Sermons on Dinner Party:

Lead Me To The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 6, 2020

This message begins with the anointing of Jesus feet, includes the triumphant entry and Jesus appeal for people to follow him in the way of discipleship.

“Lead Me The Cross” Text: John 12 Subject: How does John prepare us to believe in Jesus of Nazareth? Complement: he moves us to the centrality of the cross Big idea: “Belief in Jesus follows the way of the cross” In the Gospel of John, we encounter a first-person, eye-witness account of the life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Godly Habits: How To Order Your Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

Today we’re looking at the topic of developing great habits. So we’re going to look at a theological concept, exam some scripture, and then consider our applications.

I try to exercise regularly. I have to exercise a great deal and be very, very careful about how I eat, because my body is very good at gaining weight and not very quick to lose it. Can anyone relate? I always have eggs for breakfast, and coffee. I try not to eat again all morning until lunch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Galatians 5:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Abc’s To Having A Great Year

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2020

Having a successful 2020 is as simple as A.B.C. & D.: Accept responsibility for your life, Believe you can change, Clarify your priorities, Don't wait to begin.

THE ABC’S TO HAVING A GREAT YEAR INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STATING THE OBVIOUS. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their instruction manuals and product warning labels to cover themselves from liability. Listen to a few of these: 1. On a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man Without A Wedding Garment

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 13, 2017

Imagine missing Heaven because you wore the wrong clothes! Sounds absurd. But something as simple as that will damn millions, because they want to wear their own righteousness rather than that which Jesus provided. Get the festal robe today!

THE MAN WITHOUT A WEDDING GARMENT Mt. 22:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CRAZY THINGS CAN HAPPEN AT A WEDDING 1. “How did the wedding go?” asked the pastor’s wife. “Fine, dear, until I asked the bride whether she would ‘Love, honor, and OBEY her husband.’” “She looked at me and said, ‘Do you think I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genuine Faith Is Vibrant Faith Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 26, 2018

Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many do not have genuine faith and are lost. Genuine faith: not just believing that these facts are true, but that they’re true for YOU!

Genuine Faith is vibrant Faith 2:14-26 1. Many here today demonstrate their genuine faith daily. ? 2. Many here today DO have genuine faith but are living a lie ? Trademarks of a carnal person: ? Protracted Infancy: Scant Spiritual Victory: Lack of Connection to Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Coronation Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 24, 2017

Series on marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 5 My goal this morning is to do what an old preacher advised a young preacher to do: Stand up to be seen, Speak up to be heard, Sit down to be appreciated! "Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave." Martin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Thing That Should Not Be Series

Contributed by Wes Taylor on Oct 2, 2017

The church suffers when it is made into something else. In this message we learn how to have the kind of church Jesus wants and we desire.

Series: 1 Corinthians: Church Off the Rails Sermon: The Thing That Should Not Be - Part 1 Outline and Manuscript: I. Jesus’ Grand Plan II. When Church is Made into Something Else III. Church Off the Rails IV. Hope for a Church Off the Rails Manuscript: Introduction: We’re in the middle of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

"All I Want For Christmas Is…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2017

As kids all we wanted was our two front teeth! But as grown ups, we've reached a better understanding of the meaning of Christmas and of life. Now love, good health, happiness, forgiveness, and Jesus would be what we want.

“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS…” Lk. 2:6-14 INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS QUIZ See how well we know the facts about the first Christmas: 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. Joseph walked; Mary rode a donkey c. They took a chariot d. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

50 Shades Of Gray

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 12, 2015

This sermon looks at what some peple would consider gray areas in their Christian walk but through a series of five questions helps to discover that things are black and white with God.

Happy day after Valentine’s Day. Guys, I hope you remembered in time to celebrate with your lovely spouse. Valentine’s Day is a good day to take that special someone out on a date, perhaps a dinner and a movie. Well, this year the media is all aflutter about a movie based on the book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23

Denomination: Foursquare

The Wine Maker

Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 16, 2015

Don't seek miracles. Follow Jesus. And if you follow Him long enough and far enough, you'll find yourself in the middle of some miracles! The God who turned water into wine, can turn sadness to joy, fear to faith, and death to life.

The Wine Maker Series: The Grave Robber John 2:1-11
 Everybody has days that will define the rest of their lives. Days that will leave us different than we were the day before. Choosing which college to attend or what to major in, getting married, having kids, the death of a loved one, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Grinch Did Whoville A Favor Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2018

When the Grinch stole Christmas, it was one of the best things he could have done, because, it not only reminded the citizens of Whoville of the real meaning of Christmas, but it also brought a revelation to the Grinch himself that Christmas was, perhaps, something much more!

WHEN THE GRINCH DID WHOVILLE A FAVOR Lk. 2:6-14 INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS QUIZ See how well we know the facts about the first Christmas: 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. Joseph walked; Mary rode a donkey c. They took a chariot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Koran Burning And All That!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2012

To trust God to mete out justice when facing persecutions!!!

THE BURNING ISSUE Want to become an international celeb in a jiffy? Go no further than aping the dubious, provocative style of “Pastor” Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center Gainesville who was hell-bent on burning Koran on Sept 11 (for obvious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

Herod Antipas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

7 steps on the road to hell illustrated by Herod Antipas (Material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/2001-04-08-The-Man-Who-Would-Be-King-Christ-Speaks-to-the-Problem-of-Frivolous-Curiosity/)

HoHum: The April 12, 1993, issue of Newsweek unknowingly reported the signs of the times. Bill Wyman, of The Rolling Stones, married his son’s wife’s daughter, a woman 34 years his junior. Her mother married Wyman’s son, Stephan, a man 16 years her junior. That makes Stephan his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle In The Middle Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 18, 2022

We find Jesus and His disciples in the middle today. There was a lot going on the Monday after Triumphal entry. It all happened in the middle, today I want to speak on the Miracle In The Middle.

INTRODUCTION: A lot of things happen in the middle. For Example : Here is a simple fact: In order to come out of something, you first must go in. In order to get out of bed, you first must get in bed; To get out of the car, you have to get into the car; To get out of the room, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational