Sermons on Carpet:

Without A Vision We Die Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 11, 2016

Priorities, Focus, Church Life

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Without a Vision We Die Proverbs 29:18 (p. 458) April 17, 2016 Introduction: I took my 90 year old mom to the eye doctor a little while ago...she suffers with glaucoma...I won’t give you all the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should We Do Now?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 27, 2010

Biblical advice for the church from a departing pastor

What Should We Do Now? Philippians 4:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 24, 2010 INTRODUCTORY NOTE: *I was saved through the ministry of this church in 1975, and after answering God’s call to the ministry, I returned to serve as associate pastor from 1983-1992. After ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting About Tomorrow

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Boasting About Tomorrow (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17. Ill: • IN a 24 hour period, if you’re an adult of average weight, • Here is what you accomplish: • Your heart beats 103,689 times • Your blood travels 168,000,000 miles • You breathe 23,040 times • You inhale ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Cut Out Controversies Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 30, 2010

God gives every guidance and every grace for building a healthy church.

Scripture Introduction Paul and Titus traveled the island of Crete, preaching Jesus. God blessed their evangelist zeal, converting many and creating churches in towns scattered across the land. But caring for these new Christians proved difficult, in part due to the character of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming A Community Of Acceptance Series

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 17, 2011

Becoming a Community Church by builing a community of acceptance.

Building a Community of Acceptance Colossians 3:12-14 Colossians 3:12-14 (New American Standard Bible) 12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Infant Baptism: A Continuity Of God's Covenant Grace

Contributed by Dasol Kang on May 27, 2025

Baptism is not about what we do for God, but about what God promises to us - and infant baptism reflects the continuity of God’s covenant grace throughout Scripture

- A Presbyterian and a Baptist were debating methods of baptism. o Presbyterian: If I get wet up to my ankles, would that be enough? o Baptist: No. o Presbyterian: If I get wet up to my knees, will that be enough? o Baptist: No. o Presbyterian: What about up to my neck? If I get into a pool up to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Did Not Know?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 9, 2018

I did not know what I was doing, or what I was not doing really matters? Does my presence really matter? Would my absence matter?

I DID NOT KNOW? WHEN SAW WE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US START WITH PONDERING THIS PREMISE: CAN YOUR PRESENCE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE? IS THE INVERSE OF THAT TRUE, CAN YOUR ABSENCE MAKE A DIFFERENCE? TEXT: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29, Mark 12:24, Matthew 7:22-24, Matthew 25:37-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Measure Up

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2018

God asks us to help build His ONE church - and how we measure things can make all the difference in how the local church turns out. What measuring stick does God want us to use in making the right measurements?

(This sermon was preached at our annual “Unity” service, where we bring our English, Spanish, and Burmese churches together for one big worship service. On this occasion, we ordained one Hispanic man to the preaching ministry and another as an Elder for the Hispanic church). OPEN: Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, Mark 16:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting Peace Rule Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 7, 2020

We have been given the means by which we can have peace within the body of Christ. All Bible references are from the NASB.

Peace. How much we long for it. We look around the our world, and we find no peace. We look around our nation, which is more divided than I have ever seen it, there is no peace to be found. We look around our town, our community and even here, peace is often elusive. In many of our homes, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Flesh Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 6, 2019

We can be tempted to blame our failings on other people, but our own lack of self control, our slavery to 'the flesh' can be our worst enemy

Kathy and I have a Siamese cat, named Ling. For the purposes of being a pet, she’s really good. She’s quite affectionate, for a cat. She’ll come and sit in our laps several times a day, and if you scratch her in just the right spots, she really purrs. She plays amazing games with her balls and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Galatians 5:13-24

Core Value 6 - Praying And Worshipping Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses Ephesians 3:14-21 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of Praying And Worshipping where we seek “To rely on the power of God by being a community which glorifies God in all that we do.”

Note that I preached on our Core Values in 2010 - four of the six messages were very different to what was preached then, but this one is very similar. As such I have removed the older sermon and just updated it. Message Praying and Worshipping A sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21 Do you have days ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Or Fake? (John 15:1-8)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

FRUIT OR FAKE? (JOHN 15:1-8)

FRUIT OR FAKE? (JOHN 15:1-8) A church moving into the neighborhood made the following announcement: “Has the heaviness of you old fashioned church got you weighted down? Try us! We are the New and Improved Lite Church of the Valley. Studies have shown we have 24% fewer commitments than other ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Freedom In Forgivness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 2, 2014

A sermon that deals with the importance of us forgiving those who have trespassed against us so that God may for us our trespasses.

"The Freedom in Forgiveness" Matthew 18:21-35 Matthew 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 35 So likewise shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of Heaven [part 2] Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

The historical development of the church of God would be one of humble beginnings. However, this parable contains more than this important truth. Hidden within it is a warning about the perversion of the church's method of growth and of satanic attacks up

Opening illustration: A young teenager was walking to church in a blinding snowstorm. He was unable to get to his church, so he turned in to a little Methodist chapel. The storm was so severe that the preacher couldn’t make it in that night, so a layman stood up to throw something together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Psalm Of Lament

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 16, 2017

The psalmist looks at the world and everything is wrong. it's the arrogant and wicked show are blessed. Yet having reentered the temple of God he finishes with a resounding cry of confidence in God

A Psalm of Lament audio (5MB) Psalm 73 Today we start a short series on the Psalms – culminating in our evening worship service with Sons of Korah on May 26th. Over the next 3 weeks we’ll be looking at 4 different types of psalm – today a psalm of lament, next week a psalm of yearning, then a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Anglican