Sermons on Civil Governments:

A Painful Visit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 10, 2009

For Martin Luther King Sunday. Misunderstanding comes about because we do not hear one another, we do not have the context to understand, or someone deliberately creates distance. Racial understanding needs to take all this into account.

Misunderstanding is an inevitable part of life. Just because we are human, just because we have limitations and are imperfect, we are going to misunderstand one another. And the sooner we accept that as a part of life and learn to deal with it, the better off we’ll be. There are several reasons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Calling?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon is about answering God’s call.

Ring, ring! “Hello. Who is this?” The call. How often do we answer calls? They come on the telephone. They may be a letter or e-mail. Calls come in different shapes and sizes. If you have noticed during a baseball game the manager will make the “call” to the bullpen to get a relief pitcher ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holding Our Ground In The Faith,

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 24, 2004

We in America and in the church are in the midst of a great cultural war. How do we respond when we hear of gay marriages and gay pastors being ordained? We can learn from 1 Chronicles 11 that we need to not retreat, but rather hold the high ground.

Holding Our Ground in the Faith Note: I am a United Methodist pastor who wrote this sermon in response to a recent ruling to allow a gay pastor to retain her ministry in the church. Though this message exhorts United Methodists to take a stand against a few radical elements within our fold, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:12-14

The Busy Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2005

How does busyness hurt our ability to witness for Jesus? How does ministry sometimes change our focus from loving the Messiah? Learn how to avoid the trap of busyness from Jesus’ critique of the Ephesian church.

I do some writing professionally. I haven’t had much published - but it’s a craft I care about and work on seriously. One of the best tools a writer has is not spell check - but gut check. By that I mean a critique group. A critique group reads what you’ve written - gives you some things they like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Introduction To Celtic Spirituality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 6, 2008

A new course at God at the Pub. This talk introduces my journey and Saint Patrick

Earthed Spirituality - Introduction My connection with Celtic Spirituality Early on – John Michael Talbot – God of Life Clannad – intro shots to U2’s “Live at Red Rocks” Video Love of things Irish & Celtic – bands: U2, Big Country, The Alarm (Welsh), The Proclaimers (Scot) The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: *other

Zechariah's Praise - God Has Come! Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 16, 2012

Zechariah's praise reaches reminds us that God has provided an answer to the sorrows and evil that is in this world today. The answer is found in the reality that GOD HAS COME to us in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Where is God when tragedy strikes? On Thursday we learned of another devastating tragedy in one of our nation’s schools. Another massacre of innocent children by a crazed murderer - this time in Newtown Connecticut. Where is God when 20 children and 6 teachers are gunned down in an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Forty Motivations For Outreach Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2013

Sometimes we need a little motivation and Biblical inspiration to do our best for Jesus in regards to outreach ministries. It all comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith.

40 Motivations for Outreach Ministries (Heb. 12:1-4) By fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ we are enabled, empowered and enlightened to be energized for the outreach ministries that please the Lord and bear fruit in every good work while we increase in the knowledge of God. 1. Commission - The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Commandment And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 3, 2016

The Gospel Drama continues to unfold with God speaking the Ten Commandments to His people at Mount Sinai. The first commandment shows the sovereign omnipresent character of Yahweh and points to Jesus visitation to come.

Exodus: The First Commandment and the Gospel Exodus 20:1-21 Last study we looked at the 10th plague inflicted upon the Egyptians, namely, the death of all the first born in the land. God graciously provided escape for His people by the Passover of the Lord. The blood of the perfect lambs which ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Racism Is Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 17, 2017

We must love regardless of a person's race, creed or socio-economic status.

Racism Is A Sin Text: James 2:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard about an African-American who tried to attend a church. Sadly, the church wouldn’t even let him attend a service. The pastor said, "You just need to pray about it." About three weeks later the pastor saw him and asked, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Will They Find Us Faithful?

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 8, 2014

Will those who come after us find us faithful? We gain courage and resolution by remembering the lives and sacrifices of those who came before us. We must remember the fallen, resolve to be found faithful, and reflect on the finisher of our faith.

WILL THEY FIND US FAITHFUL? Hebrews 11:1-12:4 (Bible quotes are from NKJV) INTRODUCTION As I was preparing the sermon for this Memorial Day weekend service, I decided to do a little research regarding this particular holiday. Let’s take a quick Memorial Day quiz to see how much you know about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, 1 Corinthians 9:26-27, 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Christmas Series

Contributed by John Braland on Dec 10, 2010

Mary’s example teaches us that godly men and women still understand that God’s favor still rests on them. And Mary teaches us that godly men and women still respond to God’s calling. When God leads us to do something we need to follow, we need trust God.

Every morning the kids get up and prepare for school. Kathi makes them breakfast and packs their lunches and we get them ready to board the bus. And now that it’s cold out the kids don’t want to stand at the bus stop for very long because they will get cold and we don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Counterfeit Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 27, 2010

By comparing the first four seals of Rev. 6 to Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, the world’s offer of “life” can be seen as a counterfeit to the offer made by God.

THE COUNTERFEIT KINGDOM Rev. 6:1-18; Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon Objective: By comparing the first four seals of Rev. 6 to Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, the world’s offer of “life” can be seen as a counterfeit to the offer made by God. 1I watched as the Lamb opened the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Remember Who You Are To Obey Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010

As we continue our series through Mark, I want us to see why it is important to allow Jesus to have authority over your decisions, your possessions and your life. For if we are going to be the “little Christ”; it will be because we recognize the authority

Authority – The power or right to control, judge or prohibit the actions of others. Authority – A person or group having power. Authority – An expert in a particular field. Authority – The ability to influence or control others. These are just a few of the definitions one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christ Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

Does one person really make all the difference? When do things make all the difference? When we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The CHRIST Makes All The Difference” explores why Jesus makes all the difference to Eas

What Difference Does Easter Make? “Why the CHRIST Makes All The Difference” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Does one person really make all that much difference? When I was in the fourth grade I had a SS teacher who wasn’t like any of the SS teachers I had before. Bruce challenged us with one thing: memorize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Methodist