Sermons on Eli:

The Time To Mourn Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 30, 2020

In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Introduction: In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

If We Are The Body

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 16, 2012

A sermon on what the head and the body of Christ mean (Outline taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell in his book, The Faith Once For All, chapter 23, The Church: Its Nature)

HoHum: Bring children up front and do this children’s minute with them: I am sure that you all know the song, “This Little Light of Mine.” I want you to help me sing that song this morning. While we sing it, I’m going to hold this light up and let it shine all around. (Start ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018

From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Tarry Or Not To Tarry

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 20, 2016

Let's take a look at 3 Old Testament characters... King Saul, Jonathan, and Jonathan's armor bearer. Let's think about their behaviors and be a little introspective... which traits do I exhibit in my own life? In my own walk with the Lord?

INTRODUCTION The title for tonight’s sermon is “To Tarry or Not To Tarry”, and is from events captured in the book of First Samuel. Before we go any further, let’s go to the Lord in prayer… Please turn in your Bibles to the Old Testament… to the book of First Samuel… chapter 14. We’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Kind Of Mother

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Some mothers give their self to their children. Others give their children to themselves. God's kind of Mother does this.

God's Kind of Mother 1 Kings 3:16-28 Today is a very special day… a day when we honor and pay respect to a very special person ... our Mothers. To use the words of Abraham Lincoln, "It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this" Mother‘s Day began in Virginia, back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Honoring Marriage

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon on marriage from Jesus at Matthew 19:3-6

HoHum: Sonja R. Ely- I was watching my 5 year old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she “staged” a wedding, her being the bride and her teddy bear was the groom. She picked him up and said to the “minister” presiding over the wedding, “Now you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bio Of A First-Class Dad

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2019

Why was Abraham called "Father of us all?" Because he was a first-class Dad. He was a Man of Leadership, a Man of Faith, and a Man of Prayer. If we want to be first-class Dads, we should follow his example.

BIO OF A FIRST-CLASS DAD Gen. 17:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE DEFINITION OF BARBECUING It’s the only type of cooking a "real man" will do. When a man volunteers to do the ’BBQ’ the following chain of events are put into motion: 1. The woman goes to the store. 2. The woman fixes the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wheels Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 13, 2022

The Christian life is just like the wheels of the car. One flat and the car does not function properly.

INTRODUCTION Some of you think I don’t know much about cars, but I want to impress you today with what I do know. I know this: have one of your four tires go flat and your car is not going to drive well. You say how do you know that? Because I live in Mississippi, and I have seen some drivers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Calories

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 15, 2023

You are already hungry since I fed you yesterday. If I fed you every day you’d still be hungry because it is not your body that is hungry but your soul.

What do you suppose the crowd was thinking, there on the Sea of Galilee, that spring afternoon? They had been following him, watching him heal sick people, hearing him teach, wondering and speculating. A few would drop out, having seen enough, but they’d quickly get replaced by others. Close-knit ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Numbers 11:5-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Train Up A Child Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

Training the children according to biblical values and views has a longstanding effect on the lives of the Children, in the areas of good name, humility, and futuristic visions.

Text: Proverbs 22:1-16 Theme: Train up a child Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration: A child asked her mother during a dinner, mama is it good to eat flies? Mother shouted at her, saying: I told you several times not to talk about ugly things when we eat. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Encouragement For Hurting Fathers On Father's Day

Contributed by Noel Schreuder on Jun 19, 2021

On Father's Day, fathers are honored for being great dads to their children. But what about the hurting dads, whose children broke their hearts because they lost the plot? To these hurting dads, who often suffer in silence, I want to bring a message of encouragement today.

THE HURTING FATHER WHO CONTINUES TO BELIEVE IN GOD AND FINDS REST IN HIM Having good memories of your father is a great blessing. Many times at family gatherings, the conversation with my father turned in the direction of: “Remember Dad, the time when we ...”, and then there was a good laugh about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6-7, Psalm 4:1, Habakkuk 3:17-18, Psalm 147:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Barren Shall Bear Fruit

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jan 20, 2023

You may be a believer for a number of years and you may long for a blessing in your life. God may give us barrenness so that we will come to the end of ourselves and recognize that it is God who gives the increase.

THE BARREN SHALL BEAR FRUIT (by brother Tarran Dookie) SARAH Gen 18:9-15 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life And Times Of Saul Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 8, 2026

Saul chose not to wait for Samuel as instructed. It changed the course of history.

January 10, 2026 1st Samuel 13:1 follows the Biblical formula for a kings age when he began to rule and the length of his reign (see examples in 2 Sam 2:10; 1 Kings 14:21; 22:42). However, in the original, the verse is incomplete because the 1st number was inadvertently left out – so we don’t ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Mother's Day Sermon

Contributed by Robert Webb on May 1, 2025

A mother is a vital part of God’s blueprint for building a good Christian home. I want to look at some Images this morning that mothers provide in making the Christian home what it should be.

God’s blueprint for building a Christian home Happy Mother's Day Booker T Washington once said “If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother” Washington Irving said “A mother is the truest friend we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 14:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Servant Listening? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages us to attentively listen to God's call, obediently follow His instructions, and align our lives with His divine will. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, eager to hear the Word of God. What a blessing it is to be here with you all today, to share in the wisdom of the Scriptures and to seek understanding together. Today, we will be focusing on the theme of hearing God's call, heeding His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10-20, John 1:43-51

Topics: Listening, God