Sermons on Ernest Borgnine:

Don't Let 'em Pull Your Strings!

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 14, 2001

If you cannot or will not forgive, you are a puppet in the hands of the one who harmed you.

Actress Molly Ringwold learned Survivor Tip #4 somewhere along the way, saying "From my experience, forgiving is the only way to survive." Obviously, we would be mistaken if we took our survivor tips directly from Hollywood. Unfortunately, many people do. But Molly Ringwold’s survivor tip didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 10, 2005

Do you live a God centered, or self centered life?

I’ve heard lots of graduation speeches in my time. Some have been good. Most, I’m afraid, were a bit boring. I remember one, however, was disturbing. The speaker was the valedictorian. He stood up to the podium and he thanked his father. Which sounded good -- at first. “My father taught me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Sin is essentially wanting to replace God with something else and that leads to all sorts of consequences. Only God has the cure

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. Sin isn’t the most popular term in our world today is it, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Prophesied Kingdom 2 - Waiting For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God promises to bring new hope to his people by breathing his Spirit into them. This is our hope as well.

By Roy Hamer Have you ever watched a Horror movie? You know, I’m not big on horror movies, in fact most movies I get a little bored. It’s easy for me to go to bed midway through a movie if I don’t like it. If it’s a Horror movie if I don’t go to bed I’m sure to leave the room once or twice during ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Time Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 5, 2007

Part I in 3-part series on Stewardship. Challenges hearers to to be stewards of their time in such a way that truly expresses absolute love for God and sacrificial love for others.

STEWARDSHIP THAT LOVES ABSOLUTEY & SACRIFICIALLY PART 1: TIME Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday AM November 4, 2007 INTRODUCTION: John 3:16 (emphasis on gave). Having learned from God’s example, John Maxwell over 2,000 years later summarized one powerful lesson of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

.......but

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 25, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunay after Pentecost Committment

5th Sunday after Pentecost For July 1 Proper 8C Lectionary 13 Luke 9:51-62 " but......" "When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him; but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Top Ten Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

I want to call each of you to commit yourself to helping strengthen the foundations that make our families strong and secure. I know of no better way to do this than to return to the very beginning. Let’s review the Ten Commandments. I know I am preach

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series 2006 God’s Top Ten: Strengthening the Foundation Exodus 20:1-17 It happens unexpectedly. The process actually takes place slowly over weeks, and months, even years. On the surface, everything ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ark Of Salvation

Contributed by Jonwesley Barnhill on Sep 10, 2002

An in-depth look at the lessons we can learn about salvation through Jesus Christ in Noah’s Ark.

I. Introduction A. One day while studying about Noah in Sunday School I remembered that as a child I heard a preacher talk about how Noah’s Ark was in many ways like God’s Plan of Salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. II. There are many ways in which this comparison could be made. A. The saving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Experience To Share

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 31, 2005

This sermon challenges believers to share their faith experience (in Jesus Christ) with other people.

Int.- On October 9 my wife and I returned from a trip to China to visit our son and daughter in law. Since returning home numerous people have asked about our trip. Every time I am asked I spontaneously start talking about our experience. We have many experiences, both meaningful and challenging to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I've Been Set Free Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 9, 2008

Four marks which clarify whether a person has been set free --- or not.

I’VE BEEN SET FREE Romans 8:1-11 * Please turn with me to Romans 8 and let’s begin the chapter which is the “heart” of the Roman letter. Paul’s letter to Rome is “God’s Glorious Gospel” because it gives us hope and help. Let’s read. * Years ago, Albert Brumley wrote a gospel song which has now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Worrying, And Start Worshipping

Contributed by Teddy Walker on May 23, 2010

We need to worship instead of worrying

Matt 6:25-34 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith's Reality

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 13, 2009

A look at the Gospel. An evangelistic sermon that looks at the Gospel; what it is, what its purpose is and what it demands

Faith’s Reality Text: 1st Corinthians 15:1-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I don’t know if you’ve noticed it or not but our world is changing; and a lot of people would say, that it’s not changing for the better. But that it’s getting worse. And the church is changing too, even in our own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Deacon?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006

Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Saved In The World's Greatest Rescue

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2009

YOU Were Saved in the World’s Greatest Rescue 1) Greatest because of its objective and scope 2) Greatest because of its effect

Their ship, the Endurance, had been crushed by the ice and sank to the bottom of the ocean. All 28 crewmembers managed to escape in three lifeboats, not sailing them but pushing and pulling them over the pack ice just north of Antarctica until they could dash across icy waters for an inhospitable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran