Sermons on Fun:

Open Hearted Worship Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God. Open to His Purification and Love

Sermon: Open Hearted Worship True Worship Originates From An Open Heart Big Idea: True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God Big Aim: motivate people to seek to worship God with heart wide open to Him Dylan makes it plain when he likes something: I like-a Tom’s Truck, Daddy! I like-a Daddy’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting Priorities In Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009

Using the movie, The Bucket List, as a platform for setting our priorities in life and living by them.

[Give everybody a yellow pad of paper to take notes, and collect the pads in buckets at the end of the service. Have people put their bucket list in buckets anonymously so we can read them over the next few weeks.] Setting Priorities in Life -- What Really Matters -- Living Life on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Unity With Believers Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 24, 2009

We often try to get back to the Acts 2 church. The problem is we cant. We shouldnt want to. There are however things we can learn from them by looking at what they devoted themselves to, in so doing we can pick up where they left off.

3. The Book of Acts June 7th, 2009 Unity with Believers Have you ever been white water rafting? My youth group went one summer before a CIY conference. A group of us went to this extreme games camp where there was rock climbing, ropes courses, and of course white water rafting. The last day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-49

Denomination: *other

Sin's Aftermath Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

Sin is serious and the church is doing a disservice to people if we of all people, do not take it seriously.

SIN’S AFTERMATH (Genesis 3:14-24) Sin is serious and the church is doing a disservice to people if we of all people, do not take it seriously. Some of the stories about sin may be humorous, but the effects of sin are anything but. Today we are going to see the reality that sin, which often begins ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-24

The Wall Called Fear

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The second in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

(Slide 1) In a book, whose title and author escapes my memory is the author’s story of rappelling down the side of a steep cliff as part of an outdoor learning experience. Now rappelling involves ropes, strong ropes, safety equipment, helmet, good shoes, and guts. It involves, going down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Discipline And Faith

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

In order to become the person Christ calls us to be, we must discipline ourselves.

1 Corinthians 9:25-27 November 8, 2008 DISCIPLINE For the past 6 Saturdays, we had a lot of fun in the NETS volleyball program. We learned what Jesus meant when He said to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind and body; and to love your neighbor as yourself. We also played lots of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Needing A Plan

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

the local church understanding the need for a vision

Needing a Plan Have you ever stopped and asked yourself…WHY AM I SO EXHAUSTED? Maybe you can relate to this story. An individual said, “As I awoke this morning I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing. As I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Rev.#17~5:1-14~pt 4 Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 4, 2009

First, we see the worship of Jesus Christ in heaven by those immediately around the throne (5:8-10); then we see worship throughout all heaven (5:11-12); finally, we see worship throughout the entire universe (5:13-14). it spreads to all creation.

Rev.#17~5:1-14=pt 4~ WORTHY IS THE LAMB 8-8-09 Today we’ll continue our study of this great book of prophecy,” THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST”. Let me say that here in Revelation 5 is a vision of Christ (5:1-7) and the expanding circles of His worship in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Frank Martin on Jan 10, 2008

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? By f.martin I grew up in New Jersey. As a young fellow I was taken to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood NJ for spiritual worship and fellowship. When you are young and part of the family I was in, there was not an option when the family went to church. You went happily ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glimpses Into Heaven Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Second message looking at the reality or Eternity and joy of heaven.

Glimpses of Heaven Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 16th 2007 Intro: Last week I shared my concern of many people’s weak, uninspiring and unbiblical ideas of Heaven. I told you this week we will look into the Bible so that we could look into Heaven. God has told us many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Generation

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 11, 2008

There is a generation that does not bless their mother. Let it never be said of the people of God that we failed to bless our mothers.

There is a Generation Proverbs 30:11–14 In this passage, a literal translation of the phrase that begins each verse is "there is a generation." Among the bad things that typify Agur’s generation is a general dishonoring of parents. We can get a feel for the severity of the situation by looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Your Home Of Shared Tastes: Hospitality Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FINAL IN THE SERIES: Your Home of Shared Taste: A Regular Mystery Time for You & Your Friends. here are five challenges for you to consider as you seek to obey God’s word of pursuing hospitality.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Your Home of Shared Taste A Regular Mystery Time for You & Your Friends Romans 12:13 Five Challenges of Hospitality Mysteries. I love a good mystery! I enjoy a good “who done it?” story. I like watching stories like that, I enjoy telling my kids stories like that and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Methodist

Go Beyond The Faith Of Your Parents

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013

A sermon to inform the whole congregation but to challenge young people (Much material taken from The NIV Application Commentary on Isaiah by John N. Oswalt, pgs. 504- 507)

HoHum: Two Catholic priests, in their religious uniforms, were fishing on the side of the road. They thoughtfully made a sign saying "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!," and showed it to each passing car. Well this one car that passed didn't appreciate the sign and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Keys - Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012

Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Course

Contributed by Bret Bone on Nov 6, 2012

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of b

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of being a Christian. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5