Sermons on Backpacking:

What A Difference Is Made By Who We Hang Out With! (Psalm 1) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The psalmist highlights the positive difference is made in lives by choosing God's way of being and doing right in His sight versus choosing ungodly ways of the world.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon I – Psalm 1 David the shepherd lad who became King of ...read more

Living Sacrifice? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

Sacrifice can a foreign and strange thing to us. When looking at sacrifice, it is help to look at purpose, place, and presentation. When keeping this in mind, we can apply his point to our lives and see the richness of the imagery and truth.

Sacrifices were important and instrumental to the worship life of believers in the Old Testament. We might be unfamiliar with them, so it can helpful to look at them in detail. When talking about sacrifices, I find it helpful to talk about three things: purpose, place, and presentation. Purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Confident Or Competent? (Rehoboam) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 14, 2022

When we choose to listen to confident people over experienced and competent people, we are asking for trouble.

Confident or Competent? (Rehoboam) (2 Chronicles 10:1-12:16) 1. Four people—a pilot, a professor, a pastor, and a plumber—were flying in a small plane when the engines died. The pilot said, “There are only three parachutes. Since this is my plane, I’m taking one of them.” He put it on and jumped ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Thomas Armbruster on Jun 7, 2021

Church, some of you have been asking me, when can I set my burden down? When can I give up?

WHEN CAN I GIVE UP? Matthew 11: 28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Church, some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Micah 6:8

Knowing Your Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 31, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 22

August 28, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:1, 7-14 Knowing Your Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A small commercial plane was carrying only four passengers: a doctor, a trial lawyer, a minister and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

David's Story Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

David’s story can be summarized like this: A nobody becomes a somebody who then becomes a fugitive and ends up in the end the King of Israel and called a man after God’s own heart – he did everything I wanted him to do.

Series BC Justice League of Bible Super Heroes: In a world of chaos and destruction, many are called but few are chosen. Join us as we explore the events surrounding the lives of those biblical heroes; these are the true stories of the BC Justice League. http://www.whatsyourstoryonline.com/: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every 6 Steps...joy! Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

Worshipping the right God the right way gives us joy.

Everyone is wired to worship. Last night, 160,000 people came together to worship. Where? At the Bristol Motor Speedway. Every August, the Sharpie 500 takes place in Bristol, TN, a town of only 25,000 people. Just across the state line is Bristol, VA, a town of only 18,000 people. But 160,000 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Building Margins And Resources Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

Margins may be defined as “the space between your load and your limit.” The load represents the things that you carry every day. You reach a limit when you crack and go over the edge. Synonyms for margin include a buffer, space, reserves, or reservoir.

Numbered Days God says that we must live as a people who number our days. This means that we are to be stewards of our time. We must steward the hours that God gives to you and to me. We all have 24 hours and none of us have any more or any less. Load vs. Limit Margins may be defined as “the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How does God's grace help us when we turn away from Him?

RESTORING GRACE Many of us can remember when we were in elementary school of what would happen as soon as the teacher left the room. She would have to go out for some reason and would always tell the class, “Be quiet while I am gone and study!” However, as soon as the cat was away the mice would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jehovah Rapha Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 27, 2020

The only way to go from Mar’ah to Elim is to turn to Jesus … who is Jehovah Rapha … the One who heals … the One who repairs.

The sign in the parking lot said: “Crystal Lake – 5 miles.” So you shoulder your pack and begin hiking to Crystal Lake. It’s fun at first … being in the woods … beautiful clear day … the fresh air … the sounds … seeing all the nature … but after a few hours your backpack starts to get a little ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Psalm 22:1-2, Job 7:2-3, Exodus 15:1-2, Exodus 15:11, 1 Peter 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Wise Or Unwise Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

In this sermon I sought to be led of the Spirit to inspire the desire to have wisdom, and then contras hellish, and heavenly wisdom. Our churches need wise counsel, and the world needs to see the difference heavenly wisdom makes.

WISE or UNWISE: James 3:13-18 {13} Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. {14} But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. (15} This ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: *other

It's For You

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 8, 2002

Answer God’s call and you will be blessed.

It’s for You Several years ago, I read an article about the most ridiculous requests received by rangers in national parks. People have asked questions like, "What time do the bears come out?" But people who spend a lot of time outdoors, like hikers, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For Tomorrow…today

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 23, 2002

As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.

Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can He Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

The strength to live the Christian Life, comes from the nourishment of our faith, as we share in the Lord’s Body and Blood...

How can He? John 6:51-58 Prov 9 :1-6 Eph 5:15-20 9/3 † In the Name of Jesus † Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and our risen Lord Jesus Christ! Picture, A bird feeding its young The video camera pans across the side of a mountain, following a soaring eagle as it hunts for its ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Running The Race

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 21, 2007

The essentials for winning in the race.

Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-3 Our generation is generation that loves sports. Many of you ladies can identify with the wife who was told by her husband, "Honey, now before football season starts, is there anything you would like to say to me?" If the Apostle Paul were alive today, he would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist