Sermons on George Herbert:

What's So Amazing About Amazing Grace

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jan 18, 2007

Why is grace so amazing? Find out 5 characteristics of grace and how it can change your life.

What’s So Amazing About Amazing Grace? We’re starting a series of messages this morning from the book of Romans, that I’ve entitled… “What’s So Amazing about GRACE?” I’m not talking about Grace Kelley, the famous actress… but the word ‘grace’. When you stop and think about it… we use the word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Safe In Your Hands! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2014

Psalm 31 - Safe In Your Hands! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Psalm of Requests (2). A Psalm of Images (3). A Psalm of Victory SERMON BODY: Question: • What has Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great - 814); • Thomas a Becket (was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170), • John Hus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2004

A sermon on joy for Indedendence Day July 4, 2004. (Outline adapted from Jack Peters; portions adapted from George Barna)

Sermon for 7/4/2004 If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad? The Joy of the Lord Introduction: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World’s Two Greatest Events (Part 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2024

I feel led again today to preach on THE WORLD’S TWO GREATEST EVENTS that will take place according to the precious Word of God.

When mankind tells us something we have no guaranteed it will take place. But when God tells us something we can count on it happening. These two events are: 1. The RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH 2. The SECOND COMING OF CHRIST Last week I preached on the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH which is one of these great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

To Touch And To Taste

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2012

A sermon for Thanksgiving on being thankful for the most basic things of life (Outline and Title taken from George Boose in his book, "Sermons for Seniors")

Introduction: One time a teacher was talking about the 7 wonders of the ancient world. After this lesson, she wanted to stretch the thinking of her pupils even further. This creative teacher asked her class to vote upon what they would consider to be the seven wonders of the world. As she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laser? Consider Stupidityas A Lack Of Focus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2016

I use a candle, a flashlight, and a laser. We studer George A. Custer's mistakes that lead to 275 needless deaths. The lesson is priorities and focus.

LASER? CONSIDER STUPIDITY AS A LACK OF FOCUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use 3 items at the close of this lesson... 1. A CANDLE 2. A FLASHLIGHT 3. A LASER HAVE WE EVER CONSIDERED WHAT WE ARE BUILDING? AND HOW WE ARE BUILDING? Use to lady's would sew dresses and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The very reason we gather is in response to the Divine call of God and His purposes. The problem is that the ideas we associate with “church” can come to mean so much less.

Why are you here? That’s the question I want to begin with today. We might naturally divide that question as to whether it refers to being here in terms of existing… or being here in this gathering. I’m referring to BOTH our purpose for being here in terms of existing… as well as being ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

If you ask, “Is there a purpose for me?” then I might ask you, “Is your heart beating?” See, if your heart is still beating, then God has a purpose for you.

To live the American Dream? To be happy? To be successful? To rock and roll? To express yourself? A Yale philosophy student who didn’t even want to take a stab at answering the question? We have some work to do here in NE Ohio! Want to find out how to find our purpose? I did a search in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Party And The Pageant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2013

This sermon covers most of Esther 1 and 2. I tell that part of the story and then draw some applications at the end.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a husband who was heading out to work one day, when his wife said, “I bet you don't know what day this is!” 1. The husband was perplexed, but was always a quick on his feet, he said, “Of course I know what day this is, my dear. How could I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put Your Faith Into Action

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

“Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends” (George Muller)

The new year just handed each of us a new piece of paper waiting to be filled with faith experiences that will go down in history. A new year means new gone with the old, in with the new. It means excellent opportunities to come our way and significant challenges we must prepare to brace. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Foursquare

What Will Be Your Legacy?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

In this text we see something that often occurs in churches. A man is sleeping in church.

But it is more than just a man sleeping in this passage of scripture. This man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill while Paul preached a very lengthy sermon, and he fell out the window and died. • We ministers are indeed thankful for this passage of scripture, because when we see men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In A Flawed World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2020

In these days of turmoil, rely on God’s grace to save you despite your sin, to use you despite your status, and to give you victory despite your stupidity.

Several years ago (2011) Chevrolet produced a Superbowl commercial which featured a Silverado pick-up truck, acting like a modern-day Lassie. It repeatedly rescued a young boy named Tommy from various disasters. Take a look… (show Chevy Silverado Superbowl Commercial 2011; www.youtube.com/ ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:6-18, Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Funeral For A Christian Teacher

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 8, 2016

Funeral for an 80 year old man (I call him George) who died suddenly. The sermon is weaved around the verses of the song "Because He Lives"

Coming out of the 1960’s and into the 1970’s our country was going through some great turmoil with the height of the drug culture and the peak of the Vietnam War. The whole “God is Dead” theory was running wild in our country. It was not the best of times. In those days a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist

What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004

This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s sermon dealing with the 40 Days Of Purpose

What On Earth Am I Here For GNLCC 10-10-2004 Psalm 139:1-17 Ephesians 1:3-17 Today we’re going to look at life’s three greatest questions: 1) The question of existence – why am I alive? 2) the question of significance – does my life matter? and 3) the question of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Signed, Sealed & Delivered

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Dec 19, 2003

Salvation is not completed until the process of sealing takes place in God’s people.

Signed, Sealed, & Delivered The WHO placed Toronto on a travel advisory for the deadly new plague, and just on Wednesday, they lifted the ban. To date, the virus has killed more than 300 people around the world and infected more than 5,000—with the majority of cases and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist