Sermons on God Honors Obedience:

Stolen Gold And Second-Best Bronze

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

Message for graduates about trading good things for lesser quality.

1 Kings 10:14-17, 14:25-28 – Stolen Gold and Second-Best Bronze Well, let me tell you a story. It’s not for the faint of heart, though. It’s a sad story. A sad tale of a man who was robbed of his gold. The man’s name was Rehoboam. He was the king of the land of Judah, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011

This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-82

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus, The King Who Brings Peace

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on Palm Sunday

“Jesus, the King who brings Peace…” Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: Throughout our Lenten journey this year we have been traveling with Luke as our companion. All our readings have been taken from his Gospel and today we continue our journey by turning to Luke 19:28-44, here we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handed Over Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

The passion of Jesus is happening precisely because Jesus is perfect and in perfect control. All this handing over is going according to script.

Introduction We continue along the road that for Jesus has been a travesty of justice and friendship. First, Jesus, the Messiah of the Jews, is conspired against by their leaders. Judas, one of his disciples, sells his loyalty to the conspirators. The rest of the disciples abandon him at his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Real Man

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 16, 2012

This messages focuses on why society's notion of a real man hinders fathers from developing strong relationships with their children.

Father’s Day A Real Man Scriptures: Luke 15: 20-25; John 11:35 Introduction: On Mother’s Day I shared with you that there is a special bond between a mother and her child. This bond is different from that of a father and his child. During that message I told you that a mother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Man? Jesus, The Savior Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Jesus staked His entire reputation on the Resurrection. If it didn’t happen, everything that Jesus said and did is open to question. Easter is not about a crime against an innocent man, it is about a claim -- a claim so spectacular and so crucial that it

Who Is This Man? Jesus, The Savior Mark 16:1-7; 1 Corinthians 15:17 An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Sightings

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 23, 2011

Sometimes the leastlikely are most likely to catch a glimpse of the risen Christ.

Title: Jesus Sightings Text: Matthew 28:1-10 (11-15) Thesis: Sometimes the least likely are most likely to catch a glimpse of the risen Christ. Introduction On a flight to Florida, an educational psychologist was preparing her notes for a presentation to a parent-education seminar in Miami. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Flip Flop?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 8: 1 – 18

2 Samuel 8: 1 – 18 Why the flip flop? 8 After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines and subdued them. And David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines. 2 Then he defeated Moab. Forcing them down to the ground, he measured them off with a line. With two lines he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reacting With No Heart?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2018

After years in the ministry we can tend to have a hard heart and over look problems? Or we can try to find human solutions to big problems? Jesus can help us help others!

WILL I REACT WITH NO HEART? GO FIGURE? COMPASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Numbers 21:4-8, Mark 6:34-38, John 6:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2018

There are two basic attitudes in this world - those who insist upon their privileges, & those who remember their responsibilities.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Samuel 25:36-38 ILL. Somebody took the time to talk with a bunch of kids about their ideas concerning "love," & here are some of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Samuel 25:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023

Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Episcopal

Palm Sunday Fulfilled And Previewed – Easter Message For Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 17, 2023

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt accompanied by its mother donkey. He is King of the Jews, but did the crowd really accept Him as that? This brings together all 4 Gospel accounts into one harmony. This ageless story is full of meaning.

PALM SUNDAY FULFILLED AND PREVIEWED – EASTER MESSAGE FOR PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday as it is called is one of the most significant days in the church calendar for some churches, mainly those that pay attention to the ritual of a church program. It has always been a favourite of Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-2, Matthew 21:2, Mark 11:3-6, Matthew 21:3, Matthew 21:9, Mark 11:10, John 12:13, Luke 19:38, Luke 2:14, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26, Zechariah 12:10, John 12:14-16, Matthew 3:2, Matthew 3:6, Matthew 24:14, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 16:21, Matthew 12:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Before Winter Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 17, 2015

The Story of Paul and the people around him when he was close to death, those who were faithful and those who were not. Timothy who was like a son to him had to make a decision go to him before it would be too late. Some thing need to be done now..

Annual Sermons: Vol. 3 Sermon 8 Bob Marcaurelle 2 Timothy 4:21 COME BEFORE WINTER A famous psychologist said that if the news came over our radio and television stations that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your Son Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2015

This sermon is third in the series. "Words From the Cross" Points: Families are about: RELATIONSHIPS, OBLIGATIONS, LOVE

Behold Your Son Our text for today is found in John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossroads Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

The cross. It always brings us to a crossroad. A crossroad is where you have to decide to go one way or the other. As difficult as it might have been, a choice has to be made and whatever commitment you make today determines your life tomorrow

Crossroads 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Two water towers have always served as landmarks for travelers heading for their homes near Wauconda, IL but especially at the holidays.
More than 40 years ago, John Kuester, then village police chief, suggested mounting lit large twin crosses on the towers to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Methodist