Sermons on Employement:

What More Shall I Want?

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

An Adaptation of the 23rd Psalm: This message serves as a reminder that we are sheep and it is our responsibility to follow the shepherd in every aspect of our journey even when the road becomes rough in our lives.

Introduction Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd… This morning I want to break this first verse up so that we can get a better grasp as to what the Psalmist David was saying. The passage starts with The LORD – The first thing to note is the source of David’s comfort. It is ‘The LORD’ who is his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11, Hebrews 5:12-14, Romans 8:29, Psalm 37:23-25, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Exactly Is A Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009

Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer-God’s Natural Pain-Killer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 3, 2015

Jesus calls on us to use our God-given gifts, including prayer, to further our faith and God’s work in this world. If we are successful, we will receive the help we need to cope with life’s challenges.

The Old Testament reading we heard from Jeremiah earlier in today’s service talks about the destruction of Judah and the pain and suffering felt by its people. The destruction was caused by the sins of the people. Jeremiah identified with the people and their pain and suffering. We as ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Storms & Questions Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 5, 2009

That day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let’s cross to the other side." So they left the crowd and took him along in the boat just as he was. Other boats were with him. A violent windstorm came up, and the waves began breaking into the boat, so

I’m conscious this morning that we’ve had another baptism, which is wonderful, but I do get the feeling sometimes that when parents bring a child to baptism they are sort of quietly hoping that the experience might have a soothing effect on the child. After all, isn’t that part of what good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I'm Sorry, Lord

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 16, 2009

God provides the possibility of forgiveness when we follow His program of repentance. The we can discover the product which is relief.

As we communicate with God in the language of complaint, as we honestly bare our souls before the Father, something surprising happens. We discover that, in many cases, the fault is not with God; it is with us. The problem is not that God has turned His back on us but that we have turned our backs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Leader-Ship & You”

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 16, 2009

Prov 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” “Sin visión (profética) el pueblo perecerá…”

“Leader-ship & You” 6/3/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Prov 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” “18Sin visión (profética) el pueblo perecerá…” Throughout history there have been many leaders, good or bad, who have made a great impact in our World. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Proverbs 26 - Similitudes And Instructions Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 28, 2013

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 26.

We will now look at chapter twenty six. 1 Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. Proverbs 26:1 (NASB) Snow in summer and rain at harvest time are not desirable. Honor is not fitted for a fool. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Supper - What Is It? (Expanded) Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2013

This is a sermon that I preached several years ago - but I have expanded it. The Lord's Supper: 1, It is a simple act 2, It is a reminder 3. It is a symbol 4. It is a statement of faith

The Lord’s Supper – What Is It? Our text for today is from First Corinthians chapter eleven. Please follow along as I read: "For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Of Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2015

The bible speaks often about the heart. It is more than the blood-pump in our chests, it is all-encompassing to our lives. This lesson looks at some if the ways "heart" is used in scripture.

1. Last week we spoke of the relationship of our actions and our hearts -- our actions show our hearts 2. The Bible has much to say about the heart a. Can be deceitful (Jeremiah 17.9) b. To be used fully for God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 c. Impacts our appearance A merry heart makes a cheerful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2013

Restoration, is still paramount in the deep south, in a diaspora, that practiced redistribution of wealth and sinned against God, when they took, from their neighbors, and falsely claimed lands and properties that did not belong to them.

Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me “Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,” ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-30

Denomination: Friends

Unto The Church At Thyatira, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 20, 2013

There is no room for mixing other religions with Christianity.

Unto the Church in Thyatira, Write Revelation 2:18-29 Introduction Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities which John addresses. Even though it was small in size, it did have a vibrant economy. It was known for its wool, bronze, and manufacture of a purple dye which was used in dyeing the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020

The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eaten By Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2022

Talk about the dark places of the earth and about the light for those dark places (Outline adapted from Phil Young of Illinois)

HoHum: An American was visiting in a 3rd world country. While walking down the street, he was surprised to see a native reading the Bible. “My good man,” he said. “In my country, that book is considered out of date.” The native responded, “My good man, if that book is considered out of date in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20, Psalm 74:7, 1 Samuel 5:3-4, Romans 1:29-31, John 8:12, John 12:46, Romans 2:12, Romans 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Saw Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Dec 20, 2022

When I was in my mid twenties {about 40 years ago}, I had a beautiful vision of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sermon I Saw Jesus Part 1 [7/2021] Everyone is called to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. + Everyone is called to share the Gospel somehow. For most of us – we share the gospel by our good behaviors. We are kind || patient || loving || generous. This is a wonderful way to share God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5