Sermons on Communication General:

Rebuilding The Walls (Extended Edition)

Contributed by Chris Bartholomew on Jan 31, 2022

Find your place in rebuilding the broken walls around you.

This is a reworked version of Johnny Chase: Rebuilding the Walls. The original is great, but I needed more length and a more direct application. Thanks, Johnny for the inspiration. Rebuilding the Walls (Extended edition) Nehemiah 1:1-6:15 Summary: Working together to build the Kingdom of God ...read more

Making A Difference 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Tonight we want to look again at HOW WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH OUR LIFE.

Notice again, these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…” There are some folks that have deep feelings for the things of God. That word “compassion” here has to do with WORDS and ACTIONS. You can tell some people love the Lord by the way they TALK and LIVE. • The Pastor can ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Words On Fire Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 12, 2021

We all need to develop a more "mature tongue."

Words on Fire Walk in Wisdom / Proverbs 1:20–33; James 3:1–12   • A year ago last week, a wildfire swept across San Bernadino county. Nearly 23,000 acres were burned along with 20 buildings, 13 people were injured, and the blaze claimed the life of a firefighter. • Wildfires have become a way ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, 1 Peter 3:10, Proverbs 16:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Explaining The Scripture. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 13, 2021

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: in case you are wondering: a mistake was made and the passage I was given to speak on does not truly match the title of the talk!

Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 26-32. SERMON OUTLINE: Meet the Cast: (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. (2). King Agrippa. (3). The Apostle Paul. Meet the Need: (1). “It is the Bible that gives our message its content” (vs 26&27). (2). “It is the Bible that gives our message its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26-32

Denomination: Brethren

Do Your Best To Be Your Best

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Most young men and women that attend a Bible College are given six weeks to find a church that they will be working with. The colleges call this, “Christians service!”

• Those who are sincere about doing something for the Lord look for a church that will use them. They realized they are in training for the ministry and they want to be used by the Lord and get all the experience they can get. • Some students that are not sincere are very content to find a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians # 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

A train was full of people on its way to Nashville, TN. Most of the passengers in the train were newspaper reporters as it had been chartered by a large newspaper company in Nashville.

The conductor asked one of the passengers for his ticket. The man did not have his ticket, so he immediately told the conductor he was with the newspaper company. The conductor told him he would have to check with the editor who was riding in the rear of the train. If the editor would verify ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out The Gospel: Lessons From Titus

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 14, 2023

The Apostle Paul, writing to Titus, outlines the qualities of those who are to lead with integrity and humility. In our Anglican tradition, we recognize the importance of bishops, priests, and deacons embodying these virtues.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the Epistle of Titus, a letter that holds timeless wisdom for our journey of faith. As we explore the pages of Titus, may the Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts and guide us in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Let Them Know: Love!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 15, 2024

This is an unhappy world. WE need to tell people about love --- we need to demonstrate love to others.

LET THEM KNOW… TRY UNDERSTANDING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Kings 3:9 (ESV) Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 10 It pleased the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20, 1 John 4:7-19, Proverbs 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Defining True Relationships Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 28, 2024

Today we start to define the relationships we are in

Well, here we are in our second week of “Me to We” – a series about our relationships. I really felt that this series was important for all of us, because relationships are important. And you know, the more I’m working on this series, the more I’ve got excited and passionate about this series. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-12, Ephesians 5:16-25

4 Relationship Recipe Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 28, 2024

Today, I offer a recipe. In a recipe there are ingredients that must be added, some that can be added, ans some that should never be added

So we made it! The last in our series on relationships. I wonder how you found it. Has it made a difference to your relationships? Because, in studying God’s Word about any subject, it should impact how we live. Today, I offer a recipe. In a recipe there are things you need to add.. They are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Why We All Need A Church Family

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 26, 2024

Jesus not only loves the church; He formed it. He created it. It was his idea. He launched it on the Day of Pentecost and calls us to join it.

Tony Evans said; “Don’t treat church like the Super bowl.” This is what He said: “Millions upon millions of spectators watch the Super bowl. People reorient their lives for three hours and with great intensity watch 21 men on the field go to battle. When the game is over and the winner has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Money Causes A Riot Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

People will be offended by the Gospel because it calls them to change, but, like Paul, we need to be agents of change.

Money Causes a Riot 1 Text: Acts 19:23-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: It might be just as offensive to be around a man who never changed his mind as one who never changed his clothes. 2. Our society is obsessed with being offended. They will go out of their way to not offend someone. So much so, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

Falling Away - 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 21, 2023

Our need to be part of a community of believers.

Falling Away April 23, 2023 I really believe God has a sense of humor. I also believe God can be really sarcastic! If you read the Bible you will see some of His questions lead me to that conclusion. But I also believe that because God created me in His image and I’m that way. So, that’s my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2023

In Latin: Esse deus dare: To be God is to give.

Someone once said, “If you deny the Trinity, you will lose your soul. If you try understanding the Trinity, you will lose your mind.” For example, have you ever heard of "Trinitarian math"? Normal math is 1+1+1=3. But Trinitarian math is 1+1+1=1. As the Nicene Creed begins, “I believe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Exodus 34:4-6

Denomination: Catholic