Sermons on Circus:

Now You Have Something To Shout About

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 9, 2021

This is a rewrite of Dr. Jwt Spies great sermon. Bartimaeus began to shout as Jesus passed by. His shout brought him into Jesus' presence and he received sight. Begin this new year with a shout!

NOW YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A first grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One child announced, "I'd like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob-When He Knew It Was Time To Leave Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 12, 2022

Jacob had lived with and served uncle Laban for twenty years. He soon found out that it was time for him to leave and go back to his home country.

Introduction: Jacob had now lived with and worked for his uncle Laban for 14 years. He had received his rewards, Leah and Rachel plus a servant girl for each and was now the father of at least 12 children (details for these children are found in Genesis 29:31-30:24). He was ready to leave but Laban ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Small Things? You May Never See? You May Never Know?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2021

In the ministry we may have many questions? Why can't I see the fruit of my labor now? Little things can kill the effectiveness of ministry. Are we called to success or faithfulness. Love small things. Never use comparison.

SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Hebrews 12:12-15, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank Goodness I've Found It!

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2019

Through which camera angle will we hear the stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin? Do we need to look from a different angle?

..................................................... I’d like you to think back - at least six months ago, it could be longer. Remember yourself going to the cinema. Not just any time you went to the cinema, but a time when you actually got there early enough that even after you had bought your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

We Will Serve The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2018

When you join the military, your life no longer belongs to you, but to the US government! You don't decide what time you'll get up or where you'll go, the military does that. It's the same committing to Jesus; He now calls the shots!

WE WILL SERVE THE LORD Josh. 24:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Father of five came home with a toy. "Which of you should be given the present? Who is the most obedient, never talks back to Mom, and does everything he or she is told to do?" 2. There was a silence for a moment, then a chorus of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 23, 2018

Each of us has been called by God to fulfill a purpose, to fulfill a spiritual calling in this life. And the Calling process can be divided into 3 steps. Discovery - Decision - Action. May you proclaim as Samuel "Speak, for your servant is listening".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

"We Can Work It Out" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2017

Paul tells us to work out our salvation. We must remember when he said this he was speaking to believers not unbelievers. In this message we look at how to live out our faith according to Paul.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “We can Work it Out” Philippians 2:12-18 One of the most difficult things in life to maintain it to keep all things where they are all supposed to be at all times…. It’s called balance. Sometimes we feel like a clown at the circus who is trying to keep all the plates ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Pretenders Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016

"The Great Pretenders" sermon is part of the Sermon on the Mount series talking about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and how they were acting out the part in their giving of alms, prayer and fasting.

Sermon on the Mount “The Great Pretenders” Matthew 6:1-6 A father complained about the amount of time his family spent in front of the television set. His children watched cartoons and neglected their schoolwork. His wife preferred soap operas to doing housework. His solution was that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Making Your Vote Count

Contributed by Fr. Frank Gough on Oct 27, 2016

Teaching that prayer is always the way to really make your voice be heard.

We have an election this coming November. And so far it has been an excellent example of modern American political campaigning. There has been vast confusion, accusations galore, an abundance of mudslinging advertisements, both real and false personal attacks and, of course, there has been the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Get Used To Being Hated Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 17, 2016

Jesus was hated by the world, for no other reason than He had come to reveal the Father. As those who are associated with Jesus we should accept the same level of hate.

Message John 15:18-25 “Get Used To Being Hated” Living with teenagers can be heaps of fun. Especially when they go through that wonderful time of life called “puberty”. You just never know what is going to happen from one moment to the next. You can be quietly sitting in front of the tv. Your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jack Out Of The Box

Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 6, 2010

Ever feel like a Jack in the Box? Ever feel crammed or pressured by people or problems in life? God never designed you to be stuck in a box that limits you. Discover how to escape the the box that you find yourself in.

Take a stroll down memory lane with me for brief minute. I want you to think back to your childhood and all the toys you played with as a little girl or a little boy. Maybe you had an Etch N Sketch or a Simon Says. My favorite was Lego’s. I loved building things. But there is one toy that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:40-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 30, 2024

Verse 34 gives us the good news of our salvation as simply as it can be stated. Each part of that verse outlines the means by which we can be saved from the penalty of our sins.

Alba 3-31-24 CHRIST IS RISEN Romans 8:34 A story was told about a Biology I test in which the students were asked: "Suppose you could take to Mars any of the laboratory equipment used in this course. How would you determine if there was life on Mars?" One student responded: "Ask ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Earth Peace Series

Contributed by Jyotirmaya Deep on Dec 17, 2022

None of the human efforts can gain peace. It is the Prince of Peace that gives the perfect peace. Surprisingly, the peace is for us. Prince of Peace can only give the Peace you need. Peace of Jesus is a balm for all your aches.

1. INTRODUCTION: As Christmas is coming a sense of relief is being made in our hearts. It is bringing a sense of Peace in our hearts because soon we will be celebrating Christmas the coming of the Prince of Peace from Heaven to Earth. In the read text (Luke2:8-15), we see that a multitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Other

If You Don’t Want To Be Bitten, Don’t Pet The Beast

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2009

Modesty in women’s dress is no accident. It is the result of training and adherence to biblical standards of decency in order to strengthen the witness of women.

“Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.”[1] A 54-year-old British woman tried to pet a lion in the El Arca wild animal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha And The Two Bears Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Elisha was a prophet not to be trifled with

Elisha and the Two Bears 2 Kings 2:23-25 A husband and wife who work for the circus go to an adoption agency. Social workers there raise doubts about their suitability. The couple produces photos of their 50-foot motor home, which is clean and well maintained ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist