Sermons on Dirty Movies:

"God Uses The Ordinary"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2009

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

“God Uses the Ordinary” Mark 11:1-11 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd@yahoo.com I don’t know why God ordained me to go into the ministry. I don’t have a clue. I don’t know why God would want to use me. I don’t understand why God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"Waking Up"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 31, 2008

Sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost centered around the statement by Jesus, "What will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life?"

"Waking Up" Sermon on Matthew 16:21-28 Pentecost +16-A August 31, 2008 The Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. There’s a great movie that came out several years ago entitled Waking Ned Devine. The movie is set in a tiny little coastal village in Ireland called Tullymore. And one of the main ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Baptized To Go And Bear Fruit

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large grand pianos. The only way to get the piano into the Sanctuary was by taking out the back windows and raising the piano over thirty feet into the air.

Baptized to Go and Bear Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 Intro: A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Child Did You Hear? Series

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jun 15, 2010

Part 3 of a Three sermon series on the power of the tongue

CHILD, DID YOU HEAR? Zip It Week Number 3 Text: Psalms 57:4, James 3:5-6 INTRODUCTION This is week number three, the final week of our “Zip It” Sermon series. This week we’re talking about gossip. I’m sure you can all rest easy because none of us at Spring of Hope have challenges in that ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

How To Be A Loyal Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Loyal Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 1, 2006 There are all kinds of people out there today who are ragging on the church… a. The church is a place for hypocrites. b. The church is responsible for all the hate and wars in the world. c. The church is ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keep The Fire Burning!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 23, 2005

The flame is lit, now it’s time to keep it burning.

"For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Back in my younger days I enjoyed camping and backpacking. We drove for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Personal Pentecost

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

The Book of Acts records two great "Pentecostal" experiences in the early church. But often, throughout church history, many personal “Pentecosts” have occurred.

THE POWER OF A PERSONAL PENTECOST "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Acts 1:8. The Book of Acts records two great "Pentecostal" experiences in the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Basics For Dealing With People Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon shares some basic biblical principles for dealing with people.

Intro to series: “Dealing with People.” Sometimes we say, “Life wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for all the people.” We have to deal with people. Next week: “Dealing with the Spouse” Controversial passage. Then: “Dealing with the Kids” Parent/child relationship is vital. Finally: “Dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Symbol For Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus used a common Middle East practice of washing feet to teach the disciples about service.

A SYMBOL FOR SERVICE John 13:1-20 INTRO: Throughout Christian history, there have been many symbols used in Christianity. Believers have used a fish, a cross, and other symbols. Christians could add the towel as another symbol for Christian service. Jesus’ disciples wanted a place of prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Personal Pentecost

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

In a positional sense there were only two "Pentecosts" mentioned in the Bible recorded in Acts 2 and Acts 10 but a "personal pentecost" is available to every Christian who earnestly seeks the anointing power of the Holy Spirit in their life.

THE POWER OF A PERSONAL PENTECOST "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Acts 1:8. The Book of Acts records two great "Pentecostal" experiences in the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Conclusion: Lord, You Are My Happiness Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 11, 2011

MY TESTIMONY AND THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERIES THE WATER OF HAPPINESS

THIS IS THE CONCLUSION TO THE SERIES ENTITLED THE WATER OF HAPPINESS. IT IS NOT ONLY THE CONCLUSION, BUT THE CONCLUSION I HAVE ARRIVED AFTER MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. I BEEN FOLLOWING THE LORD FOR 13 YEARS, THIS TRUTH HAVE NEVER BEEN SO CLEAR. THE TRUTH THAT ONLY GOD CAN MAKE US HAPPY. THE REALITY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Keys To Surviving Tough Times Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

There are no shortcuts in living a committed Christian life. God doesn't offer shortcuts in growing your character. Trials, tests, and temptations will shape who you are and how you behave. It’s what’s on the inside that counts.

James: A Faith that Works James 1:19-21 3 Keys to Surviving Tough Times Introduction – Sailors Perished Due to Faulty Rescue Equipment In August 2000, 118 Russian sailors perished when the Kursk nuclear submarine suffered an underwater explosion and became disabled in the depths of the icy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sex Can Not Make You Happy Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 4, 2011

to communicate the reality that happiness can not be found in sex

GOD IS THE CREATOR OF SEX. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL GIFT THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TO MARRIED PEOPLE. WE NEED TO REALIZE THAT SEX IN ITSELF IS NOT BAD (OF COURSE YOU MUST DO IT WITHIN MARRIAGE), BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ALL THE PLEASURE GIFTS THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US ARE SYMBOLS OF THE SUPERIOR PLEASURE OR THE ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Difference

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2014

Each of us has a vital part in the Kingdom of God.

Making A Difference March 30, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: I Corinthians 12:14-31 Message Point: Each of us has a vital part in the Kingdom of God. Introduction: When we were missionaries in West Africa, we were completely “behind the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Them Unto Me Let Them Fall Before My Feet

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 30, 2019

My sisters and brothers, I have missed you with an undeniable love force that feels, hears, and sees a woman in distress and a man in disbelief.

Deliver Them Unto Me Let Them Fall Before My Feet by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 30, 2019) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 King James Version (KJV), [The testimony of John]) Greetings In The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Friends