Sermons on basketball:

Serve Like Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 4, 2010

Followers of Christ should serve as He served.

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Mark 10:32-37, 41-45 Luke 22:14-27 John 13:1-5, 12-17 (Notice the how the disciples were constantly seeking greatness while Jesus was constantly seeking to serve.) Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Going For The Goal Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 10, 2008

It seems everyone today is talking about setting goals, in Philippians 3:12-4:1 Paul helps us move from goal setting to goal archiver.

Going for the Goal Philippians 3:12-4:1 This morning I would like to talk about going for the goal. Every Sport has it own goal, or objective. Help what is the goal of Basketball? Baseball? Football? Nascar Racing? Dale Earnhardt said, following one race, “I cried a little bit in the race ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksliving Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

Sermon series about gratitude as a way of life.

Last week we talked about being GR8ing or GR8ful where I laid out the need for having an attitude of gratitude, the science to back up the fact that gratitude leads to a better life, We looked at some of the Scriptures that command us to be thankful, grateful, such as 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"He Is Risen"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 4, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearer to affirm to others that Peter's sermon encourages us all to move spiritually forward from the Resurrection.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Community Chapel Resurrection Sunday Worship Service Killeen, TX 4 April 2010 Big Idea: Peter’s sermon encourages us not to get caught-up in issues of the past, but to move spiritually forward from the Resurrection. Scriptural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Disease Of “me”

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 9, 2011

dying to self

The Disease of “Me”: TEXT; Ps. 131:1-3 Intro: A problem I. There’s a disease on the loose! a. It is serious, life threatening. b. It is devastating. Have you heard about it? 1. A wife is crying, 2. A husband is drinking, 3. A young man is running away, 4. A young lady is giving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship On Earth As It Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

How does God intend us to worship on earth? Refer to title (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 390- 398)

HoHum: During a worship service a man began to be moved. Out loud he said “Amen!” People around him were a little disturbed. Then louder he said, “Hallelujah!” A few more people were becoming disturbed. Louder still he shouted “Praise Jesus!”An usher moved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 41: Preach A Fight Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 24, 2018

Preach a sermon that attacks evil or heresy

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a sermon that attacks an evil or other inadequacy. Lesson Intro Stephen the martyr's sermon was a fight. It was an attack on stubborn and disobedient religion that resists the Holy Spirit. It cost him his life. Lesson Plan We are going to examine the sermon of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Much Goods, Little Time...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2016

SELDOM IN LIFE DO WE COUNT THE COST BEFORE WE ACT. We must consider price, cost, worth and value before we act. Did Achan consider the cost of the gold and new clothes? Do we consider the cost of our choices?

MUCH GOODS, LITTLE TIME... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:19 (KJV) And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. Luke 12:19 (NIV) And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blind Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 20, 2023

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year A

March 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Blind Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A famous test was conducted in 1999 called The Invisible Gorilla. Perhaps you’ve seen the video. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Cain Killed His Brother

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 26, 2006

The objective of this message is to remind us that violence is a derivative of an internal problem; not the so called external variables.

In our text this morning; We find the introduction of violence to the human realm. It did not take very long following the fall of man. In chapter 1 and 2 we are greeted by the creation of life. In chapter 3 we find the fall of man and the alteration of life. But in chapter 4 we find the taking of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reach

Contributed by David Marks on Feb 10, 2008

Sermon is to encourage people to reach always in their lives for two things. Reach Up to God and Reach Out to people.

Reach!—meaning “to stretch.” It implies an inconvenience. It involves movement. You can’t lean back, relax, get comfortable—and then reach, without giving up some of the comfort (at least for a moment). Reaching involves a little extra effort to get to something you want. How much extra energy you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"One On One With Jesus"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 9, 2012

Following the resurrection, Jesus made many appearances. This message will look at three people Jesus appeared to after his resurrection. Mary Magdalene,Thomas and Peter

John 20:11-18, 20-29; 21:14-19 The Resurrection of Jesus was announced in many different ways. By angelic beings, an earthquake, a moved stone, and by words. However, there were a few Christ followers who needed extra attention to recognize what had really happened. Jesus goes the extra distance ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressed Or Being Pressed

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Are you Pressing or being Pressed?

Press or be Pressed Philippians 3: 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith & Works Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True faith is not just about believing in God but also putting that belief into action through righteous deeds.

Alright, guys, let's dive into something pretty cool today. We're going to check out James chapter 2. It's not enough to just hear what God says; we've got to do something about it. It's like being told to clean your room and just nodding your head but never actually picking up a single sock. Not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Topics: Faithfulness, Spiritual Growth, Divine Grace, Moral Conduct

Who's On First?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Is Christ’s resurrection of first importance in your life?

SPECIAL OCCASION: EASTER SUNDAY TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-22 TITLE: “WHO’S ON FIRST?” INTRODUCTION: A. Growing up in Kentucky, I can testify to the fact that there is a huge rivalry in college basketball between the University of Kentucky and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ