Sermons on Court:

The Door

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 1, 2008

❶ THE DOOR ❷. THE USERS OF IT ❸. THE PRIVILEGES OF THESE USERS

- Jn 10 is like you standing in doors to Narnia First it was the children hurriedly opening a wardrobe door to quickly hide inside from the curiosity seekers who’ve come to view the imposing professor’s odd, old house. It is not an ordinary wardrobe with an ordinary inside. Beyond the long fur ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And Excluded Fathers

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

A Christian response to fathers being excluded from their children’s lives.

Today is fathers’ day. While I would prefer it was celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, I am grateful Amanda and Maria are making today memorable for me. To mark fathers’ day, I will be speaking about the Church and pastoral care for men, specifically those whom I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Anglican

Some People Scandalize My Name Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2020

Sometimes we cannot be cleared of accusations – at least immediately – before all onlookers; but we can take our case to God. David does just that.

Some People Scandalize My Name (Psalm 7) 1. Larry Norman, the father of contemporary Christian music, wrote a few songs some of you might know: I Wish We’d All Been Ready, Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation, and Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music. 2. Although musical purists in the 1970’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Makes Jesus Angry? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Main thought: we will look at the things that brought Jesus to a righteous anger and another demonstration of his messiahship.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:12-17: The day following the triumphal entry. Passover. Last week of his life. Began to open the can on Sunday. Full on charge today against the establishment. He said early in his ministry that he was Lord of the Sabbath, take he says he is Lord of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, Matthew 23:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye For An Eye - Matthew 5:38-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2024

It’s surprising to discover how many subtle ways we take revenge on those who hurt us. This message will help you discover them and show you the remedy Jesus gave us.

Matthew 5:38-42 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

God's Help For Hard-Hearted People Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2019

Here God shows us: 1. the harm that comes from hard-hearted people. 2. the habits of hard-hearted people. 3. the help Jesus can give to hard-hearted people.

God's Help for Hard-hearted People The Gospel of John John 2:12-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 11, 2016 (Revised June 28, 2019) *Have you ever been hard hearted toward God? That spiritual madness has been spreading like wildfire over the last few decades. And I know ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

God In America

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

Where does God fit into our country?

INTRODUCTION  We are living in a time of confusion and a time of misinformation.  As a society we are at a crossroads. If you have been following the news, you have to be concerned about what is happening round you today in the United States of America. Today, I do not want to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Ever Give Up

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2001

We should pray persistently

Don’t Ever Give Up Our scripture reading for today is called the parable of the persistent widow. The widow is persistent. Now let’s see, just what does persistent mean? According to the dictionary, persistent means to be insistent in a statement or request, to stand firm permanently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My God Cannot...

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2003

There’s a children’s Bible song that says, “My God is so big… There’s nothing my God cannot do.” The Bible does, however, tell us that there are some things that my God cannot do. This morning as we consider these things, I believe you will see how great

MY GOD CANNOT 2 Timothy 2:13 "If we believe not, yet he abides faithful: He cannot deny himself." INTRODUCTION: There’s a children’s Bible song that says, "My God is so big… There’s nothing my God cannot do." The Bible does, however, tell us that there are some things that my God cannot do. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Kingdom: Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 20, 2008

Sermon Objective: To encourage and explain the virtue of personal prayer.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Prayer Mark 11:15-17 Sermon Objective: To encourage and explain the virtue of personal prayer. Series Intro: We are looking at Mark chapter 11 for the next few weeks. We have chosen to look at it from specific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Yes You Can.

Contributed by Les Lanier on Oct 5, 2009

It’s not what you’ve done that qualifys you,to serve in the kingdom of GOD,or be apart of the body of the local church,It’s GOD that qualifys you,through the blood of his son JESUS CHRIST,through your profession of faith in him.

I read a story,about a single woman with no arms, who had A child that social services carried to court to take the child,on the bases that she was inadequate to care for the child.In court they described the woman as incomplete,defective,not equal to the purpose of motherhood,insufficient to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Surprising God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2008

Isn’t life based solely upon the laws of nature and cause and effect? Most of the time, yes -- but sometimes God surprises us.

Our Surprising God (Acts 3:1-10) 1. This week has been a rough, depressing week for many people. 2. Keith & Aimey Williams were through an awful ordeal… 3. Last week, a teenager in our community committed suicide after losing a brother a year ago in an accident… 4. Hundreds of Engineers and White ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

America's Answer Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 29, 2011

The struggles we are facing in America today are not political but are spiritual. Reliance on God is key to our future.

[The Agenda – Grinding America Down – Video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xQf_QfitmKE Do you think America is in trouble? There is a war going on within our country right now that has nothing to do with the terrorist threat or foreign invasion. It is a war ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Is Sin: Murder Or Telling A Lie

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 17, 2023

Many struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie…they are all sin. But how can telling a lie be just as bad as murder?

******************* A lot of us struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie… we can all agree that those are sins. But we tend to rate sins and say one sin is worse than another. How can telling a lie be just as bad as murder? There’s a verse in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, 1 John 2:1, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist