Sermons on Common Ground:

The Power Of Positive Mothers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 9, 2005

This message gives four common qualities of positive mothers.

The Power of a Positive Mother Proverbs 14:1 “The wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.” (NLT) Proverbs 31:25-26, 28 “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Emotion Sickness

Contributed by Tom Anglin on May 17, 2005

Emotional rollcoaster ride and fainting fits common to ministry.

1 Kings 19:1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword.2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying,"So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Misconceptions About Salvation

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 26, 2004

A study of three of the most common misconceptions about salvation.

Misconceptions about Salvation Scripture References: Philippians 3:2-4:1 Deuteronomy 30:6 2 Corinthians 5:10 Romans 16:18 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. We each have made mistakes in our life. We probably continue to do so today. b. Some have little ...read more

Getting Started As A Leader Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007

All great leaders have three things in common . . .

What are the three things that all leaders have in common? They are the three things that Nehemiah did in chapter 1. 1. Nehemiah’s eyes were attentive to needs Are you asking people what needs they see around them? Eyes open to needs your children have? Family needs? Work place needs? Church ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Object!

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Responding to common objections to Christianity from non-Christians

I Object! October 26/27, 2002 Intro: Last week I shared a story about a missed opportunity to share faith – my wife Joanne had been asked a question by a coworker which Joanne later recognized as being a place where she could have shared her faith. So this past week, Joanne took the initiative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Perspectives On Biblical Baptism

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 26, 2006

Bible answers to seven common questions about baptism

PERSPECTIVES ON BIBLICAL BAPTISM 1. Baptism is an extremely important subject because of the connection made in the Bible between baptism and salvation. a. 1 Peter 3:21 (NASB) And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-- not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bbq Chicken

Contributed by Carl Finney on Sep 18, 2006

What BBQ Chicken and Christian’s have in common.

What do you need to cook that special BBQ Chicken? Wood – Good mesquite wood to add that special something. Fire – Hot enough to cook safely but not to hot. You want to allow the chicken to be smoked while it’s cooking. The slow smoking it a critical part of the process and can not be rushed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

A most common 'sin' often ignored or overlooked - PRIDE

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 3 PRIDE Sometimes fables teach us best. The story is told of two ducks and a frog who lived happily together in a farm pond. The best of friends, the three would amuse themselves and play together in their water hole. When the hot summer days came, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What You Can Learn About Heaven, When Your In Hell (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 28, 2012

Death is the common lot of the rich and the poor, the godly and ungodly.

Verse 19-“There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. Shows that a man may do well in this world and lousy in the next. Verse 20-But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate The sin of this rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 118:14-21, Hosea 6:4-6, Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 13:24-30. A). THE LORD MY SALVATION. Psalm 118:14-21. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14-21, Hosea 6:4-6, Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 13, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 4:2-6, 1 John 3:1-8, Matthew 24:23-31. A). THE GREATER CANTATA. Psalm 96:1-13. Psalms 93-100 are sometimes known as the “enthronement” Psalms. Yet this is not the enthronement of any earthly king (Psalm 93:1; Psalm 97:1; Psalm 99:1). Many of the words of this particular ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 4:2-6, 1 John 3:1-8, Matthew 24:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ash Wednesday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 57:1-11, Joel 2:12-17, James 4:1-10, Matthew 6:16-21. A). FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11, Joel 2:12-17, James 4:1-10, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Women Disciples Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples.

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples. However, this assumption is far from the truth. While the Twelve Apostles were men, Jesus' ministry was inclusive, and women played a vital role. Let's explore biblical examples that demonstrate Jesus' heart for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 10:38-42

Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 118:1-9, 2 Kings 5:9-16, Galatians 5:16-24, Luke 17:11-19. A). THE EVERLASTING MERCY OF THE LORD. Psalm 118:1-9. Our Psalm today begins, “O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good” (PSALM 118:1a). Notice that it is not that ‘He has been good to me.’ But rather that He is “good” within ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-9, 2 Kings 5:9-16, Galatians 5:16-24, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 33:6-12, Proverbs 25:6-14, Ephesians 4:1-6, Luke 14:1-11. A). THE CREATOR GOD, OUR REDEEMER. Psalm 33:6-12. PSALM 33:6-7. “The word of the LORD” (cf. Psalm 33:4) is the same powerful, Creative word by which the cosmos was created (cf. Genesis 1:3). And Jesus is the Word (cf. John 1:1-3). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-12, Proverbs 25:6-14, Ephesians 4:1-6, Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational