Sermons on Grandfathers:

The Gift Goes On

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010

Since we are adopted we have a responsibility to promote adoption.

“The Gift Goes On” Several years ago the Kalamazoo Public Schools made the national news with the announcement of The Kalamazoo Promise. As you may know, some generous anonymous donors gifted large sums of money to establish a fund that would provide students educated in the Kalamazoo Public ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - Our Greatest Hope

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 4, 2010

When God is involved in the equation there is always hope. This sermon talks about where hope comes from and what it can do for us.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a certain retired man who volunteers to entertain patients in nursing homes and hospitals. 1. One day he went to one local hospital in Brooklyn and took his portable keyboard along. 2. He came to one patient’s bedside, and told some jokes and sang a few funny ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genealogy Speak!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 21, 2012

To motivate the Church to learn priceless lessons from Genealogies instead of ignoring them as boring!!!

GENEALOGY SPEAK!!! “All Scripture is God-breathed and He doesn’t waste His breath.” noted a noted Christian leader reflecting on 2 Tim 3:16-17. How true it is we say subjoining! Yet do all our actions convey the fact that we believe in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Extreme Home Makeover: Kids Edition Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 28, 2012

Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother's Day and ending Father's Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God's blueprints.

Extreme Home Makeover: Kids Edition Please Note: This message was written and delivered in my absence by one of our elders, Jeff Smith Introduction: As we continue our Extreme Makeover Home Edition sermon series, we are going to examine the topic of obedient children. Now, some of you may be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Recover From Spiritual Victory Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Satan’s fiercest attacks often come in those moments when we are basking in our spiritual victories; when our strength is exhausted and our defenses are down. Elijah helps us to find ways to overcome those moments of great temptation.

Title: How To Recover From Spiritual Victory Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and Arnold Palmer had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. He felt he was in pretty good shape. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Affection Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006

Love is a prime ingredient in church growth

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “THE AFFECTION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Love: as defined by kids 1. “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Da Vinci Code: Deciphering Da Vinci (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on May 3, 2006

Dan Brown couldn’t even get his front page "Facts" straight.

Why am I doing a four week study on the Da Vinci Code? Let me open simply with these quotes and letters: "Honestly, [reading the book] shook my whole faith. I realize that the book is fiction, but much of what he wrote about seemed like it was based on historical facts aside from the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Late Than Never Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Jacob, Pt. 3

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER (GENESIS 28:10-29:13) A Chinese fable tells of the owl’s flight to the east to escape its neighbors, who were increasingly tired and vocal of the bird’s incessant noise in the night. As it was packing, the owl met a pigeon, which asked: “Where are you going? Why are you in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As Good As It Gets Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 12

AS GOOD AS IT GETS (NUMBERS 16) I received an unexpected call from a church a few years ago. The chairman of the church’s search committee asked if I knew a candidate they were interviewing for the church’s vacant senior pastor position. He asked me about the candidate’s leadership, his strengths ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Men Still Find Him Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Solomon, Pt. 2

WISE MEN STILL FIND HIM (1 KINGS 3:3-28) What do sages and philosophers have to say about wisdom? Philosopher Cicero: “The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.” The philosopher Immanuel Kant: “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” Socrates: “The only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Big, Big I Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Kings of Judah, Pt. 6

THE BIG, BIG “I” (2 CHRONICLES 26) Two ladies were walking home from church one Sunday morning. “Tell me, what do you consider your worst sin?” “Well, I must admit my worst sin is vanity. I sit in front of the mirror for hours just admiring my beauty.” “I wouldn’t worry too much,” replied her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold On

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 26, 2008

A farewell sermon for my church - encouraging them to hold on to the Gospel they have

SERMON: HOLD ON How do you hold on to a legacy? 1. Hold on to the One you know a. Your Family (Broaddus, Broadus, Dagg) b. Your Spirit (Power and Self-Control) 2. Hold on to what you already know a. Your Suffering b. Your Testimony c. Your Bible 3. Hold on by the power of the one who knows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Difference Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

Love is the Difference in your life. With Love, you can be the difference. Love is the Difference between a friend and an acquaintance Love is the Difference between thought and action. Love is the Difference between good and evil. Love is the Diff

Love is the Difference Grant van Boeschoten October 7, 2007 1 Corinthians 13-8a Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Love never fails. Some impressions that Kids have on love: "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

Shaken, Not Saved

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Nov 10, 2007

How many times has God’s Word convicted you, but you have tried to put any decision to follow through on what God has told you to do off until a later date.

Shaken, Not Saved Have you ever had an experience that has left you a bit shaken? Losing a loved one? Been involved in or seen a terrible accident? When someone close to us has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness? — all of these experiences can shake us up. How about when God’s word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Eulogy Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 17, 2002

how Joseph and Jacob prepared for their funerals and dealt with their deaths

August 18, 2002 Genesis 48:15-16, 49:33, 50:24-26 Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, 16 the Angel who has delivered me from all harm —may he bless these boys. May they be called ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran