Sermons on Debris:

Defining Moments

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

A study of moments that define our lives by examining the life of Shamgar

Defining Moments Judges 3:31 February 9, 2014 Morning Service On July 2, 1863, one of the defining moments of American history took place. Arguably this moment saved the United States. The person behind the moment was Joshua Chamberlain, commanding officer of the 20th regiment from Maine. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Genuine Apology Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

Asking for forgiveness is an excellent thing to do when we are genuinely remorseful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son models this.

Genuine Apology (Luke 15:18) 1. Two hunters hire a small plane to take them to a remote area of Canada. Upon dropping off the hunters, the pilot tells them, "Remember only one moose, because the plane wouldn't be able to take off with more weight than that." The hunters go off. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going On To Greatness

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

How can we deliver honest hope for today’s problems. This message examines the need for people to share the gospel.

GOING ON TO GREATNESS Jeremiah 29:11-13 INTRO: I have been in many churches in my life. But I will never forget the experience that I had in one church I visited. I was commenting on how beautiful the sanctuary was, when the pastor said, “This room never is as beautiful as it is when the people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Cultural Earthquake Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

The coming cultural earthquake will shake human life as we know it.

Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will shake not only the earth, but I will also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Builds Ruins Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

No ruin is too broken for God to rebuild. Whether it is a life, a ministry, a dream, or a city, He has the power to restore and make it new again.

THE GOD WHO BUILDS RUINS AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 9:11 (KJV) – "In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old." Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ezekiel's Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Challenge to respond to what God says and not what our experience says.

Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones reading; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel lived in the 6th century BC and was a prophet of the exile under the Babylonians, which had begun under King Nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 BC. He was the son of Buzi and his ministry spans some twenty two years, starting in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

History, Mystery, Victory

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message on the Resurrection.

HISTORY, MYSTERY, VICTORY Luke 24:1-11 INTRO: In one sense, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fact to be accepted by faith. To say that a person died and was buried is simply to acknowledge the experience of people. But to say that one who died rose bodily from the grave, never to return, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

Where is God in the middle of tragedy? This sermon was delivered shortly after the Indonesian Tsunami.

The Mystery of God 1 Cor 13:10-12 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:10-12

Crossing Jordan Possessing The Land

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 21, 2006

Following God is impossible unless we lean on him in trust and follow in obedience.

Joshua 3 Ex. 14:10-14 (Stafford CT, Mar. 16, 2006 Updated 12:05 PM) _ One person is dead, another is missing when a Stafford home explodes. Investigators are sifting through the ashes of a house that blew up in Stafford yesterday afternoon. The house on Hopyard Road was loaded with fireworks. Fire ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Use The Right Weapon For The Fight

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 1, 2009

Too often times we, as Christians, use the wrong weapon for the fight in which we are engaged. God gives to us special weapons to fight with when we are engaged in a spiritual battle

-The father of a girl that I dated in high school was an Army recruiter -When he found out that I was going to West Point, he gave me a lot of cool Army recruiting stuff. One of the items was a pin with the motto of the Army on it -It said, “Join the Army. Go to exotic lands. Meet new and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Give Up! Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 9, 2021

Every day in some way, you are a part of a team. Today, I want to take you to the Old Testament and introduce you to an ordinary guy named Nehemiah. He was one of the most effective team builders in the Bible. He understood the importance of working together and finishing strong.

Let’s Rebuild #3 Don’t Give Up! Dr. Marty Baker | February 7, 2021 | Nehemiah 4 My name is Marty Baker and I want to welcome you to Super Bowl Weekend at Stevens Creek. The odds are pretty high that if you own a television, you will be watching the Super Bowl this weekend with the Kansas City ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Fear Not! (Revised April 2024)

Contributed by Brian B on Aug 9, 2016

A straight forward message shared from the three points laid out so clearly in verse 1. Fear not because God has called you by name! Fear not because God has redeemed you! Fear not because You belong to God!

Fear Not! (Revised April 2024) Isaiah 43:1New King James Version (NKJV) The Redeemer of Israel 43 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. Introduce… This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Valuable Things In The World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

A sermon on the Parables of the Lost Coin and Sheep

The Most Valuable Things in the World Luke 15:1-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Calm In Wild Weather – Peace In Life’s Storms (Message December 2023) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2023

I have just been through flooding rains, and in the past, in the eye of the storm (cyclone, hurricane). Peace and calm from God is present in life’s storms in turmoil all around us. In His hand there is comfort when all this world wants to do is to batter the life out of us.

CALM IN WILD WEATHER – PEACE IN LIFE’S STORMS (Message December 2023) Who controls Nature? Is it some arbitrary force often personified as “Nature”, or is it climate change (if you are desperately seeking an answer), or is it some random series of happenings. It is none of these. The One who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3, Psalm 18:2, Matthew 7:24-27, John 14:5-6, Matthew 11:27-29, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, John 14:15-18, Hebrews 3:7-8, Matthew 11:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

View From A Lifeboat

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 21, 2003

Highly evangelical Easter Sermon based on our confident hope in a future resurrection with heavy lifeboat illustration.

Intro: For those of you who don’t normally attend church with us, I usually don’t dress this way for Sunday Morning Services. I get all dressed up twice a year for Sunday morning services, Easter and Christmas. Speaking of dressing up I spoke with a guy the other day who said he’s not dressing up ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational