Sermons on Bell Ringing:

That They May Be One

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 17, 2020

What is the answer to racism? How can Blacks and Whites and other people of color be reconciled?

(John 17:1 NASB) These things Jesus spoke; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son, that the Son may glorify Thee, (John 17:2 NASB) even as Thou gavest Him authority over all mankind, that to all whom Thou hast given Him, He may give eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Love God Hates Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 23, 2019

Accept God’s love, and don’t love the world, which only wants to turn you to stone.

A group of children were once asked, “What does ‘love’ mean?” Here are some sample answers: Rebekah, 8, said, “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time—even when his hands got arthritis, too. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17, James 4:4, Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can You Breathe? A Sermon On Healing And Restoration

Contributed by Alex Umole on Jul 10, 2024

We may not see eye-to-eye on every issue, but we can walk arm-in-arm. May God give us the courage to speak up where injustice, and sin may be found and participate with the Holy Spirit as we seek the reconciliation, healing and restoration of people to God, and to one another.

Introduction: You have heard enough news media for a lifetime, you have heard what everyone has to say, now let’s hear what God has to say. However, before I begin, I must warn you. Pastor Tom says, we may not see eye-to-eye on every issue, but we can walk arm-in-arm. Also, one of my professors ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

In A Twinkling Of An Eye - Don't Miss The Signs

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 8, 2024

I truly believe that as people of God, Christians, those that are expecting the Blessed Hope the Rapture must pay close attention to the potentially prophetic significance of the signs in the Heavens as well as the distress of nations upon the earth.

“In the Twinkling of an Eye Don’t miss the Signs” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: - SCRIPTURES: - Luke 21:25-28, Genesis 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Jeremiah 10:2 Joel 2:30-31. OPENING: - This past Resurrection Sunday which is also known as Easter landed on March 31 this year which was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14, Luke 21:25-28, Psalm 19:1-2, Jeremiah 10:2, Joel 2:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

God Will Cause You To Forget

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 30, 2023

There are things in our lives that we need to forget and move passed if we are to reach our potential in God. People believe that we are to forgive and forget, but as we are about to see, nothing could be further from God's Truth.

Turn with us to Genesis 41:51, as we talk today on the theme "God Will Cause You to Forget". This is a teaching sermon. It is a concept presented by Joseph, who had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Their two names reflect the cornerstone doctrines of Christianity. Manasseh means God has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Backstabbers

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 12, 2025

Jesus didn’t treat Judas any differently than He did the other Twelve. Shakespeare cannot have Jesus say, “Et tu, Judas,” because Jesus knew what was coming. And even though Jesus knew what was coming, He didn’t treat Judas any differently than He did any other disciple over those three years.

Find John 13 with me, if you will. Many of you recognize the phrase “Et Tu, Brute?” immediately. It’s Latin for “You too, Brutus?” It’s a quote from Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, where the Roman dictator speaks to his friend Marcus Junius Brutus. Caesar recognizes Brutus as one of his ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Is God's Heart Your Heart?

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2025

God's heart bleeds for the lost. How about yours?

I’m not sure if I have ever had so many things happen in a short time that would point to this being the very passage I need to teach from today. For example, about 10 days ago we received a prayer letter from missionaries we support in the Netherlands, the Van Dillens. They had mentioned in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Bible Church

Three Parables, One Message

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

This message is an examination of Luke 15, which contains three parables that communicate the same message.

Please turn with me to Luke 15. We're going to look at this chapter tonight, and I know it's a very familiar chapter, but I want to take a look at it and bring some things out that I pray will bless you and see this chapter in a different light. Most of the time when Luke 15 is taught, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Imitators Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

The sermon urges believers to let go of bitterness and embrace kindness and forgiveness, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform hearts and relationships through Christlike love.

Friends, welcome. Pull up a chair in your heart and take a deep breath. Some of us walked in with a smile on our face and a storm in our soul. Honest hearts would admit it: bitterness can linger like smoke after a kitchen fire. Wrath can simmer, anger can echo, and harsh words can hang in the air ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Topics: Fruit Of The Spirit, New Creation

Why Give Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025

True gratitude transforms our lives, drawing us closer to Jesus, deepening our healing, and opening our hearts to God’s ongoing blessing and presence.

Some of us walked in today with full calendars and thin reserves. Bills on the table, worries in the heart, a sigh that sits a little too close to the surface. We could use a fresh breath of grace. We could use the reminder that God isn’t just good to us; He is near to us. Near on the mountaintop. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Thankfulness, Gratitude

Easter Together

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

It was still dark for Mary. She had just endured the darkest, bleakest Sabbath of her life, because Jesus had died.

Easter Together “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Call To America

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 20, 2001

Will America Turn Back To God?

GOD’S CALL TO AMERICA 2nd Kings 22:15-20 15. And she said unto them, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me, 16. Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

On To Perfection

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

An encouragement to believers to strive toward spiritual maturity and perfection.

On To Perfection Text: Col. 3:1-17 Introduction: Max Lucado tells the story of Bob, who was born into the land of coats! His mother loved the color blue and made Bob’s first cost a lovely shade of blue. Every time she noticed her son in his lovely blue coat, she cheered, "Yes, Bob!" He felt good ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Come Home Again

Contributed by Michael Flowers on Nov 10, 2001

It is never to late to come back to God. This sermon uses Luke 15:11-31 to tell the story of the prodigal son and his return home. It also presents the gospel at the end.

Come Home Again By: God (Spoken by: Michael Flowers) - I really want a million dollars. - I can only think of all the things that I would do with all of that money. - I would buy a car, a house, and probably a few stores full of things too, while I was at it. - Everyday I wait for the voice to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Life In A Dying World (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001

Sometimes it is in the most peculiar places that God chooses to reveal His plan for our lives to us. It is through His calling that we find life in a dying world.

How To Find Life in a Dying World (Part 1, The Call) Text: Exodus 3:1-10 We find life when… 1. God reveals Himself to us It often takes the most peculiar things for God to draw our attention away from the daily grind. Have you ever been told something three of four times before you understood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ