Sermons on Cheese:

Open Opportunity: The Church Of Philadelphia

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of the study of the seven churches of Revelation. Though Philadelphia wasn't perfect they were a good church and Christ commended them appropriately and the same is true for us all and with it comes great blessings and favor!

Opportunity Opens: The Church of Philadelphia Introduction: One of the most clever Volkswagen ads shows an impeccable little car-- with a flat tire. And the caption reads, “Nobody's Perfect.” Some make the mistake of thinking Philadelphia was a perfect church. No. If they were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2021

In 2021 bread is seen as simply a side and not a staple, what did it mean when Jesus said, I am the Bread of Life.

When I was a child, our family lived in Germany and the bread was dark and coarse. When we moved home to Canada my image of bread became my Grandmother’s home-made bread enjoyed warm with homemade strawberry jam and a slice of old cheddar cheese. During my teen years, bread was used as a figure ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Romantic And Religious Roses Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

It is no wonder that our Lord is identified with flowers. He is called the Rose of Sharon, and the Lily of the Valley.

Ernest Hemmingway wrote about the experience of Mungo Park, who, on one of his travel adventures, got lost in the vast wilderness of an African desert. He was all alone, and so dead tired he could not go on. His legs were numbed, and he gave up, and laid down to die. He opened his eyes, and right ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Job And Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job's attitude toward himself forces us to wrestle with one of life's major issues, the issue of self-esteem. This is a complex issue because the whole world is in on it.

Cornelius Vanderbilt, the New York millionaire, back in 1853, entered the Moon Lake Lodge as the talk of the town. The chef was an Indian Chief named George Crum. He was one of the greatest chefs, but even he could not know everything. So when Vanderbilt ordered, what was then the newest craze ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:1-6

Gluttony: Dieting's Ugly Stepsister Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

The Bible also warns us about the problems food can be for us. First, food can become “god replacement,” or an idol.

We continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins of Family this morning by looking at gluttony. Speaking on gluttony is really personal for all of us. Some of you have a lifelong battle for power and control with food. This impacts the way we look and the way we feel about ourselves. Yet, we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Boys To Be Men

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Gender-role confusion is an increasingly serious issue in American churches. Many men and women have lost the concept of what it means to be masculine or feminine.

Measured against the biblical teaching on marriage and family, there is no other conclusion to draw than our culture is decaying. In place of biblical roles where men, women, and children find their identity, we have elevated freedom to be whatever you want as the supreme good. In place of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Escape Of Charles Ii

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Sep 10, 2022

Ten Biblical lessons for the story of Charles II fall and restoration.

I dressed up as King Charles II and gave this sermon in the first person. PowerPoint slides are available. email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them Greetings and Salutations. I am King Charles II. Some of you may know my great great great great great great great great great great great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Adventist

The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 12, 2022

Some people describe others by saying, “They have an attitude problem.”

Illus: There used to be a song that some churches in the South liked to sing called, “I woke up this morning feeling fine! I woke up with heaven on my mind.” But I have a confession, sometimes I wake up and I am not feeling fine, and I certainly do not have heaven on my mind. Generally, when we ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham - The Father Of Hearing Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 2, 2022

How do we hear from the LORD. This sermon focuses on the life of Abraham and how he was able to hear God and then obey God.

Scripture: John 10:1-5; Genesis 12:1-9 Theme: Hearing God’s Voice Title: Abraham – The Father of Hearing INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the next few weeks I would like for us to go on a little adventure together. It is an adventure that focuses on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5, Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Attitudes In The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Some people describe others by saying, “They have an attitude problem.” Listen, on any given day that could be said of any of us.

Illus: There used to be a song that some churches in the South liked to sing called, “I woke up this morning feeling fine! I woke up with heaven on my mind.” But I have a confession, sometimes I wake up and I am not feeling fine, and I certainly do not have heaven on my mind. Generally, when we ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Frog Spa Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2020

The end result if we stay in the world is death. Spiritual death. Separation from God. In this passage, John the Baptist came as a witness to the True Light and showed people the way to Jesus. He was a witness for Jesus. Jesus is salvation.

THE FROG SPA John 1:6-9 #John1 READ John 1:6-9 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The True ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful People Are Called To Love The Unlovable (The Story Of Hosea & Gomer) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 18, 2020

A sermon that looks at the parallels between Hosea & Gomer and Christ and His bride the church.

POWERFUL PEOPLE ARE CALLED TO LOVE THE UNLOVABLE Friday was Valentines Day. Some people overlook the origin of Valentine's day and assume it is just a day to celebrate love. The name Valentine is derived from the Latin word Valens which means worthy, strong or powerful. This evening as we ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-2, Mark 4:18-19, Hosea 2:4, Hosea 2:5, Job 1:21, James 1:17-18, James 4:4, Hosea 2:13, Hosea 2:14, Hosea 2:15, Hosea 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Real Battle

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2020

When David fought Goliath, he was the only person who understood that the battle was not a natural one but a spiritual one. It’s a lesson that the Body of Christ must learn.

This morning we’re going to be in 1 Samuel 17. The Lord has really been ministering to me about some things in 1 Samuel 12, 16 and 17. 1 Samuel 17 is the story of David and Goliath. But it’s really a story about how the enemy of the soul attacks the Body of Christ. We’re going to look at that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Saved By Hushai Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 23, 2020

Second Samuel 17:1-29 shows us how God's plan prevailed as he preserved his anointed king.

Scripture King David was on the run from his son, Absalom, who was staging a coup to overthrow his father as king over all Israel. One of David’s closest advisors, Ahithophel, had betrayed David and was now giving advice to Absalom. But God had wonderfully provided Hushai, another friend of David, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David And Goliath

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 9, 2020

We must have more faith in God than we have fear within ourselves.

`David series David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-50 credit: This is an adaptation of Charles Swindoll's "David: a man of passion and destiny" Chapter 4. The flow and some exact text is from that chapter, however I added and edited it to make it my own sermon. An archaeologist was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ