Sermons on Dr Earl Pickett:

The Commission Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 4, 2016

Long before Jesus stood on the hillside outside Jerusalem to commission the disciples, he commissioned them in Galilee for a ministry with a message, a method and a means to fulfill it.

Mission: Possible The Commission Luke 9: 1 – 6 Do you remember the first time you rode a bike without training wheels? Or, do you remember your first day of school? Perhaps you remember your first date. Maybe you remember the time you left home for college, or the first time you moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Something About Prayer Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

No prayer is ever wasted. God hears and answers every prayer. His answer may by "No," "Yes," or "Not now." The underlying principle behind the significance of persistent prayer has to be the truth that no prayer is ever wasted effort.

I. Introduction A. Three men worked in the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor. One day the elevator was out of service, so they had to walk up to their office. To pass the time, they decided that one would sing a song, one would tell a joke, and the third would tell a sad story - each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy John Hayes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 19, 2016

This is the eulogy for a man who was married 69 years, outstanding family man, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

John Hayes 11/18/2016 Psalm 23:1-6 2 Timothy 4:6-8 It was the year 1929. Al Capone was causing havoc in the city of Chicago with his criminal empire. An influenza epidemic was spreading and taking the lives of over 200,000 people. The Great Wall Street Crash was beginning to happen, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bringing Division Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Bringing Division" Luke 12:49-59 A sermon for 9/18/22 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 4:18-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Lost and Found" Luke 15:1-10 A sermon for 10/30/22 – All Saint’s Sunday Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 15 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness – Part 2 – You Be Holy Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at end of sermon.

"Holiness – Part 2 – You be Holy" 2 Peter 1:2-4 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4, Psalm 139:13-14, John 6:44, Genesis 1:27, Galatians 5:19-25, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Colossians 3:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Modesty, Ladies We Need Your Help!

Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 10, 2023

Men are visual and thus prone to lust

TITLE: “MODESTY LADIES WE NEED YOUR HELP!” In a few moments I am going to show a video that I think will serve us best if we understand the heart of what it’s saying, and also what I will be attempting to convey to all of us this morning.. First off, it is important to know we were designed by ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Room Of Death Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2022

The fear of death is universal. And through the centuries, people have tried various ways to overcome their fear of death, but Jesus offers us a solution that actually works. What does Jesus offer that no one else can give?

In the early 1900s there was a famous psychiatrist by the name of Dr. Carl Jung. He developed an intriguing test that psychiatrists/Psychologists will sometimes use to help their patients deal with a specific fear everyone seems to have. They tell their patients to imagine being in a white room, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rumor Weed

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022

Rumors and gossip are things we should avoid at all cost, because the information we spread can be destructive to those individuals when shared with others. Our God is not in the business of tearing down lives, but restoring them.

I’ve entitled our message for this morning “The Rumor Weed,” based on a Veggie Tale’s song. On one episode of Veggie Tales, Junior Asparagus and Laura Carrot learned just how easily rumors can get started when they accidentally launched a whopper of a tale about Larry-Boy’s butler, Alfred, being a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Coming – Ready Or Not

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Jesus is coming; live ready now by trusting Him, loving boldly, and building His kingdom through faithful service and everyday holiness.

Introduction – Childhood Game When I was a little boy growing up in the Himalaya Mountains of northern India, one of my favorite games was hide-and-seek. Can you picture it? The thin mountain air, the smell of pine, the deep silence between giggles as I squeezed into some “secret” spot. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-42, Luke 19:12-36, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Isaiah 2:2-4, Romans 13:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Best Gift

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 29, 2025

If you want the Spirit's gifts, you had better use them with love. That's the message we learn from chapter thirteen.

Alba 9-28-2025 THE BEST GIFT I Corinthians 13:1-3 Nik Wallenda holds eleven Guinness World Records for various acrobatic feats. He is best known for doing his high-wire performances without a safety net. In 2012, he was the first person to walk a tightrope stretched directly over Niagara Falls, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2024

What is it about the "Lord's Prayer" and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount" that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we've prayed before?

(Play video of children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBK97Q4Ae8 - timestamp .12 thru .39) Jesus prayed a lot. According to one researcher, there are 17 times in the Gospels tell us He prayed. Among those 17 times, we see that Jesus prayed… Before He chose His 12 disciples. (Luke 6:12-13); He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Understanding & Breaking Generational Curses.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 24, 2025

The means for breaking generational curses was accomplished at Calvary. Still, the lingering effects of past actions and sins that have been passed down through our bloodline may remain, and addressing these problems involves repentance, faith, deliverance, and a dedication to a new life in Christ.

SCRIPTURAL REFERRENCES [Matthew 11:12] “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” [Romans 8:22] “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:22, Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Churches-Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2026

Philadelphia didn't seem to be a large church, but the little strength they had was enough for them to overcome with the Lord's help. This church was truly the church of the open door!

The Seven Churches-Philadelphia (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 23, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: My paternal grandfather and one of Dad’s brothers were both pastors for many years. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School-Some Principles For Living Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 1, 2023

Paul's letter to the Galatians has a lot of good material. In the last chapter, he gave some very important principles for believers to live by.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 8-27-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the last Sunday in August and I’ll be finishing this “back to school” theme with today’s message. Our text today comes from Paul’s letter to the Galatians, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist