Sermons on Bats:

Coming Home On Father's Day

Contributed by David Washburn on Jun 11, 2002

Father’s Day is a day to honor our father, our Heavenly Father. Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son is a pure reflection of a loving father and what it means to come home on Father’s Day.

Dads, today is our day, but Father’s Day has somehow never been held in as high regard as Mother’s Day. Mother’s just have that certain something. After all, whenever you see someone holding a sign or mouthing “hello,” they’re saying, “Hi, Mom,” and usually not, “Hi Dad.” Now, I’m not complaining, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Loneliness Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 15, 2002

Third in series on Fear.

Fear Factor Fear is one of the primary weapons of the enemy. This has turned out to be a lot tougher series of messages to bring than I thought it would be. There is an oppressive burden whenever I have preached or taught on the enemy. Fear is one of the primary tools of Satan and the burden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Bible Can Do For You!

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

What the Bible Can Do For You! (2 Timothy 3:15-17)With all of the information overload in our world today, is it possible for us to hear the voice of God? God’s Word benefits our lives by providing the direction for our greatest areas of need.

The Crossing Community Church “What the Bible Can Do For You” Pastor Jim Botts July 7, 2002 Introduction We live in the age of information overload. Consider the following: - New York Times contains more factual information in one edition than all the written materials available to a reader in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sand Castles Kastilyong Buhangin

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 21, 2007

“Dalawang builders, architects at dalawa ding castillo. Marami silang pagkakapareho—Nakikita ang walang say-say tapos ay pinapaganda. Pareho sila ay walang kapaguran, masipag at matiyaga. Pareho sila ay determinado at sa huli parehong Kastillyo ay bab

Mataas na araw. Mainit ang panahon. Sa maalat na dagat. Humahampas ang alon. Isang paslit na lalaki ay nasa tabing dagat. Nakaluhod at nag-iipon ng buhangin, dala niya ay ang plastic nap ala at hinuhukay ang buhangin habang inilalagay sa pulang timba. Tapos ay itinatambak sa kanyang ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Journey

Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Nov 20, 2008

Hope is what enables us to see that silver lining around the dark clouds and makes us look for a rainbow during the rainstorm.

I) Eighteen months ago, I embarked on a journey. I packed up my belongings and headed from Kansas to Northern California to begin a new life. I had been divorced for almost a year, and I had begun a relationship with a wonderful woman from San Diego, CA. The little furniture that I had along with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Goes To Vegas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2008

A sermon about breaking down barriers and living more simple lives in order to make disciples of Christ.

John 4:5-42 “Jesus Goes to Vegas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to avoid facing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Need Work? Christ Works

Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 11, 2008

In an time when so many people are in need of work, Christ asks us to work for him. We do not work to earn salvation, we work because we already have salvation!

I want you to think for a moment about the talented people you know or that you know of. [advance] They could be athletes; they might be musicians, or dancers, or writers, or painters. I think we all know talented people, skilled people. And maybe they aren’t skilled at athletic, or artistic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Isn't Fair!

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

If God is just why is life so unfair?

Life isn’t fair? “Life isn’t fair!” How often have you heard those words spoken? We read ‘unfair’ news stories everyday. Widows and pensioners defrauded of their life savings; young women attacked and raped; young men killed or maimed in car accidents; refugees from yet another war in Africa dying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

More Than Just Saying "Thankyou"

Contributed by Keith Maynard on Jan 3, 2009

God is tired of lipservice, show Him "thankyou" not just saying it.

MORE THAN JUST SAYING THANKYOU GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION James 1:27 IT IS THANKSGIVING SEASON, IN JUST A FEW DAYS WE WILL CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY. BUT I ASK YOU THIS MORNING, WHAT MEANS MORE TO YOU. SOMEONE JUST SAYING THANK YOU OR SOMEONE SHOWING YOU “THANK YOU” I BELIEVE IT’S THE SAME ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Church Of God

What A Difference The Truth Makes

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 11, 2009

When we encounter Christ and hear, accept and respond to the truth we are changed.

Illustration Have you ever heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: • Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hey You Do Right! Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 19, 2009

This is a message I preach to young people about doing right. Adults can use it too.

HEY YOU DO RIGHT! DANIEL 1: 1-8 BACKGROUND: ISREAL HAD BEEN DEFEATED FOR THEIR SINS AGAINST GOD. THEIR DIRTY GIRDLE SINS: PRIDE NOT SERVING GOD THE ONLY GOD ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be All That You Can Be

Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008

We can have joy even in the midst of trials when we know and value what they are producing.

James 1:2-4 BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE Do you recognize that slogan? If you are thinking of a TV commercial we are on the same wavelength. Who is it that uses that phrase in their advertising? The United States Army! I wonder how many of you want to be all that you can be? Perhaps as a mother or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sickness Of Sin And God's Cure

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

GOD LIKE ANY GOOD PHYSICIAN GIVES MAN A THOROUGH EXAMINATION.

The Sickness of Sin and God’s Cure MATTHEW 9:10-13 MAY 26, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church GOD THE FATHER IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN. WE ALL KNOW THAT GOD KNOWS ALL AND SEES ALL. AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN, I BELIEVE THAT GOD LAYS HUMANITY OUT ON THE EXAMINING TABLE AND LOOKS IT OVER. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Skeleton In The Closet"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 25, 2007

We all have skeletons in our closet - but they need to be in our past.

“The Skeleton in the Closet” September 30, 2007 “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders, nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

Modern Idolatry (2) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 30, 2010

"...punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand of generations of those who love me and keep my commandments". Three-four generation vs. a thousand of generatio

ILL. A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says: everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. The janitor, who happened to sweep around, turns & says, "Sorry, I’m only available on the 12th. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist