Sermons on Box:

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

"people The Light Shines Through"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2022

A sermon for All Saints.

John 11:1-6, 17-44 “People the Light Shines Through” One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 16 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Jesus’ Church is a collection of people working together in harmony to demonstrate love as one continually evolving network of relationships

This week we finish our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, 1 Corinthians 16:13-18, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Heart Of Christmas Is Hope, Peace & Joy” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 14, 2022

People want “hope”. The “λόγος”, the Intelligent Designer of the Universe pitched His tent in our midst. Christmas is the radical celebration that reminds us that the DNA of the Creator is found in the arms of a teenage girl in the city of Bethlehem. Quote from Max Lucado

In Jesus Holy Name December 11, 2022 Advent III Philippians 4:4 Redeemer “The Heart of Christmas is Hope, Peace & Joy” Christmas can be a crazy time. People want “hope” for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Magic, Mystery, Miracle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 20, 2022

The theme is take from Leonard Sweet the message of Christmas. In our society, there are two great religious holidays—Christmas and Easter. The green wreath of Christmas is juxtaposed to the Good Friday wreath of thorns.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2022 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Magic, Mystery, Miracle” Christmas is here. I’m sure you went through rolls of scotch tape in order to decorate all the Christmas gifts. Your scotch tape was probably made by the 3M ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Religion Is The Enemy Of The Gospel

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 29, 2023

A sermon on the two great commandments

22 Pentecost A October 29, 2023 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Matthew 22:34-40 Religion is the Enemy of the Gospel Over 500 years ago, Martin Luther started a movement that now surrounds the world. When Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church, Luther ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer And Revival

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 29, 2023

This verse is often quoted in connection with various prayer campaigns, like National Day of Prayer and other times when we are called to seasons of prayer. We are familiar with this verse, but now let’s look at the background of this verse.

We know that prayer is the Christians vital breath of life. How is your prayer life? How long has it been since you really dwelt in the presence of God? It can be convicting to come to the realization we have drifted, and our prayer life is not what it once was. What can we do about it? The answer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pearl

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 3, 2023

In the verses of Psalm 8:1-9 we find the psalmist marveling at God’s creation, and how we as one of God’s creations are honored by God. These verses also tell us of what place we hold in God’s heart.

O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. When I consider Your heavens, the work of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 21:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dinah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 16, 2022

The Tribe of Levi would demonstrate their absolute commitment to Moses' leadership by killing all the people involved in idol worship, but their anger was misdirected.

Dinah Dinah is the seventh child and only daughter of Jacob and Leah. Shechem asked his father to attain Dinah as a wife for him. At this time in history, it is not unusual for marriages to be arranged in this manner. Here, Hamor is making the arrangements for the marriage between Shechem and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Hilarious Giver?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 1, 2023

Based on 2 Cor. 9:6-7 - Challenges hearers to be "hilarious" givers & honor God w/ their tithes & offerings.

“ARE YOU A HILARIOUS GIVER?” 2 Cor. 9:6-7 FBCF – 4/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Several years ago, I had a man tell me that, as pastor of the church, I ought to check people’s giving records so I would know who to listen to. I don’t listen to people based on how much money they give to the church. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

May Your Word Be Fulfilled In Me

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2024

A sermon about saying "Yes" to God.

“May Your Word Be Fulfilled in Me” Luke 1:26-38 It sometimes seems like Mary has been turned into an inkblot test. What do I mean by that? An inkblot test is based on the idea that the subject's mind will impose meaning on the image of the inkblot, and that what they say about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Cut Out The Light Pollution!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 7, 2024

At Christmas, Christians need to cut out the light pollution - the many things which can prevent us from focusing on the Light of the World.

INTRODUCTION WHILE THE CHILDREN ARE WITH US: ‘HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!’ Somewhere around about the beginning of 1957, Dr Seuss started to write the story, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ It was published later that year. That was almost 70 years ago! Today, ‘How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We All Know Lazarus

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2025

Meeting Jesus in the Lazarus' of this world.

Luke 16:19-31 “We All Know Lazarus” We have all seen him. He lies on a pile of newspapers outside a shop doorway, covered with a rough blanket. Perhaps he has a dog with him for safety. People walk past him or even step over him. Maybe he occasionally rattles a few coins in a tin cup, asking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith On Autopilot – Going Through The Motions Without Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 27, 2025

There’s comfort in routine. Singing the same hymns, praying the same prayers, sitting in the same pew each Sunday—it all feels safe. But these familiar patterns can lull us into a dangerous place: performing religion instead of pursuing Jesus.

Title: Faith on Autopilot – Going Through the Motions Without Heart Text: Matt. 15:8-9 ‘This people honors me with their lips but their heart is far from me; 9 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ “When routine replaces relationship” Introduction: “When faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2025

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

A Great Cloud of Witnesses Hebrews 12:1-3 When Bob Homer was a young boy he had a paper route. And back in the days of paper routes, the paper girls or boys would have to collect money from each customer by ringing their doorbell once a week. And so, you got to know the people you delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist