Sermons on Better Tomorrow:

Daniel 3:16 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 31, 2016

This is a part of our 3:16 series looking at various 3:16 i the Bible, this message looks at the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and what they believed.

Daniel 3:16 To do what is right or to do what is smart. Have you ever been faced with a situation where those seem to be your only two options? You know what’s right, you know what God requires of you and yet that doesn’t seem to be the wisest course of action. Maybe it’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Problem With Sacraments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2016

What does the word "sacrament" mean? Is it in the Bible? And what effect does this concept have on the church?

OPEN: When I was in my early 20s I worked in a mobile home factory. My job was to help install insulation in the sides and roofs of the trailers as they made their way down the track. One day, as I was blowing insulation onto the roof of one trailer (walking along the trusses), I stepped a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Suffering for what is right brings reward but suffering for what is wrong brings wrath

ENGAGE Would you all agree with me that there are a number of aspects of the kingdom of God that are completely at odds with the culture in which we live? Because of that, whenever the kingdom of God is inserted into this world in any way, conflict and tension inevitably result. We certainly see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living According To God’s Purposes

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017

This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-15, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Twins Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 18, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 20: 19 - 31

John 20: 19 - 31 Twins 19 Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When He had said this, He showed them His hands ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What A Way To Go! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2017

In this concluding sermon on the life of Abraham, we learn some lessons about finishing strong.

Introduction: A. Have you given much thought to how you hope to die? 1. One man with a sense of humor wrote, “When I die, I want to go like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep – not screaming in terror like the other people in his car!” 2. I know, I know, death isn’t something to joke ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your House Is The Lord's House-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2017

5 of 5. The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-V—Psalm 127:1-5 Your house is the Lord’s house. What you do with it must honor him! By the Holy Spirit, the author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Straight From The Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2017

In this sermon, we cover the first eleven verses of Philippians 1 and we learn about the importance of learning to communicate appropriately words of appreciation, love and encouragement.

Introduction: A. Once there was an old blacksmith who was nearing retirement and so he picked out a young man to train as his apprentice. 1. The old blacksmith was rather gruff and exacting – He said to the young man, “Don’t ask me a lot of questions, just do whatever I tell you to do.” 2. One day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Neither Do I Condemn You"

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 30, 2017

The story of the woman caught in the act of adultery and Jesus' response to the scribes and Pharisees' query about the law is one of the most intriguing episodes in the bible. Why did Jesus act in a way that on the surface seemed contrary to the law?

Note: I developed a set of slides on PowerPoint for my use in delivering this sermon. If you are interested in having the slides, send an Email to sam@srmccormick.net with the word “Slides” in the subject line and “Neither Do I Condemn You” in either the subject line or the body of the message, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 3:7-9, Acts 17:30-31, Luke 7:31-32, John 8:3-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sticks, Stones And Words

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 4, 2017

As children, we're taught the rhyme "sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me". This messages shows us that this is really a lie from the throne room of Satan.

We’re going to begin in John 8:44. “Ye are of your father the devil...” When Jesus says “ye are of your father the devil” what’s telling the people is you have the same nature as your father, which is the sin nature. He not saying this because they are arguing with him. It’s not like he’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rx For Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2017

If you want to overcome discouragement in your own life, then believe the good news, believe God’s Word, and be with God’s people on a regular basis.

An optimist and a pessimist were at the coffee shop where the optimist commented, “Isn’t this a wonderful, bright, sunny day?” The pessimist replied, “Yea, but if it doesn’t stop soon, all the grass, flowers and crops will dry up. Two days later, it’s raining and the optimist says, “Isn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Justified Fools For Christ-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015

4 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-IV—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: On Call— A husband & wife are on the 9th green when suddenly she collapses from a heart attack. "Help me dear," she groans to her husband. The husband calls 911 on his cell phone, talks for a few minutes, picks up his putter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Worship

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 17, 2015

Psalm 96 gives us four ways to worship.

Ways to Worship Psalm 96 Rev. Brian Bill August 15-16, 2015 Video: Psalm 96 Did any of you go to Tug Fest this weekend? Have you noticed that there’s a little bit of competition between Iowa and Illinois? As a way to settle which state is better, tug teams pull on a 2,400 foot, 680-pound ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfying Spiritual Thirst Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s wellis perhaps one of the high points of John’s gospel, because included in this conversation is a priceless revelation about true worship and the message of salvation.

Text: John 4:3-30, 39-42 New Living Translation (NLT) 3 So Jesus left Judea and returned to Galilee. 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why America Needs The Church To Pray

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

A call to prayer for the US - useful for a 4th of July type message, but not limited to that. Prayer for our nation is biblical, necessary, and a regular practice of the citizen of the Kingdom of God

It’s the time of year still that you have to keep an eye on the weather. I’m a fan of Doppler radar, and of smart phone technology. I have an app now that tells me how many minutes it will be before it starts to rain where I’m at, and then it tells me how long the rain will last. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ