Sermons on Dead Flies:

Wonderfully Made

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013

Life has value because it is God’s creation. You have value not because of what you do, but because of who you belong to, because of who made you.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. TREES by: Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918) THINK that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven "What Does Heaven Look Like" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 25, 2011

A description of heaven and why do we desire to stay on earth more than be with the Lord in heaven. Joy will not come till we are ready to leave everything behind.

So what does heaven look like? Revelation 21:15-27 The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls. The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

Are We Well Connected?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014

A sermon on reaching out to various groups both in the church and outside the church (Material adapted from David Faust in Lookout Magazine May 4, 2003 edition, article entitled, "Are You Well Connected?")

HoHum: Can You Hear Me Now? Cell phone needs to have a good connection or frustrating. WBTU: Good connections are vital in the church. We share a “partnership in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5). Just as an ear or a hand can’t fulfill its intended function if it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Your Net Comes Up Empty!

Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014

Sermon designed draw others into God purpose.

When your net comes up empty! Luke 5:1 As Jesus is walking alone the Sea of Galilee he notices two boats along the side of the bank. The fishermen are not there but have left to clean their nets. The bible says that after fishing all day and night their nets came up empty. Can you imagine being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Three Messages Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was preached for the funeral of a Christian woman who died after a year-long battle with cancer. It takes from 1 Thessalonians 4 three statements that the woman would like to have shared with those gathered for her funeral.

On behalf of the family of Loretta *****, I want to thank everyone for joining us in this home going memorial celebration for Loretta … and though today can be a difficult day, I believe Loretta would encourage us to begin with our thoughts directed heavenward, recognizing our reliance on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Promised

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Dec 8, 2014

When God makes a promise, He keeps it....

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl (M.Th) 8 Dec 14 Title: God Promised Theme: When God makes a promise He keeps it... Intro: A wise teacher sent a note home to all parents on the first day of school. It read: "If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I'll promise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Immanuel The Sign Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

Matthew, despite the protests of his critics, is right in declaring that this verse was fulfilled by the birth of Jesus.

Isaiah 7:13-25 Immanuel the Sign 1/14/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction It looks like Isaiah has lost his patience. But then, Ahaz would have needed a lot of patience if he had had to wait as long as you have to hear Isaiah’s response! It has been eight weeks since we broke off from this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mere Stones/Reminders-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2016

1 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-I—Joshua 4:1-24(:1-5) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger 3 prisoners, a Frenchman, an Englishman & an American, about to be executed by guillotine. Frenchman steps up/Offered hood—refuses/Stoops down, places head in position/Lever pulled—Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith In The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 1, 2016

“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you” Luke 17:6.

Theme: Worldwide Communion: Have faith in the Lord Text: Hab. 2:1-4; 2 Tim. 1:5-12; Lk. 17:5-10 Introduction: Today is World Communion Day and this worldwide celebration of the Holy Communion is to remind us of its significance. The Holy Communion is important because it is one of the two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speak The Truth Clearly

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 10, 2021

We should speak clear truth, truth without mixture, truth well winnowed , doctrine well refined. Don't only speak clear truth but SPEAK IT CLEARLY.

SPEAK THE TRUTH CLEARLY "All the words that come out of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understand, and right to those that find knowledge " (Proverbs 8:8-9). "The commandment of the Lord is a pure ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:8-9, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Friends Causes The Loss Of Joy

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2020

Have you ever tried to stop someone you loved from doing something really stupid? “like going out in public when they are supposed to “Shelter in”. A few days “sheltering in” is OK but weeks… I will have to suppress my urge to venture out and not be foolish

In Jesus Holy Name March 22, 2020 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 4: 15a Redeemer “False Friends Causes the Loss of Joy” May the grace and mercy or our risen Lord bring comfort to you in these days of “sheltering in”. Have you ever tried to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Guard Your Soul

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Aug 18, 2019

Delivered 17 Aug 19 Tree of Life Messianic Congregation. Parsha Va'etchanan Moses tells the Children of Israel to Guard Their Souls against anything that would lead to idolatry.

20190817 Parsha Vaetchanan – Guard Your soul Blessing Va’etchanan means ‘I pleaded’. This is the story of Moses asking God one more time to rescind his judgement prohibiting Moses from entering the promised land. Midrash says that Moses asked 515 times. But there is no evidence of that. I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Psalm 39:2, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

3d - Pt. 1 - Surrounded Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

I. Introduction Out of sight . . . out of mind can be more than just a statement about forgetfulness. It can also be a dangerous and costly spiritual condition. I can remember growing up hearing this statement about church folks . . . "They are so heavenly minded that they are no earthly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Kings 6:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divinely Shelter Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 29, 2020

Today the world is worried about only one thing known as CORONA VIRUS or COVID-19. Whether Coronavirus is a biblical plague? Is it the punishment of God? Is it the sign of the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ? Does it point to the fulfilment of the book of Revelation? Read on...

Psalm 57:1-11 Divinely Shelter during Disaster This Psalm 57 offered to the Pure and Shining One, i.e., Yahweh. David sang this Psalm in the tune of -Do not Destroy. It is one of the golden (Michtam) songs of David. There are four psalms in this pattern, namely Psalms 57, 58, 59 and 75. This ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Maundy Thursday / Passover

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Maundy Thursday on video during COVID, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siZbTmgjdwE&t=3s

FOUR Cups Maundy Thursday Sermon Transcript… Hello Calvary friends and other friends who are watching this video. I'm pastor Greg pastor at Calvary this is my wife Sue. We're going to have a very shortened communion / Seder meal. The Seder of the Passover meal there are four ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed