Sermons on Do Gods Work:

Wise Up About Sex Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 15, 2002

A warning, the consequences, the alternative, and a reality check about sexual temptation in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced by a monologue called "Break for Commercial" There is no commercial break. Real life isn’t scripted that way. Real life doesn’t consist of the neat little plotlines that can be resolved in a 30 minute sitcom or an hour long TV drama. And this of course is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contentment Or Sour Grapes

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007

You can hang figs on a thorn bush and grapes on briers and pick from them, but you can’t make them a natural product of these plants. You can play the part of a Christian and go through the motions, but you’re not a Christian unless you’re connected to

Luke 6:43-45 "For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. 45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 1, 2015

A drama for children: Lord, Teach Us To Pray.

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Theme: Prayer. (The following children’s address is based on Luke 11: 1-13. It is based on the question the disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray.” The outcome is the prayer that Jesus taught them, and the final product is known today as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Answering The Call

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Jan 13, 2008

willing following the Lord

1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3: And I will bless them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 11, 2000

A Father’s Day Message that is appropriate any time of the year.

I. The History of Father’s Day A. Mrs. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington first proposed the idea of observing a day for fathers. Her idea was that the holiday be centered on special church services. Her reason for the holiday was to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a widowed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:15-24

From The Kingdom Of Darkness.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2005

Many things have happened in this world, death comes to those who wait, unknowing when nor where nor even how it comes, but it comes to all.

From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Preparing The Way" An Hanging Of The Green Service

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Nov 24, 2007

An ushering in of the advent season by a Hanging of the Green service

November 25, 2007 “Preparing the Way” A Hanging of the Green Service “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to His temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire will come,” says the Lord Almighty.” Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 13, 2008

The OT in many ways is a book of many prophetic snap shots. You could call it a photo album. It is a collection of snapshots of real people, with real lives, and real circumstances, and it also serves to give us a glimpse into the future.

The Mystery of Melchizedek Hebrews 7 Read vv. 1-2, 15-16, 22 Intro The OT in many ways is a book of many prophetic snap shots. You could call it a photo album. It is a collection of snapshots of real people, with real lives, and real circumstances, and it also serves to give us a glimpse into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Case Of I Can`t Help But Praise The Lord

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 3, 2019

THAT WE ALL SHOULD HAVE A CASE OF THE I CAN`T HELP BUT PRAISE THE LORD BECAUSE IF THE LORD HAS BEEN YOUR BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER IF THE LORD HAS MADE A WAY OUT OF NO WAY IF HE`S BEEN BREAD WHEN YOU WAS HUNGRY AND WATER WHEN YOU WAS THRISTY YOUR COMPANY KEEPER IN A LONELY HOUR

Mark 10:46-47 (TLB) 46 And so they reached Jericho. Later, as they left town, a great crowd was following. Now it happened that a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road as Jesus was going by. 47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus from Nazareth was near, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Fear

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 2, 2013

We have not been given a spirit of fear. Fear is destructive.

Fear 2 Timothy 1:6/9 – Psalms 34:1/4 Fear is not of God, it is destructive, to be fearful and always dreading that which has terror can cause panic with great trepidation. Notice the words that I used, fright, terror, dread, panic and trepidation. All synonyms of the word fear. Fear my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-9

Denomination: *other

Prince Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 30, 2021

The Prince of Bethlehem brings light, life and nurtures and exalts among the nations. The prophet Micah talks about important leadership roles played by the Prince of Bethlehem, who is none other than our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

AMC, 01.12.2021 Text: Micah 5:1-9 Theme: Prince of Bethlehem Greetings: THREE GIFTS FROM THREE SONS Three sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting together for Christmas, they discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, “I bought an ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed By Truth: A King And Priest Forever Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2024

Melchizedek appears only briefly in Genesis but plays a critical role in the story of faith. In Melchizedek, we see a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate King and eternal High Priest.

Transformed by Truth: A King and Priest Forever Genesis 14:18-20 (NLT): “And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought Abram some bread and wine. Melchizedek blessed Abram with this blessing: ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 7:17, Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triumphal Entry: Embracing Jesus As King Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2024

This Palm Sunday, let us reflect on the pivotal moment when Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly.

The Triumphal Entry: Embracing Jesus as King Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday, and we are going to reflect on the pivotal moment when Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly. Palm Sunday holds profound significance as it sets the stage for Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25-26, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 21:5, Philippians 2:5-8, Mark 10:45, Matthew 21:15-16, Psalm 8:2, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Robes And Ritual Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007

As this letter paints a magnificent and majestic portrait of Jesus it highlights the immensity of how our lives are affected as a result of who Jesus is and what he has done for us. What better way to inspire those whose faith is flagging or whose hearts

AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal