Sermons on Commonness:

What's Wrong With Halloween?

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Oct 18, 2008

Halloween: Harmless fun, or serious, sinister business?

What’s Wrong with Halloween? BY DR. RUSSELL K. TARDO Halloween has become an issue among Christians. Long considered harmless fun, many are now questioning its history, nature, influence and fruit. The revitalization of Satanism and Witchcraft and their obvious association with Halloween has caused ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Reunion Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

The ultimate Christian family reunion is about the future even more than it is about the past.

How many of you have ever been to a family reunion? What was it for? Was it someone’s 50th anniversary, or 80th birthday, or a regular event - every few years or so, to keep in touch? One of the things I really love about living here is how close together the families are. For most of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Lesson From The Potato Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 9:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Kind Of People God Uses

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2014

A sermon examining the fact that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.

THE KIND OF PEOPLE GOD USES Luke 6:12-16 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, January 4th, 2026) Throughout History, ordinary people have been called by God to do extraordinary things. For example, Moses was tending sheep on the backside of the desert when God appeared to him in a burning bush ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Joseph

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation (trial: whether in the form of seductions or afflictions, solicitations to sin or hardships) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Lord's Supper message.

This summer I was reminded just how easy it is for us to get so comfortable with something that we do all the time that we just do it without thinking about how or why we do it. For me that realization came when I had to drive three different rental cars on our vacation. One of the reasons that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-18, 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb And The Cross

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009

What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Enduring Evidence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit continues to work in every believer to produce lifelong evidence of His work in them.

(NOTE: This sermon series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction Last week we talked about baptism in the Holy Spirit and the initial physical evidence of tongues. Next week we are going to look into some reasons ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So We've Had A Revival... Now What?

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

It's one thing to get on an emotion "high" after revival, but what are we supposed to do after we sleep it off?

1. Introduction a. We had a wonderful revival last week – Bro. Joe Wright delivered to us the message God gave Him specifically for this congregation, for this community, and for this time b. But, as after almost any revival, God’s people tend to lose the “spark” revival brought--because, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Overflowing Joy

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 21, 2021

Subject: 'Overflowing Joy' - Acts chapter 2 verse 42-47 - Sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Joy in Worship (vs 42 & 46-47). • (2). Joy in Teaching (vs 42a) • (3). Joy in Fellowship (vs 44-45). • (4). Joy in Evangelism. (v 47b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When missionaries in the northern part of Alaska, where the Eskimos live, • Were trying to get the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Secret Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2022

God works by addition and multiplication Our enemy works by subtraction and division. We need to identify those that cause division in the church. God's best work is accomplished when we are in one mind and one accord.

THERE IS A SECRET POWER THAT LEADS TO SUCCESS. THE POWER IN AGREEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is several part lesson.) Henry Ford said: If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. Mother Teresa said: None of us, including me, ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Mark 3:25, Matthew 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Lord, One Church, One Banquet

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Oct 2, 2023

Celebrating Worldwide Communion

As the first Sunday of October, today is not only our regular Communion Sunday, it’s Worldwide Communion Sunday for Christians around the world. (Our Communion table is arrayed with different types and colors of bread symbolizing the worldwide Church’s diversity.) It’s a day to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-8, Luke 14:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Life Before Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Let’s tell people our story through reason, truth, and love.

LIFE BEFORE JESUS Text: Acts 21:37-22:5 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young man in his 20s came to faith in Christ after many years of bad choices and consequences and of breaking the hearts of his mother and others around him. The reality of his genuine conversion was proven over the dramatic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Calling Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of God's call to every individual for salvation and service, emphasizing the need to discern this call amidst life's distractions.

Welcome church family! I’m very excited today as we begin a powerful 3-week series together. Called & Anointed draws upon the testimonies of Samuel the prophet and David, the king of Israel. A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: God's Calling, Salvation, Apostolic Power

Sermon Series: Called & Anointed

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodney Byrd on Jul 12, 2001

The term Christian is often used loosely my many different people. This sermon discusses the traits of "true" Christians.

I was reading a great book the other day that gave me the inspiration for this sermon. It discussed ways of growing as a Christian. It really opened my eyes to how ambiguously some people viewed the question, "What is a Christian?" This is a question that has been asked by many people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist