Sermons on Favoritism:

Multiple Meanings Of Marvelous Grace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Most often Christians define grace as only unmerited favor, but this is putting a limit on the word which the New Testament does not do. It should not be surprising that grace can also mean merited favor.

A snowstorm made it impossible for a guess speaker to get to the church where he was to preach. Therefore, a local man was asked to come in as a substitute. The speaker began by explaining the meaning of substitute. If you break a window he said, and then place a cardboard there instead--that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

First Timothy Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 4, 2020

What you will find here are my notes from my Bible Study on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful.

(What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. The text that I am using in the New American Standard Bible. Here are other Bible translations that were used: KJV – King James Version. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting For My Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 24, 2018

My faith is worth fighting for, not fighting about

ENGAGE An Indiana science teacher promised his class during an active shooter drill that he would sacrifice himself before he would let anything happen to them. On Friday, May 25, 2018, Jason Seaman proved that he meant what he said. That morning he just happened to have a basketball in his hands ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Babylon: Staying On Mission Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 22, 2022

Our message today centers on staying on mission and keeping the purpose of front and center in our lives. Living this way is counter to our culture.

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON STAY ON MISSION DANIEL 7:13-14 & JEREMIAH 29:4-14 INTRODUCTION… stacker.com/stories/5269/famous-consumer-brands-no-longer-exist This morning I am sharing with you some bad news… some brands and companies that you thought would be there forever, are not. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the "Attitude of Christ" and explores what it might look like if Christians were to apply it to their lives today.

If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking primarily at Philippians 2:5-11. How many of you got your fill of Thanksgiving? How many of you when you were finished eating that Thanksgiving dinner went out and went to the pre-Black Friday sales? My hand is raised. We actually went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1, John 1:14, James 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Looking Up Or Nose To The Ground?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 19, 2022

Paul shares with us that as Christ followers as people who have been born again 1. We have a New DNA 2. We are called to live an Enlighten Life

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4; Psalm 121:1-8 Theme: Looking Up rather than Nose on the Ground Paul wants to help all of us be able to live a New Life – 1. In Christ we have New DNA 2. In Christ we have a New Perspective INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, Galatians 3:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

For All The Whosoevers (John 3:16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 19, 2025

Part 2 in "Greater Love"

For All the Whosoevers Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John chapter 3. Trivia question: How many verses are there in the Bible? No googling. Just guess. [play high low] Ok. There are 31,102 verses in the Bible. And if those 31,102 verses, there’s no argument that John 3:16 is the most ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

This Is War Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 9, 2024

As we continue to pursue the "true religion" that James encourages us to embody, we come face to face with a war that we face. Sure, there are battles with culture, but this war is within.

One of my favorite bands is the group “Switchfoot.” While I like their sound (it is unique and often very easily identifiable), what I like most is their lyrics. Switchfoot is a band that is made up of Christians. Their lyrics and songs have made their way onto both Christian and secular charts ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, Luke 16:13, Matthew 7:7-8, Exodus 34:14, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 37:4, Matthew 5:3-4, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Fills My Cup?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024

Whenever we are faced with a situation, what is within our hearts will shine forth. Jesus said the things we say and do are generated from what is in our heart. This message addresses the question "What fills my cup?"

What Fills My Cup? Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37; Ephesians 3:16-19; Colossians 1:9-10 Good morning, Strangers Rest. Jesus said in Matthew 12:34-37, “(34) Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (35) A good man out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37, Ephesians 3:16-19, Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Wise About Justice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2024

There is no doubt that God cares about justice for all people and it comes from His character. Because God cares about justice, especially for the powerless and the voice-less, so should God's people.

A. The story is told about a police officer in a small town who stopped a driver who was speeding down Main Street. 1. “But officer,” the man said, “I can explain.” 2. “Just be quiet!!!” snapped the officer. “Or I'm going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back.” 3. “But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8-9, Proverbs 24:11-12, Isaiah 30:18, Deuteronomy 32:4, Deuteronomy 24:14-22, Proverbs 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Completely Confident In My God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 6, 2022

Have you ever had a problem and you get to the place where you just almost start to shout at/to God? Do you want to argue with God a little bit? You say, “God, why don’t You do something?”

It’s officially summer! The heat is on and the end is out. For many, this is the start of baseball season. A lot of you are big baseball fans – more so than me. I was a bigger baseball fan back when I was a kid collecting baseball cards. Share Your Baseball Stories We are majoring in the minor ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-6, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Season The Reason The Gift

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 26, 2023

Contrary to the cliche and tradition Jesus is not the reason for the season. Jesus is the ultimate gift.

The Season, The Reason, The Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This is truly a wonderful time of the year. One of my favorite Christmas songs is “At Christmas Time” by Luther Vandross, I love this song because it is true in so many ways, some of the words are “Ooh, every year at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5, Genesis 3:6, Psalm 58:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

You Didn't Get A Goat?

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

A perspective on the prodigal son and his brother.

You Didn’t Get a Goat? (Good Song: When God Ran) Luke 15:11-32 A group of well-intentioned people met to discuss ways and means of helping a friend who had been down on his luck recently. Knowing him to be an extremely proud person, who would not accept money, they decided to arrange a bogus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus; Tree Of Peace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

A teaching on Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the stump of Jesse -- how Jesus would be a Royal, Righteous and Radical Tree of Peace.

Jesus; Tree of Peace Isaiah 11.1-6 December 24, 2000 1And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

"Seeking God"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 9, 2001

George Harrison wanted to know God...was his quest successful?

West Greeley Baptist Church December 9th 2001 “Seeking God” Proverb’s 2: 1-5 Pastor Mark Hensley “My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist