Sermons on Gimmicks:

Branching Out Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018

Paul's strategy of outreach from Corinth after leaving Athens

Text: Acts 18:1-19:10, Title: Branching Out, Date/Place: 9.17.17, The Road, AM A. Opening illustration: IMB changing strategies to where the missionary facilitates people group adoption B. Background to passage: Paul had just left Athens after his address on Mars Hill regarding the Unknown God, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2023

The wise according to the world believe the message of the cross is foolish, and yet to us as Christians, it is the very wisdom and power of God on display for all to see.

Corinthians Series (Part Three): The folly of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16, Romans 5:6-8 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING (Give background reading from Pilgrim's Progress) We are continuing on with our study in 1st Corinthians this morning. And I hope the Lord is using ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

04. When The Glory Departed Israel: The Tragedy Of Presumption Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Israel, facing the Philistines, believed that bringing the Ark of the Covenant into battle would guarantee victory. But their faith was misplaced—not in God, but in the Ark as a symbol.

When the Glory Departs – The Tragedy of Presumption March 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 4 In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite. This tiny metal sphere, barely two feet in diameter, sent shockwaves through the world. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Staying Fresh

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 27, 2001

Helping believers keep their witness fresh and relevant.

“Staying Fresh” “God has sent me to help his church and to tell his secret plan to you Gentiles. He has kept this secret for centuries and generations past, but now at last it has pleased him to tell it to those who love him and live for him, and the riches and glory of his plan are for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being R.e.a.l. Matters

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

How to be authentic in church.

Have you ever asked, “If I were a first time visitor, what would be my impression of this church?” Would you feel so welcome? Does the church have to resort to gimmicks to attract visitors? Charles Swindoll, one of my favorite authors, wrote: “I can assure you, when people discover that a church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is A Giver Of Great Gifts.

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Sep 8, 2003

This sermon is about the many blessings that God has promiesd to give his children, subject to our obeying him.

Dearly Beloved, Do you know that we serve a great GOD that is also a giver of wonderful gifts? That’s right! Imagine if you see an offer in a store, in a magazine or on the Internet offering to give you One Million dollars. Imagine that all you have to do is to make a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Know? Why Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2003

We may not have all the answers for a quick fix? People often want to fix all people’s problems with quick answers of little solution, we look at suffering by pondering Job.

I DON’T KNOW? WHY ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson on suffering and how easy it is to misunderstand suffering and cause even more suffering. Life has many Big Questions -- with Little Answers -- Have you ever notice, few real questions, ever get real ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:9, Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004

Four things that happened when the fire fell

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls 1 Kings 18:2; 21-41 State Title We need to be a church that is hungry for the fire of God -To often the church of JC we have become hungry for entertainment, comfort, facilities, programs, dignity -God has not called us to be a people of fancy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have Faith In The Lord And You Will Be Saved!!

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 24, 2007

A sermon on how Faith and Stewardship are connected

Last week during the Senior Recognition, one of our seniors mentioned her favorite verse was Matthew 19:26b; “for God everything is possible.” No matter where you go, or no matter what your station in life maybe. God is with you and He can make all things possible. Lets repeat Paul’s words to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Methodist

Discharge Instructions Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

The patient's healing and continued health will depend on the willingness and determination of the patient to fully accept and unfailingly apply the Great Physician's prescriptions for cure and continuing care.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today IV. DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS (1 Cor. 16:1-24) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, August 30, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Together, we have spent most of the past eight months examining ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Holiness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 28, 2009

To be able to grasp and live a holy and pleasing life for God, we have to beable to understand what the Lord is calling holiness.

Blessings of Holiness 2 Timothy 1:3-12 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Introduction and prayer: To understand and grasp what the apostle Paul is saying here, you have to understand the background of it’s writing. The Apostle Paul is in prison. That is not unusual, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Signs - Pt. 7 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 7 I. Introduction We have been talking about signs. We have prayed for signs to be a part of our daily lives. We have expected signs. I believe we have sowed seeds for signs that will continue to bear fruit for years to come. So if you will allow me I want to examine one more sign that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Story

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

Love doesn't mean never having to say you're sorry; it means being loved before you've even said it.

They came, streaming down to the Jordan from Judea, Galilee, Perea and Decapolis, Jewish men, women and children, hoping to hear the word of God. And they saw just what they expected. They saw a wild man, a hairy man, a man straight out of the Old Testament tradition. He was dressed, so Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Messin' With Your Mind

Contributed by Bruce Points on Jan 15, 2014

You make the choice to believe or not to believe what the enemy says about you and your confession tells your story.

YOUR BRAIN IS MESSIN’ WITH YOUR HEAD Mark 11:23 5 Ways Your Brain Is Messing With Your Head Your brain lies to you all the time, “For Your Own Good” and you don’t even know it #5. Change Blindness • It's your inability to notice changes that happen right in front of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 41: Preach A Fight Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 24, 2018

Preach a sermon that attacks evil or heresy

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a sermon that attacks an evil or other inadequacy. Lesson Intro Stephen the martyr's sermon was a fight. It was an attack on stubborn and disobedient religion that resists the Holy Spirit. It cost him his life. Lesson Plan We are going to examine the sermon of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist