Sermons on clock:

Another Chance

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Oct 18, 2010

How second chances can change lives, and what is wrong with harsher sentencing of criminals.

The most positive person I have ever met is Billy Graham, and I am not talking about the famous evangelist. This Billy Graham grew up in Naenae. Back in the 1950s, the young Billy was something of a reprobate. He got up to horrendous mischief, often targeting Hoppy Hodges, the local cop. Once Billy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

Take This Job And Love It! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

The Bible talks about our jobs. Whether we are the low man on the totem pole, or king of the hill, we are on the job with God and need His help.

Take this Job and Love It! Ephesians 6:5-9 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Purpose And Calling Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 6, 2010

There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and those who know their “purpose and calling” and do them well will be victorious and honored now and forever!

On December 10, many of us will be going to the theaters to see the next movie about the chronicles of Narnia. Yes, although it is about entertainment, there are many biblical principles from the writings of CS Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia are actually 7 books and it can be said that the whole ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:15-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Preaching Ought To Be

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Jan 3, 2011

Sermons ought to be plain, passionate and powerful to reach their intended audience.

What Preaching Ought to be 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 ( KJV ) 1And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3And I was with you in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Comeback Ever

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009

When things seemed at there worst God provided His very best through the resurrection of His Son.

Introduction: Most of us are more familiar with the Disney movie than we are the book, but in Rudyard Kipling’s, The Jungle Book Mowgli, the man cub, asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the jungle. He’s told that when two animals meet on a narrow path that one must step aside and let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Jan 20, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

A Study in Revelation Part 2 Revelation 1: 1-3 Brief look @ last week verse 1 We saw that the word revelation (apokalupsis) means to uncover. It’s the idea of pulling back a covering to reveal something that was hidden from sight. The Revelation was given by Jesus Himself The Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Not Doing Right

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 29, 2011

We Are Blessed, So We Can Bless Others!

A rich landowner named Carl often rode around his vast estate so he could congratulate himself on his great wealth. One day while riding around his estate on his favorite horse, he saw Hans an old tenant farmer, who was sitting under a tree when Carl rode by. Hans said, "I was just thanking God for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Phil Jolley on Nov 21, 2006

Four motivations for ministry - the fear of the Lord, the love of Christ, God’s commission, and the urgency of today

The Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2 Introduction A missionary conference is always a good time to ask ourselves why? We are involved throughout the year in many activities, many of them evangelistic and the routine of doing them can sometimes become so routine that we forget ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Spoken. Are You Listening? Series

Contributed by Dale Mcintire on Feb 10, 2009

God contextualizes his message for every age, inlcuding ours.

I. God wants you to know. A. “One of the most commonsense principles in the physical realm of everyday life is a clear knowledge of one’s earthly position and earthly possessions.” (Hannah Whitall Smith, Everyday Religion) 1. Illustration: Balancing the Monthly Checkbook a. I’m two weeks ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Murder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

Taking the Leap to something higher will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus.

More than Murder June 30, 2013 Introduction This is an interesting week in national news. June 24, 2013 Paula Deen's Food Network career is toast after the network announced Friday that it would not be renewing the popular shows "Paula's Best Dishes" and "Paula's Home Cooking" after her contract ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

No One Likes An Exaggerating God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 15, 2014

There are some passages that seem to suggest that God might be stretching the truth with some of His promises, but the reality is the God of the Bible does not lie.

Background: • Our difficult verse is found in Psalms 37:25 – “I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread.” Is it true that no Christians (God’s children) have ever been hungry enough ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From Slavery To Freedom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2013

1. The Condemnation– Ex 11:4; 2. The Lamb - Ex 12:3, 5; 3. Examine The Lamb - Ex 12:5; 4. Slay The Lamb - Ex. 12:6; 5. Blood of the Lamb - Ex: 12:7

Approaching the 3rd year of the civil war Jan. 1 1863. Was when the Emancipation Proclamation was taken to Mr. Lincoln by Secretary Seward, for the President’s signature, Mr. Lincoln took a pen, dipped it in the ink, moved his hand to the place for the signature, held it a moment, then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Candlelight Devotional - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2012

A brief Christmas Eve Candlelight Devotional. At the end I also have our program for our special Candlelight service.

The Light of the World Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Devotional December 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION The October 2001 edition of National Geographic had an article on the “Power of Light” with this quotation: Light reveals the world to us. Body and soul crave it. Light sets our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Quiet Time With God Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 15, 2013

When the Bible speaks of the heart, it speaks of our inner mental and emotional state. So instead of “pacemakers” of the heart, let’s consider “peacemakers” of the heart. I will give you five peacemakers of the heart over the course of the next several we

Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time with God” Introduction: 1. Sometimes, when floods come, they will carry away houses, cars, furniture, etc. Yet, the giant oak tree stands unmoved. Why is this? Because it has something that all those other things don’t have – roots! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Bible Church

A Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 12, 2015

In giving us the Ten Commandments, God calls us to love God with all our heart, soul and might.

Deuteronomy 5:1-21, 6:4-9 “A Pleasing Life” INTRODUCTION Multi-tasking is a popular idea in our culture today. The idea that we can accomplish more by doing two, three or four things simultaneously is appealing. There is only one problem, though—experts say it doesn’t ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran