Sermons on Festival Of The Harvest:

The Voice That Leads Me

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

That’s what a shepherd is. That’s what a shepherd does. The Shepherd speaks to us with a voice that we cannot ignore. He says, “Relax, I’m your Shepherd. Don’t think about another thing. I have everything under control. Relax. No worries.”

We all want people to tell us the truth. There was a police officer that pulled a car over and he walked up to the window and said to the man driving, “Sir, can I see your driver's license?” The man said, “Sure. What is the problem officer?” The officer said, “Well, you were going 75 mph in a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Today, we more likely use the term “yeast” instead of “leaven” WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LEAVEN? • It causes bread to rise. • It makes bread spongy and soft

06. The Parable Of The Leaven SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus INTRODUCTION Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life (John 14:1-6) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 17, 2024

#7 in What's In a Name? The I Am Statements of Jesus

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John 14. We are seven weeks into our series on Jesus’ I AM statements in the gospel of John. Week one we talked about how God revealed Himself to Moses at the Burning Bush as “I AM.” That’s God’s personal name.. Jehovah, or Yahweh as it’s often translated. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:16

Denomination: Baptist

Smell Good Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024

When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Is The Only Way

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 13, 2025

Jesus is the only way to the Father.

“Jesus is the only way” John 14:1-6 A bank in New York had some flowers: ­ sent to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. ­ There was a mix up at the flower shop, and ­ the card sent with the arrangement read, “With our deepest sympathy.” The florist, who was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 23, 2025

Everything around us fades — life, beauty, achievements — but God’s Word remains constant, true, and life-giving.

### **Introduction – The Fading Seasons** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper You can feel it this time of year. The grass that once stood green and tall now turns brown. Flowers that filled the summer air with color and fragrance begin to wilt. The days grow shorter; the air turns crisp. The calendar and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, 1 Peter 1:22-25, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Real Scary Story

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 26, 2025

Psalm 127:1 “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain”.

A True Scary Story By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENNING: - We are in the Halloween season people are decorating their houses and yards with all kinds of Halloween décor from giant skeletons and inflatable witches, giant pumpkins and ghost. I am not going to in this message go down the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:27, 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Apostolic

Ephesus: When Faithfulness Outlives Love Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026

Jesus speaks to faithful people whose love has thinned, not to shame them, but to invite a return to relationship.

– First Part: Listening Posture Most of us don’t think of ourselves as drifting. Drift is what happens to other people — people who stopped caring, stopped believing, stopped trying. Drift feels dramatic from the outside. From the inside, it feels responsible. It feels like showing up, doing what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 1:12-13, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Deuteronomy 6:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pergamum: When Faithfulness Is Misplaced Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

Living near power, Pergamum remained faithful yet misdirected loyalty, until Christ’s word called repentance, restored authority, and promised hidden sustenance and identity.

Pergamum is the third letter to the seven churches in Revelation, and by the time we arrive here, the pressure has changed again. Ephesus dealt with something that faded quietly. Smyrna faced pressure that came from the outside, loud and unmistakable. Pergamum is different. The danger here is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What God Can Do Through Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

In the life of Gideon we see how can can use ordinary people to DO extraordinary things (Real People True Stories - part five)

Gideon - "What God Can Do Through Ordinary People" Today is week 5 in our series Real People - True Stories... So far we have met Elijah - who on Mt Carmel challenged us to get off the fence and really serve God... If God is God then we really need to serve him and quit playing games..... and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Prayer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004

We are the intercessors for the world. Here are 8 things we should be praying for.

A teacher came into a classroom one morning and saw a group of boys huddled over in the corners on their knees. She was quite concerned. And she asked them, "What are you doing over there?" And they said, "Don’t worry. We’re just shooting craps." And she said, "Oh, what a relief. I thought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 30, 2006

3rd Week of 40 Days of Community adapted from sermon provided by Purpose Driven Ministries

We were created for community. We’re wired for relationships. We’re made to go through life together with others. The Bible says this, the top verse on your outline, Romans 12:5, “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” Will you circle that word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Life As A Leader (3 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 18, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

MyLife As a Leader By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Drama Begins “Okay, I’m going to do something right this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Out Of Plastic Prison Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

I want you to fill in the blank for me: There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s? Let’s talk about Credit Cards.

Breaking out of Plastic Prison Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 2 I want you to fill in the blank for me: There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s MasterCard. The ads have worked well on you, haven’t they? MasterCard’s so called ‘priceless’ ads have been some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From My Journey

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2002

In this message I share some lessons that God taught me on a 12 day period of alone time with him.

Lessons From My Journey QUESTION - When you hear the word journey what do you think about? What images come into your mind? Homer’s Odyssey? Christopher Columbus? Lewis & Clark? Captain Kirk & the Enterprise? The 1980’s rock band (“when the lights go down in the city” “anytime you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ