Sermons on Excellence At Work:

"Peter, Feed My Sheep" (9 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In a previous sermon, Peter spoke to us about "Our relationship to each other."

He made it clear that these things in the remaining part of the chapter apply to "ALL". He admonished them in verse 8, to: (1) "All" be of one mind (2) "All" have compassion (3) "All" to love as brethren (4) "All" be tenderhearted and humble in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Preservation Of Property Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Stealing is wrong because ownership is right, and ownership is right because God has ordained it. Obedience to the eighth commandment, like all of the rest, is essential to the good life, and the good society.

The teacher said to the little boy who had stolen an apple from another boy's lunch pail, "Don't you know that you broke the eighth commandment?" "Yes," he responded, "But I figured I might just as well have the apple and break the eighth commandment as covet it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

The Gold Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The gold, the jewels, the beautiful garden fruit trees, and the clear flowing stream from the throne of God, are all a part of the final paradise. Peace and prosperity forever is just what man most craves. That is what the search for gold has always meant to people.

On our vacation in South Dakota, we stopped in the small town of Keystone. Almost every store in town had a variety of Black Hills Gold on display. Seeing all this gold made me want to study gold in the Bible. The streets of the New Jerusalem are to be made of pure gold, and that means gold ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Who Cares About Cattle? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

We have here a valuable insight into God's tenderness. Some may feel that preaching on cattle and God's concern for animals is irrelevant, and unworthy of pulpit time. If that be so, you only reveal how little you know of what God has revealed about Himself.

Henry Bergh was the founder of the American Humane Movement, which about one hundred and thirty years ago brought about the first child protective laws in this country. He drew attention to the case of Mary Ellen who was beaten, and the chained by her parents. This led to laws being passed. Very ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11

What Does Holy Mean? Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2021

There are several words in our “Holy vocabulary” that even Christians don’t fully understand. Taking a closer look at some of these Holy words to make sure that we fully understand them before we use them.

As I was praying over what direction God would have me to go, God brought my attention to the fact that, as Christians, we have a unique vocabulary. We tend to use words that a non-Christian might not understand. So, when trying to witness to someone, we should be careful to use words they can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Goes In Doesn't Have To Be What Comes Out

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 17, 2021

G.I.G.O. is computerese for Garbage In, Garbage Out. Computers use only what has been input. As we sow, we reap. But often God has something good come out when evil has been put in.

Most people know the meaning of G. I. G. O. It’s computerese and it stands for “Garbage In, Garbage Out.” In reality computers can’t think for themselves and operate on the basis of data typed or programmed in. They put out what has been put in, so if we input stupid, wrong data (Garbage), we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calling Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 22, 2021

What happens when 12 ordinary men answer the call of 1 Almighty God?

Introduction The story is told of a group of men who had been sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when they came too close to shore and crashed against the rocks. Out of concern for other sailors in similar conditions, the surviving group determined to build a lighthouse to warn others of the impending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

Journey Of Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2021

If you had only 24 hours to live would it change the things that you did? we cannot see the future but we can be prepared for the future . life is from first breath to last breath, make it a good one.

Journey of Grace Selected verses Introduction- If you only had 24 hours to live would it change the things you do and the things you say? If you knew someone only had 24 hours- Would you change your plans to see them? I would hope it would- Good morning everyone- We do not know what a day will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Remembered Forever Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Memorial Day: After we die, we may be remembered for a short while for our accomplishments, but they will all fade away with our life. Is there any way that we can be remembered forever, or be remembered after we die? Yes there is!

Solomon said in Ecclesiastes 2:16, “For there is no more remembrance of the wise than of the fool forever, since all that now is will be forgotten in the days to come.” To be forgotten is one of our greatest fears. To some people, the only thing that really matters in life is making their mark; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity: Clothing, Buildings, Money, & Extravagance

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be Christian, when it's not really Christian. It's a difficult situation for any real Christ follower. On one side you have a culture and society growing progressively more hostile toward Christian values.

There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be Christian, when it's not really Christian. It's a difficult situation for any real Christ follower. On one side you have a culture and society growing progressively more hostile toward Christian values. On the other side you've got a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20, Romans 1:5, Psalm 34:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Crisis In Corinth

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 16, 2016

With mixed groups of individuals in Corinth, a crisis was rising.

It was October of 1962. I was a strapping youth of 12 years old, with my entire life before me, living in constant fear of a nuclear bomb blowing us all away. An Air Force reconnaissance plane had taken pictures of Russian built missile silos sitting inside the island of Cuba just off the coast of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Content To Be Content

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016

So how do we turn our back on the feeling of being discontent and cultivate a great sense of contentment in our lives?

CONTENT TO BE CONTENT 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-12 #content SHEEP STORY PART 1 (p) Once upon a time, there was a herd of sheep in a safe green cozy valley. You know sheep… fluffy… eat a lot… gets haircuts to make clothes for people. This herd of sheep was pretty large and was taken care of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversations With God

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This sermon looks at prayer

Conversations with God Luke 11:5-8 Have you ever had unexpected guests? Deorick and Dennis Williams got included in a group text of two people they didn't know. The text read: “Lindsey and Mark Knox have given birth to a healthy baby boy, Carson Knox.” The couple was so busy texting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey Towards Grace Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

A sermon on grace and the Good Samaritan

The Journey Towards Grace Luke 10:25-37 DL Moody tells the story of preaching one night in winter—one of the coldest winters they had and the winter after the Chicago fire. He had been studying grace, and it was the first time he was going to preach on it. He said, “I was just full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Rachel's Sorrow

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

However crafty, however ruthless Herod might have been, he could be no more successful than his evil superior Satan. The Redeemer would come just as was planned, would live just as planned, and would die just as planned.

Matthew 2:13-18 Rachel’s Sorrow 12/15/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction I do like our Live Nativity we put on at our church. We show the manger scene; we have a full inn, a market square retail booth, angels singing to shepherds, and a tax collector at his booth. We even have the three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed