Sermons on Blessing Others:

Up And Down The Ladder

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

To be a real success in life, we need to climb down the ladder of success, just as Jesus did when He humbled Himself. (this sermon uses a ladder on the stage)

Up and Down the Ladder Philippians 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 (this sermon uses a ladder on stage. This is not an original idea, but I can't recall where I heard of this.) We’re always trying to get ahead. There's always a ladder to climb (get ladder) and the higher up the ladder we go, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Children's Stories? Jonah And The Whale

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

This book is about God's great love for everyone and about man's stubborn refusal to participate with God in loving others.

Well, we have been looking at children's stories. Stories we've just kind of always known. In fact, what we do with our 0- to 4-year-olds here is we have a curriculum called Bible Biggies where we tell them all the big stories of the Scripture so they can be aware of those stories. Way too often, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Ye All Ye All Come Free

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 14, 2013

There was a game that we use to play as kids, back in the time when kids actually went outside to play. The name of the game that we use to play was called Hide-N-Seek; some may remember it as touch the tree or kick the can.

“All ye All Ye All Come Free” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:19-25 “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And [having] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Apostolic

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 22, 2013

Joseph's restoration with his brothers teaches us that we can be free by forgiving those who have harmed us. In this way, Joseph is a picture of Christ - the one who forgives us and the model for the way that we should forgive others.

The year was 1996. The US would post its first ambassador to Vietnam since the N Vietnamese took control of the south in 1975. President Clinton choose as his ambassador Pete Peterson, a former congressman and US AirForce pilot. Pete had been shot down over N Vietnam 31 years earlier and was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hatred – A Path Of Self-Destruction.

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 11, 2013

Hate is a mental condition that harms the mind, body and spirit, which if allowed to remain will also destroy our relationship with God.

Introduction The Hatfield and McCoy feud was recently on TV; this is one of the saddest things I have ever watched. It is so wrong for people to hate people just because of their name or because of something they have done in the past. When Christians hate people they are in direct violation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Blaming Game

Contributed by Joe De Leon on Nov 14, 2013

Many people try to use different excuses or justifications why they cannot serve the Lord the way they should. They blame the church, they blame their family, they blame their husband or wife... They insist on holding on to a victim mentality...

The Blaming Game Ro.12:1-2 Church of God of Prophecy Sacramento, Ca. 11-14-2013 Many people try to use different excuses or justifications why they cannot serve the Lord the way they should. They blame the church, they blame their family, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

My Final Sermon

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 5, 2013

This is the outline of my final sermon as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God

Text: Romans 16 Title: My final sermon Introduction: This is my last sermon as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God. I would like to finish the same way Paul finishes the Book of Romans; by thanking those God used to help me. In Romans chapter 16 Paul thanks 37 people by name. So Paul was not some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Principle Of Edification

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2013

A sermon on Romans 14:13-21 on how to handle people who are Christians but they are different from us in their opinions (Material adapted from Dave Swavely's book, Who Are You to Judge? and outline from Don Robinson)

HoHum: Been a few Sunday’s since preached in the morning. Several topics I thought about: the evils of tobacco, the evils of tattoos/ piercings, public, private or homeschooling, how modern country music, rap music, and rock music are all the devil’s music, a woman who wears pants or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Someone Is Praying For You

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

You are going to make it because Jesus Himself is praying for you. Our text tells us that Jesus does pray for us in heaven. We will also examine other passages that tell us how Jesus has prayed for us, and how He is praying still.

Someone Is Praying for You: Jesus Christ, Our Intercessor Text: John 17 & Hebrews 7:23-25 23 Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. 24 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 25, 2012

God reveals who He is through the story of our life

Title: The Story of Joseph Introduction This week in our E100 Bible reading challenge we read the story of Joseph. The lesson of the story of Joseph is this:God reveals who He is through the stories of our lives. The story of Joseph is the story of God. History is His Story. Through the story of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gotta Grudge?

Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012

A sermon about letting go of bitterness and embracing forgiveness.

Are you holding a grudge? A grudge? You know, you can’t physically see it but hidden in your heart is something of substance. Something you have a tendency to hang onto, even hold close. It’s a resistance. It’s reluctance. It’s a rebellion, and it’s resentment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:22

Denomination: *other

Do Not Judge?

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 12, 2018

There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge”

Do Not Judge? Overcoming the Intimidation to Be Silenced There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge” (Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37) which is only a portion of what He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Problem People

Contributed by Doug Newton on Aug 24, 2018

How can you pray for problem people? Yes, Paul’s example is good. But it won’t happen until Jesus makes you really, really want to pray.

Imagine you are an avid long distance runner and someone comes up to you who has never run a marathon and asks, How can I run a marathon? What would you say? You’d probably ask them about how much they currently run to diagnose how far along they are and then you’d start talking about the kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Peter: "I'm Such A Hot Head" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 12, 2017

Anger, Hurting Others, Love, Patience

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Peter: “I’m Such a Hot Head” John 18:10-11 (p. 754) September 17, 2017 Introduction: Almost every single time I go see my doctor she breaks out this little rubber hammer…I remember when I was little and got my allergy shots from Dr. Wheeler ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"My" Pew Or God's Pew?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 9, 2018

how do we welcome strangers in our midst

I wish I could say this is a made-up story, but unfortunately it is not. We recently had a couple visit Saint John’s while looking for a new church home. They were warmly greeted by the ushers and told to sit anywhere they wished. So, they picked a pew about midway up the aisle. The people around ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal