Sermons on Dave Barry:

Christians Must Be Prepared To Suffer For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019

The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward.

CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST Matt. 24:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP 1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lose The Weight Of Debt Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A sermon in the "Lose the weight of ..." series. This message challenges the church to live lives of financial contentment. We shouldn’t bind ourselves in debt, trying to live a life we can’t afford. Debt cripples the church.

Lose the weight of debt Purpose: To challenge our people to live contented lives financially with the money got has entrusted to us. 1. Why even talk about debt? Hebrews 12:1. · Debt isn’t a salvation issue. But the way we view money is a spiritual issue. 2. Banker illustration (from radio ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Does The Virgin Birth Matter? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 2, 2017

The virgin birth is necessary if prophecy is to be fulfilled. Satan sought to usurp the place of God, appropriating worship to himself. Though he did deceive our first mother, God intervened to ensure that he could not destroy mankind.

“The LORD God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrected Lifestyle

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Nehemiah shows us that to be a leader, you must really become a servant leader. He gives us some keen insight and lessons of what it means to be a servant leader today.

Resurrected Lifestyle Nehemiah 5:14-19 Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s became a familiar sight to millions in his company’s television commercials. Dave also appeared in a lot of in store training films. In those, as in many of the more familiar commercials, he would dress as his workers. One ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Methodist

God Cares Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2022

Why would God bother to tell us to cast all our anxieties upon Him? Why is that so important

There was a guy named Bob Redrow who was on his first business trip to Japan. He and his colleagues were picked up by a van to be taken to their meeting, and during the ride Bob became anxious and upset by the driver. The van was zipping through the narrow streets… and all the while the driver was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is A Race

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2025

Faith is a race filled with ups and downs, filled with despair and triumph, and coupled with joy and sorrow.

Faith Is a Race Hebrews 11:29–12:2 1. Faith Is Like a Race Hebrews 12:1 “let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us”. 12;1 • In the 1972 Olympics, Dave Wattle ran the 800 meters wearing his signature white cap. He lagged behind early, but with patience, strategy, and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Today we want to explore some interesting words about truth-telling that Jesus gives us.

A few weeks ago, President Clinton spent Saturday and Sunday huddling with his lawyers preparing for his grand jury testimony. As I thought about that, it seemed a bit odd. If your goal in going before a grand jury is to tell the truth, to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, why does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

When It's Dead, Revive It! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2014

God brings revival into people when they have their hearts prepared through involvement with prayer and the Word of God.

Introduction: A. On a bright and clear morning in July of 1982, two amateur prospectors were dredging for gold in a cold California river. 1. Mike Astle was in the river and had on a wet suit to protect him from the icy water, while his friend Dave Burgess stood nearby on the riverside supervising ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Hole, Whole #7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the Emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 17, 2001 “Making the Hole, Whole” Jimmy and Dave found a sink hole that seemed to appear out of nowhere one day. The hole was on a path they usually traveled to go to Mr. Earl’s pond where they would fish for sun perch and brim. In the summertime they traveled that path often and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Treasure In Others

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003

Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Sinner

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 16, 2018

If you look up the word sinner and find the definition my picture could be right beside it. And your picture could be right beside mine.

“Sinner” “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[f] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2018

If you really want to love and honor your leaders, remember them by the way you live your life; follow them; and pray for them.

An elderly woman walked into a little country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring." "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"who Do You Think You Are?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021

Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their inability to discern the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). The signs of our times seem to be indicating an increasing hostility toward Christianity, which has lost its place as the nation’s primary guiding ethic.

You can run but you can’t hide. That’s certainly true today, amen? They not only know where you live and work, but probably know what kind of car you drive, when you take a shower, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite show on TV, what station you listen to in the car. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does God Think About Gambling Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

Part 3 in series What Does God Think About . . . This sermon addresses gambling

WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 3: Gambling Roy Chapman was always a sharp businessman, never afraid to take risks. When car sales slumped because of the gas crunch in the 1970’s, he kept his Philadelphia dealership together by shifting from new big cars to used and smaller cars. Now the family ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Proverbs 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

My Purpose Part 3 Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 4, 2020

Father God not only walks with us throughout the battle, but He equips us to fight the battle, & do His great Will.

Sermon series- purpose 3 - God equips you to carry out His purpose. - As a Child of God it is the greatest encouragement to know that our daddy, Father God, is always with us. - Well, the next great move in our purpose filled life is, God is going to equip you to carry out ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist