Sermons on Confront The Competing Claims:

What Gets Your Dandur Up Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 23, 2007

What really got Jesus’ dandur up. Was it selling for a profit, or a superficial following?

Introduction: I. Down south there is a familiar saying that goes something like, “That just get’s my dander up.” A. Now I’m now real sure what “dander” is or where the term came from, but B. The idea is; to get ones “dander” up, is to get excited about something, typically an angry type of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 20: The Ethical Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 27, 2018

How to preach a sermon on ethics

Lesson Goal I hope to encourage the teaching of Christian ethics. Lesson Intro We can't read the Bible without confronting ethics. From the Ten Commandments to Paul's instruction in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 we run across ethics. Like it or not, ethics is a subject confronting Christians on a daily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Matthew 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he..

Deuteronomy 1:11 The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you! THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WE WILL SEE AND LIVE THIS EVENT Calendar for July 2011 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11

Denomination: Foursquare

"What Did He Write?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 2, 2003

It’s not what He wrote that matters, but the fact that He wrote.

“And the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, they said to Him, ‘Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?’ And they were saying this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-9

Denomination: Orthodox

How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2006

What can I do to learn what God wants me to do with my life? Can I miss out on what God desires for my life?

OPEN: I once read the true story about a man who was a guest sailing aboard a submarine. Before they set sail, he asked the coxwain if there were any special regulations to be observed during exercises. He said “I was puzzled when he replied by asking me how good my mental arithmetic was. He went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Self-Discipline

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outrageous Grace Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

God shows outrageous grace to sinners who continually mess up. His blessings are so undeserved.

At first glance Chapter 20 of Genesis seems about as useful as a snowmobile in the jungle. It’s pretty much an instant replay of what happened in Egypt in chapter 12. But this relatively short chapter is put here for a reason. Abraham and Sarah are going to have to deal with this repetitive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

#18 The Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 31, 2020

One of Jesus’ most famous parables was the Parable of the Soils. In this parable, Jesus explains why people do or do not respond to God’s Word.

#18 The Parable of the Soils Series: Mark Chuck Sligh A sermon on the Parable of the Soils NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Give Sin No Quarter

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2023

We fight sin in our lives and in the life of the nation.

Perry’s Scope 9 Give Sin No Quarter For years I have heard Christians are to draw a parallel to heaven with the Hebrews’ entrance into Canaan. Songs like “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” reinforce this idea. The first stanza of the song reads: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Power And Purpose

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Jul 6, 2025

POWER - SUPERNATURAL ENERGY FROM GOD

OPENING VERSE: 2 PETER 1:3 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. As I was meditating on this topic, the LORD impressed upon my spirit one morning to talk about how His Power. So I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 3:20, Luke 9:1-2, Acts 1:8, Genesis 4:20-22, Philippians 3:12, Psalm 78:72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Allowing Jesus To Rejuvenate My Life Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 17, 2007

How to let Jesus illuminate the dark times in my life.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” John 8:12 [See also: John 9:1-7; 12:34-36, 44-46.] We’ve been in this series “Jesus in Blue Jeans” to emphasize that Jesus came to help us with our every day problems. He doesn’t just love people who bask in the limelight. He loves them but He loves ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 7, 2006

So what is this message, what is the wisdom of God that transcends mans wisdom, this is the foolishness that is preached, so that God is pleased through the foolishness of what is preached to save those who believe

What would you have done? Allow your mind to open for a moment, drift with me and consider If you were God, think of it if you had the power to create all things as he has and the power to know all things as he does and no one could tell you what to do… Then In your wisdom oh mighty one what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday: The Big Show

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 20, 2007

What should church and worship be? What should be our attitude as we enter the sanctuary? Spirit and Truth

“SUNDAY: THE BIG SHOW” JOHN 4:20-24 INTRODUCTION… Video “Sports Sunday: The Big Show” from Bluefishtv.com I.. SUNDAY: THE BIG SHOW There are so many things that a worship service is not. The comedic video that you just watched showed the Organized Church Rivalry Association… which is of course ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013

A Love song - from a disappointed lover - God is going to judge his unfaithful people.

I grew up in the 60’s listening to the Beatles. If you know anything about their music you’ll know that most of it was love songs: ‘I want to hold your hand’, ‘She loves you’, ‘From me to you’. And it was a winner because everyone loves a love song ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Bethel

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

Jacob, following an amazing dream in which he saw a ladder or stairway extending between heaven and earth, with the Lord standing above it, exclaimed "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."

Note: I have developed a simple set of slides in PowerPoint to use in the delivery of this sermon. They're not fancy, but they do help to keep attention focused on the points being presented. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file, email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ