Sermons on Finding Meaning:

An Age Of Nonsense: "Success Is In The Eye Of The Beholder" [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Establishing priorities. Finding a balance between a strong work ethic and accumulating wealth

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 12, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “Success is in the Eye of the Beholder” Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Growing up I use to tell my dad I didn’t care what I did when I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Victorious Living One Or Is It Won? Victory! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 4, 2025

How do we live victoriously in the coming year? Read on find out.

The date today is the 5th. The Romans utilised what we now use as a letter for the number five, it is? (V). Just as a matter of interest and I’ve never started a sermon this way, here we go. The sermon is brought to you today by the letter V. The reason being that I want you all to leave here ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12, John 3:1, John 8:12, John 14:15-17, John 1:7, Galatians 5:17, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love: Fruit Of The Spirit & Advent Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Instead of writing new words for the Christmas story, finding new bits of humor, finding a new “angle”, this sermon shares the old words. It is all Scripture and carol lyrics put together to tell the story.

Love: Fruit of the Spirit & Advent #4 assorted December 19, 2004 Intro: As I sat down to prepare a message for today, the final Sunday of preparation for our celebration of the entry of God into human experience, I searched for stories that would remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Turn Around

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2024

Continuing in series on Nehemiah. Addresses the importance of Scripture in finding God. Emphasis on renewal.

Nehemiah 9 The Great Turn Around - Read Nehemiah 9 A few days ago I posted a picture of an old Chevy pickup driving down the road. It must have had an old bench seat because through the back window you could see a man driving. Sitting right beside him was his wife, and the man had his arm along ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Effort That Unifies

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 7, 2001

Mickey a 41 year old salesman sleeps in on Sundays find out why.

West Greeley Baptist Church June 10th 2001 “The Effort That Unifies” Ephesians 4:1-3 By Pastor Mark Hensley “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Long Way Home

Contributed by Malcolm Coby on Feb 22, 2010

This sermon is a directive to help you find where God wants you to be.

THE LONG WAY HOME Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008 Scripture Text: Exodus 23:20-31 Purpose: Home is where you belong. Where do you belong? Are you there yet? This sermon is a directive to help you find where God wants you to be. Sermonic Selection: Coming Home I. Introduction A. Home 1. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Word, Less Worry!

Contributed by David Cook on Nov 23, 2009

Believers in Jesus can find relief from worries through His Word.

“MORE WORD, LESS WORRY” TEXT: Luke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:15-19 INTRO: Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get stressed out in the every day issues of life that you neglect the most important Person in life, Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior? ILLUS: The Mayo Clinic stated that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go To The Dump

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

Let's find our new beginnings through faith, worship and changed lives.

Jan. 16, 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 C & Z “Let’s Go to the Dump” Well here we are again starting out a new year. It seems to me that I just got used to writing 2010 and now I have to start writing 2011. This is a time of year when we look back at all the blessings that we had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Better Late Than Never

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

what if we get to Heaven and find out God let everyone in?

Better Late than Never 1. What if we got to heaven & found out God let everyone in? Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Republicans, Democrats, doctors, dope pushers, lawyers, merchants, murderers. Everyone! I think I would go WAIT A MINUTE! 2. What about our faith? Our belief in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace To You

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 5, 2020

How can we find peace in times of great turmoil, trouble, and uncertainty?

When we were living outside the United States, we’d sometimes make a trip into the big city to go to Costco. The prices tended to be outrageous for items from the States, but we would just start craving something familiar, and Costco was one of the places we’d go to find things like Frosted Flakes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:7, Isaiah 53:6, Luke 19:10, 1 Peter 5:8, John 10:9-14, John 4:27-28, Luke 12:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Called To The Ministry

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

We will be looking at the ministry of Aaron and his sons to find the qualities of a great leader.

Called to the Ministry Dr. Fernando Cabrera Exodus 9:2-10:3 True leaders... 1. Answers their Assignment “Take Aaron and his sons” (9:2) “You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting For Your Family - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

Your Family is worth fighting for, so find out how to fight.

Fighting for Your Family Message # 1 OPEN: Today we are starting a Brand New Series called “Fighting For Your Family”. Notice I didn’t say “Fighting WITH Your Family”! You probably don’t need any help on how to do that. JOKE: Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Thankfulness Overcomes Anxiety Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God gives thankful prayer as a means for the Holy Spirit to dispel anxiety.

Scripture Introduction Philippians 4 offers great hope and powerful remedies for those who would have their hearts and minds guarded from threats of anxiety and despair. [ Read Philippians 4.4-9. ] Philippians 4.6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything….” Jesus said the same in Matthew 6: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Perfected Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013

We have just seen that God's love is proclaimed in the Word, proven at the Cross & now we will find it is perfected in believers. Those believers who abide in God will find God's love being perfected in their lives.

1 JOHN 4:12-19 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE PERFECTED [Romans 8:1-17] God’s love is a selfless love. It considers the welfare of those He loves. If God considered only Himself; He would not have created such rebellious beings much less sent the Lord Jesus Christ into the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Want What You Have Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

Philip heads North and finds that Non-Jews are eleigible to receive the grace of God.

I want what you have Last week we had a large section of scripture covering the very brief ministry of Stephen. I described it as being like some of the fireworks we may have witnessed. The story starts out starting with some of Stephen’s character traits. Then it was not long before they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Congregational