Sermons on Constructive Communication:

Make A Difference

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

have the right attitude about work - share the effort

Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, and we did not eat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Episcopal

This Is Your Life Series

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Jul 7, 2009

Paul defends his apostleship and the gospel with his testimony.

“This Is Your Life” Galatians 1:11-24 This Is Your Life, which was broadcast from 1952 to 1961, is one of the best remembered television series from the 1950s. The format of This is Your Life was based on the rather simple principle--guests were surprised with a presentation of their past life in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Amos -- Amateur Prophet Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 21, 2002

Amos was a businessman, not a prophet -- but he saw things in his society that needed to be examined. "Judgment is coming," is the theme of his preaching.

Amos 5:6-14 6 Seek the LORD and live, or he will sweep through the house of Joseph like a fire; it will devour, and Bethel will have no one to quench it. 7 You who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground 8 (he who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns blackness into dawn ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving The Church Our Lord Jesus Christ Loved

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 25, 2004

If we believed that this church is the Lord’s church, and if we really believed that our Lord Jesus Christ loves this church, then we believers (members) should love it too.

Title: Loving the Church our Lord Jesus Christ Loved Text: Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;” Introduction: Our Lord Jesus Christ loved the church that He gave His own life for it. He purchased it with His Own blood – Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Sword And Trowel Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013

Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Rearing Children In A Post-Modern World Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 14, 2024

In a world that often promotes relativism and undermines traditional values, it is essential to ground our parenting in the unchanging truths of God's Word.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to address a topic that is both crucial and challenging: rearing children in a post-modern world. As parents and caregivers, we are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of guiding our children in their spiritual, moral, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Held Together

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 2, 2025

Jesus holds the universe together, and he holds us together.

Sermon Manuscript: “Held Together” Text: Colossians 1:15–23 INTRODUCTION: The Bridge That Should Have Fallen Church, I want to begin today by telling you a story that takes us back over 140 years. In 1869, construction began on one of the most ambitious architectural projects of the time—the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twelve Can Do's For Life's Can't Do Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2004

Paul buoys himself and the Phillipians with a promise from God that encompasses twelve can do’s that are antidotes for the poison of "can’t do attitudes":

Twelve Can Do’s for Life’s Can’t Do Attitudes (Phil 4:13) "I can do everything you ask me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power." (Phil. 4:13 - Living Bible) "I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church And Young People

Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007

Sermon preached at the Peebles Church of Christ based on a church-wide survey taken of young people and older people.

It was a total disaster. The contractor could not believe what had just happened. He sat in stunned silence gazing over the blueprints of the construction site. All he could think about was the money invested and lost; the time and effort that had been put into the project. And now… everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost - The If Only's

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

A simple message about Pentecost used at Women’s fellowship’s & shorter Holy Communion services.

If only one of us could win the lottery! Imagine how much better your life would be. You would have the power to control your own destiny, at least that’s what the nice people at the National Lottery believe. If only because just think of all the things you could buy – new house, car - & I hope ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Properly Aligned Life

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 9, 2019

God has a plan for every life. Many times we miss that plan by aspiring to be something different than what we were created for. This message encourages us to "Stay In Our Lane."

Luke 7:1-23 I. HUMILITY A. Others may try to boost you. - Luke 7:4-5 1. Be Thankful, Be a Reflector B. Don’t believe your own press - Luke 7:6-7 1. In fact… Don’t even read your own press 2. Stay focused on pleasing God and ministering to others II. UNDERSTANDING AUTHORITY A. The centurion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-23, Psalm 33:12, Matthew 5:16, Mark 4:40, Luke 12:28, Mark 8:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Homilies And The Joy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2015

"The homily takes up once more the dialogue which the Lord has already established with his people. "

Thursday of 15th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today we see Moses, who you remember fled from Egypt after killing an Egyptian oppressor, being called by God to go and preach to Pharaoh. The message: let all your slaves go into the desert. Let them abandon their jobs for a week or two, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

"Building Your Life On A Solid Foundation.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 10, 2022

God acknowledges those who have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior, and just as a physical structure requires a solid foundation to withstand storms, our lives and faith need a strong spiritual foundation to endure life’s uncertainties and to grow in our faith.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 28:16) "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste." (2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:2, Acts 16:30, Romans 5:20, Romans 8:35-37, Psalm 18:2, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 8:3, 2 Timothy 2:19, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 15:53-55, Acts 16:33-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Workmanship

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 19, 2009

God’s workmanship and renovation process is a gift of love and grace.

Text: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). What do we know about workmanship? Workmanship is an art, skill, or special technique of a workman. Workmanship indicates the good or bad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Bearing With One Another In Love

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

All of us have needed to have people be patient with us when we were slow to grow and learn, working through a deep wound in our heart or just having a bad day. One of the best ways to help our churches and all their members is to learn to be patient with them, bearing with them in love.

I don’t get to do it very often anymore, but I love fishing. I grew up near a muddy little lake where you could catch bullheads and bluegills almost any time you tried. But catching fish is only part of the joy. Two years ago we vacationed up in Minnesota. The first evening we went out to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:14