Sermons on George Bernard Shaw:

Lesson Of The Garbage Truck!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 15, 2018

Paul mentions some negative things that are going on in his life - unpleasant circumstances, unreasonable people, & his uncertain future. But Paul shows that God was able to use those negative things in a very positive way.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 4:8; Philippians 1:12-23 ILL. Someone wrote, "One day I got into a taxi & we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when a car ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 1:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fight Plan For Finding Hope When Your Heart Is Heavy

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 42 & 43

Hoping to help his church save some money…Pastor Jones decided to paint the church exterior himself. The funds were low and all he had on hand was one bucket of paint. So…he collected as many empty buckets as he could find and gathered them close to the water spicket on the side of the church ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living As If God Were In Control Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 5, 2019

*This sermon and series is based from the package marketed by Outreach Ministries and was adapted for my personal use* A sermon showing us how to live with the assurance that no matter what is happening in our lives, God is in control.

“Living As If God Is In Control” Key Scripture: Philippians 1 I’m very excited about this new series we begin today. We will look at Paul’s letter to the Philippians and discover a joyful community living together in times of testing. In these next four weeks, we will look at each one of the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2019

The ascension of Jesus forcefully wrapped up his post-resurrection appearances to the disciples and many hundreds more. It made it glaringly obvious that Jesus came from God, is God, and was returning to God.

The Ascension - May 19, 2019 Sermon - Acts 1:1-11 [The 'memes' described below were found, and the link was active on May 17, 2019 here: https://www.boredpanda.com/famous-last-words/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic] Last words. Do you ever wonder about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 18, 2019

Continuing the theme from last week (Fear), we talk about anxiety and how to be rid of it in our lives

Dealing with Anxiety The Storms of Life Anxiety CCCAG June 16th, 2019 Scripture- 1 Peter 5:6-11 (“Problem” on Whiteboard versus single sheet of paper) Intro: In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

Call for people to become true disciples

Introduction Has anyone heard of a man by the name of Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Bonhoeffer was born into a large family in Breslau, Poland in 1906. He became a German pastor, theologian, spy, anti-Nazi dissident, and key founding member of the Confessing Church, who was one of few Christian churches in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Rise And Fall Of King Saul

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 1, 2018

As we examine the events surrounding the reign of King Saul, we will learn three key lessons: #1 God sets a higher standard #2 God is calling #3 God desires relationship over ritual

I love family vacations. They are so much fun . . . creating family togetherness . . . building relationships . . . strengthening the bonds of familial love . . . creating memories that will last a life time. BUT . . . sometimes the road trip – especially if you have children – can be . . . well ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whom Shall We Obey, God Or Man?

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

In 1954 then senator Lyndon B. Johnson slipped some wording into an IRS bill that made it illegal for a pastor to preach all of Gods Word and call out those who ruled in opposition. Pulpit Freedom sunday was born out of that.

1 Today is a different sort of Sunday her at Praise and across our entire nation, and because some may not be aware of what Pulpit Freedom Sunday is I want to take a few minutes to explain before getting into the heart of the message. Let me state that everything I will say and do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-20

Salvation Purchased By The Son

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2017

Ephesians 1:7-10 shows us the blessings of redemption.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 shows us how each Person of the Trinity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Money Or Your Life?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Moeny

YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE? (LUKE 18:18-27) When Abraham Liebowitz gets to school he discovers that he is the only Jewish kid in the class. But it’s a decent town and nobody really bothers him. One day the teacher asks the class Who was the greatest person who ever lived? and why? And to make it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Turning to Christ involves repenting of sins, rejecting selfish living and all that is unjust, renouncing Satan and all evil. It’s living every day as a disciple of Christ, loving God with our whole heart, and our neighbour as our self, until life's end.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings ‘1, 2, 4, 7, 9, Here we come.’ That’s how my sons, Micah and Joshua, like to count down when we play hide and seek. There’s usually not much time to get ready! Actually every time they count down differently. One moment they’re ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50

Denomination: Anglican

True Leadership Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus is a true leader. He’s got followers. He’s got a great vision of the future. He knows his hour has come, the hour for the Son of Man to be glorified. And Jesus is forward thinking

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder what you think a leader looks like? We asked that question at the CLAY small group on Friday night. Actually we asked people to draw a typical leader, and their qualities, and this is what we got. I wonder how that matches up to your ideas of a leader? I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Source Of True Comfort Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus preparies the disciples for his imminent departure. The final betrayal has begun and the Cross is inevitable. ll that remains is to prepare the disciples for what’s coming.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Sarah & I have learnt that we need to give our boys Micah and Joshua plenty of warning before we leave somewhere, especially if they’re having a good time. If we try to just say, ‘OK, it’s time to go,’ without any warning, they’re ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Gods Word Never Returns Void!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017

Gods words never come back empty to Him, they always accomplish what He wants! No one else, has a track record like God! Never illustrates complete perfection, Right on time, every time! Somebody Praise God for His faithful Word!

Gods word Never returns void! Illus. By Tim Harrison The story is told of a group of women that met for Bible study. While studying in the book of Malachi, chapter three, they came across verse three which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled the women and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She Left Her Waterpot

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 19, 2017

The water pot was expensive. She forgot her errand. Why? As she stood there looking into the eyes of Jesus and hearing His voice, she began to feel a Presence of God she’d never felt before. Many people left things behind when they met Jesus. Have you?

SHE LEFT HER WATERPOT John 4:4-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DISASTER STRIKES TWICE 1. A cruise liner was blown off course by a hurricane and sank in the Pacific and the shipwrecked passengers swam to an island inhabited by cannibals. Only 3 passengers survived the shipwreck and they all happened to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God