Sermons on Favoritism:

It Was Not A Silent Night!

Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 18, 2015

A brief Christmas Eve or Christmas Program Message, perhaps can be used as a Communion Meditation before serving the Lord's Supper

Lanier Christian Church December 24, 2015 - Christmas Eve Communion Meditation David Simpson The annual Christmas pageant. It's a long standing tradition in many churches. There are two things common with almost all young children in a Christmas program Nativity scene...they usually sing at some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13

Denomination: Christian Church

When The Way Gets Rough, Turn To Jesus!

Contributed by Bob Phillips on Jun 2, 2014

Try to remember that no matter what Satan, the world, or this life throws at you, turn to the one who can see you through it all, and never give up on his promise to never leave or forsake you.

There is a saying that “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. Job could have been the one who started that saying. He truly bore more grief and pain than we can imagine. Vs 2: Even today is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. Vs 3: Oh that I knew ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Reaping What We Sowed

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

WE WILL REAP WHAT WE SOW

REAPING WHAT WAS SOWED Gal 6:7 “7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” Mark 10:29- “29 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Will Cry At My Funeral

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018

Sermon about concentrating on others and setting aside self.

Who Will Cry At My Funeral? Ephesians 5: 15 – 20 Intro: I’m not fond of country music; but, I love some of the song titles that deal with living. I read some in a sermon by David Hill on SermonCentral titled, “How to Live Until I Die.” Here are a few: His Teeth Was Stained; But His Heart Was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Wise Guy

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Learn about God's wisdom from James 3:13-18

James 3:13–18 If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. 15For jealousy ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fairweather Friend Or Best Friend Forever (Bff)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 4, 2018

Understanding Christ's example of "friend".

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 6, 2018 John 15:9-17 Fairweather Friend or Best Friend Forever (BFF) Yesterday, I was shopping for colored sand at Hobby Lobby for the sand ceremony in an upcoming wedding. As I strolled the aisles, I was approached by a beautiful young lady, who ran up to me, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 9, 2018

What is the Good News about Jesus? It is salvation through belief in His sacrificial death and in His resurrection.

Fourth Sunday of Easter B Ian Simmons in his book on bizarre animal stories tells about a group of Chinese shepherds in Mongolia who were put into a difficult place where their large herd of sheep got it into their minds to jump into a lake 5ft feet deep. In took twenty herdsman three-hours to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Friends And Enemies

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

A message on bullying for kids.

Friends and Enemies/Ridicule/Bullying Scripture: "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:43-44 Sandpaper/soft cloth. So I brought two items today. Sandpaper/soft cloth/flannel. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 22, 2013

Jesus left us a picture by which to remember him.

Children’s Sermon In Remembrance of Me* Objects: A family photo album, high school yearbook, or some similar item Theme: Jesus left us a picture by which to remember him. This morning I brought one of my family photo albums. I look through my photo albums and remember all of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020

Take advantage of every opportunity to turn it into a divine appointment.

Divine Appointments February 23, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take advantage of every opportunity to turn it into a divine appointment. Focus Passage: Acts 8:26-39 Supplemental Passage: but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 5, 2019

Self-promotion is an epidemic in our culture. Social media and the internet make it easier than ever.

Philippians 2 – Complete Joy Humble Like Jesus September 8, 2019 Philippians 2:1-4 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian And Judgment Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 2, 2019

We need to take a biblical approach to this difficult subject of judging. The world says, "Don't judge." What does God say? We need to be very careful.

The Christian and Judgment Matthew 7:1-6 This is perhaps one of the most important exhortations, found anywhere in the Bible, given to a Christian. This does not do away with judgment nor condemn it entirely. It merely says that if we judge honestly and according to God’s word, we are safe, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 2, 2020

How do you describe God's greatest attribute? LOVE!!! As the Bible has made many attempts on defining LOVE it is beyond comprehension. But it is Indescribable. incomprehensible, intimate, eternal, perfect, pure, unconditional, intimate, forgiving, and sacrificial.

How do we measure "Love"? By our feelings only? By actions of people in our lives? By what we do or say to another person? Love is NOT determined by it's receiving or in our giving. The Greek language gives us 3 words for love to help us to see the big picture of love. Eros is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letter To A Teen-Aged Boy

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 26, 2023

I composed this letter to my 14-year-old Great-grandson when I felt he was mature enough to understand and appreciate it. It might be something you would consider to send to any boy who you felt was the same way. Notice especially the last shortened stanza.

This is a letter I wrote to my great-grandson as he was approaching his 14th birthday. If anyone would desire to use it, I believe it would be appropriate for a boy you believe is mature enough to understand and appreciate it. I composed it following the pattern of the poem "IF" by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 6:11-14, 2 Timothy 1:2-7, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Hugging A Heretic

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 30, 2021

We are called to mark them who cause divisions. How much more so those who teach doctrinal error?

Titus 3:10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. A heretic after the first or second admonition you reject or have nothing to do with, not keep supporting their ministries. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:17, 1 Timothy 1:20, 2 Timothy 4:14, Ephesians 4:11-17, Titus 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist