Sermons on Frank Sinatra:

For What Are We Fishing?

Contributed by Chris Simonson on Jan 23, 2026

Beginning with my fishing experiences, the sermon transitions to Christ's calling for his disciples, and us, to be "fishers of men."

Sermon - For What Are We Fishing? Fishing is a common pastime here in Wisconsin, with as many species as there are waterways to fish in. Panfish in small ponds, spearing carp and sturgeon, baiting catfish on the Wisconsin and Mississippi, walleye and northern on the bigger lakes, fly fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:40-42

For What Are We Fishing?

Contributed by Chris Simonson on Jan 23, 2026

Fishers of Men

Sermon - For What Are We Fishing? Fishing is a common pastime here in Wisconsin, with as many species as there are waterways to fish in. Panfish in small ponds, spearing carp and sturgeon, baiting catfish on the Wisconsin and Mississippi, walleye and northern on the bigger lakes, fly fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:40-42

The Tomb Is Still Empty

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

Are there good reasons to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? In this sermon I use Lee Stobel’s three "E"s to give proof of the resurrection.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone! Hope you are encouraged and uplifted by today’s worship! B. I thought we might start on the light side, with a little Easter humor. 1. What does the Easter bunny get for making baskets? 2 or 3 points, just like everyone else. (That’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Final Harvest Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

The good news about the parable of the weeds is we don’t have to speculate about the meaning, the Lord gives us a full interpretation. Four personal lessons we can apply to our lives.

INTRODUCTION In Matthew 13 Jesus tells seven classic parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Last week we studied the parable of the Sower, which also is recorded in Mark and Luke. Today we’re going to examine the parable of the “Wheat and Weeds,” which appears only in Matthew. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want Is Living Water

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 30, 2020

There are two times in the Gospel of John where Jesus asks for a drink. In both instances, He is inviting His hearers into a Divine exchange. He took upon HImself our Humanity that He might make us partakers of His divinity. The Holy Spirit is for every believer!

All I Want Is Living Water Introduction: OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard.  His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus is light—trust Him to guide you. Jesus is life—trust Him to free you. Jesus Lord—trust Him to rule you. It’s the only way your life will make any sense.

Steve Brown talked about a man who asked a mail-order company to send plans for a birdhouse. Instead of sending him the plans for a birdhouse, they sent him plans for a sailboat. He tried to put it together, but it just wouldn't work. He couldn't figure what kind of bird was going to live ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Thanks God, Give Back To God And Give To Others? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2023

We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced

Series: Thanksgiving to God and Giving Back – Why Give Back? Video Illustration: Psalm 118 Thesis: We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced His love in our struggles. We should want to pass on His ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 28, 2024

There is more to life than what we see.

INTRODUCTION - If you want someone's ears to perk up, start talking to them about what we call the supernatural. - People are fascinated with the supernatural; even some Christians will ditch the rest of the Bible for prophecy, the end times, and the book of Revelation. - Today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leaders Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

What the church needs are leaders who will follow the example of Christ and be an example themselves of what it means to be a servant.

- You've heard from Katie, Annie and Darren... but now it's my turn. Why am I thankful for Berean CC? Well there are many reasons, I am thankful for the love and support that you have all shown us over the past 2 and a half years. In our moments of discouragement, and frustration you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, John 13:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will A Man Rob God? Series

Contributed by John Davis on Dec 1, 2000

This message describes the consequence of faihtfulness and unfaithfulness in givng to God.

Malachi 3:7-12 Will a man rob God? Introduction: Let me preface my message this morning by saying that we have nothing to give to God until we have accepted His gift of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. God’s church appeals only to God’s people to fund its ministry. This morning I am ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving One Another In First John

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 8, 2001

God is Love, and they who love are of God

LOVING ONE ANOTHER IN FIRST JOHN I/ WHAT LOVE DOES: 1 John 3:16-18 "Hereby perceive we the love <of God>, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down <our> lives for the brethren. {17} But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Never Fails

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 11, 2002

The kind of love that God loves us with is what the Bible refers to as unconditional love.

LOVE NEVER FAILS Text: First Corinthians 13:1-13 If there is any one word in the English language that we have distorted, it is the word love. We often say that we love fried chicken, chocolate cake, scrambled eggs and sausage and so on. We even say that we love this movie, this TV ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Oct 22, 2001

As Jesus discusses Christian living we can’t help but ask him to increase our faith as he faithfully assesses our lives with his law and gospel.

It’s tough to live as a Christian in this world. It’s tough because it’s not always so clear what path is right and what path is wrong. Even when the choice is clear it’s not always so easy to make the right one. When I’ve made the wrong choice it’s not always easy to admit my sin to God. Nor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Survivor: Conflict In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 19, 2001

Sermon 3 of 3 on the Survivor series. This Sermon is about doubt and faith.

Conflict In Your Heart There is a battle going on for your heart We begin this morning with the story of a boy who is possessed by a demon. That sounds a bit dramatic doesn’t it. Demons are certainly a dramatic concept. Right? A bit antiquated, old fashioned, and out of step with scientific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Historia Del Dia De San Valentin

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Feb 2, 2003

¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Solo para creyentes maduros! ¿Es apropiado o no para el Creyente y la iglesia celebrar el dia de San Valentin? Veamos una breve historia del dia y lo que puede significar para el creyente y la iglesia.

San Valentin Una breve History del dia de San Valentin por Rev. Jorge Alvarez Una historia dice que mucho antes del año 270 d. C. cuando Roma fué fundada, cuando estaba rodeada por grandes bosques, lobos abundaban en las regiones. Entre sus muchos dioses, los Romanos tenian uno llamado Lupercus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:19-34

Denomination: Baptist