Sermons on Bell Ringing:

American Idols Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021

At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Marked By Love

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020

The first mark of a true and living church is its love for Jesus and the brethren.

According to research done by sociologist W.F. Nimkoff and Arthur Wood, the intensity of romance in a marriage diminishes by 80% during the first two years. Two friends who lived in the West Virginia mountains were talking one day. “Horace,” the first one said, “why didn’t you ever get ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You’ll Love The Ending Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 27, 2017

A study of the book of Job chapter 42 verses 1 through 17

Job 42: 1 – 17 You’ll Love The Ending 1 Then Job answered the LORD and said: 2 “I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. 3 You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Refusing To Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019

If you want God’s favor, don’t treat people with favoritism.

Over 30 years ago, when I was serving on a church staff in the Chicago area, Paul Harvey, the nationally recognized radio personality, attended one of our services. Harvey passed away in 2009 and had a radio show for over 50 years, reaching 26 million people a week. As soon as the service was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 3 ) The Perfect Man- James The Servant- The Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of James 1:17-27. Control your speech. James Chapter 2 Respect of Persons

THE PERFECT MAN AND SERVICE Introduction: The practice of cliquishness is destroying the individual Christian and in turn, his church. Somehow the Christian church has borrowed the "clique concept" from the world and it is eating her alive. When people associate only in a small and exclusive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fighting Fear With Fear Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 10 in our Judges Series expanding on the topic of fear. This is the first of seven messages.

Notes for message 10 and 11 have been combined here for expedience. Judges Series #10 & 11 Life Cycles “Understanding and Handling Fear” (Trust More Fearless) Review On prominent principle in our study of Judges clearly demonstrates that God powerfully enlists the unlikely to precipitate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dancing In The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Our worship of God should not depend on the externals or critics, but based on who He is to us and what He has brought us through. That is why we can worship anywhere - despite who is looking or not looking. Our worship should be in spirit and in truth.

DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 15: DANCING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD 2 SAMUEL 6: 1-2 Then David mobilized thirty thousand special troops and led them to Baal-judah to bring home the Ark of the Lord of heaven who is enthroned above the Guardian Angels. 3 The Ark was placed upon a new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

When Suffering Strikes Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 29, 2016

Churches Then & Now: Smyrna – When Suffering Strikes – Revelation chapter 2 verses 8-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Address (8a). (2). Attribute (vs 8b). (3). Approval (vs 9-10a). (4). Accusation. (5). Advice (vs 10). (6). Assurance (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “We don’t look alike, we don’t act alike. • We don’t dress alike. • We have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2016

In “The Journey of Faith” from Psalm 23, we experience: 1) God’s provision (Psalm 23:1–3) and 2) God’s protection (Psalm 23:4–6).

Psalm 23:1–6. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Other

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020

John wanted to explain what true fellowship is all about and make known the requirements in order to have true fellowship.

Review Last time we learned that John was the pastor of the church in Ephesus. We also learned there were four factors that existed in the city of Ephesus during the time in which this letter was written that show John’s letter is especially relevant for our day. 1) The Christian faith had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer For When A Lion Thinks You're Supper (Psalm 7:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2022

Also, a prayer for when you're falsely accused.

Today, we get to work through Psalm 7. Let's start, by simply reading the first three verses (Hebrew numbering). (7:1) A Shiggaion of/for David, that he sang to Yahweh concerning the words of Cush, son of Yemini. (2) O Yahweh, my Elohim/God, in you I have sought/taken refuge, save me from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17, Romans 12:16-21, Genesis 8:20-22

Jesus And The Pharisee's Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 11, 2014

Jesus confronted the Pharisee’s with straight talk to get them to change their ways. He wanted them to see the error in their thinking, behavior and change. He wanted them to see their legalistic – non grace attitude which was driving them away from Heaven and not toward Heaven.

Video from sermon central: Shoes and Judging Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? Straight talk from a redneck: 1. Darlin. You’re hotter than donut grease at a fat man convention. 2. Duct tape is like "The Force." It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Servant's Kingdom

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

KIngdom thinking is upside-down thinking.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVAN’TS KINGDOM” MARK 10:1-52 OPEN Anybody here a comic-book fan? I used to be. One of the comic book characters I used to love was Superman. One of the characters who would appear every so often in the Superman series was a fellow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding The Marriage Border

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 8, 2023

The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because men and women have refused to take the responsibility to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do, it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked us to do.

The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because individuals, men and women, have refused to take the responsibility that is upon them to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do: it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming To God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2024

If you want to get near to a holy God, approach Him through sacrifice with friends in the power of His Spirit.

In his book The Porn Problem, Vaughan Roberts talks about Bobby Moore. He was captain of the English soccer team that won the World Cup in 1966. After Queen Elizabeth handed him the trophy, an interviewer asked him to describe how he felt. He talked about how terrified he was as he approached Her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-21, Hebrews 10:1-14, Hebrews 10:24-25, Isaiah 64:6, Zechariah 4:1-6, John 4:23, Leviticus 4:27-35, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Leviticus 7:11-15, Psalm 100:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free