Sermons on Distance:

Trusting God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 18, 2020

Christians have the opportunity, just as they did during the plagues and epidemics of history, to distinguish themselves from the world. It is the Preacher’s responsibility to lead the flock during this pandemic for that very purpose.

TITLE: TRUSTING GOD SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 3:14-21 There are several things I want to address in this morning’s message that don’t necessarily all flow together very smoothly. But I think that’s okay. If you find anything these days that’s flowing together smoothly, please let me know. In this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In Relationships (Version 2: October 31, 2021 Used As An All Saints Day Sermon)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

What would have happened if Naomi and Ruth would have gone their separate ways because they were widows? What happens when we withdraw, throw our hands up and quit? What will happen if we stop meeting together to encourage one another?

STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 Ruth 1:1-18  In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons.  (2)  The name of the man was Elimelech and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Highway Hypnosis

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Aug 28, 2002

How to keep from losing your zeal and purpose in what God has called you to do.

I love to read...and anytime I travel or am out anywhere I always carry something with me to read. It helps pass the time quickly. On one such occasion I found myself without anything to read and began to search the car for anything to pass the time with. I got the vehicle manuel out (out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Beloved

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The baptism of Jesus

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Gossip

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others.

Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others. Intro.: 1. Two weeks ago I preached a sermon entitled, "Taming the Tongue." a. I received a lot of feedback on it, even though it was general. b. Like to follow up that lesson with a much more practical one on gossip. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Worship

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 14, 2004

Tonight we want to slow things down a bit and take a look at the word worship. By looking at the word worship it will reveal some things about how we are to worship or what is involved in worship.

TEXT: Psalm 95:6 TITLE: WORSHIP Tonight we want to slow things down a bit and take a look at the word worship. By looking at the word worship it will reveal some things about how we are to worship or what is involved in worship. So you could say that we will be doing a little more teaching that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of Being With Jesus

Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002

When a person spends time with Christ, it affects his or her life. Everyone around that person can see a change in their quality of life.

I. Introduction · Most of you are aware of the fact that I work for Easter Seals, the non-profit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. I actually have the privilege of working for their national headquarters in Chicago. · Easter Seals has had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 27, 2006

How Jesus compares himself to the shepherd and door of the sheep.

SBC Philippi, 3/19/06 am; Rev. Jeff Simms Jesus the Good Shepherd; John 10:1-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Primary Purpose: How Jesus compares to a good shepherd and door of the sheep. Jesus actually uses two common analogies to compare himself to his relationship to his sheep in this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Magi Come To Worship

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 18, 2006

What an absurd scene it would have been to see this band of foreign royalty showing up on the doorstep of Joseph and Mary. There are some important lessons to learn from these men who came in faith to see the King...

How many of you know who was born January 8th, 1935? It was someone who influenced much change, but his coming was not met with applause and acclaim. He was born to a poor family in Tupelo, Mississippi and was unnoticed for his childhood years. It wasn’t until after he was 18 that he gained any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Three Habits Of Highly Successful Seekers

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

To investigate the habits of the Magi as they searched for and discovered the King of kings to provoke us to make a fresh commitment to Christ.

Text: Matthew 2:1-12 "When Chances Come" By Willo Lou Clark If you had been a lowly shepherd who heard the angels sing, Would you have left your sheep alone to find the baby King? If you had been the innkeeper - pressed & hurried since the dawn, Would you have done the best you could, or told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Heals The Lepers Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007

This sermon deals with Jesus healing the 10 lepersm and the attitude of the one who returned.

MUB JUNE 25, 2006 LUKE 17;11-18 11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14When he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving Mercy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Receiving Mercy

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Receiving Mercy Luke 17:11-21 November 22, 2009 Jesus has been heading toward Jerusalem for some time (9:52) bent on reaching his destination and fulfilling his destiny. He enters a village and encounters ten lepers who beg him for mercy. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful For Gods Handiwork

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 19, 2012

The universe clothes God with splendor and majesty. The earth is his workshop.

Thankful for God’s Handiwork Psalm 104, passim 1. Some of you might want to add variety to your Thanksgiving dinner conversation for those of you who are mischievous: • During the middle of the meal, turn to mom and say, "See mom, I told you they wouldn't notice that the turkey was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truly Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Looking at the Roman Centurion and recounting what he saw to convince him Jesus truly was the Son of God

Matthew 27:50-56 50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Robert D. Gordon, Jr. on Feb 11, 2016

Matthew 5: 13-16

Thankful for God’s Handiwork Psalm 104, passim 1. Some of you might want to add variety to your Thanksgiving dinner conversation for those of you who are mischievous: • During the middle of the meal, turn to mom and say, "See mom, I told you they wouldn't notice that the turkey was four months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist