Sermons on Chocolate Sundae:

The Radical Truth About The Resurrection

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 12, 2007

Discover two truths Paul taught the Corinthian believers about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15.

The Radical Truth about the Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:12-34 [Come in from That’s My King video] And you know why he is King? Because the tomb is empty! That’s right, First Family, others have claimed to be king, and prophets and leaders have tried to be pseudo-Messiahs. But only One has come back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013

The secret of self control is Christ control.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness spending etc, ad nauseum Theme: We want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Strong In Grace

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 15, 2008

An examination of the empowering work of the Grace of God in the life of the Believer

Introduction: In 2Timothy the Apostle Paul is writing to Timothy his son in the faith. Paul is coming to the end of his “race” and is writing to exhort and encourage Timothy to continue and advance in his ministry. To continue on in the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ even after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cloth - An Easter Day Message

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 20, 2017

Through Holy Week, there are several mentions of cloth in the storyline. These can help us remembering the story and relate it to ourselves.

Easter Day - CLOTH John 20:1-19 I was reflecting a few weeks back on what we could think about over Easter. Was there a link in the Easter storyline that we could look at to help us reflect and focus on the events. I found one! You’ll be pleased to know it’s not chocolate or bunnies. To focus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Funeral Service For Erma Frankenbush

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 28, 2013

Funeral service for a woman who had left a good legacy for her children.

Funeral Service for Erma Frankenbush The story is told from many years ago of a man who worked as a lamplighter in a very small town. Each evening in the winter he could be seen walking through the snow lighting each lamp one by one. A young boy watched the lamplighter as he worked each night ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ashes Of Temptation Series

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 26, 2015

Lent I (B) midweek. The source of temptation is our own sinful desires within us. Therefore, we look to Christ who purifies our hearts, to deliver us from temptation.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Temptation” Our world today is full of temptation, isn’t it? You don’t even have to go looking for it anymore. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-19, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Up And Bar The Door

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

a 20th Century Poem that gave me insight.

Get Up And Bar The Door Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes You Happy? What Makes You Not Happy? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 1, 2018

Those living in the Last Days will have to swim against the current in order to live a life that leads to joy and fulfillment.

Revelation 14 TRANSLATION v. 13 and I heard a voice from heaven saying “write, Blessed (O! how happy) are the dead in the Lord who die from now on Yes, says the Spirit, in order that they will rest from their labors, and their works follow them. v. 14 and I looked and Look, a white cloud, and on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13-20

Denomination: *other

An Awkward Conversation

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

Three truths about Jesus's kingdom gleaned from Pilate's conversation with him

Opening illustration: Describe the situation from Manifest last week. B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: Three truths about Jesus’s kingdom gleaned from Pilate’s conversation with him 1) A Kingdom with No Walls (v. 36) a. Outside of the religious language of the “kingdom of God,” the use of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

19th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 11, 2020

Jesus introduced his followers to the most unusual aspect of life. He taught them about a way to love others with no concerns for themselves. Jesus showed them unconditional love in rescuing fallen women, helping enemy soldiers, and associating with sinners.

In 1984 a British-American rock band, Foreigner, released a song entitled “I Wanna Know What Love Is.” A High school senior believed he knew what love is. So, this young man said to his father at breakfast one morning, "Dad, I'm going to get married." "How do you know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31-36

Denomination: Catholic

Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 16, 2021

What does the journey of Lent mean to us, and why is Ash Wednesday such an important beginning point for us as Christians.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Remember thou art dust and to dust thou shalt return, turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ. Words which we recognise to be as central today to our worship, as our act of communion. They signal the beginning of the Holy season of Lent ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Joel 2:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Individualism And Making Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2021

Individualism, like most isms, is a philosophy of “me, first.” “I don’t care about anything or anybody but me.”

Homily for Feast of the Holy Family Sir 3: 2-7, 12-14; Psalm 127; Col 3: 12-21; Lk 2: 22-40 Version 2 (request that lector read the long version of Colossians) Is any English word so misunderstood today as the key word in Paul’s letter to the church of Colossae? No, I don’t mean the word ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 2:16

Denomination: Catholic

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Life That Speaks

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 29, 2025

Our lives—our character, decisions, and legacy—are visible testimonies to others. The kings of Israel give us examples of both faithful witness and tragic failure.

A Life that Speaks June 29, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our lives—our character, decisions, and legacy—are visible testimonies to others. The kings of Israel give us examples of both faithful witness and tragic failure. Focus Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Final Sermon in the series "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships"

An old man was lying on his deathbed. He only had a few hours to live when suddenly he smelled chocolate chip cookies. He loved chocolate chip cookies more than anything else in the world. With his last bit of energy he pulled himself out of bed, struggled across the floor to the stairs, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist