Sermons on Bags With Holes:

By Their Fruit You Shall Know Them Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Aug 26, 2009

Contrasting the fruits of the flesh with the fruits of the Spirit

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene August 23, 2009 First Sermon in Series: Character Makeover By Their Fruit You Shall Know Them Galatians 5:16-5:26 Introduction: Have you ever wished that there was such a thing as a life makeover? I remember when I was in junior high school we had a girl ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom From Words That Kill Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

Freedom From Words That Kill Freedom From... prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2009 I want to talk to you about words this morning. Words are powerful. It is through words that we communicate our desires for ourselves and others and we pursue what we want in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Miracle Of The Cross Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

The cross symbolizes how God can take all the bad things in our lives, and transform them into something good.

INTRODUCTION It’s been a hot, hot summer! Tyler usually averages five days a year where the temperature goes above 100 degrees. This summer we set a new record with 47 consecutive days over 100. How hot is it? Potato farmers are digging their potatoes out of the hot ground and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Baptist

#2 Minute Sermons Or Bulletin Stuffers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

Often we seach for something for the bulletin, or a brief thought for a minute message, here are some ideas.

These Bulletin stuffers or short minute lessons are freely given, permission is granted to us and you do not have to mention my name. Freely I received, freely I give. Much of life is a balancing act. If this observation was made then you should listen. I try to look at myself regular and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Grace Amidst Life's Pain

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Aug 15, 2009

We find that the trials and the sufferings of life refine and prepare us to take flight for the glory of God.

[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to II Corinthians chapter twelve. I would like to thank each and every one for all of the calls, cards, emails, flowers, and, most of all, prayers surrounding the event of my brother’s death. Your efforts were a tremendous blessing to me and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Have To Die And Did He Really Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

This message will try to answer the two questions - why did Jesus have to die and did He really rise up from the dead.

Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? I. Why Did Jesus Die? I want to look at this question from 3 perspectives: the Romans, the Jews, Jesus and the church. A) Why The Romans Said Jesus Must Die… • Because he disturbed Roman order. • Because he spoke of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Free! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2016

If you want to break free from the sinful habits and attitudes that keep you from soaring, listen to God and believe Him when He tells you, "I am setting you free!"

Kung Fu Panda is the story of a flabby, out-of-shape panda bear named Po who longs to learn the ancient art of Kung Fu. Amazingly, Po is selected by the village leaders to become the Dragon Warrior – the greatest Kung Fu master of all time. But in spite of his new status, Po is still a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Art Of Thank You Hezekiah Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 6, 2016

We must cultivate a grateful heart with the Lord and learn to say “Thank You” to Him and to others. Thank You has the power to change our heart and others hearts! It can even transform our outlook on life and death.

Opening video from sermon spice: Thank You! Series: The Art of “Thank You” Thesis: We must cultivate a grateful heart with the Lord and learn to say “Thank You” to Him and to others. Thank You has the power to change our heart and others hearts! It can even transform our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Jesus Got Good And Mad Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What caused Jesus to get angry?

INTRODUCTION We’re going to be talking about anger in this message. When I was a kid, I enjoyed reading Marvel comic books. I can remember when they were only ten cents. Of course, Superman and Batman were my favorites. But I also remember reading about The Incredible Hulk. Cartoonist Stan Lee ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Heaven What You Think It Is.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 17, 2016

This sermon looks at the reality that we will be spending eternity on the new earth rather than in the new heaven as commonly thought.

Is Heaven What You Think It Is? 11/13/2016 Isaiah 11:1-9 Revelations 20:7-15 Do you know that most of what we think about heaven is not what the bible teaches. Most of what many people think about heaven comes from Hollywood. There is this strange eerie but soft kind of music ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Together Is Better Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2019

When we gather together we will grow, give and go with the gospel.

Together is Better Acts 2:44-47 Rev. Brian Bill October 26-27, 2019 I’m the bearer of both bad news and good news today. I’ll start with the bad news. A story appeared on the front page of the Dispatch/Argus last Sunday with this headline: “Is Your Religion Nothing?” The article was a summary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Finish Well Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 12, 2019

You are energised and passionate when you start a new project or ministry. But after awhile the newness of the project fades. You lost your passion, get bored, tired and discouragement sets in. Now is the time to get back to your dreams. You can finish well.

YOU CAN FINISH WELL, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF DISCOURAGEMENT "But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews. 2 And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, “What are these feeble Jews ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, Joshua 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of A Disciple: Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 26, 2018

Agape is the highest form of love … the love that everyone wants to receive but few are ready to give because of the sacrifice involved. How can anyone receive agape if no one is willing to live and to share and to give agape?

Eleven adults and 26 high school students loaded into three vans in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church in Hartselle, Alabama, said good-by to family and friends and home and drove over 700 miles to a little town on the shores of Lake Okeechobee. Two of the adult leaders had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Mother's Day 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2022

In this Mother's Day message, I examine the in-law relationship between Naomi and Ruth and Jesus' request of John to take care of Mary after He died.

Mother’s Day 2022 Scripture: Ruth 1:8-17; 2:11-12; 4:17; Matthew 1:1; 16; John 19:25-27 Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers present here in the sanctuary, who are watching this live stream and who will receive this message via email. You are special in the eyes of God and it is a blessing ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-17, John 19:25-27, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Journey Begin Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 19, 2022

Our journey towards a deeper and closer relationship with God is not something that just happens. We don’t just passively float through life and hope that we end up somewhere wonderful or nice. We have to be intentional and we have to be engaged in the process.

How many of you have just woke up one day, got in your car, went to the airport and randomly bought a ticket to a place you never heard of? Or just got in your car and drove to a random city? None of you, I would suspect. When you go on a trip or a vacation, you picked a certain place to go and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist