Sermons on Be Merry:

Jesus Said: Follow Me

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 30, 2007

If we are truly Christians and not simply churchgoers - this has real implications in our lives

NR/IC 01-07-07 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from our Gospel reading – verse 59 where Jesus said: "Follow me." In Mt 16, Jesus elaborates on what he means by following him when he said: If any one would come after me,he must deny himself and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

Marks Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 22, 2008

I want to talk about what Christians should be known for. According to the Bible there are some things that others should know about Christians.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN Acts 11: 19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over the question, “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy died, and when his will was read it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

1-1/2 Advent

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

We need a coming in-between the 1st and 2nd Advent

Sermon for Matthew 24:36-44 2007 I assume everyone knows what it feels like to wait for something to come. It’s not even winter yet and I’m already waiting for summer when my family and I take our annual vacation to Ocean Isle North Carolina. I can’t wait! Seriously, I’m already looking forward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Look Where He's Brought Me From

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 4, 2007

This sermon is one of a reminder of how the grace of God has brought us out of the darkness of Satan into the marvelous light of Jesus the Christ. We use to be old dead bones but the breath of the living God breathed life in us through salvation.

Introduction: As I was taking my shower the other day, God Himself spoke a Word into my spirit. He took me to book of Ezekiel when it centered around the dry bones. I said God I’ve heard the story many times about the connection of the dry bones; however, there are unlimited facets to the mind ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Preach Christ Crucified

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 4(C) - We preach Christ crucified. This message is not foolishness nor weakness. This message is God’s divine wisdom and strength!

“WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 22, 2009 -- LENT 4 -- 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRO: Being smart does not necessarily make one wise. Wisdom and being intelligent (smart) are very often quite different. Even more different is being wise in this world compared to being wise in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Stand Firm In The Lord, Dear Friends!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Lent 2(C) - Stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! Too many think only of earthly things. But our citizenship is only in heaven.

“STAND FIRM IN THE LORD, DEAR FRIENDS!” (Outline) March 8, 2009 -- LENT 2 -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRO: Our faith is our firm foundation. God’s valuable gift to us and for us is our faith that stands firm on the very Rock of our salvation. This firm faith founded on Christ endures ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009

A right attitude is providential, it is essential, and it is consequential.

Sunday, July 1, 2007 “The Right Attitude” Text: Matthew 5: 1 - 11 The events of life move rather quickly. And it is said that your attitude determines your aptitude. In fact your attitude towards life drives your philosophical construct of life. If you have a fatalistic attitude, then ca ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Shadows Of Greatness

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

We stand in the shadows of greatness because we are spiritually weak, morally weak, physically weak.

Standing in the Shadows of Greatness Description of Standing in the Shadows of Motown – Backup Band We are all standing of the shadows waiting for our moment when the spotlight is taken off of someone else and placed on ourselves. Unfortunately if your ascension is based upon someone else’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Pentecost (C) - The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways because man’s ways are always selfish. Only God’s word works success.

THE LORD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS (Outline) May 31, 2009 -- PENTECOST -- Genesis 11:1-9 INTRO: Today’s verses describe God’s confusion of language at Babel. On this day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit provided a way to clearly understand different languages. What does our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Building A Balance Life Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

Many people want to experience healthy and fruitful life but are not willing to do things. We need to be intentional, ideal and incessant about it.

TOPIC: BUILDING LIFE CAREFULLY Text: I Corinthians 3:10b v. 10b, “10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.” Introduction: Balance living is what people needed in our time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Love

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 15, 2009

We must look through all the Christmas distractions and focus our attention on the love that highlights this season.

CHRISTMAS LOVE ILLUSTRATION My son raises pigs. It is a hobby that is growing out of being a hobby. I myself like pigs, as long as the pigs belong to someone else. Actually, I grew up on a farm and I found the pig to consistently be the easiest of the farm animals to deal with. Pigs are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Living Life To The Full Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 26, 2010

Since life is short and unpredictable, enjoy your life, but don't waste it.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TIME AND CHANCE What if you knew you were going to die in 30 days? How would your life change? Probably you would try to make the most of each of your last 30 days. The truth is that each day ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Readical Love

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 12, 2013

To help us to understand a little more the greatness of God's love and how we are to love.

RADICAL LOVE By Dewayne Bolton I Corinthians 13: 1-13 Love is the greatest thing in the world; this is so because it comes from the greatest person in the world. When God created man and breathed into him the breath of life He also breathed into him the capacity to love, as well as the desire to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

What's Your Address?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

You can tell a lot about a person by where he lives!

What’s Your Address? Psalm 91 Caller ID On a Saturday night several weeks ago, a certain pastor was working late, and decided to call his wife before he left for home. It was about 10:00 PM, but his wife didn’t answer the phone. The pastor let the phone ring many times. He thought it was odd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Joy Of Soul Winning

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 14, 2009

If you were able to provide a cure for an incurable terminal disease, would that cause you happiness and joy. In knowing Christ you have the only cure for the world’s greatest disease sharing it ought to put a smile on your face.

THE JOY OF SOUL WINNING Proverbs 11:30 Introduction: If you were able to provide a cure for a man with an incurable terminal disease, for which medical science had long sought to overcome, which would extend that man’s life for another 15-20 years, would that cause you the slightest degree of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist