Sermons on George Bernard Shaw:

"Are You Acting Like A Fool? Ecc. Pt 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2008

Solomon tells us in chapter 10 of his journal that we need to be wise and not a fool like many he has observed throughout his life.

“Are you acting like a fool?” Ecc. - Pt. 11 Opening Illustration: Some people say and do foolish things for example: Here are some twisted facts from various media sources (not true but reported as true): The following information is from the website legendsofamerica.com. On average, 100 people ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Don't Tolerate Sexual Immorality" I Cor. 5 Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 25, 2008

Sexual immorality is not to be tolerated in the church instead it should be asked to leave before the Spirit of Christ does! The question is: “Who do you want to stay?”

“Don’t Tolerate Sexual Immorality” I Cor. Chapter 5 - pt 5 Opening Illustration: “Deception” from Sermon Spice- this clips reveals how deception works and how it redefines what is right and wrong in society. Thesis: Sexual immorality is not to be tolerated in the church instead it should be asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong - Obey! - Ephesians Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

The Body of Christ is to be strong in the Lord and to obey God so that they may enjoy a long life on the earth.

Be Strong – Obey! Thesis: The Body of Christ is to be strong in the Lord and to obey God and those in authority so that they may enjoy a long life on the earth. On the lighter side: There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Success

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009

How do you know if you or your church is successful?

THEME: How do you know if you or your church is successful? When what you have done reflects: Godly vision, Faith, Hardwork and determination, and when it points beyond your needs to the needs of others. READ SCRIPTURE "A preacher and soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Back To Basics: The Bible - Book Of Books Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2010

The pages of the Bible show us God taking the initiative, giving us information about himself and revealing His purposes for us His creation. How we view the Bible is crucial because it holds the key to knowing for certain that God exists. There may be

What is the Bible? Bible means “book.” But what kind of book is the Bible? Some think it is a record of religious striving toward encounters with God an essentially human book. Traditionally, the Christian church has seen the Bible as more than this, the Bible is viewed as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 3, 2010

Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He led and leads the sheep to life not to slaughter. He guards and protects His sheep because He loves them.

“I am the Good Shepherd” “I am” Series I would like to take a few moments to congratulate our graduates today and share a few thoughts with them to keep in mind as they enter this next phase of their journey in life. Opening Illustration and thoughts which are focused to the 2010 graduates: IF ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generation To Generation

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009

We need to be committed to pass on the message of Jesus from generation to generation. We need to pass on the reigns of the church to the next generation so that they pass it on to the next generation.

Sermon: Generation to Generation Opening Video Clip: Comparison old to new done by Christian Hills TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2013

When the child of God is hard-pressed by the wicked, a cry escapes the lips, "How Long?" Let the Christian know that God knows their trials, and that He shall, by His mighty hand, reveal His mercy and grace in His time.

“When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, ‘O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Times! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 5, 2011

You will be unable to recognize the signs of the times or hear the Spirit’s voice without and intimate relationship with Jesus and His Word. I believe the Spirit is saying to us today “be ready – watch - get ready!”

Series: What is the Spirit Saying? Opening thought: I received this insight – knowledge to do this series while I spent a week at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. I answered this question by asking many ministers, pastors, Bible teachers and by prayer “What they think the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastoral Personal Conduct

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2013

Timothy is instructed in how he is to conduct his life as a minister of Christ. Thus, each servant of the Master is taught how he should conduct his life and ministry.

“Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Conflicts

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon from Adrian Rogers about resolving conflicts in relationships, particularly in marriage.

Take your Bibles and find James chapter 1, would you please, and when you’ve found it look up here. In a moment we’re going to begin reading in verse 19. One Lord, one love - achieving intimacy in marriage: that is not easy. Why is it? Well, we’re different, male and female. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Friends And Influence People

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers explaining the importance and efficacy of a "righteous man's prayer."

Now, turn to James chapter five and we begin now where we left off last Sunday night in verse sixteen. James chapter five and verse sixteen: “Confess your faults one to another and pray one for another that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Biblically Relevant Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2013

The Bible is relevant as much today as it was 1,000 of years ago. It still speaks to issues which are relevant to life today. We as Christians need to teach and model to others how relevant the Bible really is. The Bible has been impacting people from eve

Biblically Relevant Series: We are here! Sermon 1: We are here! Summary: We are called to be a Spiritual Oasis in a dry parched weary land. We are called by God to be a church which distributes healing water to our community and to other Christians. We are to be a place that helps others to heal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Multiethnic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

God is no respecter of persons and He desires His House (His Church) to be a place for all nations – all people. A church is to be a place where there is no favoritism and all are treated fairly and equally.

Series: We are Here! Sermon 6: Multiethnic (or multicultural, or diversity) Introduction: Show pictures of our changing world in this area of South Chicago: The Orland Mosque, the Lemont Hindu Temple, and the Chicago Buddhist Temple all represent how diverse our community is becoming. Our society ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Holy Calling Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2015

Examining God's purpose and work in redeeming a people for His glory.

“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist