Sermons on Guilt Trip:

You Are The Man

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 17, 2005

David’s sin and restoration have so much to teach us.

"YOU ARE THE MAN" TEXT: II SAMUEL 11/12 INTRODUCTION Today’s text comes from the 11th and 12th chapters of the book of II Samuel. In the chapters leading up to our text we see David becoming the recognized King over all of Israel. He lead the nation of Israel in many successful campaigns over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Connected (Pt. 4)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

This sermon answers the question about how you can find the time to get into the presence of God and how doing so will actually make the rest of your time more effective.

Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 4) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, "The secrets of the Vine" INTRODUCTION “One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

It’s one thing to know God’s will; it’s another to do it. God wants us to be pure, to love others, and He longs to have our lives attract others to the life-changing message of the gospel.

Doing God’s Will A wealthy man went up to his pastor and said, “I want you and your wife to take a three-month trip to the Holy Land at my expense. When you come back I’ll have a surprise for you.” Three months later they returned home and discovered that this man had built a beautiful new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

(I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Burdens Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

There are three kinds of burdens: The kind we share; the kind of we bear; and the kind we wear.

INTRODUCTION On my mission trips to China, I’ve noticed the standard of living keeps rising. More Chinese people are driving cars, and because of American fast food, they are getting overweight as well. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed yet—the main mean of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fire Goes Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

Apathy melts when wounded believers encounter the gentle, pursuing love of Jesus—and a church that mirrors His compassion becomes a place where hearts burn again.

I want to talk to you this morning about something that sits quietly in the corners of our churches. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t slam doors. It doesn’t usually make the headlines in church board minutes. But it drains the life out of congregations and breaks the heart of Jesus. I want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-20, Isaiah 42:3, Hebrews 3:7, Luke 15:4-7, Psalm 34:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Life Crisis’s That Impact Marriages Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

When dealing with a major life crisis let God handle what you and your spouse cannot.

OPENING SENTENCE: Not long before Vaunda and I moved to Canada we the got news about Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman tragically losing his daughter. INTRODUCTION: Stephen and most of his family were at home and the younger kids were playing outside. The family included 3 naturally born ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving: A Secret To Joy

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A Thanksgiving message.

Hebrew 10:11-25 11 And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” 13 and since then has been waiting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Getting In Return

Contributed by Philip Trent on Mar 27, 2007

This sermon compares Judas and Peter’s betrayals of Christ, and ours today. And what it is that we believe we are getting in return.

“What Are You Getting In Return?” Matthew 26:14-16 & 69-75 This morning I want you to turn to the 26th chapter of Matthew. And before we ever read, I want you to prepare yourself to get very serious this morning. Very Serious about decisions that you are making in your life, the reasons why we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-75

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lets Take A Walk

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

Walking is a good illustration for living our Christian Life

BP12LetsTakeaWalkEphesians Ephesians 4: 1-32 Intro: Evolution of walking 1. roll/crawl 2. Walk – unsteady; need others 3. Walk – more confidence; still hold on but take steps without help 4. Try new things – walk, run, jump, skip; more skills, more strength, more coordination Still fall, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Manner To Reflect Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009

MENTORED PEOPLE CAN BE EXPECTED TO REFLECT A CHRIST LIKE MANNER IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.

A Manner to Reflect Titus 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION Truth in Advertising is the concept that you should receive what has been advertised. These people seem to understand the principle. Walmart – 2 for $3.00 Was $1.50 E Store – Where everything is $1 or more Local store – Stuff for sale here We ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sermon On Misconception

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 26, 2021

A misconception is defined as a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding.

Justin Menkes, PhD, the American author of: "Executive Intelligence: What All Great Leaders Have In Common." once remarked: "There is a common misconception that intelligence is synonymous with IQ. "Intelligence Quotient" or IQ was originally built to predict the academic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2

Sin And Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003

Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abounding Gratitude

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

Both grace and gratitude are freely given. They’re not something that you can manufacture or work up. They have to be freely given.

Great are Your tender mercies, O Lord; Revive me according to Your judgments. - Psalm 119:156. This week also, we continued to meditate on the theme of gratitude. The gratitude attitude—and what a difference it makes in our lives.We'll look at what it means to be a grateful person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:156

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 -- Repentance Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

The Christian journey begins with repentance.

Songs for the Road Have you ever gone on a long road trip? We all know that when we’re getting ready for such a trip there’s a number of things we have to do, especially with our cars. We make sure we check the oil. We check the tires. We check the window washer fluid. We fill the gas tank. We get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist