Sermons on Deck The Halls:

The Upper Room In Three Acts

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2024

The Upper Room was the site of at least 3 pivotal events of the early Church: 1). Jesus washing their feet & Lord's Supper, 2). Resurrection appearances, and 3). filled with the Holy Spirit.

THE UPPER ROOM IN THREE ACTS John 13; 20; Acts 2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BOARD MEETING 1. Announcement: “There will be a meeting of the Church Board immediately after the service in the cafeteria,” announced the pastor. 2. After the service, the Church Board gathered, but a stranger joined ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sins And Mistakes Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We are in a very unique portion of Scripture in this seventh chapter of I Cor. We are not dealing here with absolute issues of right and wrong. We are dealing with issues that are very complex, and where the question is not, what is right or wrong, but what is the best under the circumstances.

Bruce Larson in Dare To Live Now, tells of his experience as a new recruit during World War II. He sat down to his first breakfast in the mess hall, at Fort Benning, Georgia. He saw something in a large bowl that looked like cream of wheat. He scooped out a lot of it into his bowl, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31

A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2022

Our comfort from God is based on... (Material adapted from Brandon Web at: http://www.brandonweb.com/sermons/sermonpages/isaiah11.htm)

HoHum: “Blue Christmas” is one of the all time holiday classics each year during Christmas time. The heartbreaking song captures how lonely the season can be without the one we love, which is probably why it’s been a staple for over 70 years. The song was written in 1948. The most famous version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Saw Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Mar 15, 2023

I saw Jesus Christ full of grace {John 1:14}.

Sermon I Saw Jesus Part 2: Follow Me! {Edited 3/15/2023} How do we follow Jesus in this day & age? > In last weeks gosple Luke 12:1 taught us that “A crowd of thousands upon thousands had gathered so that they were crushing each other!” {Common English Study Bible} < The New English ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

The Shocking Servant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2023

As we consider Jesus Christ in this passage (Isaiah 52:13-15) we see... (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-shocking-servant/)

HoHum: As we head into the Lenten season, the Easter season, wanted to do a sermon on Isaiah 53. I thought I had never preached on this passage so I went into my files and there at the top was a sermon by Davon Huss. I preached on Isaiah 53 during the Lenten season heading into Easter in 1996. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, 1 Corinthians 2:8, John 3:14-15, Revelation 19:16, Romans 15:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 29, 2020

The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

Here at the beginning of the twenty-first century, Apologetics as an evangelistic endeavor and intellectual theological outreach finds itself in something of a paradox. When the West thought of itself in terms of resting on broadly Judeo-Christian assumptions, the discipline was not as desperately ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Saw Him

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 26, 2019

Imagine for a moment what it would be like never to see a sunset. Imagine for a moment what it would be like to never see the faces of those you love.

HE SAW HIM John 9:1 – 7 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, James 2:1-9, John 9:8-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3 - Managing Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2018

Looking at how to manage our relationships. Especially in light of the senate hearings this past week.

Managing Relationships September 30, 2018 This week I was going to tell you a story which is about a friendship gone hay-wire. It’s bizarre and sad, yet kind of funny. But, I’m going to tell you next Sunday, because I want to tell you a different story . . . one that is also sad, maybe a little ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving In The Ot: Festival Of Tabernacles

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 10, 2018

Uses the OT Harvest/Tabernacles Festival to add to the meaning of Thanksgiving. 1) Remember the poor, 2) Repent and rejoice, and 3) Look to the future with hope. Can also be used for an interactive Thanksgiving celebration. (How about making a booth or tabernacle?)

THANKSGIVING in the OT: Festival of Tabernacles Happy Thanksgiving! What is the meaning of Thanksgiving? For some, it is all about the Thanksgiving Break: 5 days, or an entire week, to take a break from school or work. For many, it is a time for families to gather, eat too much turkey, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:16, Leviticus 23:39-43, Deuteronomy 16:13-17, Nehemiah 8:13-18, Zechariah 14:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful Till The End

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 19, 2020

Peter makes a profound statement while writing to first century believers - the end of all things is at hand. He wanted the church to live and witness in light of anticipation of the Lord's soon return. Such an awareness would impact every aspect of Christian life.

Faithful till the End 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Today is a day unlike any we’ve ever known. In the past few years, the world has seen drastic change. We are living in a day of difficulty and decision. The day when God was given His rightful place in the affairs of our nation has been replaced with lust, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 21, 2020

Examining God's Word in light of the Coronavirus, and finding hope, peace, security, and comfort therein.

A Mighty Fortress is our God Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Well, I have to say, that I was going to have us go back to John’s Gospel this morning, but a lot has happened since last Sunday. You all know about the Coronavirus that’s sweeping across the world, that’s why our numbers are down this morning, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wedding Banquet Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2018

At the last supper of the lamb, will you be joining the Lord? Will you have brought others an opportunity to know and experience Christ. Will we go to the highway and bi-ways to reach the lost and dying?

Wedding Banquet of the Lamb Matthew chapter 22:1-14 Introduction Good Morning, Today we finish up our series “Love worth finding” We have looked at God’s love for us and found that it is boundless and it is unconditional. We have looked at loving others like Christ loves us and saw the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Money Matters Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 6, 2018

Handling money properly is a basic task every leader must learn. There are very few projects that a church or business will undertake that do not involved some outlay of cash. Even Jesus addressed the importance of financial planning.

Money Matters Nehemiah 5 Handling money properly is a basic task every leader must learn. There are very few projects that a church or business will undertake that do not involved some outlay of cash. Even Jesus addressed the importance of financial planning. Luke 14:28-30 TLB 28 “But don’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One In Christ

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 13, 2018

Like the Ephesians we live in an increasingly pagan world. Satan has provided us with lots of ,temple of Diana like, competitors. In spite of this, Like the Ephesians, Christ has made us to be His one body.

One in Christ Ephesians 2:11-21 July 22, 2018 The early church was faced with the challenge of preaching the saving Gospel to Jews and non Jews who had vastly different cultures, vastly different values, and incompatible religious backgrounds. Additionally the non Jews had few morals. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride And Humility

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 20, 2018

Does pride have any place in the life of a Christian?

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Daniel 4:34-37, Acts 9:1-18, Daniel 3:26-29

Denomination: Nazarene