Sermons on Dishes:

Holy Means Wholly His Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on May 13, 2016

God says that we are to be holy even as He is Holy, but how? Doesn't holiness mean perfection? And none of us are perfect! In this sermon study we will learn that holiness means sacred and separated or dedicated to God.

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- Several years ago my wife and I volunteered along with some helpers from the church to go clean the house of a family in need. I'd never been in a house like this before. There was so much stuff, you could barely see the floor. Roaches filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Price Of Low Practice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 17, 2011

This message describes the devaluation of the Christian life in modern culture and how we can be restored from a place of backsliding.

"The High Price of Low Practice" 1 John 1:5-10, Psalms 32: Scripture Reading 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The question for us in the light of the context of our key verse is, can a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisees- No Heart Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2018

If one is not careful, one's heart can drift so far away from God that we end up with no heart.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine a unique group of people as we continue with our A Drifting Heart series. • Today we will see how the scribes and Pharisees ended up with the worst-case scenario when it comes to a drifting heart, a heart that drifts so far from God that one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember The Duck!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 15, 2009

No grudges! Only grace!

Remember the Duck! Matthew 6:9-15 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Forgiveness

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The funny thing about forgiveness is that it doesn’t just set them free, it sets you free, too. It frees you from the acid of resentment. It allows the wound to begin healing.

Mary Karr’s uncle had endured all he could stand! The tall Texan grabbed his chain saw and began to split his own house into two halves. He was sick and tired of living with such an unforgiving woman to whom he had not spoken in months. He had enough. He divided his house and moved her portion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

"The Best Is Yet To Come"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 17, 2015

Paul share the blessing we have in Christ but I thought about all those blessings, but the best is yet to come.

Ephesians 2:1-10 1. The best is yet to come Paul shares • We were dead spiritually “we were dead in our transgressions and sins”, vs 1 • We were against God • We were living the way the world lived “we followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

“What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 11, 2012

Paul was not giving 21st Century Pastors a liturgy for administering Communion. He was admonishing people who eat together in the name of Jesus to eat with the right Spirit - a spirit of unity.

Waiting Scripture: 1 Cor. 11:17-34 We were hungry. We had put in a long day at school. We had played hard outside after school. We were called inside by Mom or the porch light going on indicating it was time to come in. We had cleaned up for supper, which in itself was a daunting task, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Looking Forward Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

When we look forward to Jesus' coming again, here is how we should do so...

1. TENACIOUSLY (vs 18) Romans 8:18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. Let’s not forget the verse that we ended with last Sunday: Romans 8:17 (NLT2) And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On God's Nourishment

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 14, 2024

Nourishment is defined as the food necessary for growth, health and good condition.

Laurie Colwin, a female American writer once remarked: “The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction. A person cooking is a person giving: Even the simplest food is a gift.” John 6:35 reminds us: “Jesus said to them, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 81:16, Luke 22:19

The Father Will Provide

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 6, 2021

Jesus said our Heavenly Father will meet our daily need of food and clothing. He gives examples of God’s provision. He tells us what we should do as a child of God. And we will see how we can do our part.

Isn’t life more than meat, and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25 Having been working on routine, goals setting and time management, this verse caught my attention. It stuck me how much of our time is spent on food and clothing! Planning and shopping Cooking and laundry Washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anger

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001

Jesus expects us to control our temper

INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why God Opens Our Blind Eyes?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 29, 2007

You may be suffering from blindness that you are not aware of! It’s worse than physical blindness.

“The LORD opens the eyes of the blind…” (Ps. 146:8, New American Standard Bible – Updated Edition.) No doubt the Almighty Creator can open the eyes of the blind. When Jesus was on earth, He fulfilled the words of prophet Isaiah: "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has A Table Spread

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 2, 2019

Thanksgiving meals remind us that soon we will be feasting with our Lord at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

John 21:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Thanksgiving: Jesus Has A Table Spread

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Nov 11, 2020

Thanksgiving Service Invitation to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Thanksgiving Service Theme: Jesus has a table spread Text: John 21:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God