Sermons on Bad Company:

Labor And Leisure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus went about doing good, but He also stopped and got rest so He could feel good Himself. That is balance living, and that is why the workaholic is out of God's will.

Charlemagne founded great schools of learning even though he could not read nor write. Eliza Peters, an English woman, could also not read or write, but when she died she left her money to buy books for a medical school so that others could advance their learning. You do not have to know how to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

The Illusions Of Modern Society And The Gospel

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Let's look at the illusions and presuppositions within the culture around us, and ourselves. Then we'll look at the cultural progression, media movements, and the gospel's power to transform cultures.

"If we as Christians do not speak out as authoritarian governments grow from within or come from outside, eventually we or our children will be the enemy of society and the state. No truly authoritarian government can tolerate those who have a real absolute by which to judge its arbitrary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Impact Of Influence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

We are all making history, and influencing eternity, whether we want to or not. The purpose of the Biblical record is that we might see how people of the past have influenced history, and imitate their virtues, and avoid their mistakes

When Cecil B. DeMille was a nine year old boy, and old preacher came to Echo Lake, New Jersey to conduct a series of meetings. Young DeMille attended every morning, but one cold rainy morning he was the only one who showed up. He wondered if that man would preach to one small boy. DeMille ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-22

Dusty Bibles Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at spending time in God’s Word as a function of our worship.

Today we will look at what I believe is the most overlooked and neglected area of worship that we are to engage in. We have already looked at… Prayer Praise Fellowship And Giving As functions of our worship. Today we will look at spending time in God’s Word. “Be as careful of the books you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Preparations Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Intro: Preparations for Christmas: decorations, shopping, food, company, travel, programs, parties, etc., etc. Read Luke 3:1-6. John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ ministry. Misconceptions about the Messiah’s first coming. Thought to be political and military. Reality it was spiritual. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abigail

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 11, 2002

In this lesson, we are going to study a lady of great character and intelligence – her name is Abigail. All we know about her is summed up in this one chapter, yet she comes through as one of the most notable women in the Old Testament!

Introduction: The Bible is full of great stories! I’ve heard it said if you are looking for a mystery, or a thriller, or a love story, or one containing a great hero or heroine – whatever your desire, you can find it in the Bible. The text before us, in this study, is certainly one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42, 1 Samuel 25:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Is In Sight Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

Jesus in the garden demonstrates his love for us and his example to us.

Back in the 1990s, CBS carried a TV series called “Early Edition.” The series was about an unassuming Chicago stock broker named Gary Hobson who one day started receiving a copy of the Chicago-Sun Times a day early. None of the events described in Gary’s early edition have happened yet, and he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Good Grief Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

God extends delight to the one who mourning over the reality of their spiritual bankruptcy

We have often described this one thing as affliction, anguish and agony. Some have considered it the successor of trouble while others consider it the predecessor of moral collapse, failure, disintegration and decay. To be sure, some have overcome insurmountable odds and have come out triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

In The Light Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

John challenges three false teachings that endanger our relationship with God.

TEXT: 1st John 1:5-2:2 TITLE: In the Light! SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Walking in truth. OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 2, 2010 PROP.: John refutes 3 false teachings that endanger our relationship with God INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are back studying the letters ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Invitation To The Royal Wedding Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

The parable about how the Jews rejected Jesus offers a spiritual application for us as well.

INTRODUCTION Everybody loves a wedding. A little girl was attending her first wedding with her mom. She was in awe at the decorations, candles and music. She was thrilled when the bride came walking down the aisle dressed in a flowing wedding gown. She leaned over and asked, “Mom, why is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023

Look past religion, rulers, and riches to the Lord to find real joy in life despite its hardships.

Ron Blue tells the story of a wealthy father, who took his son on a trip to the country to show his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, “How was the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20, Deuteronomy 23:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Help For Every Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2021

God is saying, “Until you’ve been through a gut-wrenching experience of adultery, you can’t understand the impact of your wrongdoing and your coldness and toward me."

We continue our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the marriages of our church and our community. A number of men have been complaining that this series has been a little too hurtful to them. They asked that it might be balanced a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-30, Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Your Relationship With God Is A Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

This morning I want to focus on the unseen marriage in the minutes to come. It’s not until you see the marriage above that you’ll understand what marriages below are to look like. Because when see the marriage above, we’ll see the pattern and the design of marriage.

We continue our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the marriages of our church and our community. A number of men have been complaining that this series has been a little too hurtful to them. They asked that it might be balanced a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5, Ephesians 5:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Modern Day Tower Of Babel

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

A fresh sermon aimed at helping people find direction and stay focussed on God.

A modern day tower of Babel, Genesis 11”1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 17, 2002 My stepfather was the Bruce Mogg of my family. He was always telling stories about when he was a Kid and the trouble he used to get into. One time he told us a story about tying his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Church (Vbs) Is All About

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

This message is a youth sermon to help young people understand the importance of church and Vacation Bible School.

WHAT CHURCH (VBS) IS ALL ABOUT James 1:19-22 INTRO.- What is church all about? And what about SS and VBS? I want to begin by sharing some stories I found which are about church, Sunday School and VBS. ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her students, “Do you believe that story about Lot’s wife ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ