Sermons on Carpentry:

Great Is Thy Faithfullness

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

We like Paul can say at the end of our lives, "We won!" because His faithfulness is great

JESUS THE LAMB AND THE LION Text: Revelation 5:4-12 Introduction 1. 60 years! 2. Pause. 3. It seemed hard to believe. But, it had been 60 years since that fateful day When John the son on Zebedee a man who ran a fishing business on the Sea of Galilee had first been called by Jesus to be one of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mr. Irrelevant Series

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 22, 2022

If anyone was considered irrelevant, it would have been Jesus, born to poor parents, in a back-water town, in a land under the thumb of a brutal regime. But Jesus, "Mr. Irrelevant", was actually Mr. Indespensable.

What do you call the last player chosen in the annual draft of the National Football League? I know what some of you are thinking, “Pastor, I just don’t care!” That’s awesome! You obviously have a life! For many of the rest of us, who live and die by the sword of our favorite team’s record, two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

What Matters Most Sermon Iv: Making The Most Of Our Time On Earth Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians who use their time wisely to make a life as well as a living.

MAKING THE MOST OF THE TIME GOD HAS GIVEN US TO ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE ON EARTH One of my embarrassing moments while doing Church work occurred in the “setting” room of a farm house not far from the church. Our annual revival was in progress; we had been asked to visit an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Ecclesiastes 3:9-13

Advent Iv "the Cast Of Christmas"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 19, 2023

Mary and Elizabeth: Ordinary People In God’s Plan I begin and end with "Mary did you know" No, but she adjusted to God's plan. Elizabeth adjusted. The ? is not Mary did you know...but do YOU know?

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2023 Advent IV Luke 1:26-38 Redeemer “The Cast of Christmas” Mary and Elizabeth: Ordinary People In God’s Plan This is the time of year when Christmas songs fill the air…people are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 1:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Wake Up Your Inner Treasure

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 8, 2004

Spiritual warfare

The life of man is like a mirror. It never gives you back more than what you put before it. If you frown at it, it frowns back at you; if you smile at it, it smiles at you. The real tragedy in life is not when the life terminates but when it fails to fulfill God’s purpose for it. It is a tragedy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:14-15, Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has Rescued Us Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004

Christmas is all about God coming to rescue us in the person of Jesus Christ.

As we find ourselves approaching the Christmas season, we find that many in our society want to celebrate Christmas without embracing Christ. Therefore, they seek to define the meaning of Christmas in terms other that biblical terms. For example, Christmas is commonly defined today as "a time of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Yourselves Before God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 29, 2007

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, 2007

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] September 2, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have given us the gift of your love, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Flee To Egypt

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Following God

In today’s Gospel reading, we are taken on a twelve-year journey in the life of Jesus in a just a few lines. Joseph and his family have been forced to leave Bethlehem to leave Judea in order escape the wrath of King Herod. This has lead to a lot of speculation over what took place during those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Living Classroom

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010

Life lessons surround us as they did Jesus when he was growing up. All we need do is look around and learn. Even the place where we live can speak to us about God.

The Living Classroom Luke 2:42-51 For the last couple of weeks we have been looking at Jesus early years. Today I want to move the timetable forward as we see Jesus as an adolescent. So far we have learned that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, escaped to Egypt till he was about 4 or 6 years of age ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Chruch Needs To Worship Jesus

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 2, 2009

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9, series B.

5th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 9] July 5, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have come among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, your living Word, incarnate in human flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 7, 2009

John pointed out that Jesus is true God as well as true man. His diety as well as his manhood were required for him to assure our salvation.

Introduction The Gospel of John was the last of the four Gospels written around 85 A.D. by the Apostle called “the disciple Jesus loved.” Where the first three Gospels have many of the same stories, language and events described, the Gospel of John is different. Where the Synoptic Gospels often ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 31, 2009

God has given everyone spiritual gifts. Our job is to discover and develop those gifts so that we can be a blessing to others.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS OPENING TEXT: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

[Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shaped To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon from the purpose driven life series

This morning I want to begin a discussion of another of God’s purposes for our lives. Over the last few weeks we have seen that: First we were created for God’s pleasure- we were designed to be in relationship with God. Second- we were formed for God’s family- and as a result God desires to place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Nail Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on Apr 18, 2006

A Palm Sunday Message that ended with Communion

THE POWER OF THE NAIL Colossians 2:13-14 (A 6” nail was handed to every person as they entered the worship center that morning) This morning as you entered, you were presented with a gift – a nail. Go ahead and look at it while I am speaking. Feel it, grip it, weigh it, push its point against ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other