Sermons on Clothing The Naked:

An "In Tents" Reminder

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 23, 2015

The lesson points out examples of the temporary in light of the permanent. I used this also to help with our VBS theme this year of God's Greatest Show on Earth.

1. Lifetime Battery An angry motorist went back to a garage where he had purchased an expensive battery for his car six months earlier. "Listen," the motorist grumbled to the owner of the garage, "when I bought that battery you said it would be the last battery my car would ever need. It died after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do Christians Go When They Die?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 1, 2017

A lesson that answers a question many Christians ponder - 'Where will they go when the physically die?'

Where Do Christians Go When They Die? Job asks, in Job 14:14, “If a man die, shall he live again?” Job's rhetorical question reflects a question that has been pondered by the vast majority of human beings throughout history. It seems to me that Man, being created in the image of God, has sensed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look At What You Can't See Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2003

What we see can distract us from what needs to be seen. With the eyes of faith we look beyond the temporal view to behold that which is glorious and eternal.

Looking at What We Cannot See 2 Corinthians 5 After saying: 4:18 …while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Paul goes on to describe looking at things we can not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Into Harms Way - With God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2005

Jacob and his family move to Egypt, knowing that they will face hardship. Yet God also promised to go with them and bring them. He makes the same promise to us if we will go the place of worship, peace, and refreshment.

Has God ever instructed you to go into a place where you knew eventually there would be suffering? I’m not sure that’s happened to any of us - and I am even less sure that knowing that fact would help us in any way. But in doing so we fulfill God’s plan not only for us but for His purposes on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Funeral Service: New Christian

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 23, 2006

This is a funeral message for a close friend & co-worker of my wifes

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR: Emily Thomas Stricklin TITLE: Lessons From Death. TEXT: II Corinthians 5: 1-10 CLERGY: Rev. George E. Crumbly DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 TIME: 10:00am – Graveside Service PLACE: Arkansas Memorial Gardens (Jacksonville, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Walking Along God's Road

Contributed by James Thomas on May 28, 2006

How we need to become a servent and not to be served

Moving Along " Mark 10:35-45 The Request of James and John 35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laodicea: Dangers Of Being In The Middle Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the seventh message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Laodicea and the dangers of always seeking the middle ground.

In Luke 18:17 Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” This refers to the fact that God desires us to have child-like attitudes of trust in Him. An attitude that shows our desire to trust Him even we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kindness: Show Kindness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2012

Show kindness and you’d have served Christ! Heed the call to reflect God’ kindness. Make effrots to cultivate it. Take initiative to show kindness.

Read Matthew 25:31-46 – show kindness and you’d have served Christ! How did Jesus distinguish the sheep from the goats? From the way they treat others. The tree shall be known by its fruits. • He is not making them into sheep and goats. He is dividing them as He sees them. • Believers of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Subduing The Materialist Monster Inside Us Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us get a grip on our materialistic tendencies and live for the glory of God.

SUBDUING THE MATERIALIST MONSTER INSIDE US 1 Timothy 6:6-11 & 17-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Oh how we love things! 1. The newest and brightest – I can’t wait! a. The I-phone I got to have it. b. The new I-pad coming out, it is a must. c. Nintendo 3DS, Oh ya! 2. Not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

4 Things Of Certainty Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 6, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 9:26-28 (Outline taken from http://www.sermonseeds.org/Hebrews%20-%20Revelation/Hebrews/Hebrews%209.htm)

Introduction: Benjamin Franklin- Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Thesis: FOUR THINGS ON WHICH TO COUNT For instances: THERE IS DEATH (Just as man is destined to die once- vs. 27) We only have one death to die. We are not coming back to die again. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Was Mark Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

Introduction to the gospel of Mark

Who Was Mark? Who, what, where, when and why of Mark’s gospel. Who was it written to? What was their life like at that time? Why write a gospel at all, as far as we can tell, no one wrote a gospel for at least 20 years after the resurrection. What is the Big Idea of this book? The earliest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unto The Church At Sardis, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 20, 2013

A church can compromise itself out of existence and find itself at war against God.

Unto the Church in Sardis, Write Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Sardis was the fourth church to which Revelation was sent. It had at one time been a very powerful city, the capital of the Lydian empire. It was ruled by a man named Croesus whose wealth was the subject of the proverb “richer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Present Heaven Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

How and where do believes exist between their deaths and Jesus' Second Coming? (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has to Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 386- 390)

HoHum: Begin by reading Luke 16:19-31 From Rick Kallstrom- A few years ago I preached a message on hell. After the service I walked to the back of the church to shake hands with members of the congregation as they left the church. One individual said to me, “Preacher, I never knew what hell ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Possession, Oppression, And Grace

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 22, 2025

God's power and grace are sufficient to guard our lives as Christians from oppression and deliver anyone from demonic possession.

Second Sunday after Pentecost June 22, 2025 Luke 8:26-39 Possession, Oppression, and Grace The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Best known for his best seller, The Road Less Traveled, psychiatrist M. Scott Peck also wrote People of the Lie. In this second book, Peck wrote about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Awaiting The New Body PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

Live with an eternal perspective, focusing on pleasing God and anticipating our heavenly dwelling, rather than earthly concerns.

Good morning, beloved. I am grateful for the opportunity to share God's word with you today. As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to prepare our hearts and minds to receive the divine wisdom that our Lord has in store for us. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today is on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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