Sermons on Excess Baggage:

A Model Of Prayer.

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Prayer

Daniel 9:1 - 19. A MODEL OF PRAYER. 1. The Consideration of His Prayer. He had forethought & preparation. v.2 In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Labourers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 30, 2014

An illustration of God's new order of things.

THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD. Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is part of Jesus’ response to Peter’s question: ‘Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?’ (cf. Matthew 19:27). This challenging part of the reply is framed with a formula concerning the ‘first’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closing The Gates To Heaven

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

One of Christ's most scathing sermons.

CLOSING THE GATES TO HEAVEN Text: Matthew 23:13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contains the most scathing sermon Christ ever gave. Eight times he calls them hypocrites. By their lives they were shutting up the Gates of Heaven against men. They closed the gate to heaven . . . I. BY LIP SERVICE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Prophet Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022

Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Favoritism Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#4] FAVORITISM James 2:1-13 Introduction: What does a Christian look like? You don’t know what’s inside a person by what they look like. Many people make their decision about a person based upon their appearance, or their color of skin, or their age, or ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is A Race

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2025

Faith is a race filled with ups and downs, filled with despair and triumph, and coupled with joy and sorrow.

Faith Is a Race Hebrews 11:29–12:2 1. Faith Is Like a Race Hebrews 12:1 “let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us”. 12;1 • In the 1972 Olympics, Dave Wattle ran the 800 meters wearing his signature white cap. He lagged behind early, but with patience, strategy, and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Man Of God Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 13, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to inspire men to fear God and keep His commands

Father’s Day Men of God Psalm 112 June 15, 2003 Intro: A. [THE FATHER’S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU’VE BEEN ITCHIN’TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW...] We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok- well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair (realizing of course that Father’s Day is the only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifices: Multiple Choice Or True Or False Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 10, 2009

This message continues with the series on making sacrifices and what it truly means for our lives.

Sermon Pre-Test 1. Serving other gods can be defined as: A. Anything that I cherish so much that I place it before God. B. Those little figurines that people buy and place on their shelves and pray to. C. My car, my house, my spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. D. There are no other gods today – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Careful With Your Treasures Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 15, 2012

This looks was preached on the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and looks at where we store our treasures

Be Careful with Your Treasures For those of you who have been living under a rock or in a cave for the past month or so today is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. And because of our Halifax connection most of us are familiar with the story of the Titanic and feel a certain link ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

A World Of Hurt

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message detailing humanity’s responsibility to God and each other to take care of the planet.

Intro: Several years ago, my car was in the body shop for an extended period of time -- and so, a friend of mine offered me the use of one of his cars. It was a Cadillac. I wasn’t used to driving such a nice car. I tried to refuse my friend’s offer -- but he insisted. I was "forced" to bum around ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mardi Gras!

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 21, 2009

Is the Mardi Gras celebration harmless fun? Or is it idolatrous?

The Spirit of Mardi Gras Dr. Russell K. Tardo Mardi Gras! The very word conjures up all sorts of images in our minds. We think of parades, floats, masquerades, balls, beads, doubloons, parties, kingcake and revelry. New Orleans promotes it as “the greatest free show on earth”, and it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Equilibrium Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 27, 2019

This message is about having spiritual balance. It utilizes the story of Jesus being tempted by Satan to identify areas where we need to be in spiritual equilibrium in order to fulfill our mission here on earth.

Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 1 Scriptures: Ephesians 6:12; Galatians 5:17; Matthew 4:1-4 The title of my message this morning is “Spiritual Equilibrium” and we will be dealing with this subject for the next two weeks. Several years ago I developed some seasonal allergies that led to fluid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4, Ephesians 6:12, Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther - Series Intro Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

Esther: Living For God, in a Godless Culture Esther 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER -For 60 years in a row the percentage of Christians in every American state has been decreasing. -Some modern day prophets see this decline as evidence that the end is near…perhaps they’re right. -Some ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9, Esther 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The H Word

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2024

Jesus, I give you all within me that is lie and all that fights against the good in me. I surrender my hypocrisy to you and ask you to transform it in order that I would be more like you. May I show grace to others.

THE H WORD MATTHEW 23:27-28 #hypocrisy INTRODUCTION… The H Word Liar, imposter, charlatan, phoney, deceiver, faker, imposter, storyteller, fraud, dissembler, double-dealer, pretender, bluffer, fabricator, fibber, fabulist. We are going to talk about a word today that has all of those words as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sudden Impact 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003

The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s Gospel reveal that Jesus is the Messiah and that He is the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush in Exodus 3. His sudden impact statement 5 rocked the crowd when he raised Lazarus from the dead!

Sudden Impact part 4 in "I AM" Series Thesis: The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s Gospel reveal that Jesus is the Messiah and that He is the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush in Exodus 3. His sudden impact statement 5 rocked the crowd when he raised Lazarus from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational