Sermons on Extra Mile:

"First United Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2018

A sermon about rallying around the Resurrection.

“First United Church” Acts 4:32-35 With the advent of Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook we have seen people become especially emboldened to argue, curse and call one another names—all from behind their computer screens and smart phones. It’s kind of like the phenomenon of how people can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Kindness & Goodness

Contributed by Brad Warne on Jan 21, 2018

Looking at kindness and goodness as described in the fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5: 22, 23 But the fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. In Galatians before the fruit of the Spirit it lists the works of the sinful nature. So the fruit of the spirit is what happens in our life when God is in ...read more

Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 28, 2011

Use everyday common things and events to share God’s warnings to the world!

A quick test of your Bible knowledge: There are many phrases that people say everyday that are actually statements from the Bible. An example is when people talk about retaliating, they would say “an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth!” - Exodus 21:24 What other everyday sayings do you know which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessed Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 13, 2012

These beatitudes show how inadequate we are in and of ourselves, that we may see our need of Christ, and in Him be reborn to a blessed life.

The Blessed Series: Jesus began to preach 04/18/10 AM Text: Matthew 4:17; 5:1-10 Introduction This morning we begin a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. This series of messages, titled “Jesus began to preach,” is intended to be practical, providing lessons on applying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Witness Stand

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Everything we do as Christians witnesses to others who we are and what we believe. We cannot avoid our "witness stand" as Christains.

THE WITNESS STAND Text: I Peter 3:13 - 22 "A man went out to a river for a time of quiet meditation one morning. During his meditation he noticed that the river was rising as well as a scorpion that was trapped in the roots of a tree. He tried to release the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 17, 2023

You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Like You.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 20, 2023

To a devout Jew the words of Jesus were blasphemy. Making oneself equal with God. Finally, Jesus reveals a Father like His. How does that sound? -A father like you!

A Father Like You. John 5:19-23NKJV An atheist said to a Quaker, “have you ever seen God?’ ‘Have you ever felt God?’ ‘Have you ever smelled God?’ ‘And you say you have God!” After a long pause, the Quaker ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-23, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"you Are The Joy Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2023

A sermon about learning to find joy in the fact that we are Christ's joy.

“You are the Joy of Christ” Hebrews 12:1-3 Have you ever wondered what it was like for God to put on skin and become a living, breathing human being? It couldn’t have been easy. Think about it; Jesus experienced the ordinary pains we experience. He knew what it was like to have a cold, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

"It’s Time For A Change” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 16, 2019

How can believers live out the changed life we have in Christ?

As Paul writes to the Colossians, he speaks to them about the fact that since Christ has given them new life, it’s time for a change! That is, since we as believers have new life in Christ, we should determine to learn how to live the changed life that is ours. Paul mentions in this passage two ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

All He Would Do For Us

Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 31, 2019

God uses the unthinkable

God goes the extra mile for His creation. Beloved tonight I want to declare to you that we serve a God that is a merciful God, just and true, glorious and marvelous in all His ways. God has in past times took drastic measures to get the attention of His people. He went above and beyond to get the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Even Sinners Do That

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on Jul 8, 2022

We are all sinners and Christians are just sinners saved by God’s wonderful grace. As redeemed people we should try to live better and love better, not just live and love naturally because even sinners do that. Christians should live and love supernaturally.

Luke 6: 27-36 27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Big Victories: The Fall Of Jericho Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 12, 2022

The battle of Jericho is not a model of military genius. It was a miracle. God called his people to foolishness to demonstrate His great power. What happened in Jericho was unique. Be ready to move ahead by faith when hearing the voice of God.

Winning Big Victories: The Fall of Jericho Joshua 5-6 I wrote a Wikipedia article on Edwin Winter Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Winter_Clark. I had some significant help on this as there have been 500 follow up edits since I first wrote the original article. Edwin Clark is credited ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Debt Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the importance of loving one another as a debt we owe, a commandment we must fulfill, and a light we should live in.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we’re going to delve deep into a passage that speaks to us about love — not just any kind of love, but the love that is a debt we owe to one another, a commandment we are called to fulfill, and a light we are invited to live in. This passage is Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Topics: Christ-Like Love

Who Can You Trust? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to talk about a powerful topic that touches all of us - friendship. As C.S. Lewis once said, “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art...It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.” Let's turn our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Topics: Right Friends

The Undeserved Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To emphasize the infinite love and mercy of Jesus Christ, and the gift of salvation through faith, not by our own works.

Good morning, Saints! There's a warmth in this room today that reminds me of a quote by Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "Nothing but the infinite can ever satisfy me; I am such a great sinner that I must have infinite merit to wash my sin away." Now, that's a sentiment I believe we all can relate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Topics: Salvation, Christ