Sermons on Bad Advice:

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Almighty Dollar We Trust

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2019

Our world focuses on more, more, more. Paul, in his letter to young pastor Timothy, coaches contentment, gratefulness, and sharing, building up riches in heaven.

1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 In the Almighty Dollar We Trust People who trap animals in Africa for zoos in the Western world say that one of the hardest animals to catch is the ring-tailed monkey. For the local Zulus, though, it’s fairly simple. They know the monkeys love the seeds of a locally grown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 8:18, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It's Okay To Say No

Contributed by Christopher Lund on Dec 8, 2020

It can be hard to tell people "no", and sometimes we say "yes" when we don't actually mean it. But Jesus shows us how important "no" can be. From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEWRnuMvKY4

I think a lot of us can have a hard time saying "no" to people. We can be afraid that other people will be disappointed, or let down, or maybe not even like us as much anymore. Or we might feel guilty, guilty that someone else might have to help them instead of us, or that nobody will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44, Matthew 5:37, Colossians 3:23-24

Pain Perspective - Pt. 1 - Pain Perversion Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 24, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 1- Pain Perversion It has been said that there are only 2 things that are certain in life . . . death and taxes. However, I would add a third certain to that list. We know this is certain because it is a direct result of the choices and ramifications to those choices that Adam ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Direction

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Making a choice about our direction in life

Introduction Life is full of choices. [Share some they came up with while discussing the question “What choices do we have to make in life?”). Often (though not always) we put a lot of thought into the choices we make. But what happens when we don't think about our choices? What happens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Anglican

Choices Of Security Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 16, 2010

Message about choosing the right people to connect with.

facebook was created to help you share and connect with the people in your life. One of the concerns people have when being on-line is security. How secure is the information that I am putting out there? I want to share and connect with those in my life, but not share all this information with ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"I Will Lift My Eyes Unto The Hills…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2020

Spiritual vacuum. Hunger for God. Seeking God in solitary places. Waiting on the Lord. Stillness. 3 types of silence. "Look unto Me and be saved." Fixing our eyes on Him. Admitting weakness, embracing Omnipotence.

“I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE HILLS…” Ps. 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a “super ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Melancholy Psalm

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

What can we learn from a psalm without a happy ending? (Material adapted from Shawn McMullen in an article in Lookout Magazine and from Peter Slofstra at: http://www.crcna.org/resources/church-resources/reading-sermons/dark-ending-bright-beginning)

HoHum: Gloom, despair, and agony on me; Deep, dark depression, excessive misery; If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all; Gloom, despair, and agony on me WBTU: Started studying on depression and went to Psalm 88. Psalm 88 has been called the most melancholy of all the psalms. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You And Old- We All Speak

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 28, 2015

Timothy will represent the younger generation and King David will represent the older generation (Material adapted from the book, We Speak: Proclaiming Truth in an Age of Talk, chapter 6 "We Speak Through Our Lives"(

HoHum: A preaching video of Kanon Tipton became an overnight YouTube sensation. The footage of his sermon was recorded as he spoke to a congregation in Mississippi and led to several television appearances. What made this so special? Kanon is 4 years old. On the other end of the spectrum is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's About Time

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 16, 2002

We need to be driven by the will of God.

IT’S ABOUT TIME John 7:1-24 S: Timing (sovereignty) Th: The timing of Jesus Pr: WE NEED TO BE DRIVEN BY THE WILL OF GOD. ?: Inductive KW: Phase TS: We will find six phases to the narrative found in John 7:1-24 that demonstrate how Jesus was driven by the will of God. The ____ phase ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013

Strength and Courage are two things that will help us to live an abundant life a life where the battle no longer is ours but God's. It will then be won.

Rocking Rod Stewart sings a song to his son, in that song forever young he sings of his hopes and dreams for his boy, “ May the good Lord be with you Down every road you roam And may sunshine and happiness Surround you when you're far from home And may you grow to be proud Dignified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 2 Samuel 11:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Teaching Our Children Respect For Other People Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 15, 2002

Part two of a three part series for parents and grandparents on teaching respect for God, Others, Self and Leaders.

April 14, 2002 Last week we began our current series on "Help For the Home" by laying down two statements upon which we agreed were necessary for helping our children become better examples of "salt and light" for our community: 1. Lack of respect is epidemic in our society. 2. We must do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

I Can

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me

Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:11 Not that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Puzzle Of Parenting Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2012

This is part three of our family series this week looking at what it means to not exasperate your kids

My oldest niece has a philosophy, actually she has many philosophies but I’m only going to share one with you today. Her philosophy on parenting is this: The government should put birth control in the water and people would have to pass a parenting test in order to get bottled water. Makes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

¡§christmas Contentment¡¨

Contributed by Todd Blair on Dec 30, 2013

There is a time to be still and know He is God and there is a time when we are seeking the prize of contentment that we need to flee, follow and fight.

Have you ever played the game called "Would You Rather..."? We played it as kids and I played it just the other day with one of the youth. You make up your own questions but it goes something like this. Would you rather be fat and have a nice face or have a nice body and be ugly? Would you rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible