Sermons on Child Sermon:

The Lights Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006

Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 1 - At the heart of following Jesus is a commitment to trust and obey him as we live differently - "Upside Down" - from the world.

THE POINT: Jesus understands your heart and offers himself so that it may be transformed ME Bandwagon story…OU SOONERS WE We often jump on the bandwagon and follow the crowd…but when push comes to shove and real commitment or real cost is involved we tend to back away. Jumping on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rotten Tomatoes Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 12, 2007

What kind of tree are we? What evidence can people see that we follow Jesus? Some are rotten tomatoes. What kind of tree am I?

Series on the Mount Rotten Tomatoes Matthew 7:17-20 November 11, 2007 As we look into these final teachings of Jesus, we are told to be careful. Be wary! Watch out for ferocious wolves in sheep’s clothing. Last week we looked at what is a prophet or a false prophet. This week we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:17-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On A Discerning Attitude

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 21, 2026

Discernment is the ability to judge well, perceive subtle differences, and make wise decisions

Oprah Winfrey, an American female host and television producer once remarked: “Often focus on self-belief, overcoming challenges, gratitude, and living authentically, emphasizing that your attitude shapes your reality, your past doesn't define you, and true success comes from aligning your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10, 1 John 4:1, James 1:5, Hebrews 5:14

Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021

Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Beattitude 7 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Peacemakers

Beatitude Series # 7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God Original date May 22, 1999 Revised June 10, 2001 Conflict Jokes "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire: "It'll Make You Or Break You” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002

. Righteousness is not an optional spiritual supplement but a spiritual necessity. We can no more live spiritually without righteousness than we can live physically without food and water.

Intro: “Mommy I’m so thirsty. I want a drink.” Susanna Petroysan heard her daughter’s pleas, but there was nothing she could do. She and four-year-old Gayaney were trapped beneath tons of collapsed concrete and steel. Beside them in the darkness lay the body of Susanna’s sister-in-law, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

State Of Control Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 4 - When God is in control, I don’t have to be.

Who likes to be in charge? Be honest, how many of you like to be in charge, you like to be in control? Most of us, even if we don’t like the responsibility, do like to be in control. It’s a natural thing. That doesn’t mean it’s right, but it is natural. WE We like to have our way. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Beatitudes (Part 6 - The Pure In Heart)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 26, 2004

What does it mean to be pure in heart? I give the definition and show what pure in heart look like in the Christian.

Title: The Pure In Heart Text: Matt 5:8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - What does it mean to be pure in heart? - To be pure in heart means a person who has been delivered from sin’s power by God’s grace and now strive without deceit to please and glorify God and to be like Him. - Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Flysheets Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 24, 2025

One of the definitions of a flysheet pertains to an additional outer covering of a tent that provides extra protection against bad weather.

Marilyn Monroe, a former American actress and model once remarked: “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Deuteronomy 31:6

It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Your Choice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001

Part 20 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, this deals with our need to make a decision.

CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES. WHEN I BOUGHT MY FIRST COMPUTER A FRIEND OF MINE CLUED ME IN TO THE TECHNICAL DETAILS OF WHAT I WANTED, I WENT TO THE COMPUTER SHOP BOY I WAS GEARED UP. I COULD TALK AT’S AND XT’S AND 286’S AND 386’S, 1.44 AND 1.2 MEGS. I KNEW EGA, CGA AND VGA, RAMS AND ROMS, HARD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Anger Management Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

The sermon looks at the devastating effect of anger on Christian relationships and the high calling of Christian relationships.

Anger Management Matt. 5:21-26 PSCOC 5/6/07 Introduction: Minor League Manager looses it! I watched a minor league manager completely loose control when a base runner was called safe on a steal. He disagreed. So, he came out and began yelling in the umpire’s face, which is sometimes just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Funeral Sermon (Baby)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 23, 2007

This is a sermon for the funeral of a Baby. It gives hope, help, and comfort to the parents and other family and friends.

Funeral for a Baby Isaiah 55:6-13 I. The Hurt… A. I know of no hurt like that of a child taken in death. B. It hurts because it seems unfair. Isa. 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 1. Only the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Now Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

When we belong to Jesus, how are we expected to live/

INTRODUCTION  How many times have you heard people say that your faith is a personal thing. How many times have people been scolded for bringing their “religion” to the workplace, the athletic field, the schools or to the government?  Have you ever felt the pressure that tells you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ