Sermons on Dull:

In Dependence Day Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

We may all start well, but do we all end well? What are we depending upon for our spiritual growth?

AS MORTAL AND FALLIBLE HUMANS, WE PUT OUR TRUST IN A LOT OF THINGS. WE TRUST THE DOCTOR TO DIAGNOSE OUR HEALTH PROPERLY. WE TRUST THAT THE PILOT IS THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED TO FLY AND LAND THE AIRPLANE. WE TRUST OUR TEACHERS TO EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN PROPERLY. WE TRUST THAT THE POSTAL SERVICE WILL SEND ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Narnia: The Searchers

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 28, 2005

Life’s greatest quest is to discover the will of God. This message examines that noble search.

NARNIA: THE SEARCHERS Act 22:6-11 AMONG THE MANY THEMES found in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there is one that generates excitement, intrigue, and suspense. C.S. Lewis does a masterful job as he includes the timeless motif of quest. Like knights in search of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

You're In The Hands Of The Heavenly Potter!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 28, 2005

You’re in the Hands of the Heavenly Potter! Yield to him: 1) He has the power to squash; 2) He has the right to squish; 3) He has the grace to squelch

“You’re in good hands with Allstate.” So declares a popular insurance company. I wonder if Allstate clients would agree with their insurance company’s motto? For example has every Allstate client in the Gulf states received compensation for their houses and cars destroyed by the recent hurricanes, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 14, 2007

Jesus refutes the teaching of the churchmen of His day and makes clear the intent of God’s Law.

The Meaning Of Righteousness? Part 2 Last week we listened as Jesus spoke to us about basis and foundation of absolute truth, absolute right and wrong. And as you may recall Jesus made it clear that until heaven and earth pass away, Gods Word remains authoritative and in fact absolute truth and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of God Is Living

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

Preaching is not the task of “making” scripture come alive; rather it’s “drawing out the life” that’s already in it.

INTRODUCTION A. Look Closely At Hebrews 4:12-13 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Answering The Most Important Questions Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Preaching the good news

THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Acts 17:24-31 Have you noted that among the first questions we ask when we meet someone is the question “What’s new?” In Acts 17 the apostle Paul came to Athens. He came to Areopagus, one of the “Seven Wonders of Ancient World.” The people in Athens did the same thing, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Whose Image Are You

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007

A sermon that discuss why we were created in the Image of God.

In Whose Image Are You Genesis 1:26-28 Prayer Introduction The assertion [that human brings were made in the image of God] confirms the genuineness of each man’s freedom. Experience tells us that we are free, in the sense that we make real choices between alternatives and could have chosen ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Not Progressing Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 30, 2008

But if we don’t grow spiritually as we should, so what? Is spiritual growth really that essential? Is there a “danger” involved in not progressing spiritually?

The Peril of Not ProgressingHebrews 6:1-8Intro The normal Christian life is to be one of spiritual growth and progression.  Starting as babes in Christ, we feed on the milk of the word.  As our spiritual senses are exercised to discern good and evil, we are then able to progress to solid food.  In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Hate Christmas!

Contributed by Ingrid Kelfkens on Dec 21, 2005

Where does the peace that you experience around Christmas come from? Does it have its origin from the Prince of Peace? Or the prince of this world?

Christmas is here again stand up and cheer again Let’s leave our heartaches and shadows behind All that I want, is to be here beside you All that I need, is right here in my arms All that I want, is to know that you love me And this will be my finest Christmas time Holly and mistletoe, small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resolve To Live In The Word

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010

A look at the gain to be had from Bible study, the payoff for the time invested, and the benefits found in the study of God’s word which can be found nowhere else.

Resolve to Live in the Word 01/20/08 PM Reading: James 1:21-25 Introduction We are already three weeks into the New Year, it may seem a little late to talk about resolutions but I want to offer up a resolution for all of us to pursue throughout the rest of the New Year and truly for the rest of our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Time To Grow Up!"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon stresses the importance of spiritual growth.

One of my favorite old country songs was written by the Oak Ridge Boys years ago and it was written specifically about children and just how precious they are. The title of the song was Thank God for Kids. In its refrain, were these words, “the nearest thing to heaven is a child.” And when you ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Incarnation: "Let Me Show Myself To You" Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 10, 2009

In Christ we know God’s character

Advent 2 – incarnation December 13 2009 “Let me show you who I am” What is your favourite story about Jesus from the Gospels – have some people share. Moses: show me your glory! Moses gets to see the “after glow” of God’s Glory Moses and the Glory of the LORD Exodus 33: 12 Moses said to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: *other

Can You Do That In Worship?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 10, 2010

This is a light hearted look at what we should and shouldn’t be doing in worhsip.

Psalm 100:1 - 5 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Doubt In Between

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 29, 2014

During our life, from baptism and going home to the Lord, we live "in between" faith and doubt. But not all doubt is bad, and it can be used to draw us closer to God.

What is our motto? “A believing church in a doubting world.” St. Thomas the Disciple is a church that believes in the Lord Jesus Christ. What does that—believing in Jesus Christ—mean? Isn’t that the real question? Lots of churches, real and so-called, profess some ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

When Matters Matter Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2014

In matters of opinion the solution comes down to who will be more like Jesus.

1. Die Heretic A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!" "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ