Sermons on Cynicism:

Bee Thankful Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

Being Thankful is the proper response for all Believers

OPEN: Have you ever thought about the price of the seat you are sitting in this morning? Now I’m not talking about the actual dollar amount. We all know that amount is around $40 dollars, because we all gave about a year ago in order to purchase them as we were starting our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3) Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 17, 2008

As a lifestyle of kingdom living thankfulness is found in the heart by three expressions; and also in our heart of compassion towards those who are not thankful.

>>Introduction<< Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of year One of my earliest childhood memories is waking up on thanksgiving day Smelling the food Family coming over No regular schedule I have a distinct memory of waking up and smelling the food and hearing voices in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Ignorant By Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2011

Ignorant Christians do not generally have an intellectual problem, they have a spiritual problem. Let’s evaluate ourselves in light of three questions suggested by the text of Hosea.

Ignorant By Choice (from selected verses in Hosea 4-5) 1. What a great two weeks we had in Camp! It is worth all the effort we put into it. 2. But while our kids were enjoying camp, over in Norway, 92 youth we gunned down at a Labor Party youth camp. What a horrid crime. 3. This week, gay couples ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Ways To Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2020

Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’...

HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Matthew 22:37-40 Introduction Love has its basis in Creation. You are made in the image of God - that is who we are. God loves us and goes to great lengths to save us. This tells us that we have great value in God’s sight. Everyone you know has great value in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ, Lover Of Mankind Series

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Jun 22, 2020

When the Church calls God the "lover of mankind," the feast we celebrate today, she upholds a vital truth about humanity.

When the Church calls God the "lover of mankind," the feast we celebrate today, she upholds a vital truth about humanity. God loves us more than we can imagine. When God made humans, He made us incapable of terminating that love. Nothing can destroy that love since He formed us as a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Hebrews 2:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Building A Case Against Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018

One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife.

"A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong." Milton Berle "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind." Romans 12:2 Constructing the case One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment you learn how to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

"Serving Our Generation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2018

Every believer has an obligation to pass along the faith to the next generation.

Last time, we thought about serving God’s purpose. Today, let’s think about serving our generation. The Bible has a lot to say about one generation investing in the next. “One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.” - Psalm 145:4 (CSB) “Let this be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Source Of Hope - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Sep 8, 2013

In continuing from this mornings message. Here is part two. Not only is Jesus our source of strength, but our source of hope as well. Where would we be without hope. Tonight we will explore Jesus as our Source of Hope.

In continuing from this mornings message. Here is part two. Not only is Jesus our source of strength, but our source of hope as well. Where would we be without hope. Tonight we will explore Jesus as our Source of Hope. Hope – (elpis) – “favorable and confident ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Honour Of Second Place

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 17, 2017

In life there are those who seem to be born leaders but leaders need the essential support of others and appear to take 2nd place. The disciple of Jesus, Andrew shows us very clearly that there is Honour in taking Second Place.

I’m sure in the past you have either applied for a job or some position and you attended an interview panel or selection board. Well picture the disciples before such an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' closest associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- uncouth, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Good Friday At What Price?

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 23, 2016

A Good Friday sermon that follows a Peter Marshall style format. follows Jesus Journey towards and on the cross

At What price There it was in all it’s rawness. The untidy rabble – mixture of religious bigots and the clatter of military steel mixed with the blind panic of Jesus followers – The lashing out of one to the ear of a soldier – the horror – the sheer curtain of fear ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Timothy 3 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 7, 2021

Overseers and Deacons

See www.biblemaster.com for more info. 1 Timothy is when Paul was free, II Timothy is when he went back to prison. Sometimes people don’t want to step up as a leader. There was initial reluctance in Moses, awed readiness in Isaiah, skeptical cynicism in Nathanial and eager sincerity in Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

No Fear! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2022

People are often motivated primarily by fear or greed. But love is the best motivator.

What motivates you? Cynical approach used in sales: Fear and greed. If we believe that we’re completely on our own in the world, then these two impulses serve as effective motivators. As followers of Christ know that there is a more powerful motivator: Love. At the same time, we can lose sight of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Poured Out (Pentecost Sunday) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 22, 2021

Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on “you” is plural. It was because they were gathered together that this happened. This is a Devine hug of welcome and Joy.

Sermon “What does this mean?” This is a story of the Spirit poured out—like water from a pitcher or from a hose. Yeah, from a hose, with a thumb pressed against the opening so it shoots across the yard and soaks the giggling, screeching children who are running with glee from the icy spray but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Voices

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 11, 2023

Squander yourself for hope in Christ.

A three-year-old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from the tissue paper. “Here’s the donkey!” he said. “Here’s a king,” and “Here’s a camel!” When he finally got to a one-piece tiny infant molded to his crib, he proclaimed, “Here’s baby ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic