Sermons on Evaluation:

The Great Pillars Of Society: Morality & Religion

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

There is something missing from our republic. It's something obvious, something vital. It brings light to the mind and thoughts of glory into action. Yet it's missing. It's gone somewhere; but where has it gone?

"The great pillars of all government and of social life are virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor... and this alone, that renders us invincible." -Patrick Henry, Letter to Archibald Blair, January 8 1799 There is something missing from our republic. It's something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Pt 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 7 exploring the ability of a future focus to motivate present behavior.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 7 “Finding Grace or Falling Short” Review What is my purpose? What should I be doing with my life? What should direct the decisions I choose and the activities I schedule? If you want a truly Biblically directed life; a purpose directed life, you might ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stronghold Beliefs Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 7, 2019

This message focuses on the belief that Christains should have that the Bible is the Word of God and is profitable for the life of every Christian.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 6 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17; Matthew 4:1-10 This past week, in the United States of America, we celebrated the Fourth of July holiday. The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day or July 4th, has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2019

To be wise in God’s eyes, let’s revere and draw near in the new year.

How to Be a Wise Guy Proverbs 1:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 5-6, 2019 The weekend between Christmas and the New Year is often difficult for churches to navigate. One church I know cancels services the last weekend of the year and instead encourages its members to have “Church in My Jammies” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2, Proverbs 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Laugh - Philippians 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 24, 2019

We need find joy in the journey by doing 3 things: choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, and by learning contentment in life.

Video illustration: Over Saved Michael Jr Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Accounting System Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

My standing with God is dependent on what I receive not what I achieve

I’m sure all of us are pretty familiar with how our finances operate in this culture. We go to work and we earn wages which we deposit in a bank account. The bank credits that amount of money to our account. But we also have bills to pay. And regardless of how we might choose to pay those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Know, Serve, Impact Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Feb 4, 2023

The Good Shepherd had come to find His lost sheep. And so this morning I want to talk to you about our mission is. This was His mission, this was His purpose…

Sermon: Know, Serve, Impact Series: Slide Introduction If you have your Bibles open to Luke 19 and I want you to see this interaction between a man name Zacchaeus and Jesus Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Samuel 12:24, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022

This is a New Year's sermon with a focus on resolutions and how to make them in a way that help ensure success .

Everybody have their New Year’s Resolutions to hand in? Did anybody do resolutions from last year? A few. With a few exceptions, we are all pretty good about writing the resolutions but not always good about completing them all. We start off in January with some great intentions and come ...read more

Scripture: John 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Find Joy In The Journey Through The Promises Of God - Sermon 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2019

God has given us promises in the Bible, there are between 5,467-8,810 depending on scholars, which when embraced and put into action help us to participate in the divine nature of God.

Movie illustration: The Greatest Promise: John 3:16 Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Works-Based Karma Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2021

Throughout history, karma theology has penetrated church beliefs and enslaved people to serve God based on legalistic performance so they can earn His approval, receive rewards, blessings, healing, and obtain a victorious life. - A Two-Part Series

Karma is the "law of the deed" and is a century's old worldwide belief that if you do good things then good will come back to you, and if you do bad, then bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is the result of a person's wrongdoing in the past. It can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:12, Colossians 3:24, Romans 11:6, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Unexpected Part Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2021

Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing the unexpected.

Video Transition: Reason for the Season – Skit Guys (4 min) Series: Unexpected Christmas Introduction: Unexpected mistake: Share about problem with the Bible reference of Mary’s Song last week – How many caught the unexpected wrong Bible reference - were you surprised? – that was my unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, Romans 12:1-2, John 15:9-17, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free Hugs

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

Other than the computer, I can’t think of any invention that has impacted our lives more than the cell phone. This device I hold in my hand goes with us everywhere.

“Free Hugs” “8 I baptize you with[e] water, but he will baptize you with[f] the Holy Spirit. 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025

Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Romans 8:28-31, Psalm 56:4, Matthew 5:10, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Facing Death Courageously Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 15, 2020

Paul's mindset toward death and his attitude toward life were both extremely positive. Each are examined along with the interaction of the two. Most believers do not view life or death as Paul did.

You have an appointment. Your life is moving step by step, day by day toward that appointment. Every New Year’s holiday is a reminder that the appointment is coming up. Every birthday is a reminder of the appointment. So is every funeral. “. . . it is appointed unto man once to die, but after this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:56-57, John 10:10, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 3:8, Matthew 6:24, Luke 12:19-20, 2 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic