Sermons on Excess Baggage:

Sharing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 30, 2016

When we open our mouths about our faith; the love of Jesus should come out. Not religious speak but honest heart felt truth the kind of truth that made you want to trust Jesus with your soul.

Message: For several weeks we have talked about sharing things; our spiritual gifts, our time, our resources and our treasure. But the most difficult thing that Christians find hard to share today is their faith. It is strange that the one thing most Christians have an abundance of is the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking The Narrow Way

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 29, 2020

The two ways and their two gates, false teachers and true ministers.

WALKING THE NARROW WAY. Matthew 7:13-23. The Sermon on the Mount is book-ended in these terms. ‘Seeing the MULTITUDES (Jesus) went up into a mountain: and when He was set, His DISCIPLES came unto Him’ (Matthew 5:1). ‘And when Jesus had ended these sayings, the PEOPLE were astonished at His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Gate.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2023

It is not so much a matter of how few will be saved, as how long the gate will be open.

THE NARROW GATE. Luke 13:22-30. LUKE 13:22. Jesus was on a journey to Jerusalem. It was a journey with a particular purpose. We are told back in Luke 9:51 that ‘when the time was come that He should be received up, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.’ Jesus was steadfast in His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Telos

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2018

Of all the sins listed in our Gospel today, the telos in that list is extremely off-course from God.

22B People put their entire moral analysis on intention only; e.g. If my intention is good, I can do it. But actually, “telos” is the word in the Bible that orients ourselves toward God. Telos means “purpose, intent, goal.” E.g. Bulimia is acting against the telos of eating. A couple good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Long Distance Runner Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2007

As Christians, we are not sprinters, but long distance runners.

Long Distance Runner Text: Heb. 12:1-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: You are a long distance runner You can feel the pain in your side Yet you must run on You are a long distance runner Keep your face in the wind And you’ll soon be home I can see the strain on your face Keep your eye on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (10 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

God told Peter "feed" my "sheep".

Every Pastor has to always remember the sheep belong to the Lord. The Lord said to Peter, “Feed MY sheep.” The Pastor has been entrusted to feed God’s sheep. One day he will have to give account to God for what he fed them. In chapters 4 & 5, Peter FED them some spiritual food they may not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Temperance: 9th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2024

We are teaching on the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT... The ninth fruit is TEMPERANCE, self control. We don't hear much teaching on self-control these days. We need to mentor about temperance.

TEMPERANCE: THE NINTH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) To address FRUIT see the other lessons) WANT A QUICK LESSON? NORMALLY WHAT STARTS IN ANGER, ENDS IN SHAME! There are 9 fruit of the spirit. We have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time - 6th Sunday, Year A-- The Fence

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2020

Jesus builds a shield around the law or Commandments in order to create more space and distance so that we won’t even bump up against the fence or sit on the fence, but rather keep a healthy distance.

There was a large group of people. On one side of the group stood a man, Jesus. On the other side of the group stood Satan. Separating them, running through the group, was a fence. The scene was set, both Jesus and Satan began calling to the people in the group and, one by one - each having made up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37

Denomination: Catholic

He Only Is My Rock And My Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE

BIG IDEA: SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE INTRODUCTION: Where do people look for security? I. THESIS STATEMENT / REFRAIN -- TESTIMONY OF A MAN OF FAITH SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE (:1-2) Heb. word "alone" occurs 6 times at the beginning of verses 1,2,4,5,6,9 A. Single Focus of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dead Speak: And Some Of Them Are Not Happy!

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 7, 2001

A salvation message based on the story of Lazarus and the Rich man

The Dead Speak: And Some of Them Are Not Happy! Luke 16:19-31 Illustration: Recently, there has been a huge increase in interest in our culture about life after death. I think this is shown by the increased interest in the occult. There is a syndicated television show that illustrates this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize The Zero Tolerance Heresy

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 1, 2022

Let your moderation be known unto all men

There is an old saying that One mend-fault is worth twenty spy-faults. End of quote. Before we say things to expose people who we define as false teachers (thinking to ourselves that we are more righteous than them) we should first read 2 Chronicles 28:8-15 and ask ourselves these questions : Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:5

Stewardship 3 - Finishing The Inside Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 21, 2005

This is the third in a stewardship series but can be used stand alone. It investigates the stewardship lessons found in the giving of a poor widow.

Building a Life of Christian Stewardship Pt 3 – Finishing the Inside Mark 12:41-44 We’ve spent the first two weeks of stewardship month dealing with the major portions of building this life of Christian Stewardship. First was the foundation established in God’s ownership and our management of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: *other

Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God's Provision: Transformed By Eternal Values Luke 12:25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2024

In Luke 12:25, where Jesus instructs His followers not to worry about life's necessities but to trust in God's care. This passage invites us to examine our priorities and embrace a transformative perspective centred on eternal values.

Trusting God's Provision: Transformed by Eternal Values Luke 12:25 Introduction: Today, we explore Luke 12:25, where Jesus instructs His followers not to worry about life's necessities but to trust in God's care. This passage invites us to examine our priorities and embrace a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:27, Psalm 55:22, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:26, Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Matthew 6:19-20, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1 Dig Your Own Well? Codependence.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021

This is part 1 of a 2 part lesson on the imbalance of a codependent attitude. Several Bible characters never had a personal experience with Jesus. They depended on others.

#1 DIG MY OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (#1 OF 2 PARTS) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15, Philippians 4:5, 1 Samuel 15:27-30, Acts 8:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God