Sermons on Director:

Image Is Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2019

We live in an image-driven culture and our churches seem to be buying into the concept in their efforts to reach people, but more than ever, what people need is for us to be genuine followers of Christ. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

*Disclaimer- You need to know your audience to do what I did. It could probably be tamed down with wearing just a pair of sunglasses. I started behind the closed doors at the entrance of the sanctuary. When the entrance music for WWE’s The Big Show started to play, I flung the doors open and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In His Old Age

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 16, 2015

There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David's aging and death.

Title: In His Old Age… Text: I Kings 1:1-4 and 2:1-12 Thesis: There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David’s aging and dying. Introduction Andy Rooney once said, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Way Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it."

Introduction A. A high school history teacher was discussing the funeral of the Pope with his class. One student asked how they chose the new Pope. The teacher explained the process, finishing with, "So the Cardinals pick him." A student in the back of class, asked, very seriously, "Why would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over The Flesh Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 22, 2016

In the temptation of our Lord Jesus Christ we learn that not matter what the physical or emotional temptation one faces, doing the will of God will always lead to manna from heaven.

SIN OR GOD? Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. With names such as the Enemy (Matthew 13:39), Evil One (John 17:15), Father of Lies (John 8:44), Lawless One (2 Thessalonians 2:8-10), ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

If the gospel is good news why doesn’t everyone respond with joy? Jesus says he tells parables to filter out those who can't understand.

Do you see what I see? When you look at this picture, I wonder what you see? A young lady in silhouette, or a cartoon man playing the saxophone? There’s only one picture, but people see different things. By the end of Mark 3, the disciples must be wondering the same thing about Jesus. How ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Dancing Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 24, 2015

Our God is a transforming God, and the Psalmist sings a life song of praise through every circumstance of life.

We returned from Annual Conference a couple of weeks ago. The theme this year was “Come and See,” taken from John’s Gospel, when Nathaniel was talking to Phillip about Jesus. Nathaniel told Phillip where Jesus was from, and Phillip asks, “Can anything good come out of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Separating The Wheat From The Weeds

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 8, 2015

While the forces of good and evil will be sorted out some day, there is still time for change until that day comes. It is a story about grace, patience and hope. Don’t we often look back on our own mistakes and become thankful that we had time to change?

When I worked at a local lumber mill several years ago, part of my duties included grading lumber. By that I mean separating lumber according to its qualities as determined by both the National Lumber Grading Authority rules and common sense. In other words, I was separating good lumber from bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

Honored To Be A Hur Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Many go unnoticed while serving the Lord, but prove to be a great blessing to the kingdom work.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 2 Honored to be a Hur Exodus 17: 8-13 Our text today reveals a critical moment in the history of Israel. Following 430 years of captivity in Egypt, Moses had led them across the Red Sea into freedom. They had begun their journey toward the Promised Land and were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Do In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 30, 2017

We know what Jesus has done. What are we supposed to do so that as we partake it will not be in an "unworthy manner," & thus be "guilty of sinning against the body & the blood of the Lord?"

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 A. In just 3 weeks we will be celebrating the events of Palm Sunday. We will recall the "triumphal entry" of Jesus into Jerusalem & the crowds shouting "Hosanna," & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peacemaker

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 30, 2018

How to sermon of peace.

“The Peace Maker” John 14:23-31 John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 14, 2018

A search for happiness can be found in the freedom of Christ our Savior.

HAPPINESS Outline from Meet Yourself in the Psalms “Happiness Is” pg 43, Warren Wiersbe Scripture: Psalm 126 1“When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wash Away My Guilt

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

2nd in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:2 2/18/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #2) Wash Away my Guilt I can’t repeat my whole sermon from Wednesday, but in order for this series to be as effective as possible, I do have to make sure that everybody has some background to this amazing Psalm of David. David was a prolific ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Miracle Of The Method Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 17, 2018

Baby Jesus in the manger looks so small. Yet this same moment is a miracle of salvation where absolute supremacy, authority, power, and the fullness of creation is embodied in this baby. We do not follow a small Jesus.

Advent Miracles Colossians 1:15-18 The Miracle of the Method The Encyclopaedia of Jewish Medical Ethics tells us that the average weight of a Jewish new-born is 3250 grams … which is 7lb 3oz. When speaking about the Messiah the prophet Isaiah says:- He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18, Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 15, 2017

A Sermon that looks at the importance of Giving God the Glory and being thankful.

Psalm 118New International Version (NIV) Psalm 118 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2 Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-10, Luke 17:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018

We make choices everyday, but the most important decision we make is to wither we will let the Lord into our lives.

Living in His presence Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- Last week, we looked at worship. What worship looks like and what it does for us as we worship God. We saw that the worship of God will change our lives if we would enter into worship not as an event but as a lifestyle. We saw that we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Nazarene