Sermons on Backup Team:

The Greatest Love

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 11, 2015

The love of God to mankind demonstrated through the person of Jesus Christ is the greatest love ever demonstrated. God gave His only begotten son, and Jesus laid down His life for our sins. No love could be greater.

THE GREATEST LOVE Study Text: John 3: 16 Introduction: - The biggest lie ever told to humanity is that God doesn’t care about you or your problems. That is a lie from Satan himself that he has spread for generation.Gen 3: 4 – 5. - And for generation people have said “God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean That We Are The ‘body Of Christ’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 3, 2014

This sermon unpacks the phrase "the body of Christ" with a look at how God intends to great things through His people.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT WE ARE "THE BODY OF CHRIST"? Think of all that Jesus did and consider that we are now “His body.” - 1 Corinthians 12:27. - Picture in your mind’s eye Jesus walking around Palestine. See Him reaching out with a compassionate hand. See Him walking among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

"common Ground" - The Bible For Christians And Conversations With Unbelievers

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 18, 2023

Posting or inserting a Bible verse is no longer enough when people speak the same words but operate from different dictionaries.

Slide 1 Last summer, we met Pastor Lora Copley and her husband, Joel. Just a month prior to the Abide Conference in Chicago, they moved to a church in Ames, Iowa near the University. Engaging with new members and neighbors, she took note of a language barrier present. It was particularly true of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Kapag Ang Pag-Ibig Ay Tumakbo Ng Mas Mabilis Kaysa Sa Kahiya-Hiya

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 26, 2025

Ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay hindi naghihintay para sa ating pagsasama-sama. Tumatakbo ito para salubungin kami sa aming gulo.

Pamagat: Kapag ang Pag-ibig ay Tumakbo ng Mas Mabilis kaysa sa Kahiya-hiya Intro: Ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay hindi naghihintay para sa ating pagsasama-sama. Tumatakbo ito para salubungin kami sa aming gulo. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 15:11-32 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Ang matandang babae ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

Careful, Don’t Lose Your Empathy!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

People today are so unempathetic that we see people in trouble, we see people in distress, and we are so self-absorbed…so self-centered that all we care about is me, my and mine! but Jesus purchased us with His blood to be our Brother’s Keeper!

Open your bibles with me to Luke at chapter number 10 commencing in verse 25 through verse 37. Thank you, you may be seated. The grass withers and the flower fades but the word of our God shall stand forever! I want to talk this morning about the danger of losing our empathy …empathy is our ability ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Wisely As Fathers Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 17, 2001

How investing in key relationships helps fathers to live wisely as we examine Solomon’s legacy.

“Living Wisely as Fathers” Text: Eccl.4:4-12, 1 Kings 11:1-10 Sermon series Living Wisely in a Meaningless World. Based on book of Ecclesiastes. By Rev. Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 17,2001 First, happy father’s day to all you daddies! According to a story found on Toronto Star the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-12, 1 Kings 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Cocaine To The Calling Series

Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002

Shane West’s conversion...

Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 1, 2011

When life is unfair, put your faith in the Lord; be faithful to Him; and if things get worse, keep your faith in the Lord. Don’t stop trusting the One, the only One, who is absolutely trustworthy.

One of my favorite stories, which I’m sure I’ve told before, is about a young paratrooper who was learning to jump. He was given the following instructions: First, jump when you are told; second, count to 10 and pull the ripcord; third, in the unlikely event that it doesn't open, pull ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2017

When life isn't fair, put your faith in the Lord; be faithful to Him; and if things get worse, keep your faith in the Lord.

A young paratrooper learning to jump was given the following instructions: First, jump when you are told; second, count to 10 and pull the ripcord; third, in the unlikely event that it doesn't open, pull the ripcord for the backup chute; and fourth, when you get down, a truck will take you back to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hope On A Horse

Contributed by Michael Parks on Dec 14, 2000

The hope of final victory over this world in the picture of this great white horse

TITLE: HOPE ON A HORSE. SCRIPTURE: REV. 19:11-16 Michael Parks Dry Run Baptist Church 2109 Cincinnati Pike Georgetown, KY 40324 drbc@bellsouth.net INTRODUCTION: Some pastors were discussing the second coming of Christ. The Episcopalian priest said, "well he would come to the episcopal church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Runner Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

Beginning on series on Jesus’ life, actions, words, and ministry. This is a New Year’s message about making Jesus #1 in our lives.

John 1:6-9 – Runner Up I’d like to begin this morning by reading John 1:6-9. Today is of course New Year’s Day. It’s the 1st day of the 1st month of the new year. Today we are going to talk a little about being first, and being second, and what all that means. I’d like to take us back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Shallow Spirituality

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 11, 2002

Attitudes to avoid because they promote shallow spirituality.

Last week we looked at "surface spirituality", the soil that did not receive the seed because it had been "walked on" and was hardened. We learned that we can develop a hardened heart when others hurt us if we’re not careful. If we let our hearts become bitter and unforgiving the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Shadows Of Greatness

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

We stand in the shadows of greatness because we are spiritually weak, morally weak, physically weak.

Standing in the Shadows of Greatness Description of Standing in the Shadows of Motown – Backup Band We are all standing of the shadows waiting for our moment when the spotlight is taken off of someone else and placed on ourselves. Unfortunately if your ascension is based upon someone else’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Overflowed Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 16, 2007

Paul a picture of the depth of Christ’s grace

Pentecost 16 Grace Overflowed 9/16 † In the Name of Jesus † May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. Kevin Everett Our Goal – perhaps as challenging? As Kevin Encourages others, so Paul encourages us! Paul’s quote It is something most athletes desire, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-17

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican