Sermons on Diligent Preaching:

Preaching To A Heathen And Superstitious People

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014

If you live for Christ, opposition will come.

JUN 2 2013PM Preaching to a Heathen and Superstitious People Acts 14:8-20 There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment And Hope In The Preaching Of John

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

The need for true repentance, and amendment of life.

JUDGMENT AND HOPE IN THE PREACHING OF JOHN. Matthew 3:1-12. Without any warning from the narrator, John the Baptist bursts onto the pages of Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 3:1) as suddenly as Elijah had burst onto the pages of Israel’s history centuries before (1 Kings 17:1). And like Elijah (2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Preaching Still Matter?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 14, 2013

Ezra's sermon to a weary people brought them joy and renewed strength to serve the Lord. Preaching today is no different. God's Word will bring joy and delight to those who sincerely seek Him.

We have a new pulpit! Today is our first Sunday to share this new piece of furniture. It was carefully selected to replace our old pulpit which was built by Herb Perkins over 30 years ago. We wanted to have something smaller, easier to move and more contemporary in design. This pulpit has both ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Preaching On The Power Of The Purse Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 14, 2013

This is the first of two messages from 1 Tim. 6 on Money and our walk with Christ. It deals with: I. Godless teachings on money. II Regardless of the amount of money we have we are to live in Godliness with contentment. III. Greed can become god.

PAUL’S PREACHING ON THE POWER OF THE PURSE (Part One) 1 Timothy 6:3-10 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past several weeks, we have seen many powerful teachings on many subjects in this letter of 1 Timothy. 2.) Today, and next week I want us to see some more very valuable teachings in regards to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophets Preach The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Burr on Dec 14, 2012

Throughout the Old Testament, God showed bits and pieces of Christ's coming birth to the Prophets to give them hope during Israel's times of trial. How much more hope should we have in our times of trial having the full message of His birth at our disposa

“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”- which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23 The Christmas story is one in which we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph Preaches About Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2012

A short talk for children aged 5 to 11 plus their teachers and parents. This is Joseph (preaching in character) telling a bit of his story. The talk ends with a short song using the chorus of the well known carol O, Come let us adore him.

Hello everyone my name’s Joe – bet you don’t know what Joe is short for! Yes, that’s right, it is Joseph! Well, you’ll never believe some of the amazing and weird stuff that’s happened to me and my fiancée this year. No way will you believe it. My fiancée, my lovely girlfriend, my wife-to-be, she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

A Shepherd Preaches About Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 21, 2012

A short talk for our 2012 Christingle Services where we get to share Jesus with about 700 people, many of whom are not sure about their faith. This short talk is given by a Shepherd, telling what happened when the angel spoke to him.

Q: What is a shepherd’s favourite karate move? A: The Lamb Chop! Q: When a male sheep opens the door of the sheep pen for his favourite lady sheep what does he say? A: After ewe! Q: What do sheep like to play at a casino? A: Woolette! Q: Why did the ram jump off the cliff? A: Because he didn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Anglican

Preaching Against Dirty Christianity Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 5, 2007

Sermon 2 on Jude, which deals with those woh live in sin and claim salvation. This deals with the Christian reaction to this dirty Christianity

Jude- 2 Peter 2. The Preaching Against Dirty Christianity Jude 1-4 “My dear friends I was very eager to write you about the salvation we have in common. But I was strongly impressed to write and urge you to fight hard for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints (people of God).” ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"We Preach Christ Crucified"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011

LENT 1 - We preach Christ crucified. This gospel message is both the wisdom of God and also the power of God.

“WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 13, 2011 - Lent 1 - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:21-25 INTRO: The cross of Christ is central to Christianity. Sadly, today some arrogantly declare the cross of Christ to be “too controversial”. No cross means no sacrifice. No ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

We Preach Christ Crucified

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 4(C) - We preach Christ crucified. This message is not foolishness nor weakness. This message is God’s divine wisdom and strength!

“WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 22, 2009 -- LENT 4 -- 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRO: Being smart does not necessarily make one wise. Wisdom and being intelligent (smart) are very often quite different. Even more different is being wise in this world compared to being wise in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Preaching Where Christ Is Not Known Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

To many, Christianity is such a personal thing; they don’t want to share it. They have a ticket to heaven and don’t really care whether anybody else goes to heaven or not. We’re using first aid on ourselves, when there are hurting people all around us.

INTRODUCTION For almost two years, I have been preaching through the book of Romans. We are coming to the last words of the Apostle Paul, and we get a glimpse of the missionary heart of this great Apostle. The problem with many American Christians, and perhaps some of you in this room, is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Preach A Text Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

The Bible is the most important basis of preaching. How do we preach a text of Holy Scripture?

What’s our Goal Let’s emphasize the importance of Bible-based preaching. What’s the Idea The modern idea that the Bible is not the Word of God but only contains the Word of God is very narrow and inadequate. Granted, there is no verse in the Bible which calls everything from Genesis to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: Preach For Application Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 7, 2018

Making our sermons relevant and practical

Lesson Goal The purpose of this lesson is to help us always make our sermons relevant for daily use and our congregations doers of the word and not hearers only (James 1:22). Lesson Intro There is nothing worse than hearing a pie in the sky, unrealistic sermon from a young preacher who has no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preach What The Word Says Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2016

understand the meaning of the words we read

Thursday of 19th Week in Course Today’s Scriptures illustrate almost perfectly the next topic on preaching or witnessing that the Holy Father relates in the encyclical “the Joy of the Gospel.” It has to do with how we read the sacred text: ‘we need to be sure that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Reasons That I Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 26, 2020

Some Reasons why I have given my life to Preach the Gospel to the nations for the past 60 years.

Reasons That I Preach the Gospel A Preacher's humor. A man went to see his doctor for advice about being cured of snoring. The doctor asked, "Does your snoring disturb your wife?" The patient replied, "Does it disturb my wife? Why it disturbs the entire ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 24:14