Sermons on Desiring God:

How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Christmas At The Movies Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2004

Why did Herod want to kill the Christ child? His motivation has much in common with those today who want to kill Christmas.

OPEN: (I sat on a stool on stage, reading the following from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” I taped my sermon into the pages of the book and used the book as both prop and way to hide my sermon notes). Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Society Or Community

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008

The description of Community (neighborhood) Community, or Neighborhood, as I use the word today, is a segment within society that transcends self-interest and becomes intentionally intertwined collective of individuals that form a need-meeting, life-chang

It seems like while I was growing up, the words “neighbor” and “neighborhood” were pretty important. Mom and Dad would always talk about the other “kids in our neighborhood.” We’d have over friends, “from the neighborhood.” The church would get excited if a new family moved “into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refuting False Doctrine Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Standing for truth

Titus 1:10-16 October 9, 2011 Turn with me this morning to the book of Titus, chapter 1. I trust that by now you have learned where the book of Titus in located - in the middle of the NT, right after 1 & 2 Timothy, and right before Philemon and Hebrews. This letter is written by the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Faith

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 14, 2015

Jesus speaks of three types of faith in regards to people. There are those that have no faith, those that have little faith and those that have great faith.

How’s Your Faith Mark 4:40, Mtt 17:20, Mtt 15:28, Mtt 8:10 (NLT) Intro: It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was an Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Resurrection: Miracle Or Malarkey?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2015

Jesus’ resurrection has been a topic of debate from the time it happened all the way up to now. We as Christians believe in the resurrection but is there any evidence to support it? Can a good argument be made to show it actually happened? Let’s find out.

JESUS’ RESURRECTION: MIRACLE OR MALARKEY? INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ resurrection has been a topic of debate from the time it happened all the way up to now. For some, Jesus coming back from the dead seems too impossible. Street magician David Blaine was asked what he considered to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fresh Start!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Theme for coming year: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17).

A Fresh Start! Back in the 1960’s experts predicted that by the turn of the century technology would have taken over so much of the work we do that the average American work week would be only 22 hours long, & that we would work only 27 weeks a year. As a result, one of our biggest problems ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Convert The Sinner

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014

To challenge us in this world, one of our priestly function is to lead a soul to the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always ready to convert a sinner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To challenge us in this world, one of our priestly function is to lead a soul to the LORD. IV. TEXT: James 5:20 (Amplified Bible) 5:20 Let the [latter] one be sure that whoever turns a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Sins Of Married Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2014

To show 3 sins of married couples that are prone to.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you married? Then stay away from these 3 sins. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3 sins of married couples that are prone to. IV. TEXT: Genesis 12:10-13 (Amplified Bible) 12:10 Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down into Egypt to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children At Play Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 14, 2012

Parenting, obedience, mothers, children

CHILDREN AT PLAY Proverbs 23: 19-23 (p 464) May 13, 2012 INTRODUCTION: My Mom will be 86 years old on her birthday in July…She still leads 2 Bible studies at her church…she still wakes up and goes to sleep reading her Bible every day….she still meets with the minister of her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Growing Church

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 12, 2011

Everyone today wants to know the secret for a growing church. There are an endless number of seminars & workshops on how to ahve a growing church but I believe that the ebst workshop is the one where we sit down & study how the first church in the books o

Bunbury Sun am 13/02/11 “A growing church” Intro: T/m I want to speak on something we are all interested in & if we are not interested we should be! I want to speak about a growing church & how our church can be a growing church. It’s the kind of church we read about in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exemplary Children In The Bible : Guidelines For Raising Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2010

1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM , THE SISTER OF MOSES 6. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7. JEREMIAH THE PROPHET

EXEMPLARY CHILDREN IN THE BIBLE : BIBLICAL GUIDELINES FOR RAISING CHILDREN ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Outsiders

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 20, 2011

Are we mindful of how we come across to unbelievers? Are we aware of how the unchurched look at those who call themselves Christians? It would serve us well to gain a better understanding about how important it is to present ourselves in the right way.

THE OUTSIDERS INTRODUCTION: We come to church and we’re mostly surrounded by “insiders” people who are Christians like us but how much consideration do we give to those who are still outside? Are we mindful of how we come across to unbelievers? Do we care how we present ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Troublemakers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011

We are told what to do avoid and what to do in order to cease the troublemakers. 1- Avoid the foolish 2- Warn the contentious 3- Dodge the divisive

INTRO.- Troublemakers. Ever met any? Ever been one? ILL.- After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Baptist preacher said, “We did ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would You Do?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 13, 2013

A homeless man walks into a bar. What would you do? (Sermon based on TV show What Would You Do? , the episode centering on the treatment of the homeless.)

Show video from You Tube “WWYD? - No shoes, no shirt, no pants, no service!” I cannot watch this video without being overcome by emotions. I am forced to ask myself “What would I do?” Would I have been one of the many to sit and watch as this person is cast out of the bar? Would I have turned my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:45, Matthew 25:35, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Foursquare