Sermons about Elf On The Shelf

A Charge To Keep I Have

Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 11, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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We are all called to impact our world for Christ regardless of the situations of life.

A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-4:5 FEBRUARY 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10, 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Religion Worth?

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 16, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 3,200 views

If your religion does not transform you, convince you of it’s rightness, and is something you share, it’s not worth very much.

January 6, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene J. Richard Lord, Jr. What Is Your Religion Worth? I Peter 1:3-9 Is your faith genuine? It is worth more than gold? Your religion is not worth very much: I. IF IT DOES NOT MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN YOUR ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS. Some people wear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 8,687 views

In the 50’s there was a game show called to tell the truth. Everyone was lying but one person and the task of the contestants was to figure out who was telling the truth. Lately it seems that every time we turn on the TV we have to play "Tell the Truth.

To Tell The Truth TEXT: John 8:30-32 INTRODUCTION: 1. To Tell The Truth? 2. Is it really always better to Tell the Truth? 3. In the 50’s there was a game show called to tell the truth. Everyone was lying but one person and the task of the contestants was to figure out who was telling the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forbidden Pleasures

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 7, 2005

based on 36 ratings

| 6,863 views

This sermon takes a look at the false advertisement of forbidden pleasures and the consequences associated with them. It also looks at the deterrent Solomon gives in Proverbs for steering clear from the adulterous and wayward wife.

Forbidden Pleasures 2/6/05, Sunday a.m. service Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction I was at someone’s house one day when I noticed on a shelf in the bathroom a container of lotion from Victoria’s Secret with the title ‘Forbidden Fantasy.’ If you think about it, that is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Dawning Of New Life"

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 3,616 views

A look at the effects of the resurrection.

When the resurrection of Jesus dawned upon the understanding of His followers, the results were immediate. They ran to tell the message. This was the characteristic of that day. Everyone was running somewhere. The darkness had been so deep, that everyone was eager to spread the news, the dawn ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth & Death Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 11,983 views

There are many parallels between Jesus’ birth and His death, burial and resurrection. Thinking about them will bless your Christmas!

What is the Christmas story? People have argued about it for 2 millennia. And what is it purpose? A recent Newsweek poll found that although 84% of Americans call themselves Christians (at least nominally), and 82% say that Jesus is the Son of God - only 67% believe that the Christmas story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Narnia: Lucy Looks Into A Wardrobe - The Bible Series

Contributed by Paul Anglemyer on Dec 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Children’s sermon To teach that the Bible is an amazing book that we need to read and know! Chapter 1 of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Theme: Today the children will learn that the Bible is an amazing book that we need to read and know! Action Point: Today’s action point is, "I will read the Bible". Encourage the children to read the Bible. Start up a Bible reading contest or assign scriptures to be read every week in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn On The Chandelier

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 2,494 views

What it means for us to be light

"Turn On The Chandelier" Matthew 5:13-16 2/16/97 Intro: Well, we’re not taping this sermon, so you’re out of luck. But now that the Valentine’s Dinner is over, if any of you have any good quotes for the sign out front, let me know! Did you hear about the little country church that was trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 29, 2001

based on 194 ratings

| 8,326 views

I briefly look at some of the main reasons why people don’t read the bible then show why those reasons aren’t valid. I conclude with three things the bible will help a person do.

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Two of our greatest presidents said some pretty important statements about the Bible. George Washington said, “It is impossible to righteously govern the world without God and the Bible.” President Ronald Reagan said, “Within the covers of one single book, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Jars And Restless Hearts

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 17, 2001

based on 131 ratings

| 6,384 views

Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God.

Title: Empty Jars and Restless Hearts Text: John 2:1-11 D.T.: Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God. - Can you think of your most memorable wedding besides your own? I can. I remember when I was a child, the girl next door got married. You know, I can’t even remember her ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Commitment To Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

based on 313 ratings

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How do we receive God’s blessings?

I’d like to begin this morning by giving something away. It’s a $20 gift certificate for Applebee’s, and it’s available to anyone who wants it. [Hold out the $20 bill and wait until someone comes up and takes it] What did you have to do to receive the gift certificate? * Believe the gift ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Potential Service

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001

based on 464 ratings

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We must realize that God expects us to do more than sit on a pew each week. His desire is for us to become a useful vessel.

Title: Potential Service Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Intro: There are many good people, nice people with potential service for God. The only thing is they never move from potential to productive. ILL. Like the car that’s transmission is stuck in neutral; the motor sounds impressive, the lights radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In Your Cupboard?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 13, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Are lives are a Spiritual house where the Lord is supposed to dwell. What are you putting in your cupboards? Hopefully God!

What’s In Your Cupboard? Ezekiel 7:14-22 14 They have blown the trumpet, even to make all ready; but none goeth to the battle: for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof. 15 The sword is without, and the pestilence and the famine within: he that is in the field shall die with the sword; and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom To Be Broken (Clay Jars)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 9,143 views

This is a sermon focusing on how God works with us to make us into what he needs us to be.

Jeremiah 18:1-6 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 5,253 views

Christians don’t automatically become disciples. They must stedfastly follow the example of the early church, and incorporate the spiritual disciplines into their lives.

1. Illus. of Peggy Lee song, “Is this all there is?” • Went to see circus- “Is this all there is?” • Got married- “Is this all there is?” • Had children- “Is this all there is?” • Got old, preparing to die, looked back on life and said, “Is this all there is?” 2. I hope some of you are asking that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

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