Sermons on Dare To Dream:

Are You Prepared

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name to Mike Hanzas. He was a tall, muscular, man, who was known to have knocked the punching bag clean off its swivel.

Are You Prepared? “But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.” Luke 24:1 Intro: In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh, How I Love His Healing Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 3, 2022

Oh, How I Love Jesus! The more we know about Him, the greater our love for him grows. His love for us is steady and unchanging. This second sign is a healing miracle - and when we read about the healing works of Jesus, we are moved to love him more.

How I Love His Healing John 4:43-54 Introduction Oh, How I Love Jesus! The more we know about Him, the greater our love for him grows. His love for us is steady and unchanging. Today’s text takes us full circle back to Cana, where he did his first miracle - the first of John’s signs pointing to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctify Yourselves.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 3, 2022

Because of Jesus, NT sanctification is believed by faith, because of the blood of Jesus. The word ‘sanctity’ means a state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. It means to set apart. Set apart for a higher purposes, set apart for God’s perfect will.

Sanctify Yourselves. Joshua 3:1-5AMP. I wanted to begin with something light-hearted. Tom was so excited about his promotion to Vice President of his company he worked for. Tom kept ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Roll Is Called Down Here

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2013

Rolls reflect association. Membership in the Body of Christ is essential for eternal joys.

“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well. “Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Passionate Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Our marriages bless God when passion is present.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series (2 of 3) "Creating a Passionate Marriage" February 9, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Once upon a time, in the region of Lebanon in the near east, there was a girl by the name of "Cindy." A Her father, who owned a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Privileges And Possibilities Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 20, 2007

Because we are in Christ we have tremendous privileges and possibilities.

A. How many of you can identify this building? What is it? You’re right…The Alamo. 1. More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." 2. Most come to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking On Water

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 9, 2004

When the billows are tossing high and life seems at its worst, how can we manage to stay above water? Peter teaches us to Listen, Look, and Lean on Jesus.

Walking On Water by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:1-3a Invitation Song: Faith & Praise #453 "Love Lifted Me" Claudia was a newlywed in her twenties when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and given only a fifty percent chance of survival. Quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Thy Kingdom Come: Still Blind And Mute Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2001

Praying for the Kingdom to come is an awesome responsibility, for some of us remain blind and mute despite Jesus’ healing, criticizing those who are different and causing divisions.

Our backyard is heavily populated. It is home to birds and bugs, to snails and occasional snakes, and most of all, our backyard is populated with moles. The turf is home to those burrowing creatures, moles. I have the twisted ankle to prove it, thanks to sinking in one of the burrows. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Do Greater Works Than These

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Today is both the Memorial Day weekend and Pentecost. As for Memorial Day, we remember those who died for our physical freedom. As for Pentecost, we remember Jesus Christ, who died for our spiritual freedom. Jesus not only liberated us from the enslavemen

John 14:8-17, 25-27 8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Priority Of Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

God’s second priority for us is our relationship with family (physical and spiritual). God desires for us to be reconcilers with those in our family, both in our relationship and in our relationship with God.

For those who may be joining us for the first time this year, we’ve been in a series called, "Your Bucket List." Which I borrowed from a movie which came out about a year ago called The Bucket List. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a great movie about two very different men, one a wealthy business ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Bigger Than....the Fight Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

Because God is Big...the enemy doesn’t stand a chance!

TEXT: Judges 6:1 - 7:25 TITLE: God is Bigger than the Fight SERIES: God is BIGGER than… (part 2) TOPIC: God’s power; God’s might! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 12th, 2008 PROP.: Fighting an enemy with God’s help assures victory! INTRODUCTION: The Rocky Movies. What I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Doubt Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Doubt. It impacts all of us. Doubts are not incompatible with faith. In fact, they can add to our faith. So how do you access the power of the resurrection and overcome your doubts?

Overcoming Doubt Numbers 13:25-33 Lord Halifax, the secretary of Great Britain, once shared a railway compartment with two prim looking spinsters. A few moments before reaching his destination, the train passed through a tunnel. In the utter darkness, he noisily kissed the back of his hand several ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Not By Might But By My Spirit

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 8, 2025

This sermon proclaims that God’s work in rebuilding His temple—and in strengthening His people today—is never accomplished by human effort but solely by the empowering, obstacle-flattening, hope-renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

Not by Might but by My Spirit Zechariah 4:1-9 Let’s begin with the remarkable story of how God’s people — weary from exile yet renewed by hope — rebuilt the house of the Lord. Because of their idolatry, moral corruption, and rejection of God’s prophets, the nation of Judah fell to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022

Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

What this woman does stands in stark contrast to all of the other players. When we read of her deed side by side with Jesus’ hate-filled adversaries, the treacherous Judas, and the confused and misguided disciples, we can’t help but ask ourselves, where

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Extravagant Love Matthew 26:6-13 According to businesses, Valentine’s Day is the third biggest day of the year for buying gifts. Christmas is first. Mother’s Day is second. I am not sure Father’s Day made the list. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ