Sermons on Battle Dress Equipment:

Without Spot Or Wrinkle Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

The idea of marriage was not first the relationship between a man and a woman, but first between God and His people.In other words, human marriage is created in the image of God’s love for us and not the other way around.

Review – children of God, bride of Christ: Loved, desired, God takes pleasure in us. Valentines day is a few days away. So it is appropriate we cover this subject this week. Marriage, how did it begin? Whose idea was it? I have a rather interesting idea for you...marriage, as one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The first part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL HEART [JESUS FREAKS PAGE 288] -it’s a simple story, a little girl, only 5, but what were on her and her Dad’s hearts? Telling people about Jesus. -that little girl at five, her whole life should have been about having fun, playing with dolls, being loved by her family, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Lasting Love

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 19, 2009

This is the 6th sermon in 40 Days of Love as revised by me to make a Father’s Day Message. Some of the materials is in thanks to Rick Warren as we completed the 40 Days Of Love Series. HOw do we make Love Last.

Lasting Love 6/21/09 Proverbs 5:7-23 Luke 15:11-19 Today we celebrate Father’s Day. We want to pay special tribute and honor to all of you men who recognize that it is a gift, an honor, a high calling, and a worthy pursuit to be a responsible father. Thank you for all the responsible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Forgotten Father Of Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

When preachers talk about Christmas it’s usually about Jesus and Mary. But what about Joseph; the silent father? What do we learn from his life of devotion and faithfulness?

“The Forgotten Father of Christmas” Matthew 1-2 INTRODUCTION Usually at Christmas time, preachers spend a lot of time talking about Jesus’ miraculous conception, which I did last Wednesday. And the virgin birth leads you and I to think about the fact that Jesus was conceived apart from any human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Pattern Of Serving All Men Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that we must forsake our rights and serve others for the sake of the gospel.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Messengers From John The Baptist

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2013

When Jesus met with messengers from John the Baptist, we are given an explanation of the ministry of Jesus, a clarification of the identity of John, and an illustration of the perversity of the people.

Scripture It has been several chapters since Luke has told us about Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. The last time we heard of John he was preaching and baptizing and drawing incredibly large crowds to his ministry in the desert in the region around the Jordan River. Eventually, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Joyce Moore

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 14, 2016

Funeral for a believer who served in many areas in the church, loved her family, and was greatly admired by others.

Eulogy For Joyce Moore by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Proverbs 31 Psalms 139:13-139:16 Joyce Moore At the start of July in 1940, Adolf Hitler was planning to begin the campaign to bomb Great Britain into submission so that he and Nazi Germany could firmly establish the Third Reich ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's A Bug's Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 9, 2017

Undealt with sin can destroy us, but God offers us a way out.

It's A Bug's Life Text: Joel 1:1-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: When we were pastoring a church in Yellville, AR, there were some structural problems with the building that concerned me. There was a dip in the floor of about 2 or 3 inches that ran across the sanctuary. So I contacted the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

People who do not grasp the theology of Christianity can easily grasp its love when they see it displayed in acts of kindness. Instead of thinking of kindness as a minor virtue, we need to exalt it to the level where the Bible puts it-a vital ingredient to being Christ like.

Allen Emery, one of Billy Graham's associates tells of his experience as a boy back in 1937. He was travelling on a train with his father. One of the porters had a limp and was obviously in pain. When they inquired about it, they learned he had an infected ingrown toenail. After breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2022

Genuine faith causes you to love everyone equally. Since everybody matters to Jesus, everyone must matter to us.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Degradation, The Devil, And Deliverance

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 12, 2022

This is a sermon from a series on the Person of Christ.

Title: “Degradation, the Devil, and Deliverance. Script: Mk. 5:1-20/Lk. 8 Type: Series Where: GNBC 3-13-22 Intro: John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gender Identity

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 17, 2023

1) Gender Binary, then 2) Gender Identity, and finally how to deal with 3) Gender Confusion.

Thinking back even a decade ago, most of us would not have imagined how confused people have become over the issue of gender. In recent years we have seen athletes and media celebrities undertake and promote what is known as gender reassignment surgery. Corporations regularly include depictions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 2:21-25, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Other

Mia (Missing In Action)

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 27, 2003

An all day sermon on members of the Body of Christ who are no longer in active duty, but are missing in action.

Missing In Action Luke 15:1-7 You will notice that today we have a POW - MIA flag hanging behind the pulpit. It is an unfortunate symbol that has come about because of the Pride of man. As I sat this past week and watched the news of our solders starting to return home and our POW’s returning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cultivating Generosity

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon explores the benefits of generosity in various areas of our life including the stewardship of our time and money and how we can cultivate a generous spirit.

Cultivating Generosity II Cor. 9:11 6-9-02 Intro: 1. What would you think of a preacher who at offering time stood by the offering plate and carefully examined how much each person was giving? Suppose I stood up here as we were bringing our offerings and took each check—opened it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Unsolved Crimes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 21: 1 - 23

Deuteronomy 21: 1 - 23 Unsolved Crimes 21 “If anyone is found slain, lying in the field in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him, 2 then your elders and your judges shall go out and measure the distance from the slain man to the surrounding ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel