Sermons on Best Mother:

A Faith Too Big For Works

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 21, 2003

A neglected friendship teaches that faith and works must be the "best of friends."

On a pleasant leisurely day this past summer, I drove my car up the steep hill on Urf Road in the little town of Cowlesville, and stopped by the childhood home of my best friend from middle school, Bret. Bret and I spent a lot of time together during the summers and did the kinds of things that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Mennonite

Every Member A Missionary - Part One

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 17, 2003

If you want to be the best missionary, or the best representative for Christ you can be, then you need to know some things found in our text.

Introduction Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishermen. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with very hungry fish. Week after week, month after month, year after year, those who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Every Member A Missionary - Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2003

If you want to be the best missionary, or the best representative for Christ you can be, then you need to know some things found in our text.

Introduction On Friday night Kathy and the kids and I drove over to Sam’s Club to pick up the new playground equipment for the church preschool. Many of you know the young man that works there at the exit door. He checks your things and your receipts as you leave, and almost without fail you won’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

"He Beheld The City..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 9, 2005

The best rose bush is not the one with the fewest thorns, but that which bears the finest roses. That best describes the Life of Jesus. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction We are now a week away. In just a few more days Jesus will be hanging on a Cross. Right now, about this time of the week prior to His crucifixion, He’s in a small village about 2 miles east of Jerusalem. Meanwhile the rumor has already started in the city. Jesus was on the lips and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

Life change happens best in a community group. It’s the best thing you can get involved in to have an unshakable walk with God.

I’ve had the privilege of helping two teenagers learn to drive. Both of our oldest sons had the same habit. They loved to drive waaay right. As a passenger, you thought, “If he swerves to the right just a little, I’m going to be wearing a mailbox.” I’d say things like, “Whatever you do, don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Generous People

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 5, 2024

We give our first and best because we’re thankful. We give our first and best because we’re trusting.

Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 16 A Generous People December 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 NIV Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Proverbs 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like A Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

The qualities that make a godly mother are also the qualities of godly leaders.

Just Like A Mom 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Moms, this day is for you! We salute you. We honor you. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate you. I trust your husband and children are making this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking, Sitting, Standing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003

Funeral service for Marcia Jean Tucker, single mother and immigration officer.

Our third-grade teacher was very concerned about our posture. Day after day she would command her students to watch their posture. “Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor; don’t slump in your seat.” “Stand erect, with your weight equally distributed on both feet; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Honors God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 4, 2023

There is a serious tone God uses with his people who He loves. This message is from Malachi. His name appropriately means messenger. He is delivering an “oracle.”

Giving that honors God Malachi 1:1-14 There is a story that comes from Clear Creek Baptist College of the Appalachian Mountains. They train preachers in the Kentucky Mountains. One of the college presidents would go all over the area preaching and raising money for the school. He preached at ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman’s Devotion Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A combination Mother's Day message with Mary Magdalene's response to the risen Christ.

John 10:10-18 – A Woman’s Devotion Being at church every time the doors open. TV Bingo. Facebook or online gaming. Gentlemen… start your engines. Let’s get ready to rumble. Oh, the good old hockey game. Sa-wing, batter batter batter, sa-wing. Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

And The Storm Rages On

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Apr 25, 2020

With all the storms that we confront in life, what is our best response?

Jesus had just finished teaching on the mountain top after several hours. One of his most famous sermons which we now know as the Sermon the Mount. While he was descending he was approached by many people asking questions about his sermon. He was also approached by many who wish to have healing. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Adventist

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Mary) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available if you e-mail

Christmas: Cast of Characters (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/2/2012 Each December as Christmas gets closer and closer the story of Jesus’ birth is told many times and many ways. Maybe you enjoy reading the story from the Bible with your family on Christmas Eve, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

He'll Leave The Light On For You Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

There are not that many people who are resurrected in the pages of the Bible. You can trace down every one of them in an afternoon’s sitting. It’s nearly exclusively the women who have this privilege.

Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. Several years ago, the people at Motel 6 had this catchy tagline on their commercials: “We’ll leave the light on for you.” Tom Bodett was building houses in Homer, Alaska, and was contributing to National Public Radio’s All Things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:27-37, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 25: Children And Parents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2018

The church is not relevant to many Christian parents, because if it were they would do everything they could to encourage their children to attend church.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/17/18 Lesson 25: Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Introduction The teaching of this passage is profoundly counter to today’s culture. Sadly, in many ways it is also counter-church-culture. For Paul seems to expect that children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy John Moffett Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 29, 2011

This is a eulogy for a single man who was a Christian and was greatly devoted to his mother.

John Carroll Moffett—Butch 2011 Did you know that God has seen everyone of your days before you ever came into existence. God knows exactly the number of days you have used up, and the number of days you have left. God is not bound by time, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed