Sermons on Ben Stein:

Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004

Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Little People (Or People Eyes)

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Dec 10, 2003

Zacchaeus was a litle man in his own eyes and in the people’s eyes; but not to Jesus. There are no insignificant people to Jesus, nor should there be to us. Jesus can give us "People Eyes" like his.

NO LITTLE PEOPLE (or PEOPLE EYES) Luke 19:1-10 Intro: A young woman’s car stalled at a light. The light turned green. The car behind her actually had room to go around but didn’t. Instead the person in the car kept on honking the horn. After attempting to start the car, the young woman got ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fathers Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Becoming the dad you were created to be.

22, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 3 – Fathers Introduction: TRUTH: If the role of husband is the most important one you will play this side of heaven then the role of “dad” is definitely #2 What if you don’t like this series and you want to be free from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:19-20, Ephesians 6:3-4

Denomination: Mennonite

They Gave Too Much??

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2001

Story of Exodus 36 when the people gave to much and Moses had to ask them to stop giving. When was the last time we heard something like this happening in the church?

Sermon for 7/29/2001 Exodus 36 They Gave Too Much? Introduction: Praise the Lord TV program. Also asking for more money. They had a mansion house and an air-conditioned doghouse. If always asking for money? WBTU: A. Missionary J. Hudson Taylor- When God’s work is done in God’s way for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-9, Exodus 36:2-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Frozen With Fear

Contributed by Dalton Walker on Aug 29, 2007

It’s all about faith. There is so much we do not do because of unbelief. We need to live like what we cannot see is the reality - not what we cannot see.

“FROZEN WITH FEAR” INTRODUCTION: Romans 8:31 - "31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" 2 Kings 6:8-23 - " 8Now the king of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

In It To Win It

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

July 4th sermon. Encourages folks to get involved in the Christian battle we are to fight.

SOLDIERS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: IN IT TO WIN IT “This past week we celebrated Independence Day. On the 4th of July each year, we remember the signing of our Declaration of Independence. There were 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, either on that day or shortly thereafter. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gift At Pentecost

Contributed by Cynthia Ballard on Oct 19, 2005

How do we view Pentecost?

Hear now the reading from the book of The Acts of the Apostles, beginning with the second chapter as I read today from the New Revised Standard Version: Acts 2 1When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 4

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn to save for future expences and break the cycle of going deeper into debt.

You can download the free PowerPoint and teaching matierials at: www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 4 Developed using the books:Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover. REVIEW - Hopefully you have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Holiness

What Are Competent Leaders?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014

To show the qualities and characteristics of an able or competent leader. In the T-A-G-S acronymn namely: Talents - Abilities - Gifts - Skills , never look for any of these T.A.G.S. but look for the A as Able.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an able or competent leader? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities and characteristics of an able or competent leader. In the T-A-G-S acronymn namely: Talents - Abilities - Gifts - Skills , never look for any of these T.A.G.S. but look for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Welcome To The Family"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 22, 2016

Joining the family, earthly, church and heavenly

“Welcome to the Family” May 22, 2016 Romans 12:4-5 "For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Fifty-eight days ago we had a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Holiness

It's Complicated: Parent Addition Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

God calls us to join Him in one of the grandest opportunities of a lifetime: to raise a child to love and follow Him. Put your hope in Him, Fall in love with Him, Parent your children for Him.

March 5th                             It’s Complicated: Parent Edition God calls us to join Him in one of the grandest opportunities of a lifetime: to raise a child to love and follow Him. A Parent’s Influence is Crucial Bland Faith Doesn’t Transfer The Power of a Close ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Galley Slaves Of God Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 21, 2017

Paul asks the Corinthian church to consider him and Apollos as galley slaves of Christ. Stewards of the mysteries of God. And a stewrd must be found faithful

Introduction A. A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on Father’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. The year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past year he felt he had outdone himself. He purchased a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Southpaw Stories! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 4 - Southpaw Stories I. Introduction There are few greats that share a trait that other fighters fear! Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Manny Pacquiao would probably be the most commonly known champions. The shared trait is they are southpaws. In other words, they are left-handed. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23, Genesis 35:16-18, Judges 3:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Memorial Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 7, 2020

Death once was something people seemed afraid to discuss. But times have changed, & books about death & out of body experiences are best sellers, indicating that fear of death still holds many in its grip.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Musical Prelude & Pictures of Deceased Welcome & Appreciation of the Family to those Present Scripture Reading & Prayer Congregational Singing Obituary, followed by Memories of the Deceased Special Music Congregational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Hebrews 2:15, Revelation 14:13, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob’s Sorrows Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022

Our circumstances distort our perspective. Troubles come on everyone. They came on Jacob; they will come on us. We can easily lose perspective and make things seem worse than they really are. Jacob vowed to go down to the grave mourning Joseph and Joseph was not even dead.

Jacob’s Sorrows Genesis 34-50 When you here, they lived happily ever after, what do you associate that with? Yes, a fairy tale. Everything will work out just fine. You read that story to a child and with that ending you close the book feeling good. The Bible does not give us a, they lived ...read more

Denomination: Baptist