Sermons on Fringes:

Call Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helpful And Harmful Hypocrisy

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Man is the most clever creature when it comes to figuring out how to get his own way. Hypocrisy, or pretending something that isn't so, is one of his best methods.

Every able bodied man in Russia must serve in the army, but Abe managed to remain quietly on his farm year after year. One day his neighbor asked him, "Abe, how does a strong young man like you manage to get by without being drafted for the Red Army?" "That is what I am asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

God's Amazing Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 16, 2021

This sermon deals with God’s Amazing Love – 1. A Love that is Deeper and Richer than that of a Nursing Mother 2. A Love that led God to carve Our Names in His Palms – forever marking Himself because of His Love for Us

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-18; Psalm 103 Theme: Encouragement Title: God’s Amazing Love This sermon deals with God’s Amazing Love – 1. A Love that is Deeper and Richer than that of a Nursing Mother 2. A Love that led God to carve Our Names in His Palms – forever marking Himself because of His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Have We Forgotten Whose Birtday It Is? (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2023

Can you imagine going to a birthday party and everyone their gave their gifts to each other but the person who was having a birthday no one gives them a gift.

Wouldn’t that be an odd birthday party!!! This is the way many celebrate the Lord’s Birthday. Have we forgotten whose birthday we are celebrating at Christmas? It is not: • Frosty the snowman • Rudolph the red nose reindeer • Santa Claus We are celebrating the birth of Christ. We will soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Warning For Taste Testers Series

Contributed by John Mitchell on Sep 16, 2025

God provides more than a fire escape from hell in providing salvation; He initiates a relationship with us and calls us to Holiness. In the warning in Heb 6, we see wants us to enter heaven powerfully and not smelling like smoke.

I. Introduction Last week we looked at chapter 5 verses 11-14 and considered the challenge for believers to not settle for a diet of milk, but to include solid food in order to grow in Christ and discern good from evil in areas that may not be explicitly described in Scriptures. Today we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

God's Global Glory Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

David could have questioned God, but instead he went on a quest to find God. Instead of wondering, He chose to worship. We can do the same thing as we follow the progression of his faith, from deep inside the cave, to the entrance, and then to the world

God’s Global Glory Pastors get asked questions all the time. Here are a few actual letters that kids have sent to ministers: Dear Pastor, does God like everybody? If so, He never met my sister. (Arnold, age 9) Dear Pastor, do you think my father should be a minister? Every day he gives us a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Spice Of Life

Contributed by James May on Mar 22, 2004

We need to be careful of murmuring and complaining and also be careful of what we ask for. God might just give us more than we bargained for.

THE SPICE OF LIFE By Pastor James May Numbers Chapter 11:4-31 Life in South Louisiana has a number of wonderful advantages. There is no place in our nation that is better known for its food. Everywhere you go there are feasts of celebration of one kind or another. Right here, in our own ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Conform To The World - Throw Out The Darnel

Contributed by Kevin Heath on Sep 3, 2004

False teachings and doctrines are flourishing at the moment, teachers need to respond.

All of us, as Christians, have been greatly blessed. We have been given a gift that has given us strength, courage, kindness, joy and life. We have been set apart from those who are still constantly searching for things to fill their life with. So many people are looking at material wealth, drinks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Omnipotent God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

You and I are limited in space ­ but God is omnipresent. Our knowledge is limited ­ but God is omniscient. We are more aware of our weakness, than our power ­ and God is omnipotent, or all-powerful.

Our Omnipotent God I heard recently about a 747 jetliner that was halfway across the Atlantic when the captain got on the loudspeaker and said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, we have lost one of our engines, but we can still reach London with the three we have left. Unfortunately, this will make us one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 19:23-26, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Modesty In An Mtv World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the first of four sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“MODESTY IN A MTV WORLD” 1 Timothy 2:9 and Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: (Drama: “The Bachelor” ) That drama is not too far from reality. In a January 2004 interview with Joe Millionaire’s Evan Marriott, he told how the whole show had been faked. From adding “smooching sounds” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Christian Church

...for The Sins Of The World!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus died for our sins and His death and resurrection have set us free.

"...For The Sins Of The World!" 1 John 2:1-2 The passion of every follower of Jesus should be to absolutely turn away from every act, thought, and attitude that grieves the heart of Almighty God as if they were a den of poisonous snakes ready to strike at any moment. We should be made so ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play: Monopoly Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on May 1, 2006

This is a message about serving in the church

Today we end our series on the games people play. Last week we looked at Solitaire. Solitaire is a great game to play, but it’s a terrible way to live. God’s intention for us is to “do life together”. Today we look at another popular game. Monopoly. Monopoly was introduced in 1934 during the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Islam Vs Christianity

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 12, 2007

This is an overview of Islam and how it differs from Christianity.

What is the Difference between Islam and Christianity? First Christian Church 10-21-07 1. 9-1-1 is the number for emergencies. a) Since September 11, 2001 America has been in a state of emergency. b) Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard that Islamic radicals ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2007

Though the trend towards "evangelistic atheism" in our culture is disturbing, followers of Christ should be concerned about the "practical atheism" that may be at work in our lives.

Practical Atheism The Cosmic Authority Problem TCF Sermon Text July 15, 2007 Did you ever notice that children sometimes have misconceptions or misunderstandings, about the Bible, about church, and about God? There’s the Sunday school class that was studying the Ten Commandments. They were ready ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational