Sermons on Cut If Off:

Where's Your Ice Cream Cone?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 19, 2001

Too often we get so wrapped up in the "busyness" of life that we fail to take the time to listen to the Word of the Lord and seek His face.

Where’s Your Ice Cream Cone? You’ve probably all heard that commercial that has a line in it that goes something like, “It’s 10:00 o’clock, do you know where your kids are?” Well, I’m here today to ask you, “Do you know where your ice cream cone is?” If you are involved in ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #2

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003

Satan can’t win unless you quit

Why quitting is not an option - part #2 July 13, 2003 John 21:1-3 This morning we dealt with the spiritual side of being attacked by satan and our reactions determining the long lasting affects of those attacks. Tonight I want to deal specifically with one of the reactions we have that creates ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

A Tale Of Three Widows Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 1:6-22

Text: Ruth 1:6-22, Title: A Tale of Three Widows, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/30/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about weddings and the words of Ruth in v 16-17 B. Background to passage: After forsaking God and country and moving to Moab, as we saw last week, the hand of the Lord was against Elimelech ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Vine

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

We must remain connected to our life source, Jesus, the true vine.

August 5, 2007 John 15:1-8 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007

Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Jesus For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 22, 2006

The truth that we receive or reject Jesus in every choice we make must replace the idea that receiving him as Lord and Savior in a one-time event (i.e. baptism, church membership or sinner’s prayer).

Visual/Sensory Illustration(s) Pictures from A Christmas Carol movies Clips from A Christmas Carol movies Chains – actual chains hanging around or pictures; perhaps sound clips of rattling chains IDEAS for Other Illustrations Quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens IDEAS ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wonder Of It All

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Jan 3, 2006

God has come to you in a way you can see…in a way you can touch…in a way you can understand. God has come, not to overwhelm you with terror, but to reach out to you with gentleness. Come see the baby. He will show you the way.

Outside of Bethlehem, every night of the year, for thousands of years, there have been shepherds watching their flocks by night. In that respect, this particular night was no different from any other. At least, it started out no different from any other. Sheep huddled in the cold night air. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is This? A Message For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

Do we get caught up in the ’crowd mentality’ of today as people did on the day Christ rode into Jerusalem? How does society influence our thinking and our actions?

Who is This? Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009 Matthew 21:1-11 Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Entrust Your Soul To The Lord

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 24, 2007

Entrust Your Soul to the Lord 1) Because he rescues from enemies; 2) Because he forgives; 3) Because he guides

I have a family heirloom here that I want to entrust to someone for safekeeping. It doesn’t look like much but it is valuable to me. It’s a hat that my great-uncle wore. I’m proud of my great-uncle because he was our synod’s first resident missionary to Zambia, Africa and influenced greatly all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

3: Building Up The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Do you neglect your soul all week, then come to church, expecting to be filled up? Or do you nourish your soul all week and come to build up others?

The Bible is full of different images to try to explain what the church is like and how it works. For example, the Apostle Paul often talks about the church as a building. But he didn’t mean a building made of wood or brick or stone. He meant a figurative building in which the members of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 14:19, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 14:26  (view more)  (view less)

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Patience Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 14, 2017

Patience is not a grim, gritting your teeth kind of forbearance, it's a joyful mercy.

Can anyone identify this plant? (Show picture on screen.) How about now? (Show another picture.) It’s wasabi. You sushi lovers are familiar with wasabi, but you’ve probably never tasted the real thing. Even in Japan it’s estimated that only 5% of the restaurants there serve real wasabi. What you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hinge

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

Jesus and the cross is the hinge that brings life to what once was dead.

Title: The Hinge Place: BLCC Date: 4/5/15 Easter Text: Matthew 10.38-39; John 19. 17-18; Colossians 2.13-14; John 3.16 CT: Jesus and the cross is the hinge that brings life to what once was dead. FAS: Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-39

Denomination: Christian Church

The Law And The Christian Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Christians have recognized what observant men of all ages have noticed, and that is, that law that is a respecter of persons is an instrument of evil, whereas, law that treats all men equally is an instrument for justice.

An angry group of citizens shouted at their small town mayor-"Every city car that passes through here breaks the law by breaking the speed limit. You've got to do something about it, and do it fast." "Don't you worry," said the mayor with confidence. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Integrity

Contributed by Ed Doss on Oct 24, 2000

Righteuosness before God

~ We live in a time now where integrity means nothing. Webster’s Dictionary defines integrity as “a firm adherence to a code of especially moral values” INCORRUPTIBILITY ~ A person like that seems hard to come by these days. The bible says a lot about integrity – it’s a very spiritual issue. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Your Step

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

The more carefully we attend to such practical lessons as this passage contains, the more shall we recommend our religion to others, and the more inward peace shall we find in our own souls.

Watch Your Step Scripture: Luke 17:1-5 Introduction: There is a story about a man who was a doctor of divinity, who lived with his son, who was a doctor of medicine. One day the telephone range and the D.D. answered it. “Is this Dr. Frank speaking?” “Yes” was the answer. “Are you the one who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Methodist