Sermons on Birmingham:

Mother's Open Arms Of Love

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 12, 2008

What brand would you put on a Christian Mother? “Love” – The branding for Christians is Love.

Mother’s Open Arms of Love I Samuel 1:24-28 Matthew 23:37-39 Companies that do well are the ones that are able to brand their products. A well-developed brand is recognized worldwide. Nike – check mark Disney – round shape with two big ears Apple – Apple with bite McDonalds – Golden ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

What's My Line?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 5, 2013

Since Paul was a servant and an apostle, what was his job and what is our job as Christians? 1- To further the faith of others 2- To increase the knowledge of truth 3- To encourage godliness 4- To foster the hope of eternal life

INTRO. - How old are you? Do you remember the old TV game show called “What’s my Line?” It was a panel game show which originally ran in the United States on the CBS from 1950 to 1967. The game had celebrity panelists questioning contestants in order to determine their ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Goals For Our Lives

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2015

1. Seek to communicate your love (vs. 1-4). 2. Seek to be a contagious Christian (vs. 5). 3. Seek to build courage in other believers (vs. 6-7). 4. Seek to carry-out God's call in your life (vs. 8-12).

God's Goals for Our Lives 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 4, 2014 *We talk to our daughter, Katie, almost every day, and I had to laugh a couple of weeks ago, when she called to whine a little bit. With graduation coming up, it suddenly dawned on Katie that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Sin My Business

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 18, 2012

A Sermon about human accountability before God

During our mission work in Germany, my family were making a visit to a family in the city. It was a snowy day. But since it snows a lot in eastern Germany, you go on about your business no matter the weather. On this day, the snow had already accumulated on the car, and I reached to scoop a big ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Messiah, Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 20, 2016

Over Holy Week we looked at how Jesus was framed and the events that led up to it.

For most of us the lead up to Easter begins with Palm Sunday, in case you missed it that’s today. But really the stage was set before the celebration of the triumphant entry. Most of you know that I am a Jesus Christ Super Star nerd and in the past I’ve shown the Palm Sunday clip from the 2000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stewardship (4 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

This will be our fourth and final message in this series on stewardship. So far we have talked about our being stewards of INFORMATION GOD HAS ENTRUSTED US WITH and our being stewards of MONEY GOD HAS ENTRUSTED US WITH.

In this message we want to turn our attention to that part of God’s Word that reminds us we are stewards of our TIME and TALENTS. One of the things the Lord has promised us, if we are faithful stewards of these things He has entrusted to us, is that He will bless us. Look at Rev. 22:12. We read, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Bear Fruit (Part 4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

As one abides in Christ, only then can he or she bear fruit that will last. Like the vine in John 15, it is only as we stay connected to Christ that Christ will bring about fruit in us and through us for His glory.

As we look at John 15, we must remember the context. Jesus was talking with His disciples. It was the end of the Last Supper, right before they walked to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus would be arrested. Jesus had just told them that one of them would betray Him. He had talked of how He was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 19, 2024

'Rich Man, Poor Man' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A Different Attitude (14:21) A Different Awareness (14:31) A Different Relationship (19:6) A Different Borrower (19:17) A Different Response (21:13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Les Misérables was written in 1862 by Victor Hugo, • It is one of the great novels of the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:21, Proverbs 14:31, Proverbs 19:6, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 21:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

'to Every Generation'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 26, 2025

'To Every Generation' - Psalm 100 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: #1: A call to worship (Vs 1-3). •Shout (vs 1) •Sing (vs 2) •Remember (vs 3) #2: A call to thanksgiving (Vs 4-5). •Be full of awe! •Be full of Gratitude! •Be full of praise. SERMON BODY: • There are 150 songs/poems in the book called Psalms. • The Jewish hymn book of the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

It’s Mother’s Day!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 8, 2025

Today we are celebrating Mother’s Day. This is a very special day in this nation for some very special mothers. I would like to give honor where honor is due and that’s to all the Godly Mothers and Grand Mothers that are here today.

Today we honor our mothers in two ways: (1) SOME ARE HERE TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THEIR MOTHER who has gone to be with the Lord. Some of you are wearing a white rose or carnation to show that she has gone to be with the Lord. (2) SOME ARE BLESSED HERE TO HONOR YOUR MOTHER WHO ARE STILL AMONG ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Audacious Love Of Emmanuel

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 12, 2025

Church, we're in the season of Advent, and this week we're talking about love. But we're not talking about the kind of love that shows up when it's convenient. We're not talking about the love that sends a greeting card or leaves a casserole on the porch.

Opening Prayer Gracious and loving God, we come before you in this season of waiting and wonder. Open our hearts to receive your Word today. Quiet the noise around us and within us. Let your Holy Spirit move among us now, that we might hear not just with our ears, but with our souls. Speak, Lord, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Take Your Pick Of Three Preachers This Easter

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2001

Describes three different messages being preached at Easter time.

April 15, 2001 Matthew 27:62-28:15 The longest sermon on record was preached by Rev. Robert Marshall, minister of the Birmingham Unitarian Church, Michigan, in 1976. He preached for 60 hours and 31 minutes. The previous record holder was Robert McKee who preached for 52 hours. He said ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Good And Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 8

GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS (MATTHEW 25:13-30) Newsweek magazine published the results of an interview with respondents two years before the actual countdown to the new millennium of 2000 began in earnest. People were asked this question: “If money were no object, how would you like to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parenting In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 23, 2001

The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

“PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Without Receiving

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 4, 2005

What are willing to do to Receive a blessing from God.

Leaving Without Receiving Scripture Reference: Genesis 32:24-26 (KJV) Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal