Sermons on Church And Business:

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 28, 2019

We continue our series with Matthew 5:27-30 where Jesus talks about lust and the need to cut sin out of our lives.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part nine) Matthew 5:27-30 Back in the days before automobiles, two preachers met in a certain town. The first asked the second how he was doing. “Furious!” replied the second. “Someone stole my bike and I think it’s one of my church members! I don’t know what to do.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30, Job 31:1, Mark 9:42-48, 2 Peter 2:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Out Of The Whirlwind” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2019

God does not explain why Job has suffered, but focuses on God's knowledge, power and majesty. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Job is humbled by God (38:1-42:6) Job is questioned by God #1: Can you explain my creation? (38:1-38). Job is questioned by God #2: Can you oversea my creation? (38:39-39:30). Job is questioned by God #3: Can you subdue my creation? (40:6-41:34) Job replies to God (42: 1-6) Job is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Wonderful Works Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 12, 2019

1. His works are good (vs. 27-33). 2. His works are great (vs. 34-37). 3. His works are a guarantee (vs. 37-38). 4. His works are gracious (vs. 38-42).

The Wonderful Works of Our Lord The Gospel of John John 10:27-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 29, 2017 (Revised November 12, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 10, as we think about the wonderful works of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. *Verses 22-24 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

God's Help In The Hard Times Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2019

How can we get the help we need in the hard times of life? 1. Go to God (vs. 17-20). 2. Listen to the Lord (vs. 21-26). 3. Rely on the Lord's resurrection (vs. 26-27).

God's Help in the Hard Times of Life The Gospel of John John 11:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 12, 2017 (Revised November 26, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to look at the wonderful story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sovereignty In Salvation Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2014

A sermon examining God's great gift of salvation.

GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN SALVATION Acts 8:26-39 I hardly ever use pop culture references in my sermons. However, there is a reference from a classic movie that I have not been able to get off my mind in recent days. How many of you remember the movie “Forrest Gump”? There is a moment in that film ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Whats Jesus Been Doing? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus has already been identified as our High Priest in Hebrews. He is called our “merciful & faithful High Priest.” But what has been been doing since he arose to heaven?

Hebrews Series “So, Jesus, What Have You Been Doing Lately?” Hebrews 4.14-5.10 March 26, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Introduction: A Jesus has already been identified as our High Priest in Hebrews. He is called our “merciful & faithful High ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Man In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus wasn’t not only led into the desert to have communion with the Father, according to Matt.4.1, He was brought to this dry place to be “tempted.”

A Man in the Wilderness (Lenten Season Series: 1 of 7) Matt. 4.1-11 March 16, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A Matt. 4.1-11 (Have the congregation read this text as a responsive reading here or at an earlier time in the service.) B Jesus wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In My Trials Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to experience joy in the midst of trials in our lives.

Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and had them answer something like this: “Well, under the circumstances, I’m doing pretty well.”? When I hear someone say something like that I’m reminded of something that I heard many years ago. This quote from Rick Warren ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For My Hurt Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

Tomorrow's hope enables me to endure today's hurt.

As many of you know, I officiate high school basketball and volleyball. As a high school official, I am subject to the control of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. The AIA determines what qualifications I must meet in order to work, they establish the game/match fees, they establish uniform ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good Debt (Not What You Think!)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2014

We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples... living decent lives for all to see.

Title: Good Debt (Not What You Think!) Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples… living decent lives for all to see. Introduction Debt has a number of categories… one is Government debt. The Urban Dictionary defines debt simply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mabuhay Sa Panalangin

Contributed by Marvin Salazar on Sep 12, 2014

Be like Christ when praying, be Christ minded in prayers, with humility and faith. With love for one another and with supplication present your request to God. In all things, in all our life be with our God!

Pambungad na pagbati: "Kaawaan at kapayapaan at pagibig ang sa inyo nawa'y paramihin mga minamahal kong mga kapatid sa Panginoon!" Naalala ko nung high school ako mayroon kaming religion teacher. Ngayon wala na ata nun? Pag vacant namin iinvite kami ng religion teacher sa isang sulok ng ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Truth About Life, Pursuit, Purpose And Providence Part-1

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2013

“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV)

The Great Truth about Life, Pursuit, Purpose and providence Part-1 “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV) In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2013

This sermon deals with the hope we find in Christ when we lose some of the things we treasure the most. It looks at the Shunnamite woman and her relationship to Elisha.

Hope Has Come Glenville 3/15/2013 2 Kings 4:8-17 1 Peter 1:3-9 Each week it seems as though somebody has taken another person’s life in an argument, a drug deal, or a robbery. We have the debate going on in Congress over gun control on who should have background checks and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opportunities In Athens

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013

Paul preaches on Mars hill. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Athens: A City of Extremes Paul: A Man of Courage Communication: A Message of Impact Response: A Reaction of Conflict SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mercedes Benz were the company who first produced; • A car body design that absorbed the force of a collision on impact. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Brethren

The Song Of The Angels

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

The song of the angels shows that God’s glory and God’s grace are to be grasped and to be given

As we’ve already seen the past two weeks and in our Scripture readings earlier this morning, angels are intimately involved in the Christmas story. In the past two weeks we’ve seen how Gabriel first revealed to Zechariah that he would have a son who would prepare the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist