Sermons on Being Average:

The Cost Of Being A Real Man--Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 13, 2024

This is a Father’s Day sermon and deals with the question of what does it take to be a real man.

The Cost Of Being A Real Man Psalm 1:1-6 Ephesians 5:25-6:4 Today we celebrate Father’s Day as a tribute to the men who have impacted our lives in many ways. Some have been our own fathers and some have been other men that God placed in our lives. We can say thank you for your love, for your time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Is There Enough Proof To Convict You?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

I have been accused of a lot of things, and a thankfully a Christian is one of them. Do you bear the characteristics, the marks of a Christian? You can.

A church visitor went to a home, a man came tot the door. “Are you a member of any church?” “Oh yes, I do belong to a church. I have for many years. I joined before I was married.” The wife spoke up. Imagine that married 20 years, this is the first time. I knew that he belonged to a church. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14, Psalm 142:4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Want To Be? (John 20:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

We see three different responses to Jesus' resurrection. And those three force us think about how we should respond to the reality that Jesus has risen, and ascended.

Let's start today by reading from 1 Corinthians 15 (NRSV): 15 Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters,[a] of the good news[b] that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, 2 through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

Jesus Is Who Isaiah Said He Would Be, And John Too

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2022

John and his disciples question if Jesus is the One or not. Jesus answers in word and deed

12.11.22 Matthew 11:2-11 2 While John was in prison, he heard about the things Christ was doing. He sent two of his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the Coming One or should we wait for someone else?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Go, report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Death Conqueror

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

The world’s mortality rate for the year 2000 was .9 percent. This means that 1 out of every 111 people in the world died last year. On average, 1.76 people die every second.

“THE DEATH CONQUEROR” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com John 20:1-18 The world’s mortality rate for the year 2000 was .9 percent. This means that 1 out of every 111 people in the world died last year. On average, 1.76 people die every second. Based on this rate, here ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Six Thanks-Blessings

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2015

God's Word says to thank him for being a slave, being miserable, being dead, being smelly,being loving, and being sensible. Some of these you don't really think about.

I hope everyone is ready for Thanksgiving this Thursday. I will be deep-fat frying one of the 45 million turkeys that have given their life for this wonderful holiday. One thing I am thankful for is that I can get mine from the frozen food section at the grocery store. I would hate to have to hunt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Foursquare

The Freedom Cycle Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: The average age of all great civilizations is 200 years. Alexander Taylor says they all went through a sequence that he calls “The Cycle of Freedom,” which is a process that can be observed in the Bible.

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.”(1) The responsibility of which she spoke is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:15-37, 2 Chronicles 36:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

Realizing The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Mar 22, 2006

How do we transmit Godly values to our children and does God care if we do? Yes he does and he shows us how to do it in his word.

MORE PARENTS are hauling their children before the court in an attempt to wrestle back control over them. "More mothers are bringing their children on private matters, saying ’help me, this child is wandering, help me’," she said. "They might be realising that they can’t assist ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-10, Psalm 9:10, Revelation 14:7, Matthew 8:28, Psalm 146:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Why Are You So Fearful? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 8, 2018

If God be for us, who can be against us? If God Is for us, then why do we fear the world? We will examine the Disciple's fearfulness on the occasion of Jesus calming the storm.

Jesus asked the question, Why are you so fearful? That is a question many need to answer today. In spite of what they say, 90% of the chronic patients who see today's physicians have one common symptom. Their trouble did not start with cough or chest pain or hyperacidity. In 90% of the cases, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Acceptable Fasting

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 16, 2017

In the sight of God, fasting is not just denying oneself the pleasure of food but actually meeting the needs of others.

Memory Verse: “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 NKJV Definition: According to The New Unger's Bible Dictionary, fasting in the Hebrew language is called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In Love

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 19, 2016

Jesus Christ gave his body a new commandment to love each other as he loved us.

In the book of John 13:34 the Lord gave us a new commandment to love each other as he loved us. he said this to us, "But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other, just as I have loved you. If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples". This is a new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Until Then

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 14, 2015

The Ascension is Christ's exaltation and glory after His saving work on earth had been accomplished. It is the proof of His victory!

Until Then Acts 1:9-11, 2:1-8NKJ A young salesman was disappointed about losing a big sale, and as he talked with his sales manager he lamented, "I guess it just proves you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink." The manager replied, "Son, take my advice: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reality, Rise, And Ruin Of Satan

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 30, 2021

The devil is a real, malevolent, evil fallen angel, the sworn enemy of God and His people. He is active but limited in his schemes, destined along with the demons and all who follow him to be judged by the Lord Jesus and cast into hell for eternity. Heed what the Scriptures teach.

This is a sermon about a personality who has been incredibly successful in convincing people that he does not exist, and has done such a good job with this deception that it is estimated that 65 % of professing "Christians" do not believe in his literal existence or that he is merely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:39, Luke 10:18, Luke 11:18, Ezekiel 28:14, Isaiah 14:12-17, Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For Those Who Are Losing Heart

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018

You may feel as though all hope is lost...but JESUS offers hope! This message shares a simple secret to help the "Average Joe" find hope when life's circumstances are causing them to lose heart.

What is something you regularly lose / misplace? Top Things People Lose or Misplace: Parking Spots Passwords / Usernames Television Remote Phone Hair accessories Socks Keys Purse / wallet Pens We can lose a lot of things in life and life will go on…things will still be okay. But…what about if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by David Scudder on May 3, 2009

Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as much as those outside of the average church. I believe that our text today shows us that praye

Purpose: To show how prayer can empower believers. Aim: I want believers look to prayer as the solution to discouragement. INTRODUCTION: Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible