Sermons on Bags With Holes:

Under His Tree

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We go through great lengths to buy and purchase Christmas gifts for loved ones. We will break the bank in order to get the perfect gift. We wouldn't dare give someone a used or broken gift or put those items under our Christmas tree, but those items could be found under the Cross.

Christmas time is one of my favorite times of the year. Since I was a child I could not wait for Christmas to come, I would begin making my list in September and update it as the Sears, JC Penney, and Toys r us catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. Christmas was a big deal for us we didn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Donut Theology

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Treasures Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 21, 2022

The Lord is not against us gathering up some savings, or fill our closet with a few dresses and suits. But our faith and trust should be be rooted in something other than worldly possessions.

Jesus taught about good works and giving. “Be careful! When you do something good, don’t do it in front of others so that they will see you. If you do that, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “When you give to those who are poor, don’t announce that you are giving. Don’t be like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1, Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002

As Jesus challenges Peter and the rest of the twelve here in this passage, He unfolds the principles of being a disciple - a real follower of His.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 23 “The Life of a Disciple” Luke 9:1-6,10, 18-20, 23-26, 57-62 This morning I want to look Luke chapter nine in the light of what it reveals to us about what it takes to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-62

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Him Where Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

A sermon about following Christ into the task of evangelism

“Follow Him Where – Luke 10:1-20” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - View clip from Sister Act – “I will follow you” Following Jesus means doing what he asks. It is more than just singing a song. OOPS I want to start by showing you a clip from the movie Sister Act. It is probably one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does The Road End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace Of Salt Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2010

We truly help people grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry skills not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace, seasoned with salt.

An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She made lots of trips to the refrigerator, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bringing Out The Best In People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013

We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Four Jewels Of Easter

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Precious jewels are often deceptive. You have to grow in your appreciation of their quality before you really begin to see their value.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED IN 2021) TEXT: Acts 2:22 36 ILL. You probably don’t remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you. But during his day he was the 2nd most powerful man in the Soviet Union. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Sin” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 5, 2009

If a Christian is to experience to the full, the joy of their salvation, they must learn how to walk in the victory that have in Christ over sin.

As we have looked at the Beatitudes, we have pointed out that the word translated “blessed” here literally means “happy.” The promises and principles laid out here by our Savior present us with a blueprint for experiencing true happiness in life - not the kind the world gives and can easily be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Community, Gathering Of The Bunch

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

community isn’t an individual effort but a corporate plan

Ill) squeeze a bag of marbles together, and squeeze a bunch of grapes–talk about the different results. As community, we are the bunch of grapes. We learn these valuable lessons from this illustration. We are not a community by ourselves. We must be soft, tender, available, to be valuable in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gain Your Money Correctly Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

3rd in a five part series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 3- Gain your money honestly.

GAIN YOUR MONEY CORRECTLY MATTHEW 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO CLIP: INTOLERABLE CRUELTY - 2:03 1 Tim. 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." There are some who will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Reaching Out Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted sermon of Rick Warren for the 40 Days of Community on the need to reach out and share faith together.

We are in the second week of our 40 Days of Community and during the remainder of our 40 days, we are doing two things: deepening the sense of community within our church family, and reaching out to the community around our church family. We’re learning to build stronger relationships in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Retaliate With Love

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

We are most like Christ when we learn to love our enemies.

Retaliate with Love Matthew 5:38-48 One winter day a man went shopping at a local mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a foul odor coming from under the hood of his car. When he popped the hood, he discovered a dead mutilated cat that had slept on the warm engine and had gotten caught by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Holiness

Rescued By A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2020

Out of desperation Jonah offers a foxhole prayer; with no repentance, blaming God, self-righteousness and false piety. God's mercy still continues to be shown to Jonah as God rescues Jonah. It is an unanticipated outcome.

Message Jonah 2:1-10 Rescued by a Merciful God The story is told of an emergency meeting of the church council called by the senior pastor. At the end of the meeting with nothing accomplished, the pastor looked around and then said, “There’s nothing left to do but to pray!” One of the overseers ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist