Sermons on Catching:

The Monkey Trap

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017

This is an illustrated, evangelistic sermon designed to lead children to Jesus.

Props: 1. A Monkey Trap. You will need an envelope box with a hole cut in the top. The hole is big enough for someone to put their hand in, but once they grab the bait, it is small enough that they can not get their hand out. Cover the entire box with duck tape so it looks like a trap and attach a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 1, 2021

I mentioned that there was not an accompanying storybook to the Easter Playset. Maybe because the very language of Easter—Pascal-- tells us this that we have to personally experience it. Pasch means "Passing through," in Exodus Chapter 12,...

There are some Christian educational toys for Ages 4-9, like Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand; Daniel and the Lion's Den; Jesus Walks on Water; Moses and the Ten Plagues. Each Playset features full-color, child-safe, action figures that are designed to be paired with its own book which neatly ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Word Of Praise

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2014

Praise is powerful! With our praise, God overcomes our foes.

1. Eddie Rickenbacker It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea gulls would flock to this old man, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Raps Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 8, 2018

As he concludes his letter, the writer to the Hebrews reminds us to give special care to three relationships in our spiritual lives.

Last Raps (Hebrews 13:7-23) 1. A game warden catches an unlicensed fisherman in the act. "You're going to pay a big fine for all those fish in your bucket" But, officer, I didn't catch these -- they are my pet fish and I just bring them here to swim. When they're done they jump back into the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

7's Of Prosperity

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jan 1, 2026

When we reach out to help others we open a door for us to receive help for ourselves.We can increase by scattering our seeds of generous giving to bless others.

Philippians 4: 10-14:19 • God wants to Empower you by Prospering the works of your hands. • He wants to Empower you by Prospering you in all facets of life. • God wants to Empower you so much for you to become one of His Kingdom partners. (Deut 8:18) • He is interested in your Breakthrough. Not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"from Failure To Favor: Jesus' Transforming Love"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

Grace and restoration are at the heart of our relationship with God. In this deeply personal encounter, we see the power of Christ’s love to restore and commission us, even when we’ve faltered. But how does this restoration speak to us today?

Introduction: Grace and restoration are at the heart of our relationship with God. Today’s scripture takes us to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection. In this deeply personal encounter, we see the power of Christ’s love to restore and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023

Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Complacency And The Path To Perdition

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2025

This may make you squirm a bit. But remember that the prophets had two missions: to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2025 In today’s opening prayer, the Church celebrates God’s almighty power shown by Him pardoning sins and showing mercy, and we ask for abundant grace, God’s very life, so that we can hasten to attain His promises and be His eternal heirs. That sounds wonderful, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 146:7-10, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Living A Questionable Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 22, 2024

When people look at me, do they see what they expect, or someone that is "odd?" When I am so close to Jesus that my life reflects his actions and attitudes it causes people to ask, "Why are you like this?"

Living Questionable Lives – Pt 1 (Acts 16:29-34) Intro: A. I grew up with some great tools like the Jule Miller filmstrips, Open Bible Study, and teachings about Friendship Evangelism. All them had a great place in the ministry of reconciliation, but they didn’t all work for me. Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Provides

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

One of the great attributes of Jesus is that He is our Provider. He cares for His children and ensures that their needs are met. From the beginning, God has shown Himself as Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides.

JESUS PROVIDES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." – Philippians 4:19 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:25-33, Psalm 23:1, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 34:10, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: One of the great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Did God Will The Scattering Of His People Israel?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2026

God is good, and all He creates is good. How do we put that together with what the writer says about Him degrading the land of Israel’s two northernmost tribes?

Third Sunday Integral 2026 On my voyage through Scripture, which began many decades ago and continues daily, my mental boat sometimes runs aground on a reef of confusion. If that’s never happened to you, then you probably aren’t spending enough time reading the Bible. Get together with a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:13-14, Isaiah 9:1-4, Jeremiah 16:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Truths About Sin

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 26, 2003

Sin will take you further than you want to go; keep you longer than you want to stay; and cost you more than you want to pay.

Michael Kalman, a dermatologist issues a word of warning to those in our country who constantly strive for that golden brown suntan, "Today’s deeply tanned beauties are tomorrow’s wrinkled prunes." In thinking about sin, sin is kind of like getting a suntan. It may look great today, it may be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Deliverance From Snares, Traps And Evil Networks Of Life

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

Satan on daily basis is seeking to trap and snare God’s children. Many relationships, business ventures and decisions taken end up being cleverly covered snares. Unfortunately, most people realise this too late and even when they do, they do not know how

By Bode Ayodele The bible admonishes us not to be ignorant of the devices of the Devil: Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. (2Co 2:11) Unfortunately, this is not the case as many Christians have ended up falling into trouble as a result of one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Dragnet Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

A look at the parable of the net in three stages and personal applications of this truth.

INTRODUCTION In Matthew 13, there are seven parables Jesus told about the Kingdom of Heaven. We looked at two long parables, the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds. Then we looked at four short parables, the mustard seed, yeast, a buried treasure and a pearl of great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Not For Sale

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002

How do we make ourselves acceptable to God? We can’t! We can only make ourselves available to Him and accept His forgiveness.

1. Last week as I introduced our current series, Living in Light of Easter, I asked you a question, “Who Are You?” It is a question about identity because when we make the decision to acknowledge the sin in our life and choose to accept and receive God’s forgiveness of our sin, those choices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Church Of God