Sermons on Distrust:

Carrying A Load God Does Not Want Us To Carry

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice.

A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a passing vehicle with something that appeared to be dragging behind it. As he passed the vehicle, he saw the object was a basset hound on a leash. "He was picking them up and putting them down as fast as he could," said Filbert. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

32. Lord Abner: When Power Shifts And Hearts Are Revealed Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 18, 2025

A man named Abner, who secretly controlled a weak king, manipulated the kingdom for his own power, and almost reshaped the nation from the shadows. This is one of the most politically charged, tension-filled chapters in David’s rise to the throne.

Lord Abner: When Power Shifts and Hearts Are Revealed November 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 3:1-12 When you look back through history, there are always certain figures who never wear a crown, never win an election, and never sit on a throne — yet somehow, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 3, 2024

Let us speak words of life to those who are lost, carrying within us the radiant hope that as we sow seeds of righteousness, the Owner will speak with authority, love, and grace, piercing their hearts so deeply that they cry out, "Abba Father, I need You!"

The Word of God 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How easy it is to look upon this modern world and only see gossipers, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, boastful, disobedient people that have no fidelity, no love, and no mercy; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Through The Valley Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2001

Jesus was tempted in the same way we have, but He made it without sin!

INTRODUCTION  Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His parents told him he would have to save his money and buy it himself. Not terribly surprised or disappointed, Bobby vowed to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a bicycle. His plan began well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Longer? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 25, 2002

This is the second in a series from I Corinthians 13 on the nature of love; it deals with PATIENCE.

“How Much Longer?” I Corinthians 13:4 November 24, 2002 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 We began last week looking at the subject of love of another kind: God’s kind of love. God’s love is agape love, the kind of love that extends grace toward others, that treats them better than they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pieces Or Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Feb 27, 2002

How to stop worry and learn to trust in Jesus

PEACE OR PIECES OF MIND? What price would you pay for peace of mind? What price would you attach to being free from worry? Today we are in the grip of an epidemic of worry. Today we are living in a world where planes crash into sky scrapers, terrorists capture missionaries and hold them for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Adventist

Imagine

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

How you read the Bible - what you put into it and what you desire from it - determines how scripture impacts you.

bibliography: notes from Revelation class; story of the exile; Cloister Walk, by Kathleen Norris; Practicing our Faith by Dorothy Bass I want to tell you a couple of stories. The first comes from a class I am in on the Book of Revelation, where the teacher of the class invited us to - of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-24

Denomination: Methodist

Our Standing Before God-One Can Make A Diffeerence

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005

How we need to make a difference

It’s not what you are that holds you back; it’s what you think you are not." - Denis Waitley I’ve learned: that we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for, that money doesn’t buy class. That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular, that under everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Storm Is Passing Over

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 3, 2005

A sermon of encouragement for the times when there are storms in our lives

THE STORM IS PASSING OVER WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING FOR ME?When you have finished reading this Bulletin, would you pass it on to someone you’ve been praying for; especially someone who does not – to your knowledge – have Christ for his or her Saviour?And then, if this Bulletin has been a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

Forever Young

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006

Would it that we could all be forever young. Ponce de Leon begged and persuaded the king of Spain to grant him men and ships to search for the infamous “fountain of youth”.

Forever Young One of my favorite songs is “Forever Young” sang by Rod Stewart. I don’t know if he wrote it, but he sings it. There is another song with the same title and theme sang by Bob Dylan. But Stewart’s is my favorite. May the Good Lord be with you down every road you roam And may ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

The Starting Point Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 23, 2006

Being a Real Deal Christian means we must start with God and not ourselves

The Starting Point 1 John 1:5-7 Copyright Rev. Bruce Goettsche 10/22/06 THE REAL DEAL SERIES A person who is a sprinter has to learn how to start the race. They take a great deal of time learning how to position themselves in the “blocks” so they can get the most fluid and efficient start. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambush At Credibility Gap Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 22, 2005

God hates a lying tongue. The 9th commandmant is amplified throughout the Bible as God warns against untruthfulness.

AMBUSH AT CREDIBILITY GAP Exodus 20:16 In David Letterman style, Rick Warren identifies Ten Great American Lies: #10 Your table will be ready in a minute. #9 One size fits all. #8 This will hurt me more than it hurts you. #7 I’m sorry I’m late. I got stuck in traffic. #6 The check is in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

The Transformation Of The Christian

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2004

how God brings about a transformation in people and Christians

February 22, 2004 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. 14 But their minds were made dull, for to this day the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Question About Peace Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 22, 2006

In the sermon on the mount Jesus tells his followers the secret of real peace comes from live a life free of worry. This is the 5th is a series Questions Jesus Asked

Introduction: FILM CLIP FROM CITY SLICKERS Life would be simple if we could discover the “one thing” in life we are suppose to be about. Unfortunately the worries of this life rob us from discovering the one thing! Worry is a strange creature, Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene