Sermons on Batting Average:

One Year Before Jesus Was Born Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

God hears and answers special prayers of average people.

A. WHAT ZECHARIAH KNEW: LUKE 1:5-10 “Zechariah an elderly priest was finally chosen by lots to offer prayer in the Holy Room in the Tabernacle. It was right before he retired. He and his wife Elizabeth had no children, even though they were devoted to God and lived blamelessly. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-10, Luke 1:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Benefits To A Spirit Empowered Church

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015

Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God.

Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you want to be a container or do you want to be a channel? Do you want your church to be a reservoir or ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Ezekiel 47:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preachers And Churches

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good preacher-church relations begin with the preacher.

Thesis: Good preacher-church relations begin with the preacher. Intro.: 1. Opening remarks. 2. Illust. A preacher's wife in a large church once asked a new member how he liked his new church home. "Great! The church is friendly, I love the building, the singing is excellent, and the teaching ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

To Tempt

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2006

A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent Jesus temptation in the wilderness

First Sunday in Lent Mark 1:9-15 "To Tempt" 9* In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10* And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; 11* and a voice came from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop Dumbing Down The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 13, 2021

We need to be diligent in teaching the full Gospel.

Last week, we continued in the study of Jesus who is our Great High Priest which was introduced in Hebrews 4:14-16. Chapter 5 teaches us that Jesus is High Priest as well as King and Prophet. Psalm 110:4 is quoted to show us that Jesus belonged to a priesthood of the order of Melchizedek. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-13, Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Are No Advantages To Sin

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 27, 2021

The Scriptures are filled with illustrations of people who learned the hard way and oftentimes too late that sinful actions carry a high price and prove to be of no advantage to anyone. What, then, is your excuse?

The Bible has never been shy or unapologetic when it comes to exposing the sins, deceit, and wickedness of fallen humanity and our war against the righteousness and holiness of God. The Bible is open and blunt about the penalty for sin, but has also shown that the Lord God is not willing that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:3, Proverbs 20:9, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Comeback

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 10, 2023

The greatest comeback in all of history happened in Jerusalem when Jesus came back from the dead.

SERMON: THE GREATEST COMEBACK Scripture: Matt 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked under their feet as God’s angel came down from heaven, came right up to where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Ministry For All

Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 23, 2008

Many Christians struggle with the idea that they aren’t talented, or aren’t capable of serving the Lord through ministry. Here I try to show that every does have a place and a way to serve in the kingdom of God.

A Ministry for All Sunday June 10, 2007 AM Rudy Meoli was an average baseball player at best. With a measly career batting average of just over .200, Rudy was definitely not known for his ability at the plate, and with 27 fielding errors during the 1973 season, he certainly was not someone you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impressing God: Harder Than You May Think; Easier Than You May Suppose.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 10, 2024

Simon Cowell is a familiar name to anyone who has watched shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and America’s Got Talent. He is the judge who’s usually scowling or looking totally bored. If you can get Simon to say something good about your performance, well, you may just be a star!

Simon Cowell is a familiar name to anyone who has watched shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and America’s Got Talent. He is the judge who’s usually scowling or looking totally bored. If you can get Simon to say something good about your performance, well, you may just be a star! As far as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Dry Bones, Dead Dreams

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

How to deal with failure in your life, when you know it’s a failure you should not accept.

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh January, 2001 Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com Ezekiel, in our Old Testament lesson, stands on the battlefield. The battle is over, and his side lost. The battle has been over long enough for the smoke to have cleared and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Checking Integrity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 3, 2012

Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, honor, and honesty --- Opposite: Devious, corruption, Deceitful

Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, honor, and honesty Opposite: Devious, corruption, Deceitful Mark 12:14 (AV) 14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Hilarious Generosity

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 2, 2014

What should God's generosity cause us to do? (Material Adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter 10 Hilarious Generosity)

HoHum: Ben Patterson- When Lauretta and I were first married, we were very poor. The 3 necessities of food, clothing, and shelter weren’t quite within our grasp. We could manage only 2 out of 3- not bad as a batting average, but miserable if you’re trying to live. My employment was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unlikely Preachers Of The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 14, 2022

This is a sermon I preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2022, to a gathering of Lutheran pastors for our monthly fellowship meeting.

I’d like for you to join with me in thinking back to your high school years for a moment, and in doing so, how many of you at your high school had a poll asking for who in your graduating class was most likely to do certain things? What was yours? I graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Justifying Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 2, 2005

This is a clergy talk I give for Men’s Walks to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preach on Justifying Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Justifying Grace --Ephesians 2:8-9 Gentlemen, Good Afternoon! My name is David Reynolds, and the title of this talk is “Justifying Grace.” This morning Bob Baker shared with us the story of God’s Prevenient Grace. We heard the message that God loves us and offers us a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Are You My Mother

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Mother’s day 2002

Are you my mother? Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 12, 2002 Have you heard about the next Survivor show they have planned? Six men will be dropped off on an island with 1 van and 4 kids for 6 weeks. Each kid plays two sports and takes music or dance lessons. There’s no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ