Sermons on Fence Sitting:

Are You Foolish?

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 6, 2015

No matter your status, as long as you are called by His name or you are a member of His vineyard, Matt 7:21-27 calls you a fool if you meddle your will with the Father's will or you have retained your old identity in following Him.

In the part of the world where I came from, it is insulting to direct such a question at an individual. The truth is that our response to any statement goes beyond the surface meaning. And in this case, we believe that before you could direct such a question at an individual, you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2010

Sermon dealing with the "yes, but" response to following Christ.

Luke 9: 51 – 62 / Excuses Intro: A farmer came to his animals one morning and said he wanted to make a breakfast for all his neighbors. From the hen he took the eggs and from the cow he took the milk. When the farmer headed for the pig, the pig started running, burst through the fence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Life Is Over – Leaving A Legacy

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

WHEN LIFE IS OVER – Leaving a Legacy Only the living can change how they will be remembered. If your life were to end today will you be happy with the way people remember you? What are you doing to insure that you leave a legacy that will carry on long

WHEN LIFE IS OVER – Leaving a Legacy Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: In January 2003 the Ohio State Buckeyes played for the National Championship. In his pre-game speech head coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. Tressel asked his players a very powerful question: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Showdown On Mount Carmet Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 23, 2012

In this lesson, we see Elijah stand all alone against the prophets of Baal and Asherah. We learn many things from Elijah's example, including the difference one person can make.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was solo skydiving for the very first time. 1. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. 2. He leapt out of the plane and as he was falling he panicked and couldn’t remember how to open his parachute. 3. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Since God Sees Us Every Moment... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 13, 2021

Since God sees us every moment, we should... 1. Be generous givers (vs. 1-3). 2. Be people of prayer (vs. 5-8). 3. Pay attention to our attitudes (vs. 1-6). 4. Rejoice in our rewards from God (vs. 3-4, 6). 5. Recognize that we can always rely on God (vs. 7-8).

Since God Sees Us Every Moment... The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:1-8 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 8, 2013 (Revised February 13, 2021) MESSAGE: *Tonight, in the Lord's Sermon on the Mount we are in Matthew 6:1-8. Here, Jesus teaches us some important lessons about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

All Aboard !!!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Mar 13, 2005

We are a country/western church and I use a lot of country style slang in my sermons---it’s about two trains---the Heavenly Cannonball and the Hellfire Express---everyone is ridin on one of these spiritual trains---this sermon is short but very effective

Open by playing the music to "Wabash Cannonball" or Life’s Railway to Heaven * Sermon---All aboard !!! II Peter 3:9 * Today we’re gonna use our imaginations taday so put yer thinking cap on---cause we’re takin ourselves a train ride to illustrate some Bible truths. * Thar’s only two trains runnin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Still Of The Night

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 26, 2006

God’s plan for your life is that you grow to spiritual maturity.

The United States women’s softball team won the gold medal in Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic Games. They lost only one game. In the fifth inning against Australia, Danielle Tyler hit a home run over the centerfield fence. When she was greeted by a swarm of teammates at home plate, the excitement ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heir Conditioned Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 7, 2013

God makes promises to us that we can count on. However, there are conditions attached to promises. This lesson deals with some of God's promises to be present with us -- including our part of the process.

1. Parental Love After a divorce, a mom was left to bring up her teenage daughter. She was becoming increasingly rebellious. One night the police called to ask her to get her daughter from the police station, because she’d been arrested for drunk driving. Not a word was spoken between them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blinded By Darkness

Contributed by Mike Reed on Jul 4, 2014

We commonly associate temporary blindness with bright light, such as looking directly into the sun. It seems strange, then, to read a scripture which tells us that we can be blinded by the darkness! Darkness makes the eyes more alert, more receptive.

“BLINDED BY DARKNESS” Rev. Mike Reed, Winter Haven, Florida March 2014 1 John 2:9-11 1 John 2:14 Psalm 112:4 Proverbs 4:18-20 John 8:12 Luke 11:34-35 Psalm 18:28 1 Peter 2:9-10 1 John 2:9-11, 14 (New Living Translation) 9 If anyone claims, “I am living in the light,” but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 2:14, Psalm 112:4, Proverbs 4:18-20, 1 Peter 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2019

True love trusts God enough to obey Him in all your relationships.

What is “true love”? It’s a difficult question that many people have tried to answer over the years, but no one answer seems adequate. Here are a few of them: Erich Segal writes, “True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.” Ann Landers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Love For Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Today we talk about something that is very hard for us to understand.

1. Today we talk about something that is very hard for us to understand. Something that is not natural to our way of thinking. But it is something that we need to consider. For without some understanding of this, we fail to know God and we fail to comprehend our relationship with us. 2. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bottom-Line: Love Him With All Your Mind Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 9, 2010

We live in an over-stimulated society. Too many things compete for our allegiance. For God’s sake and yours, make a decision: choose to love Him!

Sermon Notes The Bottom-Line: Love Him with All your Mind Matthew 22:37; Joshua 24 (Third in the series The Greatest Commandment) Introduction: We live in an over-stimulated society. Too many things compete for our allegiance. Value systems have shifted; old answers are not easily accepted. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah's Confrontation Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Elijah challenges the people of Israel about the reality of God in their lives.

Elijah’s confrontation I Kings 18:17-40 We’ve looked at Elijah in terms of where he’s been and what he’s done at the beginning of each week. And now I want to focus for a few moments on the man himself, even though we don’t know too much about his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Continuance

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2011

Faithfulness

"A Call to Continuance" Hebrews 10:32-39 We are living in difficult times. They are difficult economically. For the first time ever Americans have been paying over $4 per gallon for gasoline, foods prices have shot through the roof and the dream of home ownership has become a nightmare for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist