Sermons on Fallen Short:

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013

Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?

In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is For Losers

Contributed by Chris Mason on Dec 21, 2002

The birth of Christ is for the weak and weary, the sinful and shameful, the harassed, helpless and for those without hope!

Intro. Read Luke 2:1-20 Isn’t that a wonderful passage! Celebrating a baby born in a manger. The birth of Christ, the true meaning of Christmas! It leaves you with a nice, warm feeling on the inside. But the more that I read this story the more I am convinced of this one simple, yet profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 14, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness [#3] LIVING IN THE WORD 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 1. As we have studied 1 Peter, we have already learned that we are to live in hope because of our salvation and we are to live in holiness because we have been made new through our salvation. 2. This study teaches us to live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting The Gospel With Discernment Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2009

This portion of Matthew is one of the most misquoted and misunderstood parts of the Bible. Jesus isn’t talking about political correctness but about correctly presenting the story of sin and salvation.

What’s your approach in sharing the gospel? There are probably as many ways of doing it as there are people—mostly because Jesus told us to be His “witnesses.” A witness tells what they experienced. Preaching the gospel—the second of the two reasons for our existence as Christians here on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

On Loving God

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 20, 2012

God will ask us if we love Him, and we answer, not with our mouths, but with our lives.

A time will come, whether we believe it or not, when we will stand before God and God will ask us just one question–only one. And he will not ask us how many times we have gone to church, or how many times we have read the Bible, or how many times we have received holy communion, how much ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025

In the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector why did the Tax Collector and not the Pharisee go home justified

Story: Leonardo da Vinci took seven years to paint his famous picture the "Last Supper". He used living people to depict the figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ. He started the fresco with Jesus Christ himself. It is reputed that he viewed hundreds and hundreds of men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The sermon's main point is to explore the themes of the need for forgiveness, the benefits of forgiveness, and the call to forgive, as presented in the book of Obadiah.

Good morning, Church family. I’m thrilled to see all of you here today as we delve into the lesser-known book of Obadiah. As we explore the only chapter of this small but mighty book, Obadiah 1, we’ll be focusing on three important themes that are as relevant today as they were back then: The Need ...read more

Topics: Forgiveness

We Need Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To make an urgent call for repentance and turning to God, emphasizing the power of Jesus and the need to seize the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Him.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving headfirst into a message that's as urgent as it is timeless. It's about the need for repentance, the power of Jesus, and the urgency of now. The late, great Christian author, Leonard Ravenhill once said, "The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Topics: Repentance

Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This sermon is a personal opinion on racism. Author in 2000, redone in 2008

Looking America in the face Because I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry County, the early years of my life were filled with the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices that we faced as African Americans. For the first sixteen of my life, I was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: *other

Funeral Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 24, 2009

This is a funeral service that emphasizes the love of God and the need for salvation.

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR JIM BOB LEE JUNE 20, 2009 10 A.M. Jim Bob Lee went home to be with the Lord Wednesday night. He had been ill for an extended amount of time. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved his family very much. He worked hard as a rancher and farmer. He left a legacy in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woman In Darkness

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 12, 2007

Evangelistic Message

Title: The woman in darkness John 8: 2 And early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people were coming to Him; and He sat down and began to teach them. 3 And the scribes and the Pharisees *brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, 4 they *said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something Good Out Of Nothing

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Apr 5, 2006

Have you ever wondered what God could do with your life?

Something Good Out of Nothing Gen 1:1-31 Many times through out this first chapter in Genesis we can read “God said, and it was so” or “God saw it was good.”. However, in verse 31 it says “very good”. Very - in high degree, extremely, truly, absolutely, precise. Good - having desirable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your "Shibboleth”?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 19, 2006

If the Ephraimites had known in advance what the password was, they would have rehearsed it until they could pronounce it correctly.

WHAT IS YOUR “SHIBBOLETH”? “The Gileadites seized the fords of the Jordan before the Ephraimites arrived. And when any Ephraimite who escaped said, "Let me cross over," the men of Gilead would say to him, "Are you an Ephraimite?" If he said, "No," then they would say to him, "Then say, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Case For Practical Christianity

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

A series through the book of James. This is a sermon series about our "walk with God" not the "way to God". Some thoughts are from Chuch Swindol notes that I have on file.

In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2006 Text: James 1:1 Pentecost XI, Redeemer “The Case For Practical Christianity” The Book of James There are two major themes that weave their way through the scriptures. The first theme “The Way to God” expresses God’s overwhelming love for us. We know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Candle Ceremony #1 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2006

These are readings for the lighting of the Advent Candles.

Advent Candle Ceremony #1 Introduction Each year we prepare for the coming of Christmas. We go about decorating our homes, setting up Christmas trees and buying presents. We look forward to spending time with family and friends. We also prepare in the Church as well. We have the hanging of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational