Sermons on Call Upon The Name Of The Lord:

The Magi - The Dilemma Of Another Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

An encounter with Jesus requires me to choose between my way or the “high way”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

See Jesus In The Simple Things Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2019

Jesus turns Water into wine, revealing His glory with HIs first miracle. Learn to see the hidden God in Christ.

1.20.19 John 2:1-11 1 Three days later, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Bible Friendship (Friend’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Look at Prov. 27:5, we read, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

Also look at Prov. 27:9-10 “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Better Light (John 8:12-13; Lev. 23:33-44; Exodus 13:17-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 6, 2022

Jesus is our pillar of fire.

If you're following along with me in your own Bibles, in the gospel of John, you'll notice that this week we come to the story of the adulterous woman. This story may or may not be an authentic tradition about Jesus-- my guess, which is probably worth nothing, is that it is. It ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-13, Leviticus 23:33-44, Exodus 13:17-22

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2021

James begins chapter four with a question about what causes fights among us. He spends 12 verses discussing the causes and cures for conflict. In this sermon, we will focus on the first 6 verses that address the causes of conflict.

Introduction: A. A boy once asked his dad, “Dad, how do wars begin?” 1. “Well,” said his father, “Take the First World War, it got started when Germany invaded Belgium.” 2. Immediately the boy’s mother interrupted, “Honey, tell the boy the truth. It began because somebody was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have A Continuing Debt Of Love

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 2, 2026

With the three basic principles of debt (what we owe, to whom we owe it, and how we pay it) in mind let’s dig into these verses and ask the Holy Spirit to work a change in our Christian life.

It’s a four-letter word. It has become a problem for millions of people. Yet it is hard to live without it. When we are in it we normally try to get out of it. If it becomes unmanageable it can make life miserable—destroying a person’s health, crushing a marriage, and robbing people of hope. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Mind Molding Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Jan 14, 2026

This is sermon #1 in the series, "Every Thought Captive" based on the book and sermon series by Kyle Idleman

Have you ever noticed that much our lives run on auto-pilot? You wake up, you reach for your phone, you scroll through social media… You worry about what’s going on in the world. You compare yourself to your friends on social media. You rush to get stuff done because you’ve packed so much into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:6-8

When You Can’t Draw Near - Mark 7:1-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Legalism is an insidious problem because it allows your heart to drift far from God while making you think you’re doing great spiritually.

Mark 7:1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were “unclean,” that is, unwashed. 3 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Matthew 15:1-9

Me, Myself, And I, Or Part Of The Group#2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 22, 2003

This is part #2, we ponder the need of unity and teamwork to build the church, commitment to the whole.

ME, MYSELF AND I,or PART OF THE GROUP! #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2... This is part 2 of a series, this will be taught in several lessons. TEXT: PROVERBS 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: AND HE THAT WATERETH SHALL BE WATERED ALSO HIMSELF. Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Chilling Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2002

Jesus understood when, how, and why to "chill": when His emotional energies had been drained; how to back off the need to be needed; and for the purpose of providing a still point of healing for others.

If there is any one thing that distinguishes my generation and later generations, like the Gen-xers, it is that we have totally different attitudes about work and play. We are light years apart about what we expect from work or what we want from play. People born before and during the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

Contributed by W F on Dec 15, 2002

A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Spirituality For The Rest Of Us

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008

We seem to make the whole "knowing God" thing much harder than God ever did? Life is hard, knowing God is what makes sense out of life.

Spirituality For the Rest of Us 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Intro: Why should following Jesus Christ be so “hard”? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone tell me: “Oh, Pastor Paul, it’s so haaarrrrdddd…” “Pastor, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 4, 2006

Part 5 of series God in Five Weeks, on the Trinity. Dave discusses where the Holy Spirit comes from, what the Spirit does, and encourages listeners to commit fully to God and receive the Holy Spirit.

Be Filled With the Spirit Part 5 of series “God in Five Weeks” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 10/22/2006 Ernest T. Campbell tells the story of an Anglican bishop who was asked to preach at a Christian conference in England. For many weeks he did not respond to the invitation. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Did You Understand That? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 24, 2005

We are to be careful communicators.

DID YOU UNDERSTAND THAT? I Corinthians 14:6-25 S: Tongues C: Communication Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BE CAREFUL COMMUNICATORS. ?: How? How do we practice careful communication? KW: Concept TS: In our study of I Corinthians 14:6-25, we will discover three concepts that will enable us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-25

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004

Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ