Sermons on Critique:

Jtv: America's Next Top Model #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Jesus is calling us to radical love and generosity now.

For those who haven’t been with us before, we’ve been walking through a Lenten message series entitled, “JTV or Jesus Television.” You see American’s watch an average of 32 hours of TV per week. Almost a third of our waking hours are spent being affected or infected by the information disseminated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Thess 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

Believers do not have to fear judgment because it is not part of God’s appointed plan for us

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-12, Genesis 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Liberates, Not Exploits Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2024

Faith should empower the poor and the vulnerable, not strip them of the little security they possess.

Faith Liberates, Not Exploits Intro: Faith should empower the poor and the vulnerable, not strip them of the little security they possess. Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The gospel reading from Mark 12:38-40 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Other

Narnia - Just Call Me Edmund

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

We probably all identify with the nobler characters in this movie - Noble Peter, Loyal Lucy, Steadfast Susan. But in reality, we are all Edmund. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[NARNIA – JUST CALL ME EDWARD] Slide Graphics – picture of Lucy standing by lamppost, picture of C.S. Lewis Slide Text – “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Natures, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Slice Of Heaven Nestled Between Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

How we can create "a little slice of heaven" in our Christian community as we learn to live governed by truth AND love.

A Little Slice of Heaven Nestled Between Truth and Love Don’t you just love the smells of Thanksgiving?  the delectable golden brown turkey basting and baking away  tasty russet potatoes being mashed to fluffy perfection, topped off by melting butter, salt and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repent Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2022

Repentance means turning from sin to the Savior, resulting in a change of attitude, affection, and action.

While we were on vacation last week, we were able to spend time with family, including all six of our grandchildren. We shared three pounds of fresh cheese curds and Beth gave me some cherry brats for Father’s Day. We also attended a community festival complete with face painting, food vendors, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It Came From Within: Greed Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 10, 2021

This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart." It is about the idol of greed and how the habit of generosity overthrows it.

It Came From Within: Greed Introduction Luke 12:15-21 NIV 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” 16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Taming The Tube"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

A strategy for controling TV in your home

"Taming the Tube" Colossians 3:1-10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus I found out, too late to inform you, that this past week was National Turn Off TV Week. You probably didn’t hear about it on the 6 O’Clock Evening News! I heard about it from Fr Joe Hennessey of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Worship Is More Than A Sunday Feeling Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2001

Part two of four in a series that look at what a healthy Christians does.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If......... (Series) Worship is More Than A Sunday Feeling. Isaiah 6:1-8 July 29, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. The French have a proverb that provides insight for worship. A. "A good meal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praise, Worship And Spirit' Life

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

Some councils for all the young Christians who seek to be admirers, the in love ones with the Lord. Message drawn from a meeting of youth in Paris in easter 2000.

LOUANGE, ADORATION ET VIE DE L’ESPRIT * 1 Ro 18.36-40 ; 19.1-18 Jn 4.7-30 I - L’ENTRETIEN DE LA SAMARITAINE AVEC JÉSUS C’est étonnant que Jésus parle de cela à la Samaritaine. La religion samaritaine existe encore actuellement ; elle fait l’objet de nombreuses études (environ un millier). La foi ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blest Bie The Tie That Binds Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 10:24-25 about connectivity (Material adapted from David Jeremiah's book, Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World, chapter 5 Stay Connected

HoHum: Mary Saunders, a missionary’s helper in Africa, described a regular meeting she had with a new Christian in Somalia. The regular appointment was secret because the area was Muslim and did not tolerate other religions. On this particular evening, Mary reviewed the memory verse the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Power Over Temptation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Jesus gives us POWER to overcome the reality of temptation

How to Have POWER Over Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 June 3, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Mark was very poor at spelling. On examination day he was stumped by many difficult words. Softly the tempter whispered, "Look at Jane’s paper; she’s an honor student and always gets them right!" Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Sacred Vows Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008

Sermon #5 in the Nehemiah Series from chapter 10 deals with the four vows made by the people of Israel after listening to the reading of the Law.

#5 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 10-12 Sacred Vows CHCC: June 1, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah 10 is a chapter about Sacred Vows. If you’ve been keeping up with this series on the book of Nehemiah, you know that for over 100 years Jewish Exiles had been returning from Babylon to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Alive

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2009

For many the Bible is just an old book to collect dust on a shelf, press flowers with, or in which to collect obituaries and wedding clippings – but the Bible is so much more – It’s Alive!

IT’S ALIVE! HEBREWS 4:12 Introduction: A collector of old books ran into an acquaintance of his who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been in his family for generations. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody had printed it. "What? Not GUTENBERG?" gasped the book collector. "Why, yes, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

P.u.s.h. For Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 4, 2009

Prayer is something everyone has heard of, but few really understand the benefit and relationship that comes with it.

P.U.S.H. for Prayer Acts 12:1-17 Introduction- I want to look at prayer this morning. Prayer seems like an easy thing. Everyone knows to pray. My question to you. Are you praying? Do you see results from praying? Is it building a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene