Sermons on Bathing:

"When God Changes A Life."

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"When God Changes A Life."

Joshua 2:1 -21 "When God Changes A Life." A man was hired to take a census in the hills of Tennessee. He knocked on the door of a small cabin and a teenage girl came to the door. The man asked, "Is your mom home?" "She ran off with a moon shiner." The man continued, "Is your father ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Isaiah's Revelation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Isaiah's Revelation

Isaiah 6:1–13 I. Isaiah's Revelation - He was a Man Who Saw God (1) In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, 1. The Glory of His Person (6:1) I saw also the Lord 2. The Glory of His Power (6:1) sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, 3. The Glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Who Will Descend Into The Abyss To Bring Christ Up?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST did it all for our salvation and no human effort or human contribution we can add or subtract from it.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you working for your salvation? No. it's by GOD'S Grace. You can't work for it. G - GOD'S R - REDEMPTION A - AT C - CHRIST'S E - EXPENSE II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST did it all for our salvation and no human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Stinks! Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

There is much that stinks in this world, but Jesus' birth in a smelly manger reminds us that Jesus can be born in us. A brief sermon for Christmas Eve.

Christmas stinks! Or, so would say the Grinch who stole Christmas. You remember the Grinch? The slinky, green ogre of a character created by Dr. Seuss whose heart was too small to love and appreciate Christmas. We know the story. All the Who’s down in Whoville make the Grinch cringe with all their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Draw Near To Father God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to your FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can be so near to FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified Bible) Let us all come forward and draw near with t

I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to your FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can be so near to FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified Bible) Let us all come forward and draw near with true (honest and sincere) hearts in unqualified assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

Levi the tax collector becomes Matthew the disciple

Change? How? LK 5:27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, 28 and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Last week Shelley talked about Jesus’ authority to lead - “Peter, leave the nets ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Like A Wedding Ring

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021

This sermon was prepared to help the baptism candidates understand the meaning of baptism and why baptism is necessary. I prepared for the youth group, but it would apply to adults as well.

Baptism like a wedding ring (at Youth Gathering) Baptism like a wedding ring: Just as a wedding ring symbolizes your marriage, Baptism symbolizes your identification with Jesus. Just as a wedding ring itself doesn't make you married, Baptism doesn't make you Christian. Just as a wedding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Lust

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 25, 2021

Lust probably stems right back to the original story of Adam and Eve

Anne Fortier, the Danish-Canadian writer once remarked: “There is lust and then there is love. They are related, but still very different things. To indulge in one requires little but honeyed speech and a change of clothes; to obtain the other, by contrast, a man must give up his rib. In return, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12, Proverbs 6:25, James 1:14-15

What Gives Your Life Meaning?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 10, 2019

Are tangibles what give our lives meaning?

Weekend Message/Devotion August 11, 2019 What Gives Your Life Meaning? Luke 12:32-40 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beauty Of Restoration

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020

If you will come to Jesus, He will restore your life, no matter what condition it's in.

“THE BEAUTY OF RESTORATION” John 21:15-19 FBCF – 4/26/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Restoration shows are popular on TV these days. Just on HGTV: - A Very Brady Renovation - American Rehab (Buffalo, Detroit, Virginia) - Beach Flip - Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation - Brother vs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

From Disunity To Unity

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

How good if all fighting – disagreements, squabbles, arguments, conflicts and worse – ended because we understood the cost and consequences!

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. … Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Perseverance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2023

Perseverance is defined as doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Denis Waitley, an American motivational speaker once remarked: “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Proverbs 24:16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10

God-Our Eternal Guide

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 5, 2025

Think about the complexities of our past and present. With that in mind, what do you think our future be like? Regardless of how you perceive your future, We can find comfort and assurance in the promise that God is our eternal guide.

Introduction: Think about the complexities of our past and present With that in mind, what do you think our future be like? Regardless of how you perceive your future, I come here tonight to tell you that we can find comfort and assurance in the promise that God is our eternal guide. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:29, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:1-3, Psalm 73:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 1, 2021

Many people in life often become distracted by events or circumstances beyond their control which inevitably result in a lack of positive direction.

Melody Beattie, an American author of self-help books on codependent relationships once remarked: "I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, 2 Timothy 4:17, Deuteronomy 31:6

Made Free

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 1, 2021

A sermon for Reformation Sunday/Confirmation Sunday

October 31, 2021 – Reformation Day Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:31-36 Made Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once a year we highlight this obscure event that took place in the year 1517 in a minor city in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran