Sermons on Deacons Contribute:

The Religion That Shaped America

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon reminds us of what we have lost by abandoning traditional values, and warns against the paradigm shift currently taking place in our culture, and the impact this change will have upon the future of our nation.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Tomorrow is Independence Day. Independence Day is to our Nation what the Day of Pentecost is to Christians, a birthday celebration. And just as we have tried to keep alive in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Shaping Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Jacob's blessing of his sons provides an opportunity for hearers to think about their legacy. A legacy is built by choices. Our legacy does not control us. In Christ, we create a new legacy.

SHAPING YOUR LEGACY—Genesis 49 Have you thought about what kind of legacy you will leave for your descendants? I’m not talking about wealth or property, but about the impact we have on the lives of others. We have all inherited a legacy. (Note to preacher: Personalize this!) I am a cheap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Of Grace And Beauty

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 25, 2013

It is by Jesus' saving grace and beauty that the hope of our faith is delivered to us, daily.

Of Grace And Beauty by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (11/25/2013) “...Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Friends

“committed To His House”

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 29, 2013

Like Israel, out of gratitude for His amazing grace toward us, we need to be committed to His house.

“Committed to His House” Nehemiah 10:39b “...we will not neglect the house of our God.” Time and time again God demonstrated His inexhaustible amazing grace to the nation of Israel. They are reminded by Ezra of God’s providential care for them. Out of gratitude for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Change Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

When we talk about real change, we are talking about transformation. Like an artist who takes a blank palette and paints a beautiful picture—the end product in no way resembles the original.

“Keep the Change” Matthew 5:9 and Romans 12:1-2 I think we call all agree today that the Bible is an amazing book. 66 books, not written by one man, but 39 written over a period of 1500 years. And there is a thread that runs through the scripture from Genesis to Revelation that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Keep The Change" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

The Bible is a book about change. It is a book that tells us how to change so that we can become mature; complete; holy servants of Jesus Christ. Until we are completely free of all; the hurts, habits and hang-ups of this life.

“Keep the Change” Matthew 5:9 and Romans 12:1-2 I think we call all agree today that the Bible is an amazing book. 66 books, not written by one man, but 39 written over a period of 1500 years. And there is a thread that runs through the scripture from Genesis to Revelation that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Commission Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012

A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

“A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"When Relationships Go Wrong” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 1, 2012

What should we do when relationships go wrong?

Even despite our best efforts there are times when relationships can go wrong. Jesus had poured out His heart to His friends. Certainly, He tried to do everything right with respect to His relationship with them. Yet, even Jesus experienced the sorrow associated with relationships going wrong. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Unity For The Sake Of The Community

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2012

My talk for the 2012 service of unity organised by Churches Together in Billericay (CTB). Jesus prayed for unity amongst believers so that the community would see and believe that Jesus was sent by God. It was a prayer for unity for the sake of the wider

The church is the body of Christ; but have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? For example, one day the heart says, “You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 43 years all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

A Raising To The Occasion Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2012

Jesus calims to be God by declaring that he is the Resurrection and the Life (John 11.25).

1. Searching for Life There is a legend of a Fountain of Youth believed to be in Florida. The legend has different variations of regaining one's youth. Some say must you drink the water, while others suggest if you bathe in the water it will restore your youth. Some records date back to the 15th ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 15 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 15 1. After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I [am] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

"Finding Your Purpose" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 27, 2017

Most of us are tired and weary of the same old, same old when we come to church. We don’t want to feel like when we attend that we are simply going through the motions. People no longer come to church because it is the right thing to do.

“Finding your Purpose” Ephesians 1:11-12 Listen to what God’s word says in Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. Ephesians 1:11-12 Eugene Peterson who wrote the message paraphrased this verse... Here it is...”It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2015

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We are called to seek God. Trust Christ by faith. You were saved by grace. The result is freedom. You who are saved stand firm in your freedom. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

In my University literature class the professor would return the paper with comments on the paper like; give further explanation, clarify or expand this point. This professor had a system where you could re-write a paper and re-submit it for a higher grade. I decided to take the professor up on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership And Justice Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Here we find a whole series of problems of economic injustice that are brought to Nehemiah. Nehemiah's solution is to call them back to the original God had given Israel and to recommit himself and his leadership team to following these laws themselves.

Sermon by Rev John Altmann If the world were a village… [youtube video] In the OT God has given us an object lesson. He teaches by example rather than purely by words. He has gone to great trouble to set up a demonstration of his values in the life of one nation, Israel, that he created ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Obscure

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2022

Obscure Patriots in the American Revolution brought about liberty from tyranny. The same is true today for the cause of Christ.

I am sure you are familiar with the famous portrait, "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Emanuel Leutze painted two versions of the portrait. He began the first in 1849 in Germany, immediately following the failure of Germany's revolution. Some believe he painted the portrait to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ