Sermons on Buddy Hackett:

"gotcha" Kind Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2020

Is our God made in our own image? If He is, then He's surely not big enough. Colossians 1:13-23 remind us of the true image of God.

(you can listen to the audio of this sermon on my podcast at: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/697261.rss) Intro: • Mom & daughter at breakfast. Is God here? Getting more and more specific… Is God in my juice cup? Yes… Little girl: • I Gotcha! • Unwittingly we shape our concept of God to more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dodging Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2021

What is often passed off as indecisiveness or propriety or procrastination is a dishonest attempt to keep from honoring what is right and fair. We can see Felix’s motives as an example. We can also see how God can use such red tape.

Dodging Decisions (Acts 24:1-27) 1. So today we honor our graduates, and we honor our fathers. 2. I will honor our graduates with a joke: Why did Mary want to work at a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet even though she'd received her B.A. degree? Because it had been on her bucket list for a long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Confident Lost Vs. The True Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2021

One can be confident, zealous, and religious, but also be lost. It is only through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ that we can be saved.

The Confident Lost Vs. the True Believer (Romans 10:1-13) 1. One of my wife’s third graders was wearing a Fitbit watch, which prompted my wife to ask, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” said the little girl. “I wear this for Mommy so she can show Daddy when he gets home.” —James Avery, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"how Long Should We We Keep A Secret? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

According to John, Joseph was a disciple but only in secret. This was for good reason because of the crucifixion of Jesus; Joseph feared the Jewish leaders.

“How long should we keep a Secret?” John 19:38 For 5 Sundays, now we have looked at what it means to go public with our faith. Last Sunday, I told you that there were two men in scripture who went public by coming forward to request the body of Jesus following His crucifixion. One of those men ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38

Denomination: Baptist

Back Stabbing

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2020

It cuts really deep, when your own people stab your back! Just when you need lots of love and hugs, that’s when you get another blow to add to the pain and sorrow. Have you experienced that?

Take a risk and help 1 Samuel 29:1”Then they told David, saying, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors." It is imperative that I give the background of the above verse and this chapter very crisply before I delve into the subject ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Leap Of Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2023

A leap of faith is defined as an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved or known.

Bill Engvall, an American stand-up comedian once remarked: “I might have tried bungee jumping, until I saw that video of that guy whose cord came untied. He didn't know it 'till he hit the ground. Oh, he flew off that tower, hollering at his buddies. "Whoo, check me out, dudes! Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:18, 2 Timothy 1:7

Break Loose

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

Looks at the problem with many Christians today they do not like change. A simple message yet many still need just the simplicity of God’s word with a challenge.

Break Loose! By: Ron Crandall Heb 13:8 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (NKJ) You can remain as you are or you can PRAY, FAST, & STUDY and Change. CHANGE: to many is a dirty word, this six-letter word has inspired great men and leaders to take a look at where they are ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 13:8, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

L.u.i. Living Under The Influence

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 10, 2004

Have you been charged with a L.U.I.? Living Under the Influence Acts 2:12-17 “And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. But Peter, standing up with the e

Have you been charged with a L.U.I.? Living Under the Influence Acts 2:12-17 “And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25, Acts 2:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Make Your Marriage Work Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the second sermon in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 Sermon: How to Make Your Marriage Work (ILL: Sleepy Beauty and the Prince were married and lived happily every after) The sad reality is that most marriages aren’t happily ever after. Roughly one-half of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Too Superstitious

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2002

An answer to life’s most important question

March 31, 2002 The longer Paul waited in Athens for Silas and Timothy, the angrier he got—all those idols! The city was a junkyard of idols. He discussed it with the Jews and other likeminded people at their meeting place. And every day he went out on the streets and talked with anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002

Knowing Jesus is fundamental to your relationship with the Father.

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship with God August 31, 2002 Knowing Jesus has an incredible impact on your relationship with yourself. We looked at that a few weeks back, and, from what I’ve heard in comments, what we looked at was very helpful to a lot of you. That’s great and I hope it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-5, John 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonas Stutzmann's Chair For Jesus

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 4, 2008

Stutzman, an old order Amishman who built a chair for the return of Jesus, was wrong about a lot of things. But he had a passion for the presence of God. Do we?

Jonas Stutzmann’s Chair for Jesus I Corinthians 3:10-19a February 3, 2008 On a chilly, rainy day in October of 1871, Jonas Stutzmann was buried in the old Stutzmann cemetery in Holmes County, Ohio. He died in the home of his son Daniel and one of his last wishes was that his casket be carried to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Point: Develop Friendship Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

The second point of life is to develop friendships.

Two weeks ago we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). Last week we discussed that the 1st point of life is to DISCOVER GOD! In ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Think About It... You've Been Rescued And Redeemed!"

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 13, 2008

Sermon one in a series called Resolution Revolution - based on Colossians 1:13-23, and what we have in Christ!

For the next four weeks we are looking at a passage in Colossians that describes Christ. For most of us, as we start this new year, we want to see changes in us... But where does real change come from? Real change/action comes from our deep held beliefs. That’s why they are called “resolutions” - ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Charles Worth on May 16, 2009

Learning to Love as Christ loved.

LOVE Matthew 22:34-40 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist