Sermons on Bob Pierce:

Doulos Or Bond Servant To God Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Feb 9, 2025

People in the modern world often bristle at the word “slave.” Yet Scripture boldly employs this term—or “bond-servant”—to describe our relationship to God.

SERMON MANUSCRIPT Title: “SERMON MANUSCRIPT Title: “Doulos: Called to Serve as Slaves—or Bond-Servant of God” Main Texts: Exodus 21:5–6 Romans 1:1 --- I. INTRODUCTION (Approx. 5–7 minutes) A. Opening Illustration/Hook Good morning, church family! I want to begin today by asking a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:5-6, Romans 1:1

There Is Wonder Working Power In Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 28, 2004

Overcoming things that block prayer

Does your religion lead others to Christ? Do your life and the way in which you treat others influence them for good? One morning a little clock in a shop window in a small town stopped for a half hour. Children on their way to school stopped to play and others talked because they all believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Death Rules

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

This sermon asks and answers the question, "Who, besides yourself, is most to blame for your life’s problems?"

Death Rules Romans 5:12-19 [Thanks to Timothy Peck, SermonCentral.com, for his contributions to this message.] INTRO: Did you watch the Super Bowl last week? Did your team win? There’s been a lot of talk in the media this week about the Super Bowl, most of it about how impressive the New England ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Our call to service means using whatever gifts and opportunities God places in our hands. Nothing more; nothing less.

What’s In Your Hand? Exodus 3-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A college professor, an avowed atheist, told his class that he intended to prove to them that God didn’t exist. Addressing the ceiling he shouted: "God, if you are real, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Read My Lips Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 15, 2003

What does Jesus want us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we will be attractive bait? This week: A Promise Means Something; Giving, and Faith

Sermon for 9/14/2003 Matthew 7:24 Introduction: A. The only President ever to fulfill all of his promises was James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. President Nixon with the Watergate scandal. George Bush, Sr. said, “Read my lips, no new taxes.” President Clinton, “I did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 26, 2004

3rd of 4 messages: It comes down quite simply to a single truth: Sheep need care and protection.

A Shepherd’s Work Last Sunday I spoke about the three distinctives that set apart the “good” shepherd from the hired man and the mediocre, self oriented shepherd. The distinctives are: 1) The good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep; and 3) The good Shepherd LEADS his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship Is Lordship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2002

When we think of stewardship, we often see it merely as a matter of our giving of money to God and the church. Giving of tithes and offerings is an important aspect of stewardship, but secondary. Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship with God.

Stewardship is Lordship Proverbs 3:5-10 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Work For Your Father? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004

#5 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. Paul says that we can be better than just God’s servants - we can be God’s children.

Romans 8:15-17 – Do You Work for Your Father? I’m going to give you 2 scenarios that sound almost alike but very different. This is scenario #1. Jimmy, an orphan, from a foster home, is fishing by himself on the end of a wharf. As many curious ten-year-olds would, he leans over the edge to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Smiling Series

Contributed by Paul Brashaw on Oct 17, 2005

God smiling. This sermon is part of a series "Welcome to the Planet"

SERIES: Welcome to the Planet #5 TEXT: Genesis 1:4,10,12,18,21,25,31 TITLE: God Smiling Author Bob Coy went in to wake his 4-year-old daughter Caitlyn…who peacefully slept. He spoke softly…sat on her bed…she started to stir…she woke up frustrated. With a bit of anger in her voice Caitlyn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:4-31

Denomination: Holiness

If Scrooge Could Change Than There Is Hope For You Too! Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in a series called "A Classic Christmas." Using a video clip from "A Christmas Carol" this message seeks to show that because of Jesus Christ anyone can change for Him.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: IF SCROOGE COULD CHANGE, THEN THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU TOO! 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: A. Once a Scrooge, always a Scrooge–right? 1. After all, An old dog cannot learn new tricks–or, at least that’s what we say a. I want to explore the question this morning: Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting The Exalted Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2008

Was it worth suffering and maybe dying for this Jewish rabbi called Jesus Christ whom they had never seen? Who was really more powerful: the Caesar in Rome or the Christ in heaven? We have similar decisions to make. Are we going to look to peo

Meeting the Exalted Christ Revelation 1:9-12 Purpose: To describe Christ’s awesome glory. Aim: I want the listener to deepen their adoration for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The Christians who received this letter from John were something like us. They had never seen the Lord Jesus Christ. They had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

End Times Explosion Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2008

Bible reasons why a soon return of Christ is not just possible but PROBABLE - Compelling evidence that at any time now Christ could explode onto the scene, rupturing the sky and rapturing the saints! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

End Times Explosion Matthew 24:32-44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Explosion.html This week an errant spy satellite, usually capable of reading a newspaper on earth from space, was shot down in low earth orbit with a missile precise to the square foot where the actual fuel tank was located, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful What You Ask For

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007

We need to be careful of what we ask for. When we ask for things of this world we just might get them. But, if we place God first we will have live that are truly touched and blessed.

I remember one Sunday several years ago, just a couple of years after I went into the ministry. It had been raining non-stop for a couple of days. I was appointed, at that time, in farm country. Those folks are always praying for rain. My phone had rung all morning with people calling to tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22, 1 Samuel 8:4-34

Denomination: Methodist

Spirituality Of Trinity And Community Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

The Celtic emphasis and understanding of Trinity leads us into community with God and eachother

Celtic Spirituality June 9, 2008 Trinity and Community Take up Home Work Home work: Visit a gallery, find one piece and meditate on it Is God present in the piece? How? Is He absent? How? - Extra reading: Luci Shaw Art and Christian Spirituality: Companions in the Way in Direction Journal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:21

Denomination: *other

Honoring Others Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

We are called to bless (honor) those who do evil against us. As a result we will get divine favor.

INTRO: Out of the sun, packed in a diamond formation and flying as one that day, the Minute Men dove at nearly the speed of sound toward a tiny emerald patch on Ohio’s unwrinkled crazy quilt below. It was a little after nine on the morning of June 7, 1958, and the destination of the Air National ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12, 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God