Sermons on Extravagence:

The Right Way To Fast Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 2, 2023

This message looks at what Jesus has to say about our physical appearance when fasting. The way we present ourselves physically can speak volumes about the inner man. Who are we trying to impress when we fast? Jesus or the people around us?

I have entitled our message this morning, “The Right Way to Fast.” Jesus both practiced fasting and taught about it; and yet, fasting is something that is often feared and misunderstood. In many Christian circles, you rarely even hear about fasting; and yet, the Scripture mentions it more times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Twentieth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 145:15-21, Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14. A). PROVIDENCE AND PRAISE. Psalm 145:15-21. Whether they know it or not, all flesh is dependent upon the LORD for their daily provision (PSALM 145:15). Whether they acknowledge it or not, no man can find sufficient ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:15-21, Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks, Dad!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003

Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, former Minister of Valley View Christian Church, Dallas, TX.) TEXT: Luke 15:11-31 Well, today is Father’s Day, as you have been reminded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2003

In a world of injustice, it is appropriate to pray a prayer of anguish; God gives us memories of His grace to sustain when He seems absent, and may force us to rock bottom so that we can heal fully.

There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. People have felt from time immemorial that they were not being treated fairly. Just about everybody thinks that they deserve a better deal than they’re getting. There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out: Just Do It!

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003

God has a direction for all of our lives.

Stepping Out: Just Do It. This is the third in a series of messages designed to call us to a sense of mission and calling in our lives. Every one of us who are attempting to follow in Christ’s steps will sooner or later come to a place where we will need to be involved in serving Christ through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-13

Denomination: *other

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to follow Jesus.

FOLLOW THE LEADER John 1:35-51 S: Discipleship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE ARE TO FOLLOW JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in John 1:35-51 four reasons why we need to follow Jesus. The ____ reason why we need to follow Jesus is He is the… I. SAVIOR (35-37) II. TEACHER ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Party Going

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Jesus has the power to change us.

KEEP THE PARTY GOING! John 2:1-11 S: Celebration of Change Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: JESUS HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE US. ?: What? What changes can He make? KW: Changes TS: We will find in John 2:1-11 three changes Jesus has the power to make in us. The ____ change that Jesus has the power to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

David And Michal

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Oct 22, 2003

Michal is most maligned for her criticism of David whne she had very good reasons to be bitter ..

David and Michal Is it time to denigrate Michal again? There have been numberless messages and even some songs written about how Michal was so critical of the great King David when he worshipped God. She was just a cantankerous old woman who was filled with bitterness and it cost her the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Your Eyes - Ways Of Seeing

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. This week's sermon constitutes Part One of the two-part study which will conclude our summer series. Were I to give these two messages a single name, I might call them "The Demand for Decision." In truth, however, that title should fit any sermon preached from this pulpit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23

The Prodigal Son And His Home

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2000

The Prodigal Son is a classic story of God’s love in a parable of a hippie, Sick of Home, who went out into the world but finding disillusionment was Homesick, and coming to his senses, came Home.

THE PRODIGAL SON AND HIS HOME The parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is one of the classic stories of Jesus in sketching out bit by bit his message of the kingdom of heaven or, in other words, eternal life. The parable teaches us a lot about ourselves. It’s a parable that says we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Failure is a fact of life. All of us have been failers at one time or another. No one succeeds in every endeavor undertaken. Most often our failures are small in nature, since most of our life's endeavors are modest. But some failures are significant; some can be life-changing; ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-31

Nathan - God's Prop Knocker

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 3, 2002

We all want the simple blessing of truth. What stands in the way?

September 1, 2002 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. 2 Samuel 12.7a (KJV) Andre’ Agassi is a world-class tennis pro. He is less than a world-class role model for Christians. In a television ad that was popular a dozen years ago, he wore extravagant clothes; he strutted and grunted to a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Make The Most Of Your Master's Mammon

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 4, 2001

how to use the things of this world to the glory of God’s Kingdom

October 7, 2001 Luke 16:1-13 1 Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’ 3 “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

2. 3 Keys To Unlocking True Worship Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 3, 2004

3 principles found in God’s word for how to unlock deeper experiences of worship in your life.

The Heart of Worship 2. 3 Keys to Unlocking True Worship Don Jaques July 31/Aug 1, 2004 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been underwhelmed? You know what I mean, you hear a huge buildup for some big event or some great place only to find out it’s not what everyone said it should be. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 14, 2004

Before we can become the father, we must deal with our prodigal nature

Luke 15:11-32 June 13, 2004 The Return of the Prodigal Returning to the Father Over the Last few weeks we have been looking at this story of the Prodigal Son with the emphasis that we are all called to become the father in the story. But I also recognize that unless we deal with our own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other