Sermons on Crudeness:

Our Big God

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

Having a Big God effects everything we know and believe

Our Big God! Ps 139:1-17 INTRO: Message is to get us our of a little God Syndrome 1. We come to church where we have placed God in a box a. We come & watch Him up on stage in the music & preaching but He is limited to that place only 1. He doesn’t go home with us, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks about four different kinds of hearers or listeners.

INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining A Heart Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle. This sermon is a variation on my "Pursuing Purity" teaching.

Spiritual Disciplines Maintaining Integrity of Heart So fearful were the ancient Chinese of their enemies on the north that they built the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it, & so thick that nothing could break it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Paul's Prayer For His Converts Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

Paul reminds his converts that the mystery of God, that we’re to show God’s glory through our unity under Christ has been revealed in the gospel, then prays that the power of God might be given to the church so they can achieve that end.

Have you noticed how the more you want something the more likely you are to pray for it? And to pray for it consistently. That means if you want to know what someone is really passionate about see what they pray for regularly. Well Paul is about to let us in on the great desire of his heart. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Purity 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 14, 2013

The Church is called to be “one” people, so we are to grow in unity. The Church is also called to be a “holy” people, so we are to grow in purity.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 48, Grace at Work 18 April 14, 2013 Purity 1 Ephesians 4:17-5:21 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

A Flip Of The Coin Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Jesus’ answer forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government.

Introduction This is the most famous of the debates because of the brilliance of the answer. Indeed, it is an answer that forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government. Text 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Were Jesus Christ, Born Human? (1) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

Jesus Christ has already PAID a RANSOM to SAVE us with His PRECIOUS LIFE BLOOD even, BEFORE the WORLD BEGAN.

WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Nobody wants to talk about it... it is not Politically Correct... but the wrath of God is REAL!

THE WRATH OF GOD Romans 1:18-23 Today we are addressing one of those “sore spots” for Christians. The scripture boldly declares… not defends… boldly declares the WRATH OF GOD. Most churches and most Christian run away from it or try to defend it, or explain it away. But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012

I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Koran Burning And All That!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2012

To trust God to mete out justice when facing persecutions!!!

THE BURNING ISSUE Want to become an international celeb in a jiffy? Go no further than aping the dubious, provocative style of “Pastor” Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center Gainesville who was hell-bent on burning Koran on Sept 11 (for obvious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

"The Inn Hospitality"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 30, 2014

This is a deeper look at the translation "no room for them in the inn." It is not about there not being enough "space for lodging' but turns to become more about there not being enough "hospitality" for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.

“the inn hospitality” “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (NKJV) Intro: There has been much deliberation and speculation over the whereabouts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Status Pending

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 9, 2014

there are some have made a decision about the way their going.. and they think it's the right way..even though it's the furthest thing from the right way imaginable..

Status Pending Illus. A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Ways: Look Upward (Sermon 4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 11, 2014

God is bigger than our present circumstances and will carry out / is carrying out His plan for the future through us.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK UPWARD” Haggai 2:18-23 Supporting Scripture: Psalm 65:1-8 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 1:3-10 INTRO There was a couple who used to go England to shop in a beautiful antique store. This trip was to celebrate their 25th wedding ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Convicting Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus assures His followers that He would not leave them alone, but would send His substitute, the third member of the God-head. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church for life and witness

JOHN 16:7-11 THE [CONVICTING] MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [1 John 4: 1-6] There was much disappointment among the Apostles when Jesus disclosed that He must return to the Father. Jesus’ great work of redemption required His death so that through His resurrection from the dead death ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Power Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

In order to become the unified church that builds something together, we need to pray and rely on the power and strength of God the Holy Spirit.

A Prayer for Power Under Pressure Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Good morning! This morning, we’re going to be looking at one of the greatest recorded prayers in the bible. There are many great prayers in the Scriptures, but what sets this one as unique is that it is prayed by a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: *other