Sermons on Grumpy:

The Scope Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Many people consider it the greatest short story ever written because it speaks so truthfully to the human condition. It’s really the story of a father with two sons. One sinned when he left ­ the other sinned while staying home. We’re going to look at

The Scope of Grace Since most of you are familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son, I thought I would read a different version of it ­ it’s called the “Prodigal Son in the Key of F.” Feeling footloose and frisky, a feather-brained fellow forced his father to fork over his farthings. Fast he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Returning Home With Expectations

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2004

Jesus focuses on our expectations prior to His coming and at His coming

November 7, 2004 Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Kiss 'em With Kindness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

An examination of three scriptural truths about kindness illustrated with aspects of kindness from the life of Jesus and how we can demonstrate kindness.

INTRODUCTION The Book of Galatians is all about the beauty of God’s grace. And one way that God’s grace is displayed in our lives is through the Fruit of the Spirit. So, I’m calling this series, “Grace-fruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Here are the nine expressions of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Resistance: How To Say "No" To Evil

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

How to deal with evil people/situations in such a way as to still leave the door open for God to work in a constructive way.

Phillip Krueger Page 1 2/9/2009 THE CHRISTIAN RESISTANCE: HOW TO SAY NO TO EVIL Exodus 22:28“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler “of your people.” New International Version (NIV) 2-8-09 1. There are times in life that we will be asked to participate in something we feel to be immoral, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Risk Of Pursuing Love Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Mar 4, 2012

Main Theme/Proposition: Pursue the one you love even though it is risky to pursue love. Maybe each time we pursue love/accept love and get hurt we are reminded of the hurt God feels when we reject him and his love. Topics: Love, Risk, Rejection, Hurt

Series: The Art of Dating, Love, & Relationships Message: The Risk of Pursuing Love Topics: Love, Risk, Rejection, Hurt, Pursuing, Christ, Main Theme/Proposition: Pursue the one you love even though it is risky to pursue love. Maybe each time we pursue love/accept love and get hurt we are ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Men & Women Listen Up! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2014

Advice to four different groups on Christian living - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Wise Words For Older Men (vs 2) • Wise Words For Older women (vs 3-4) • Wise Words For Young women (vs 4-5) • Wise Words For Young Men (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Quote: Chuck Swindoll, Rise and Shine, p. 198 tells is straight: “Ministry is a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Remorse Or Repentance? How To Deal With A Guilty Conscience Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 26, 2021

Joseph's brothers had lived with their guilty consciences for more than 20 years. Joseph has a plan to thaw their frozen consciences.

No Ordinary Joe: Remorse or Repentance? Genesis 42 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-26-2021 Stolen Bats Story [Slide] In 2000, three teenagers stole $500 worth of bats from the Dakota Sporting Goods Store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The police were never able to catch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Isaiah 2024 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 16, 2024

Isaiah writes that the Messiah will be a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of peace.

Christmas According to Isaiah: What’s in a Name? Isaiah 9:6 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 12-18-2024 A Name Prophesied When I was single and working a children’s home in North Carolina, I would eat dinner with Rico and Linda Delprado. They were New Yorkers, from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Churches That Heal - Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2005

We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

Churches That Heal - Part 1 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture Text: John 5:1-17: 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Above All, Love Each Other Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 9, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 2. This sermon looks at seven reason why we should love others and four ways we should love others.

ABOVE ALL, LOVE EACH OTHER Living A Life Of Love – 2 1 Peter 4:7-11 March 12, 2006 INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of an old monastery that had fallen upon hard times. It was once a great order, but as a result of waves of anti-monastic persecution in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Jumping In To Ministry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 17, 2006

While knowing what your gift might be is helpful; God gets the glory when we use it. Because the end is near, bend your ear and hear these four calls of commitment.

Jumping in to Ministry 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill 9/17/06 After watching the game last Sunday afternoon, I realized that the end is near for the beloved Packers. I received an email from a Bears backer that went like this: “…May I suggest a couple of topic ideas for next week’s sermon? ‘Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Heals Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 26, 2008

We need to commit as a church to creating an environment that fosters spiritual, emotional and physical healing. We need to do this for the glory of God and for those who are wounded and in need of God’s healing touch.

A Church that Heals Present the service project for the Salvation Army to the church prior to the message. Thesis: We need to commit as a church to creating an environment that fosters spiritual, emotional and physical healing. We need to do this for the glory of God and for those who are wounded ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Clothes For The New You!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 15, 2015

In Col, 3:1-17 Paul shares with us that we are 1. Set our hearts and minds 2. Put to death that which will kill us and 3. Put off that which will harm and Put on the New Clothes of Our New Life in Christ.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 Theme: New Life - New Clothes or New Clothes for the New You! INTRO: Good morning and I am so glad you are here this morning! Throughout the years, America has been identified by various iconic images. For example, during the great western expansion ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene