Sermons on Closings:

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - Dungeons And Mansions? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

Whether I live in a DUNGEON or MILLION DOLLAR mansion I can still be stupid about what really matters in life.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - DUNGEONS AND MANSIONS? She is not deaf but her heart is a fortress, cold, hard, defensive. The gates are huge, old and impenetrable, bolted with fear and pride that slide across into their iron brackets at the mention of Christ. She sits in a dungeon of her own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Easter Key

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015

A drama for children: The Easter Key.

The Easter Key Introduction: The children’s talk for today is based on part of the Easter Sunday story, (Mark 16: 1-4). Theme: God opens doors. Aim: To teach that God opened the door to the tomb of Jesus so that all may see and learn that Jesus is risen. Materials: 1. One metal key for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

"a Friend Who Harms You"? Is There Such A Thing?

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 12, 2025

Isn’t a friend supposed to treat you well? Why do friends quickly turn into enemies? Don’t be surprised, because incidents like this have happened since ancient times

"A Friend Who Harms You"? Is There Such a Thing? Isn’t a friend supposed to treat you well? Why do friends quickly turn into enemies? Don’t be surprised, because incidents like this have happened since ancient times. Look at these Bible verses I quote: Proverbs 18:24 in various versions ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 More Than A Moment Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 17, 2025

Today we’re celebrating the real heart of Christmas with familiar carols, words about Christmas – published 100’s of years before it happened, and a message that reminds us that Christmas is more than a day on the calendar, it’s the beginning of a hope that lasts.

PART ONE (for earlier in the service) Title: When the Moment Isn’t What You Expected Christmas is full of moments, isn’t it? Moments that we look forward to… and moments we dread. • The tree going up. • The first mince pie. • That moment of thinking “I really should have started shopping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Freedom From Fear

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message relating how God can deliver us from fear and overwhelming circumstances.

Freedom from Fear Psalm 34 Introduction This morning I want to take some time and look at some verses from Psalm 34. David wrote this Psalm when he was running away from King Saul, who was trying to kill him. You remember David, right? He was the one who killed Goliath with the stone and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus, My Space.com

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 1, 2006

introducing Jesus to the last day church

Intro: one of the new items on the Internet is “my space”. I don’t have a my space place, but for those who do, it is a place where they introduce who they are to those who visit that site. During the time of Jesus they didn’t have a my space place, but in the Revelation, He introduces Himself to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding God

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011

Where is God? This was my first sermon at a new church, and it showed several priorities: worship, ministry, and outreach.

Acts 17:16-28 – Not Far From Each One of Us Today I would like to share with you a fairly simple thought. It’s been debated and dissected over the years. A person may not know what to do with it, but one thing is for sure: you can’t escape it. That truth... is that God is near. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

"To Be A Friend Of God”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2018

The sermon seeks to understand the words of Jesus who calls us "His friends". There is a difference between being an acquaintance of Jesus and being His Friend. some thoughts from "Cigna Insurance on loneliness in our culture, & "seasons of refreshing.

In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2018 Text: John 15:12-14 Easter VI “To Be A Friend of God” Begin with a prayer this week. (read the text) One of the most popular TV shows from 1994 to 2004 was called “Friends”. It was about 3 young ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I See God As Being Closer To Me? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2024

Genesis 2:7 speaks of Adam receiving the breath of life. John 20:22 speaks of Jesus giving the spiritual breath of life (the Holy Spirit). This sermon unpacks the parallels and their implications.

- As we have throughout this series, this morning I want to look at the connection between a passage early in Genesis and one late in John. We’ll start in Genesis 2:7. - In that verse it tells us that the “Lord God . . . breathed in [the man’s] nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7, John 20:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Matters of the heart can only be resolved with the help of the Maker of hearts: 1. Keep Away from Sin, 2. Value Every Human, 3. Get Help

Matters of the Heart Matthew 5:27-32 27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Coast Is Clear"

Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 8, 2006

The wonderful benefit of serving a God who is for us!

"THE COAST IS CLEAR!" Psalm 3:1 O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. THERE IS MUCH FRAY! The people of God often feel the pressures of life, the enemy and even the war within our own soul. There’s no doubt about the increase of struggles for the child of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Greatest Desire Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2006

In this message we will see that God’s greatest desire is to draw neaer to us.

God’s Greatest Desire Drawing Nearer (1) AS YOU KNOW – tonight January 18th is the very first meeting of River Run’s Deeper Impact service… AND – let me tell you, I am pumped, stoked, excited, and jazzed about what God is going to do in our lives individually and collectively as we seek to go ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Passion And Plight Of Pastors Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005

Pastor are not perfect, yet they are often expected to walk a thin line between love and conviction, heart and mind, between right and wrong. This places pastor firmly between the title of today’s message. Pastoring is then either a plight or a passion.

UNDERSTANDING THE PASSION AND PLIGHT OF PASTORS 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 INTRODUCTION: Pastoral ministry is often a precarious ministry. Many times pastors walk into or are called to situations, which are delicate and or sensitive in nature. Often, pastor are misconstrued, misquoted, and roasted. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near To God - Walk With God Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

This sermon is about having a daily walk with God!

This morning I want to look at the life Enoch mentioned briefly in Genesis Chapter 5. “Enoch lived sixty-five years and begot Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years and had other sons and daughters. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Three Views Of The Tomb

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

As we look at Peter and John, we see ourselves in our spiritual journey as they look into the tomb of Jesus.

The Three Views of the Tomb John 20:1-9 It was the great race of the century. Peter and John, two of the closest disciples to Jesus, tore off from the house to the tomb. Mary Magdalene and company had just told the disciples something about the stone being rolled away, grave clothes, angels and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene