Sermons on Foul:

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 19, 2003

Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

The Marks Of A Mother

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2003

The marks of a mother are not only the requirements for a godly mother, but also what makes them so special, and worthy of our love and appreciation.

The Marks Of A Mother Text: Ex.20: 12; Isa.49: 15 Intro: The term “mother” is indicative of one who is more than merely a parent. In fact, “The commonest fallacy among women is that simply having children makes one a mother—which is as absurd as believing that having a piano makes one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Yellow Pages

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

The book of Proverbs is like our Yellow Pages for daily living. Have a specific need? Proverbs will most likely have God’s answer.

“GOD’S YELLOW PAGES” by Rick Labate · BLACK SLIDE Introduction You won’t believe the troubles I’ve been having this week! And I don’t know where to turn for help! First of all, our water heater sprung a leak and I don’t know any plumbers! I waited around for a while hoping one would knock on ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Called To Worship

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

Exposition of worship. Go ahead and make some noise in church--its what we’re called to do!

Alright, for those of you who are you into sports? Who is your favorite team? Is it a basketball team, or a football team, baseball, or maybe hockey, Do you absolutely love to see a great play? Do you get excited and shout when you see a touch down, a home run, a goal, or a slam-dunk? Do you enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: *other

An Unshakable Kingdon

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

The earth and everything in it is unstable, shaky. The great question is, how are we to live with that recognition. On what should we build our lives?

3rd Last Sunday in the Church Year Hebrews 12:26-29 / Mark 13:1-13 An Unshakable Kingdom 11/9/03 My tongue get tied when I try to speak My insides shake like a leaf on a tree There’s only one cure for this body of mine That’s to have the girl that I love so fine! My hands are shaky and my knees ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt Baths

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

This sermon portrays the value of salt in our spiritual and physical lives.

Salt Baths Text: Matthew 5:13-16 There is a saying that is often told that: ‘You are what you eat.’ If that is the case then I reckon I’m going to turn into a Chicken!! As a result of ill health, my diet has been drastically reduced of late. I can’t eat fatty foods, dairy products, fibre, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Eye Has Not Seen Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Death is not an end but a midpoint, a beginning to the life that we were created to live.

Life After Death – Part 2: No Eye Has Seen Review why I am doing this series – because so many folks in our congregation have lost a loved one in recent months, and I have overheard some strange beliefs about the afterlife during the wakes. I want to address those beliefs and challenge them with ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Justin - The Gospel Series

Contributed by Phil Smith on Jan 19, 2009

"Justin" is a boy from the streets who was adopted by a foreign king. Sound familiar?

I shared a little story with the Bible Study group that I want to elaborate upon now. Justin I want to tell you about a 12 year old boy we’ll call Justin. Justin never knew anything good. His parents, if you want to call them that, were completely without qualifications to birth the boy, having ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Fire

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 21, 2009

A study of Hell from Luke 16:19-31

By: Mark T. Tonkery Laings, Ohio Church of Christ Lessons From A Fire Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction A. Almost every week we here about the destruction and damage done by a fire. Whether it is a forest fire or a home, fires can be devastating but we can learn from these fires. People are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recycling Souls

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 28, 2013

Like the charred stones pulled out of the rubbish and used to rebuild the wall around the temple and Jerusalem God wants to recycle your life. Do you know any souls who need to be recycled?

“Recycling Souls” “Look at those charred stones they are pulling out of the rubbish and using again!” Nehemiah 4:2 Intro: There is no such thing as a “standard testimony of salvation.” A testimony is your words that tell others about how you became a Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Bear The Spices In The Darkness?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

An Easter message for those who are bearing burdens.

CAN YOU BEAR THE SPICES IN THE DARK? TEXT: John 19:38-42 John 19:38-42 KJV And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Fringe Benefits Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 18, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 9 regarding four benefits of Good Friday on those who believe

Text: Heb 9:11-14, Title: More Than Fringe Benefits, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/17/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: “The cross of Christ, once respected, if not reverenced, as a significant religious symbol, has undergone a transmutation. For example, on a Holy Week cover of The New Yorker ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Magdalene

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Mary Magdalene (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 8 verses 1-3. • Mary Magdalene; • Has the unique distinction of being the first person to see Christ after His resurrection. • Not only that, she received a special commission from Jesus; • Making her the first human to spread the Good News of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

O Come O Come Emanuel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 7, 2010

God’s own Redeemer comes to ransom his people.

Scripture Introduction The church has marked the Sundays preceding Jesus’ birthday since at least the 5th century. We usually call this the Advent season, because advent means “arrival, especially of something important.” During advent, we prepare for the birth of the Christ, but also for his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Not Weary

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 21, 2010

We all get tired from time to time, and we need to look to the source of all strength to get the refreshing we need.

Introduction Are you ready for a baseball trivia question? Who is Clint Courtney? If you’re unsure, don’t bother requesting the answer from Cooperstown, N.Y. Clint never came close to making it into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In fact, it’s very doubtful that his picture appeared on any bubble gum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational