Sermons on Boxing Ring:

S, H. A. R. E.

Contributed by Charles Mims on Oct 11, 2012

S. H. A. R. E. the good news of Christ without fear.

S. H. A. R. E. October 14, 2012 John 4:1-26 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Jesus and the Samaritan Woman 4 When Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard He was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

“take Him To His Mother.”

Contributed by John Gaston on May 10, 2016

This is the story of a mother who couldn’t have a child, then had a miracle birth, followed by the child’s death, and a mother’s grim determination to hold onto God until God should bring her child through. She got in the vortex of the supernatural.

“TAKE HIM TO HIS MOTHER” 2 Kgs. 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION A. MOTHER HUMOR: What Mom’s Say 1. “Keep making that face and it’s going to freeze that way,” Moms used to say to kids. I knew times had changed when I heard one Mom warn her scowling daughter, “Keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware Of The Leaven Of The Pharisees Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 5, 2014

In Luke 12:1-3 Jesus warns us that spiritual hypocrisy is a sin that will be exposed.

Scripture Jesus had completed his ministry in Galilee and was on his way to Jerusalem during the final few months of his life before his crucifixion. During this time Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. Commentator William Barclay says, “When we read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Have Trouble?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2014

Summary: James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

Do You Have Trouble? Scripture: James 5:13-5:18 James 5:13-5:19 (add scripture) INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fathers Who Carry Arks

Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025

Today we celebrate all who have nurtured us in love, stood steady in faith, and reflected God's steadfast care—especially those who have carried burdens, led with courage, and created space for the next generation to flourish.

I.              Introduction—The Race   Defeat!  He lay there silently, a tear dropped from his eye. “There’s no sense running anymore—three strikes, I’m out—why try?” The will to rise had disappeared, all hope had fled ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Making The New Year Count

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2006

How to make the new year count: 1- Keep on loving 2- Wake from sleep 3- Dress for living

INTRO.- Making the new year count. It’s time to take stock of our lives. How are you? And where are you going? ILL.- Some might say, “Well, I’m overweight, tired, aging, can’t hear, can’t see well, but I’m doing pretty good for the shape I’m in.” Life is tough. ILL.- Dr. Paul Faulkner in his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Claiming Your Inheritance Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010

Through our inheritance in Christ, we have certain rights that we are free to exercise

“What’s Christmas All About? Claiming Your Inheritance” Galatians 4:1-7 The city of Grand Haven was having difficulty with skateboard traffic. skateboarders were everywhere, weaving in and out and over walkers and drivers anywhere, anytime. So the city passed laws prohibiting skateboarding in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013

The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Alert?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 30, 2019

The ark was an impressive warning of the Flood. Jesus looks back and tells us to be ready for His Second and Final Coming.

12.1.19 Matthew 24:36-41 36 No one knows when that day and hour will be, not the angels of heaven, not even the Son, but only the Father. 37 Just as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be when the Son of Man returns. 38 In fact, in the days before the flood people were eating and drinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith And Heritage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2022

2 Timothy 1:3-7 shows us what God uses to fashion us for his service.

Introduction The actor Sean Connery has had many memorable movie roles. He is best known for playing James Bond in six of the James Bond movies. However, Sean Connery has also rejected more than a handful of now-iconic parts. Perhaps most famously, Connery turned down the part of Gandalf in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Time! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 25, 2025

Finishing the Book of Daniel Series with a nerdy introduction

It’s Time Book of Daniel Series 6/22/2025 Text: Daniel 12 (CSB) Introduction How many people like watching professional fighting? Boxing or UFC in particular? In the beginning of the fight, you always have the ring announcer come out and introduce the fighters. In the UFC, it’s Bruce Buffer. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Luke 23:50-56 - The Burial Plan

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

We often overlook the burial, choosing to focus on the crucifixion and resurrection. The burial is another display of God's glorious plan at work.

Today, we're going to deal with a passage of scripture that we tend to jump over when we talk about the crucifixion and resurrection. Now, we're going to deal with the burial. We're going to talk about burial plans. The older you get, the more you start thinking about burial plans. So, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Ain't Over Till It's Over Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 7th sermon in a series on Joshua. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not giving up when God’s still got work for us to do.

Introduction: 1. A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, the girl’s mother asked her husband to find out about the young man. The father invited him to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I’m a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Bread . . . Of Liife

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 14, 2018

Detailed look at the cruxifion.

BREAKING THE BREAD . . . OF LIFE SCRIPTURE: Mat 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, unleavened - no yeast, no rising, flat bread and blessed it and brake it and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Mar 14:22 And as they did eat, Jesus took ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Good Parenting Goes Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2010

Godly parents don't always produce godly children.

When Good Parenting Goes Bad Judges 13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 5/30/10 How many of you are Chicago Blackhawks fans? How many of you are fans now that they’re playing in the finals for the Stanley Cup? I confess that I’m in the latter group as I’ve been caught up in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist