Sermons on Controlling The Tongue:

Mr. Gorbecheve, Tear Down This Wall Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 31, 2008

The faith of the people builds day after day and God through the faith of his people God brings the wall down. They thought they were just walking around the city,that they were just being useless, – but God was using that time to build up their faith.

Our tour bus arrived in the downtown square, we all piled out as tourists do, things seemed a little tense with the locals, they gave us the eye and went back to their business. We walked up this steep dusty dirt hill, void of any vegetation, just a lot of dirt and rock. Even though it was early ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'll Go, But I Won't Like It! Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

3rd in a series on Jonah.

Jonah: God’s Runaway I’ll go but I won’t like it Jonah 3:1-4:4 A young high school football player realized his size and ability would restrict his chances of playing, so he decided to try out as a punter. His team happened to be one that punted the football a bunch, so he figured he’d get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Review & Wrap-Up Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 11, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 16 Title: Romans Review & Wrap-Up I. Romans Review a. Paul’s Purpose i. Teach ii. Exhort b. The Theological House i. Foundation- The Doctrine of Revelation ii. Wall 1- The Doctrine of Sin iii. Wall 2- The Doctrine of Salvation iv. Wall 3- The doctrine of Last Things v. Roof- The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grandparents - Can't Live Without Them

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008

This is a sermon for Grandparents day that is a summary of the book of Ruth

Grandparents - Can’t Live Without Them Ruth 4:13-17 Today is Grandparents Day It has been celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day since 1978 Thanks to the efforts of a lady by the name of Marion McQuade Mrs. McQuade made it her goal to educate young people to the important contributions of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

You will never know financial freedom until you realize that financial freedom is a matter of heart. Seek God first. Serve God first. Put God first and money will serve you. If not, you will always be a slave to money

Devotion Matthew 19:16-26 Two Irishmen who were traveling in the Holy Land came to the Sea of Galilee. They discovered that it would cost them $50 each to cross the lake by boat. They cried out in protest. "The Lakes of Killarney are the most beautiful lakes in the world and one can cross them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

Wholly Holy

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008

A message given to my homiletic class peers in seminary, on the why, how and where of holiness.

Wholly Holy Context: 1 Peter 1 Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 "Be holy, because I am holy." What does that statement mean to you? What does the word "holiness" bring to your mind? When I was growing up holiness meant not doing whatever the Baptist’s were doing. I’ve heard sermons on short-sleeved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 25, 2008

An application of the 5th commandment, describing what it means to honor one’s parents at different stages in one’s life, first learning to obey, then respect, then care for them, which results in a long-lasting society.

The Promise of Respect Exodus 20:12 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines were: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Missing The Party

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 1, 2008

I would like us to study the parable of the prodigal son considering our own relationship with God, centering our lives on Jesus, and having intimacy with the Father. Oftentimes, our anger and refusal to "join the party," as it were, causes us to miss muc

MISSING THE PARTY Luke 15:25-32 ________________________________________ On New Year’s Day 1963, USC played Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin quarterback, Ron VanderKelen, was one of the all-time great college quarterbacks. I was fourteen years old at the time, and our family was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Ways To Hinder Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 3, 2008

The Parable of the Soils describes four ways to respond to God. Three of them hinder spiritual growth. In this parable Jesus is saying, "You must take responsiblity for your personal spiritual growth."

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 20, 2007

Five principles for dealing with the temptations we face.

Ronald Meridith described in Hurryin’ Big for Little Reasons a quiet evening when he heard the sound of wild geese approaching in flight. He noticed the tame geese on his pond. “They heard the wild call they had once known. The honking… sent little arrows of prompting deep into their wild ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Mennonite

"God Deals Justly" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 20, 2007

Sermon 21 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment; 5 and did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Ain't Afraid To Fight

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

God is looking for warriors

AIN’T AFRAID TO FIGHT 1 SAMUEL 17: 4, 8, 11, 32, 36 4. AND A CHAMPION WENT OUT FROM THE CAMP OF THE PHILISTINES; NAMED GOLIATH, FROM GATH, WHOSE HEIGHT WAS 6 CUBITS AND A SPAN 8. THEN HE STOOD AND CRIED OUT TO THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL, AND SAID TO THEM, WHY HAVE YOU COME OUT TO LINE UP FOR BATTLE? AM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-36

Denomination: Baptist

He Had A Demon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 25, 2007

Blacksburg tragedy: Jesus even loves the demons. He shows this by being involved in our lives, even we won’t have him. In a fallen world, that’s what we need.

Title: He has a demon Text: Luke 8:26 - 39 SO: I want to model forgiveness by exhorting the church to pray for the victims and the shooter Outline: 1. Dealing with the Mentally ill a. Legion b. How the People responded – Isolated him c. How Jesus responded – Loved him in spite of being told to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Community?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 29, 2007

Living in Christian community means: 1. Unity in love. 2. Focusing on Jesus. 3. We lose ourselves in service.

What Is Community? John 17:15-21 I talked with a friend and her husband from another town this week who are having trouble with their teenage daughter. They have been to court several times because she is completely out of control. They have also taken her to professional counselors who have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does Evil Exist? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 7, 2007

As tragedies continue to strike many want to know why does evil exist? Why does a good God allow evil to take place?

Questions For God: Why Does Evil Exist? Introduction: It has almost been two week since a gunman killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech, many people were appalled at what took place, and if you are anything like me you were left wondering, why is there so much evil in the world? We think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ