Sermons on Gear:

Commitment Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 3, 2014

Jesus is calling the church to commitment. We are committed to our sports teams, hunting, fishing, pleasure and entertainment. Jesus calls for commitment and repentance. It is a call for being in the world but not of the world.

Intro: The words that Jesus share with the church in Laodicea are hard words. Sometimes it takes hard words to awaken those asleep. It will help us understand Jesus words if we know more about the city the church was in. The city of Laodicea was founded by Antiochus II in 253 B.C. It was named ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Vine And Branches

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Nov 2, 2009

A biblical definition of the spirit filled life

1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now you are clean through the Word, which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Run To The Mountains

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Where will we run in time of need?

Sermon - Run to the mountains - I’m going to bring you a message that is, in part, a lot like the scales being rolled back from my eyes. - This is a message geared towards our Independence Day that we celebrated yesterday. - Today I see mankind being brought to life, & it has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:6

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

The Beauty in creation is a reflection of God's mind

The Bible and the Jewish Torah, both begin with the words "In the Beginning God." (Barshit Elohim). It does not say that in the beginning there was God. Rig Veda (1500 BC) on the other hand says, "In the beginning was God." (Prajapatir vai idam asit: In the beginning was Brahman ...read more

Denomination: Other

Gooder Ain't A Word... I Want To Be Gooder... (Better)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2022

An old lady in the rest home uses the word GOODER... She means better. But we understand her desire is to be gooder today than she was yesterday. How can I be "gooder?"

GOODER? Can I do this better? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 13:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Women Of Faith Sermon Iii: Abigail: Determined Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we feel frustrated due to dire circumstances and are tempted to re-act negatively, the more mature among God's children rely on sensibility, humility and wise counsel to prevent tragedy and to preserve positive outcomes.

ABIGAIL: DETERMINED FAITH On a bulletin board in an electrical contractor’s shop a block away from our church, a poster read: “Before opening mouth, be sure brain is in gear”! Another bit of wise counsel: “Think ...read more

God's Character Sermon V: Our Faithful Redeemer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, nothing reassures God's family like knowing that God our Father is God our Redeemer who turned post-crucifixion depression into post-resurrection exhilaration.

GOD OUR FAITHFUL REDEEMER PROVED BY HIS RESURRECTION WHICH WAS PROVED BY HIS APPEARANCES You might have heard it said, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating” - meaning that the true test of whether or not a claim is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

A Special Message: Our Only Hope

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 22, 2020

This special message is about how the church is to respond to this current worldwide pandemic, racial violence, and economic devastation. It is truly our only hope if we are going to survive.

A Special Message Our Only Hope by Pastor Dennis Lee ** Watch at also at: https://youtu.be/NrrvnNUK6l0 Who would have ever thought that in such a short amount of time, a couple of months to be exact, that we could have experienced such devastation and loss, not only here in America, with our loss ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3, 1 Peter 4:17, James 1:27, Ezekiel 33:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 37:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

In The Boat With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 21, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 20, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 4:35-41; Psalm 107:23-32; Job 38:1-11 In the Boat with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They’d crossed the sea hundreds of times. As seasoned fishermen, they’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 107:23-32, Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Clean, Clear And Capture

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 4, 2021

People try to duck problems and struggles in their life; however, trials and tribulations are part and parcel of our life.

Clean, clear and capture! Numbers 33:50”Then the LORD spoke to Moses ….51 "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'When you cross over the Jordan into the land of Canaan, 52 then you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their figured ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 1, 2021

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 8:31-38 The Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Most public places have a lost and found. Schools, churches, grocery stores, bus stations. Somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Water Baptism/ Communion Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

This morning we are talking about two sacraments that are celebrated all around the globe. These sacraments are Water Baptism and Communion

Opener: Good morning everyone! It is so nice to see every here this morning. We are had wonderful time last week with the Teen Challenge Men’s choir. They shared some wonderful songs and inspiring testimonies of what God can do in a person’s life. This morning we are continuing our sermon series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Every Careless Word

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Psalm 34:12-14, Jude 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race To Win!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 2, 2023

The Corinthian version of the Olympics was something the people of Corinth knew well. Paul used this knowledge to show how believers could win, or lose, rewards depending on how each one runs his or her race.

Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Introduction: Paul had led many Corinthians to faith in Christ during his stay there (see Acts 18). Now he’s away from them and he’s pointing out some problems these new believers were having. Here in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust God's Timing - Ecclesiastes 3:1–11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 8, 2025

Life is full of seasons—some joyful, some painful, some confusing. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that every moment—yes, every moment—has its appointed time under heaven

Go! And Trust God's Timing - Ecclesiastes 3:1–11 Ecclesiastes 3:1–11 (NLT): “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, Isaiah 46:10, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Romans 8:28, Galatians 4:4-5, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal