now banished to the island of Patmos. It is here that Jesus gives him a 3-fold message. 2) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

The Rapture: Will You Be Left Behind?

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Rapture

TEXT: Matthew 24:37-42 (READ) INTRO: Much has been written and said about the Rapture of the Church. Best-selling books (like the popular “Left Behind” series) have been written. Countless sermons have been preached on the subject. Many of us have watched gospel films (like the old Billy Graham ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-42, 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vii Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "How Long," is anwered by "Who!"

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VII - How Long?! John 10:10; and 10:7-15 We’ve been following a series of questions to help us thing properly about the Abundant Life of Jesus, asking the questions: Who, does What, When, Why, Where, How and How Long! There’s power in each of these, check out ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed