Sermons on go-getter:

Missing Parts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 31, 2018

Does your Christian faith and practice have some missing parts? Are there important gaps in your knowledge or practice of the Christian life? If so, you are not alone!

Missing Parts (Acts 18:18-28) 1. Instead of a sandbox for our grandson, we bought a wrapping paper storage container. The idea is that it is portable and we can clamp on the lid to keep out cats or rain. Only one problem: one latch was missing. 2. We, too, can have missing parts. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Burn The Plow And Roast The Cow

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 5, 2017

Elisha stayed faithful to his obscure assignment, nowhere near where other prophets hung out. But God saw his dedication. 330 miles away, God spoke his name to the greatest O.T. prophet. God hasn't forgotten you. Do your best too!

BURN THE PLOW & ROAST THE COW I KGS. 19:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer decided he knew as much as any doctor, so he opened a doctor’s office. He charged $500 a visit, but would give you $1,000 if he couldn’t cure you. 2. The town’s regular doctor decided to show him to be a fraud and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

In Christian life, it is easy to be distracted. As we consider the story of Jesus at Mary and Martha's, we see the causes and cure for distraction.

Introductory Considerations 1. Opening dialogue from person of Martha showing anticipation and excitement of Jesus coming to town, desire to give best, the work and the anger she felt - the story from her perspective. Teaching 1. I wonder if Martha were here to today, would this be how she would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The World Series Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Life is like a world series ball game.

THE WORLD SERIES GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- The song goes like this: Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004

1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.

INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life. ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002

The Cal Ripken Jr. World Series of baseball has invaded Mattoon, IL, and life is somewhat similar to a baseball game.

LIFE IS LIKE A BASEBALL GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- In the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest with an IQ of 74 said, "Mama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin In The Present Tense Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 6, 2011

Are things we do everyday pleasing God?

The three chief causes of death in the United States are, in statistical order, diseases of the heart cancer and disorders of the nervous system. Two of the three are obviously diseases brought on by the strains imposed on the human body by worry, anxiety nervousness and the tensions of life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ugly Green Eyed Monster Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

This is the second message in the Seven Deadly Sins Series. "Envy"

Tonight I am going to show you a few of the evil works of Envy. How does Envy work in our lives and what does it lead too? Envy leads to desire, desire lead to lust, lust leads to lies, lies lead to hate, hate leads to murder and all are SIN. Intro; Tonight’s message is entitled the Ugly Green ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 2, 2014

God makes the case that we are sinners, lost, and helpless; we need a redeemer who will first intervene and then empower us by his Spirit.

How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? (Isaiah 59:1-21) 1. I have told some old jokes before, but never this old. 2. Archaeologists discovered a 3rd century Roman joke book (in Greek) 2009. 3. Seriously, here is one of the jokes. “…about a barber, a professor and a bald man who go one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Leader That Empowers People

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to be on the same level as those who are served. In the eyes of the Lord we are all equal, and for one to rise above another and say that they are better or more righteous is ungodly. What we ar

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.” This morning’s sermon is focus on: “Servant Leadership that Empowers the People.” Servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Help In The Hard Times Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2019

How can we get the help we need in the hard times of life? 1. Go to God (vs. 17-20). 2. Listen to the Lord (vs. 21-26). 3. Rely on the Lord's resurrection (vs. 26-27).

God's Help in the Hard Times of Life The Gospel of John John 11:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 12, 2017 (Revised November 26, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to look at the wonderful story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rewiring The Desire To Acquire Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003

Intro; The message deal’s with the area of Greed. This is the Fifth message in the series.

Intro; Today’s message is dealing with the area of Greed. Greed is another one of those sins that you can’t see but the people around you can see it in you. Perhaps you with the mentioning of the word greed a face popped up in your mind. Could be your wife or husband. Greed says many things but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31, James 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Through Remembering Forgivness

Contributed by Jason Evans on Aug 15, 2006

Reminder of what God has done for you to spark your love for Him and the lost.

Before we get started in the word of God I want to pose a question to you. I want you to think about this question as to how it relates to God. Let’s imagine you are out at the beach. Your having a great time doing your thing…but you haven’t noticed the tide is dragging you out. You’re having fun ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4

Denomination: *other

God’s Authority In Christ And You

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus ministry demonstrated the authority of God. Not everyone applauded. The authority of God in us brings great blessing and responsibility. Do we take seriously the authority God has given us? Jesus did.

Imagine having a photo album of the events in Jesus’ life. That describes well what God has given us in the first gospel. Between five major spoken messages of Jesus in Matthew, we find narrative pictures of Jesus’ in action. Last week we looked at chapter 8 and today Matthew 9 gives us seven ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restore Us, O God!

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

Mistakes can cause feelings of – · Regrets – “Oh I wish I had never done that…” · Embarrassment – “Oops…that was dumb...” · Shame and remorse – “I should’ve known better.” · Guilt – “”It’s all my fault.”

RESTORE US, O GOD! Text: Psalm 51:12 (from Responsive Reading) I want to talk to us about something some of us may never want to talk about. That is, our mistakes. Each of us has made plenty of mistakes with our families, friends and co-workers. This is important because Mistakes can cause ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God