Sermons on Friendships:

The Hard Topic Of Divorce

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 18, 2006

Combining Pastoral Care skills with the scripture on divorce allows us to meet the parishioner/seeker where they are, encourage them to be authentic with who they are, and bring themselves wholly to God. The next step would be be a refelection of God’s l

There is a group of new Pastors who are keeping in touch with one another this year via e-mail. We check-in and see how things are going. We talk about ideas for children’s sermons and compare life in the parish to what we learned in the classroom. It’s a helpful way to enter into a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Activities Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

This messages takes a look at the New Testament practice of worship.

The Activities of Worship Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction: Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a butcher knife, tossing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Andrew--The Power Of An Ordinary Life

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2007

God doesn’t need to use superstars. There is power in an ordinary life.

March 18, 2007 "Andrew--The Power of an Ordinary Life" John 1:35-42 INTRODUCTION: We don’t hear much about Andrew in the scriptures, but he was the first one of the disciples that Jesus called. He lived in Bethsaida of Galilee and was a fisherman. He was a very ordinary person--more of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham's Argument Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2005

Abraham and God go back-and-forth as friends, in a cordial and remarkable dialogue, and we see in their exchange the consideration of God. He’s not a tyrant; we can appeal to Him.

“Abraham’s Argument” Genesis 18:16-33 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts After reading this passage, some of you may be shaking your heads; most of us wouldn’t dream of arguing with God, yet we find in Scripture plenty of examples of people laying out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Congregational

Everybody Ought To Go To Sunday School (Sunday School: Past Present Future)

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004

I developed this sermon to emphasize the importance of Sunday School. We also recognized the teachers and SS Superintendent during the service.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield 7/18/04 Title: Sunday School: Past, Present, & Future or “Everybody Ought to Go to Sunday School” Text: Judges 2:10-11 Introduction 1. Sing this song with me: “Everybody ought to go to Sunday School, Sunday School, Sunday School The teenies and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Explosion Within Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Mar 12, 2012

Faith open the heart for the saving presence of God and when that happens two worlds collide in us causing and explosiong that effects absolutely everything.

The Explosion Within Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com 03-11-12 Romans 5:6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: *other

Gaius, A Man Who Helped Much

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012

As a church leader, your behavior often determines the growth of believers and whether or not the church has a dynamic ministry for Christ. THIS is what the letter of 3 John is all about, leadership within the church.

As we continue our studies in the writings of the Apostle John, we begin to look into the book of 3 John. My plan is to spend just two studies in this book. It is believed that John the Apostle wrote this book or letter around 85-95 AD. It was written to a man named Gaius in order to warn ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting To Community Part Three Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014

Part three of a series vital connections. We have looked at our relationship with the Lord, relationship to fellow believers, and today look at connecting with those that need to know Christ.

Connecting to community part three Selected Verses Introduction- For the past several weeks we have looked at connecting to community. Part one was the relationship with the Lord (priority one) Part two was our connection with each other. We need each other. The church was created by God so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Unexpected (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2013

This is a funeral sermon for a 59 year old Christian lady who died unexpectedly in the hospital.

Song: How Great Thou Art I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your God Is Too Small And Stuck In A Box

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 9, 2009

Our minds want a god we can control, but that’s not following Jesus

Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33But turning and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Stand Firm In The Lord, Dear Friends!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Lent 2(C) - Stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! Too many think only of earthly things. But our citizenship is only in heaven.

“STAND FIRM IN THE LORD, DEAR FRIENDS!” (Outline) March 8, 2009 -- LENT 2 -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRO: Our faith is our firm foundation. God’s valuable gift to us and for us is our faith that stands firm on the very Rock of our salvation. This firm faith founded on Christ endures ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Letting Go Of Anger Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009

This message will help deal with anger & the Consequences of Anger

Letting Go of Anger Consequences of Anger Ephesians 4:26-27 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Seperate

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 14, 2010

Sanctification is a forgotten concept in much of the modern church. Salvation is preached much and is needed. Deliverance is preached in some circles as well, but the thought of have a standard of separated, holy living for God is just as important.

I. Introduction The Lord is looking for a people who will love Him and serve Him and be His. When God created Adam and Eve in the garden it was with the thought that they and their descendants would love and worship God but they failed Him. Then God destroyed the world with a flood and that Noah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 15, 2016

This is a biblically based wedding ceremony. It points people to the true meaning of marriage and how it is possible to live together in one accord. It should be very helpful to anyone desiring to conduct a wedding ceremony that honors God.

Wedding Ceremony Dr. Lewis Gregory Prelude/Processional *Music *Minister & Groom walk in together *Groomsmen make their entrance on side *Grandparents Seated *Parents seated *Bridesmaids, then maid of honor *Ring bearer & flower girl enter Bride’s Entrance/Giving Away of the Bride Ladies ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Victories Over The Ammonites: How To Walk In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

What does David do? He gathered his entire army, and marches out against them, time to end this once and for all.

Too many people in our world make dumb decisions and reap the consequences. The Bible calls this person a fool. But the Bible also talks about a person who lives differently. They "walk in wisdom." Let's discover how we can walk in wisdom. To do that, I think we’re going to be talking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26, 2 Samuel 10:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army