Sermons on Bypassing:

Thanksgiving Catalogue

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 1, 2002

A Thanksgiving Eve sermon

Thanksgiving Catalogue The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want. Many of us like to peruse the Christmas catalogue looking at all the neat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"I Have Not Been Truthful" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

Very few preach about the Holy Spirit but this series will not only speak about the Holy Spirit but how to Live IN the Spirit.

The Ultimate Decision June 13, 2013 Well, today I am on trial. Not from man but from God. Over the past six weeks I have received numerous e mails about the devotionals. The main theme is that they seem "Spirit Filled". I write back and say "Yes I feel the Lord directing me in everything I say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013

When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongues

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 10, 2013

Speaking in tongues sounds so foolish and it is for that reason many Christians do not speak or pray in tongues. However, it activates a power that unfolds the secrets and mysteries that God has in His heart for each and every one of His children

Tongues Speaking in tongues sounds so foolish and it is for that reason many Christians do not speak or pray in tongues. However, it activates a power that unfolds the secrets and mysteries that God has in His heart for each and every one of His children. 1. Praying in tongues is speaking to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Life-Giving Blood

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 13, 2009

Jesus tells His disciples that anyone who eats His flesh and drinks His blood has eternal life. Why did they doubt? Jesus says, "This is my body" and "This is my blood". Why do we doubt His word?

-Obviously, blood is absolutely essential to life. No human can live without blood. -For those who have experienced massive blood loss due to great trauma, a blood transfusion can be the difference between life and death -For those with anemia, low red blood cell count, or thrombocytopenia, low ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis 25:24-27 - Bear Grylls Vs Master Chef Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 10, 2011

Abraham’s PHYSICAL DESCENDANTS are NOT necessarily children of God

Genesis 25:24-27 - BEAR GRYLLS VS MASTER CHEF He is an outdoorsman, an adventurer, a survivor, best known for his television series "MAN VS. WILD". He climbed Mount Everest at 23, and has excelled in sailing, skydiving, karate, climbing cliffs, parachuting from helicopters, paragliding, and along ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Out For Number One!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 14, 2011

Some people say, “If I don’t look out for me, for my best interest, for what’s best for me, then who will?”

Matthew 20:20-28-Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 21-And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012

There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New And Living Way

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, MUST BE OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY IN LIFE.

IN THE BOOK, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED BY M. SCOTT PECK, THERE IS A WONDERFUL DEFINITION OF LOVE. PECK DEFINED LOVE IN THIS BOOK AS "THE WILL TO EXTEND ONESELF FOR THE PURPOSE OF NURTURING ONE’S OWN AND ANOTHER’S SPIRITUAL GROWTH." IF THERE HAS BEEN ANYONE IN HUMAN HISTORY WHO HAS DONE JUST THAT, IT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Some Stop, Why Some Pass By

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 18, 2009

story of the good Samaritan and how it applies to our walk with Christ

Intro: there are stories in the Bible were we all cheer the hero of the story, go home rejoicing in what they had done, but then go back to our ordinary lives. One of those stories is the good Samaritan—the priest passes by, the Levite passes by, but the Samaritan stops, loves, heals, gives, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon -- Middle Aged Woman

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 23, 2014

This lady had been a believer early on and let her faithfulness to the LORD slide. Yet, she exhibited many biblical principles in her life.

Family Enters -- "Amazing Grace" 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer Comfort d. Prepare 2. Funerals remind us of: a. The Certainty of Death (Ecclesiastes 9:5) b. The Shortness of life (James 4:14) -- this was a shocking death -- should not ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing Footsie With The Devil

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 18, 2018

It's hard to walk with Jesus when you're playing footsie with the devil. We must live a life of holiness no matter what else is around us.

Playing Footsie with the Devil April 15, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live a life of holiness no matter what else is around us. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:1-16 Supplemental Passage: What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Let Mercy Prevail

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

Mercy is the voice of God that speaks when every other voice has gone silent. It breaks protocols, defies logic, and releases divine help to those who need it most—even when they don’t deserve it.

LET MERCY PREVAIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1–9 Supporting Texts: Matthew 9:36; Luke 7:11–15; Mark 1:40–42; Romans 9:15–16; Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when our efforts, prayers, and even faith seem insufficient. At such times, what sustains and lifts us ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Disaster Of Spiritual Discouragement

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004

Just as an intoxicated person will exhibit certain characteristics, even so, those who are spiritually discouraged will exhibit some disturbing responses to life.

THE DISASTER OF SPIRITUAL DISCOURAGEMENT Text: Num.13: 21-25; Deut.1: 24-28 Intro: Discouragement is certainly no stranger to any of us. It is a malady that plagues everyone at some time or the other. As a matter of fact, one might even say that occasional discouragement is a natural part ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:21-25, Deuteronomy 1:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful And Wise Servant

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

We must be faithful and wise in our calling.

Matthew 24:45-51 KJV Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? [46] Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. [47] Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Pentecostal