Sermons on Chalk Beds:

Fear Breeds Fear.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2017

We give to much time to criticism and negativism. Fear will have no power unless we allow it. I can not control what happens to me, but I can control how I react. Put on your boxing gloves and prepare to fight.

FEAR BREEDS FEAR... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NOTE: There is a healthy fear that is wisdom, such as the fear of God and a healthy respect of situations. This lesson focuses on the danger of excessive fear that can hinder and cripple individuals. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 3:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Christianity Equals Service"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2012

A sermon about "being raised with Christ" in order to "serve."

Mark 1:29-39 “Christianity Equals Service” In November of 2010 a wedding party was unexpectedly called into action right after the ceremony. While they were posing for pictures on a scenic ledge, a woman who was not involved in the wedding fell into the water and started ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Why I’m Not A Hospital Chaplain

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 9, 2012

My colleague, Father Elias, began his sermon on the Sunday I was in hospital by saying.

My colleague, Father Elias, began his sermon on the Sunday I was in hospital by saying, “I think if it had appeared in the paper that a priest had threatened to beat up a fellow patient in a Sydney Hospital, the most common response would have been, ‘I didn’t know Dave was in hospital!’” I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Good News In A Bad News World Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

The news bombards us with stories of moral decline and societal turmoil. Yet, amid the chaos, Psalm 36 invites us to shift our focus from the troubling realities to the unwavering truths found in God’s character. Join us as we explore the blessings that come from keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord.

Good News in A Bad News World! Psalm 36 Introduction: Cf. we live in a world in which we are constantly being bombarded with bad news: Christians = can become consumed with 24-hour news cycle 365 days a year that is inundated with bad news. Natural disaster, war, crime out of control, drug ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Company We Keep

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Dec 2, 2024

What would you consider a true friend to be? What would your friends be willing to do to get you to Jesus?

What is a friend? What does it mean to be a friend? When we are young we have lots of friends. My youngest believes that anyone that plays with him at any given time is his friend. Most times he doesn’t even know their name and will probably never see them again. As we get older, we see our circle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Darkness And Light

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2025

A sermon about accepting the light, living in the light and reflecting the light.

Darkness and Light John 1:1-18 Several years ago, we visited the Lost Sea Adventures in Sweetwater. It’s a big cave that also has a body of water that you can take a boat ride on. But it also has a number of rooms, and you can take a tour with a guide. The tour includes turning off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Sticking Together

Contributed by David Utley on Oct 2, 2001

Why unity is important?

Sticking Together (Unity) 9-30-01 Sunday Morning Illustration There was a Christian man who knew his time was near. So he sent word to his family to come home so he could see them all one last time. Even though his children (7) had already had families of there own, they all set out on the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30, 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Lend Jesus, Your Life? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013

And guess what, that friend of Jesus, may just be your love one! Wouldn’t you want someone to get up and help them?

Luke 11:5-8-And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Other Sheep

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 24, 2012

Jesus' urgency to reach the lost - may that be our urgency as well!

Wednesday: John 10:16 "I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd." Can you sense the urgency of Jesus as he describes himself as the Good Shepherd. Yes, he loves you and knows you and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Moving

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 8, 2019

Why do you have to run in mad circles when the God you serve keeps moving 24/7?

Moving 24/7 1 Samuel 5:4”….when they arose early the next morning, behold, Dagon had fallen on his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD.” Why do you have to run in mad circles when the God you serve keeps moving 24/7? You know what, if you get this straight into your heart and head then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servant Characteristics

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 26, 2022

The message of redemption has two essentials: First, that it is in Christ. Second, is that the message of redemption has to be told.

The message of redemption is based upon two things, two essential things. Two things God finds necessary in saving a lost and dying world. Salvation runs on two tracks, and each is just as important as the other. 1. The first is this: a. The redemption that is in Christ. b. The fact that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic Jealousy (1 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 15, 2025

When does jealousy become toxic? Let's look at 1 Samuel 19.

Was Saul jealous of David? Why is envy such a toxic emotion? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 19. How did Jonathan come to David’s defense against his father Saul? Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his strong affection for David, told him what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 25, 2003

Sermon in the Series Spiritual Warfare

1. Stand: a. There is never a time that we can let down. b. The Bible says that we are to be instant in season and out of season. c. You must have a firm and total commitment to God and a Godly life. d. Do all things consistent with the Christian lifestyle. e. Trust in the Lord for strength. f. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Before You Walk Away"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 18, 2004

If David and Michal were made to stand before a judge and state the reason for wanting a "divorce," what would David’s answer be? He would have to say something like this, "You see judge, it all starter when my wife said that I was a bad dancer..."

“Before You Walk Away” Introduction: David would not divorce Michal following this event. He simply turned his affection to other women. How sad. Here is the counsel that I would have given to David to help in trying to keep their marriage together: 1. Remember your first love. Michal was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like You And I Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist