Sermons on custodians:

This Town Ain't Big Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 28, 2003

The demonstrations on Palm Sunday show that good and evil cannot coexist easily; but there is always room for those who repent and receive grace.

Today the city is jammed with people who have come to demonstrate. They have a point of view, and they intend to speak their minds. It may be crowded, it may be inconvenient, it may disrupt business; but the issues are too important. The demonstrators will speak their minds, they will march for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

A reflection on what the signs of the second coming are and how they are being fulfilled not to scare us but to prod us to live for Christ.

Sermon: Signs of the Second Coming Mark 13:3-22 June 15, 2003 I Introduction A Every age wants to know the future 1 Poll -Time Magazine article by Nancy Gibbs - The article continues by pointing out that even the pre-Christian is thinking about the future. Recent polls suggest that 35% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:3-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Do We Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 3, 2002

Sermon 1 in a series of 5. This sermon was "tag-team" preached by myself and an associate minister during a community "Open House" Sunday. If the woman at the well were here today her question would be the same but different, “Why do you Christians worsh

Why do we go to church? Texts: Joh 4:13-14 Jesus answered and said to her, "Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2008

Jacob had periods in his life when he could have used some psychological intervention by someone like Dr. Phil. But in the end, he grew up, put his past behind him and became a great man.

Where is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him? Genesis 25:19-34 February 24, 2008 Our son Matthew did his first two years of college (actually it took him three years to do his first two years) at Vincennes University. We were living in Elkhart at the time and VU had a satellite campus there. So Matt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Message

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 4, 2007

Funeral Message for 99 year old woman. Eulolgy and theological reflection. We are not ignorant, through the resurrection we will live eternally, because of our second birth we will have a spiritual body.

Note: The first section is a eulogy for Leah Peterson which then transitions into a theological reflection based upon Psalm 116; 1 Thes 4:13-18; 1 cor 15:42-49. First let us remember that we are gathered here today not because Leah Peterson has died, rather, we are gathered here today because Leah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born From Above Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 12, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Understanding the significance of born again, born of water and born of spirit.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-13) Born from Above John 3:1-8 Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. He wrote these words, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

"God's Work Of Art"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2013

To be an effective Church we must be pliable clay in God's hand.

"God's Work of Art" Jeremiah 18:1-11 I have entitled this sermon, "God's Work of Art," but I am unsure as to whether this is an appropriate title or not. Let's see where we go from here, and perhaps you can let me know if I gave this sermon a proper name. Nowadays, pottery-making is an art ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Post Resurrection Blessings By Jesus Christ

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Apr 14, 2018

Jesus came to save sinners and provide other blessings. He accomplished his mission, declaring "It is finished". This sermon focuses on the blessings Jesus provided (and still provides) after his glorious resurrection

POST-RESURRECTION BLESSINGS FROM JESUS CHRIST Jesus Christ can be aptly described as an embodiment of unrivaled blessings. Every facet of his life (pre incarnate, incarnate, when under arrest, in trial, on the cross, in the grave, in resurrection, in ascension and in heaven, etc) was full of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Partnering With Each Other Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 7 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message affirms the necessity of encouraging one another in our desire to live lives pleasing to the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” I Corinthians 3:1-8a BASIC OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8, Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are There Any Similarities Between You And Samson?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 6, 2021

Samson , a great man in whose life The LORD invested heavily.

Many times we wonder silently why GOD does not demonstrate HIS power and let our enemies have it. We wonder why HE never allowed the rich man to come back and warn his bothers. We wonder many things, yet the answer is right there in the scripture. GOD has always shown HIS majestic power over and ...read more

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021

First in a series on Unlikely Heroes. Gives three essential characteristics of unlikely heroes.

INTRODUCTION Growing up I had my heroes. I had sports heroes. Basketball players like John Havlicek and Pete Maravich; baseball greats like Johnny Bench and Ken Griffey, Sr.; and football heroes like Larry Csonka and Bob Griese. I had Western heroes like John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Jimmy Stewart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Woman After God’s Heart.

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2022

The goal of God for women is to make us women after his heart. Women are very special and unique to God indeed.

This article is to encourage women and celebrate the amazing role they place in society. I pray that as you read this article, you will become known as a woman who partnered with God to birth heaven on earth. Our case study is Anna the Prophetess. Why is she our reference point? What can we learn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38, Luke 8:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zacchaeus; Putting Feet To Our Prayers

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2007

Heart and Head Knowledge are insufficient

He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Call To Worship

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 4, 2007

The beginning of the Church year (Fall) and all of its activities calls for a renewal of commitment and repentance to do the Lord’s work. This Psalm is a call to worship and a call to battle for the church and its ministries.

OUR CALL TO WORSHIP Last week as I was walking my dog a verse came to my mind: “The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it…” I had not memorized this phrase, nor do I recall a song that would grab me the way this phrase did. I shrugged it off and continued the canine ritual. A few days ago I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, Psalm 24:7-8

Denomination: Mennonite

A Godly View Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009

Inspired by "PDL" and compares life to godly metaphors

A GODLY VIEW OF LIFE James 4:1-17 * If I were to ask you to describe your life in a metaphor, what would that metaphor be? Let me offer some possibilities: Would it be a symphony, battle, puzzle, journey, minefield, dance, a dramatic play, or maybe ‘a party?’ And these serve as only some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist