Sermons on Blue Jeans:

Rsvp

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

It is because we’re only human that we can come into God’s presence only under Jesus’ sponsorship, and clothed in his grace.

I got an offer last week that I almost didn’t refuse. It was from a travel company who, in return for my coming to a one-hour pitch for their company, would give me 4 free days and nights in any one of dozens of different destinations, and if I came between Tuesday and Thursday they’d double the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open House

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

When God calls people to us, it is our job to gather them in his name and share the joy he provides for all in his house of prayer.

Almost 40 years ago, July or August of 1984, I was at my very first Bible camp. It was the annual women’s retreat for the Northwest Women’s Caucus of the Evangelical Free Church of America, and I was scared to death. Well, maybe that was putting it a little strongly, but I was pretty nervous. You ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heavenly Jerusalem.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2024

What believers want most, Confidence. Abiding faith. Peace, God is with me; therefore, it will be okay. The power of love in action.

Heavenly Jerusalem. Galatians 4. Do you realize as a saved, blood bought Son or Daughter of God, you have heavenly Jerusalem living within you. (Christ in you... you have become the temple for the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor. 3.16. Galatians chapter 3 & 4 teach us that before Jesus Christ, we were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adulting Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 4 - Adulting SERMON BUMPER I. Introduction I remember learning in school that there are a lot of types of question. There are loaded questions. There are leading questions. There are the ones we hated on tests . . . multiple choice questions. Let's not forget the type of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, 1 Corinthians 13:11, 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thanksgiving Thieves

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 16, 2022

Thieves were caught stealing on Thanksgiving! We look at four thieves that steal our joy at Thanksgiving: self-centeredness, aggravation at small problems, discontent, and unbelief in God. We discuss how to arrest these criminals & put them behind bars!

THE THANKSGIVING THIEVES Psalm 92:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EXCUSES ABOUT NOT GOING TO CHURCH 1. Two Christian men were fishing on Sunday morning but were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren't biting. 2. One said to the other, "I feel a little guilty about not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:15-19, Luke 10:40-42, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Romans 1:21, Psalm 92:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Dream With Me

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Aug 13, 2005

Come realize Gods dream. Put into place in the beginning of time for mankind to live with Him for all eternity. But man disobeyed his Creator and upset God’s plans in the Garden of Eden. But God loved us enough to not let His dream die, but to die for

6/15/2005 Come Dream With Me. Come realize Gods dream. Put into place in the beginning of time for mankind to live with Him for all eternity. But man disobeyed his Creator and upset God’s plans in the Garden of Eden. But God loved us enough to not let His dream ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Complete Rainbow

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 23, 2009

Children use rainbow as illustration that all are needed for God’s work.

Title: “Complete Rainbow” 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Prior to Service: • Cut construction paper into 2” x 11” strips • Papers should have six (6) different colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet (or whatever colors you have available) • Divide strips into multiples of six- with extra strips ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira: The Politically Correct Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

No person or church is insignificant and beyond the correcting power of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 2:18-29 Thyatira: The Politically Correct Church The Setting 18a Thyatira was a small insignificant church in a blue collar town. It was about forty miles southeast of Pergamos. It was noted for its guilds (labor unions) and a strong political and social environment. Their main ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Praying, Witnessing And Winning Souls For Jesus

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Adaptation of Jesus Great High Priestly Prayer and Isaiah 53 to soul-winning

PRAYING for Self/Soul-winners/Witnesses: Jesus High Priestly Prayer (John 17) #1 PRAY: ’That they may be _______ as We are’ (John 17:11) #2 PRAY: ’That they might have My _______ fulfilled in themselves’ (John 17:13) #3 PRAY: ’That ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Reflection On Disaster. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 23, 2011

A breif reflection on what has been and the plans that God has for us.

I walked back from dropping my car off this morning at the garage for its ‘warrant of fitness’ and reflected as I walked, on the damage that was all around me from the earthquake that had twisted our city just over three months ago, I also reflected on the day which is clear and bright, a sky with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

How can we get to know the Holy Spirit?

Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18; Acts 19: 1-4 Introduction: John Calvin said, “The sin of the O.T. times was the rejection of God the Father. The sin of the N.T. times was the rejection of God the Son. The sin of modern times is the rejection of God the Holy Spirit.” Much of what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Justification Only Comes From God

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The Bible says in Romans 3:10 “As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one; …” Up to this point in his letter to the Roman Church … Paul has been building God’s case against those who refuse to accept Jesus as their Christ.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The Bible says in Romans 3:10 “As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one; …” Up to this point in his letter to the Roman Church … Paul has been building God’s case against those who refuse to accept Jesus as their Christ. He also has ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fly The Flag High

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 25, 2014

The Second Sunday in June of each year is the beginning of National Flag Week. Here is a short Biblical perspective for Flag Day which is June 14th of each year.

Fly the Flag High As a Christians' Banner Psalm 20:5 says, "May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions!" The word banner (דָּגַל dāg̱al) is a verb meaning to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember The Rules!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 9, 2014

Be it in games or in life, you win and you succeed when you follow the rules meticulously!

Remember the rules! Numbers 15:38 "Speak to the people of Israel, and tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a cord of blue on the tassel of each corner. 39 And it shall be a tassel for you to look at and remember all the commandments of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020

In order to make God's kingdom a reality, we must be willing to become an active part of God's work.

Changed Romans 12: 1 - 8 Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that as you entered worship this morning you were presented with a gift from me. You should have received a teabag in a plastic bag. I know that many think I am a bit, shall we say, “odd.” I admit that I am different than most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed