Sermons on Buddy Hackett:

Let’s Get Drunk Not Bewitched!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2019

Do not let things distract you from being completely controlled by the Spirit!

The title may seem a bit shocking coming from a former full body tatted Baptist and now Assembly of God lad. Stay with me! It is not as shocking as it sounds, but you may be shocked as we study a few verses in Galatians and Ephesians. Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-4, Ephesians 5:18-21, Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables (The Body’s Lamp) # 22

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In this parable, the Lord used the image of eyesight to convey an important spiritual principle.

We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us. Illus: Did you hear about the fellow that went to the store the other day, and he said that he was there for only about 5 minutes. When he came out, he SAW there was a motorcycle policeman writing a parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

David Takes The Sacred Bread & The Sword Of Goliath Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 23, 2023

David now has food. But he is still unarmed. He ran away in such a hurry, he doesn’t have much of anything aside from the clothes on his back, and now a stack of sacred bread.

David is on the run! He is in a panic. Saul had tried to kill, pin him to a wall with a spear while he was playing music for him. Then Jonathan David’s friend goes and tries to calm Saul down and make things right. And Saul tries to kill Jonathan too. So David makes a run for it. His first stop is ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Sabbath's Gift

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 3, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 9

June 2, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 The Sabbath’s Gift Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One Sunday morning a mother called up the stairs to her son. “Son, it’s time to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

First Impressions

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 3, 2024

Luke 7:36-39, Mary M. pours perfumed oil on Jesus' feet, is an example of how wrong one can be using only first impressions of another person.

First impressions Luke 7:36 – 39 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 36 Now one of the Pharisees was requesting Him to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 aAnd there was a woman in the city who was a 1sinner; and when she learned that He was reclining at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Parables About Seeds” The Seed Is The Word Of God… We Just Sow

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 12, 2024

The message is about our walk, our responsibility as followers of Jesus to tell His story. Jesus said the seed is the Word of God (Luke 8:11). It’s the only thing that has the power to change the human heart. quotes from "Who Broke My Church" Hunter

In Jesus Holy Name June 16, 2024 Text: Mark 4:26,30 Pentecost IV - Redeemer “The Parables About Seeds” The Seed is the Word of God… We Just Sow The message today is not about how to have peace with God not how to obtain heaven. It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-30, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Sex Is Not Just A Three Lettered Word

Contributed by David Delk on Jan 21, 2002

Why is sex so dangerous, and how can sex be everything God wants it to be for us. We are going to take a comprehensive look at what the Bible has to say about sex.

Why is sex so dangerous, and how can sex be everything God wants it to be for us. We are going to take a comprehensive look at what the Bible has to say about sex. It is really interesting today, though, because sex is such an incredibly important part of our culture. It is the driving force in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12, Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

our words have the same power -- they can bring joy or cause despair. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death...”

Taming the Tongue Several years ago, Beth and I went to someone’s house for a party. After we were done eating, a group of adults starting playing volleyball while the kids had a scavenger hunt. After their hunt, the kids divided into 3 different groups. Each group picked up a bed sheet and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray The Lord's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. We must learn to pray the Lord’s way in order to pray effectively.

How to Pray the Lord’s Way It makes sense to begin a study on prayer after concluding our “Heaven Help the Home” series. Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

How to Behave in Church I enjoy collecting bulletin bloopers. I’ve shared some in the past and have recently come across some brand new ones: Attend church and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch. [I hope that’s not a reference to our potluck that follows the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy John Kennedy Dixon

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2003

This is the eulogy for my brother who committed suicide as a young man. He was Christian and yet chose to take his life.

John Kennedy Dixon August 24, 1999 God wanted to do something special for the world on January 28th 1965, and God decided to complete the work in the womb and to bring forth little John Kennedy Dixon. He entered the world the loud shouts and screams announcing his arrival, unfortunately all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Important Than You Thought: A Called Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2006

God is always good to us.

MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THOUGHT: A CALLED COMMUNITY Ephesians 1.3.14 S: Community C: A Called Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD TO US. ?: How? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 1.3-14 four blessings that show how God is always good to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Makings Of A Memorial

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2006

What are the ingredients of a good memorial?

THE MAKING OF A MEMORIAL Exodus 17 I. The Murmuring II. The Marauders A. The Strategy of the Foe 1st – He attacked Unexpectedly – Vs. 8 2nd. – He attacked Indirectly – Deut. 25:17-18 3rd – He attacked Viciously – Deut. 25:18 4th – He attacked Arrogantly – Deut. 25:18 B. The Strength of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2016

A life lived fully for the Lord will never be in vain.

The Practice of Growing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2016 I was so pumped about our Christmas Eve services that I arrived early and parked on the grass on our new property to make sure we had enough spaces available for our guests. When I drove in I stayed to the right like I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Why You Can Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 5, 2015

If we believe the Scriptures are inspired, inerrant and authoritative, we must need, reed, feed, heed and seed the Bible.

Why You Can Trust the Bible 2 Peter 1:16-21 Rev. Brian Bill May 2-3, 2015 Revelation Song Announce National Day of Prayer this Thursday and then pray for Nepal, Baltimore, and the Supreme Court. Communion Meditation On Tuesday and Wednesday I was up in Madison to speak to some young men who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist