Sermons on Cookie Monster:

Clean Your Glasses: See The Needs Of Others

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 30, 2019

This is a sermon about Lazarus and the rich man who passed him at his gate. The theme is to clear our spiritual eyes to see the needs around us and act to help the ones in need.

Clean your glasses: Seeing those in need I heard something kind of funny last week about our eyesight changing. When I visited a family member, there was a cartoon clipping on the refrigerator that read, “I don’t stress about my eyesight failing as I get older. It’s God’s way of protecting me from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Father’s Day 2022

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

I don't know about you, but I often struggle with messages relevant to specific days, so here is a Father's Day message i preached from 2022

FATHER’S DAY 2022 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH INTRODUCTION: AS WE GET STARTED THIS MORNING, I HAVE TWO SMALL REMINDERS FOR OUR DADS WHO ARE HERE WITH US THIS MORNING. ONE IS A PEN WITH THE INSCRIPTION, “GODLY FATHERS ARE A BLESSING TO THEIR CHILDREN”. THE OTHER ITEM IS A COMPASS KEYCHAIN WITH THE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

Uncovering Hatred And Jealousy Behind The Smile. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Have you ever encountered someone who seemed friendly and approachable, but beneath their charming smile lay a heart full of hatred and jealousy?

Have you ever encountered someone who seemed friendly and approachable, but beneath their charming smile lay a heart full of hatred and jealousy? The Bible warns us about such individuals, and in this sermon, we’ll explore the characteristics of these masked enemies and how to identify them. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4, Psalm 28:3-5, Psalm 101:5, Proverbs 29:5

Your Family Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013

Today is Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms – we want to honor both the natural and the spiritual moms that are here today! You both are essential to Kingdom of God and to the family unit.

Video Clip after worship: The Croods How many have had similar road trips with your families. You have to love our families! T.S- Today is Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms – we want to honor both the natural and the spiritual moms that are here today! You ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 26, 2003

This sermon is one seldom preached but defenitly needing to be heard on our love towards others.

Who Do You Love? 10/20/2003 1 John 4:7-11 Along our journey here on this world we encounter different people to whom there are some that we like more than others. We might have a common interest. We might have the same opinions. We might like the way someone looks or their personality. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Christian Hospitality

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Sep 11, 2008

Be hospitable to strangers without grumbling. Open your homes to people and use it as a chance to minister. Have a fervent love for one another despite our faults.

I Peter 4:7 – 10 reads, “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all tings have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Bff @ Midnight Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 3, 2009

This parable is clearly about prayer but exactly what is Jesus teaching us about prayer. Because of interpretative translations, it may not be what you think.

The Parables of Jesus My BFF @ Midnight Luke 11:1-13 August 2, 2009 This parable is clearly a parable about prayer. Luke has positioned it after Jesus teaches “The Lord’s Prayer,” and has included the saying about prayer that uses the “ask, seek, and knock,” which Matthew has as part of the Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Seven Habits The Church Needs

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 25, 2005

Steve Covey wrote a book about the habits of Successful people. The Church needs to have these type of habits. What attracts people to churches, it is habits of people that they find attractive.

Seven Habits Churches Need Romans 15:1 ff RO 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unlocking The Ancient Secrets Of The Prayer Shawl Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

“Tal” meaning tabernacle or tent; “it” meaning little. If there was a big tabernacle for public worship then God is saying I want you to have a private place to worship me too.

Introduction: A The word “tallit” comes from two words in Hebrew. 1 “Tal” meaning tabernacle or tent; “it” meaning little. a If there was a big tabernacle for public worship then God is saying I want you to have a private place to worship me too. b In Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Traditions Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This topical sermon explores the Christian heritage rich within many of our Christmas traditions including the tradition of treats, the traditions of trees, and the traditions of treasures. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

Christmas Traditions Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/11/2011 Last Sunday I shared with you a little about my Christmas traditions growing up and there are so many different Christmas traditions that most of us share in common. As I mentioned last Sunday, hanging stockings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Power Over Storms Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus calms the storms and teaches the disciples about faith.

Power over Storms Well October is almost finished which means its time to start preparing for White Saturday. Every year we have four big vision events that we do to reach out to the community and show them the love of Jesus. Last year for White Saturday we took bags of cookies to over 200 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: *other

All Of Him...all Of Me

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009

What does it take for me to have all of God, and for Him to have all of me?

1/11/09 All of Him…All of Me… Mark 12:28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? Mark 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2008

I have three simple thoughts about thanksgiving. 1- We have it so good 2- We enjoy it so much 3- We express it so little

INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning Of Pains (Deceivers & Disasters) - Mark 13:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 10, 2024

In times like ours, how does one keep from lying awake at night with anxiety over what we see in the news every day? In today’s passage, Jesus provides direct insight into how to read the news headlines in a way that brings peace, calm, and courage, rather than anxiety, fear, and cowardice.

Mark 13:5 Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Na-tion will rise against ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-8, Matthew 24:4-8, Luke 21:8-11

The Six Day's Of Creation Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010

The 3rd in our study of the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at the six days of creation.

Genesis (3) (The 6 Day’s of Creation) Text: Genesis 1:3-31 By: Ken McKinley This morning; as we continue our study of the book of Genesis, we’re going to be looking at a bigger chunk of the text. We’re going to be looking at the six days of creation, and then next Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible