Sermons on H G Wells:

Christians...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 31, 2013

If you were to ask people in a crowded restaurant how many are Christians most would probably raise their hand. But when you ask what does that mean; well, you would get many different answers. So, how can we tell the true from the false?

Title: “Christians…” Text: Acts 11:19–26 Introduction: I’ve been thinking—always a dangerous thing for a Baptist preacher, I know—but what does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it walking an aisle? Shaking a preacher’s hand? Maybe it’s when you get baptized? (Though I’ve seen some folks go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Questions & Answers, Bad News & Good News Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 26, 2011

We all have questions when what we have believed gets challenged. Well, the Jews had some questions for Paul that Paul seeks to respond to briefly. Ultimately he leads them to the bad news about themselves that prepares them for the good news of Jesus C

Questions & Answers, Bad News & Good News Romans 3:1-31 Slide Intro Questions, Questions. We all have questions sometimes. Sometimes when we have grown up believing something or living a certain way and someone comes and contradicts what we learned growing up or what we have believed for most of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bless You!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 29, 2017

In the opening of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about eight ways we can experience God's blessing, God's assurance that all will be well despite our feelings in the moment. Some blessings are for now; others for the life ahead. Jesus fulfills all!

Matthew 5:1-12 Bless You! What if you could be content no matter how tough life got? What if you could know for certain that things would turn out ok? Jesus says you can, without a doubt. Today I have a sermon on a sermon, in fact the most famous sermon ever preached! Matthew 5-7 contains Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Canceled Debt Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 13, 2017

When we were born again we had our sin debt wiped clean; canceled. Okay, now what? What will we do as a result? There is an improper response and a proper response to having our debt canceled. This week, we'll look at some improper responses.

CANCELED DEBT INTRODUCTION: There is a pro basketball player who started out strong but lately has fallen on hard times. Because of injuries he has played in just 10 games over two seasons, and I suppose is frustrated with his low pay since his over ten million dollar a year contract isn't cutting ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Titus 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For Power, Knowledge And Love Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Paul prays for the Church, he prays for us, and says God can do more than we ask for or imagine, and he prays for none of the things we may want or expect, nothing even in such categories. He prays we'll have power, knowledge of God and love.

Ephesians 3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Rising Above The Turkeys Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

When people try to make changes, other people may hold them back. As Jacob tries to overcome his scheming nature, Laban drags him down. God intervenes, so that Jacob can rise above that old turkey, Laban, and his own nature as well.

RISING ABOVE THE TURKEYS—Genesis 30:25-31:55 “I could soar like an eagle, if I didn’t have to deal with so many turkeys.” My uncle raised turkeys. Turkeys are pretty stupid. They are always crowding each other, pecking at each other, fighting over food, so they can get big enough to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Takes Faith (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 5, 2017

We read in vs. 24-26 how Moses left the palace because he no longer wanted to partake in the pleasures of sin and instead saw greater value in the purpose of God. As we look at the next verses we'll see Moses' faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

IT TAKES FAITH (part nine) Hebrews 11:27-29 INTRODUCTION: We read in vs. 24-26 how Moses left the palace because he no longer wanted to partake in the pleasures of sin and instead saw greater value in the purpose of God. And he could go through with this major life change because he was looking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31, Exodus 12:31-32, Exodus 12:12-13, Exodus 11:4-8, Hebrews 11:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Stay In The Boat

Contributed by Russell Lackey on Aug 10, 2014

It has been said that "you will never walk on water if you do not get out of the boat." And yet, too often we fail to think about the next step. This sermon is meant to encourage those afraid to step out in faith as well as those who are sinking!

Many centuries ago, a man named Peter stood on the edge of a boat in the Sea of Galilee. Like all people who find themselves on an edge - whether physical or metaphorical - a decision had to be made. Peter’s choice was to either to step out onto the water or remain in the boat. Not an easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans 3:1-8 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Feb 7, 2010

Man's reasoning and God's don't match up very well. Sinners, even very religious sinners, easily find fault with God, in how He deals with sin and righteousness. Our only hope for "making sense of it all" is to BELIEVE and accept EVERYTHING He says, rathe

Intro. I. God's faithfulness doesn't depend upon our own, 1-4. A. Stated in v. 3. B. Applied in v. 4. 1. If God says something, that's it! He'll do it! TS. Thinking of the Jews: 2.Even if you are somehow involved in His promises, you cannot thwart Him! 4 - Examples: a. God's purpose for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Father And Mother

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last Sunday was Mother's Day and in just a few weeks we'll celebrate Father's Day - which are days we set aside to honor our parents. But what does it really mean to honor our Father and Mother? A card...flowers...dinner out...a small gift...

YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER EXODUS 20:12 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and in just a few weeks we'll celebrate Father's Day - which are days we set aside to honor our parents. But what does it really mean to honor our Father and Mother? A card...flowers...dinner out...a small gift... What does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

What Is Freedom?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Jesus said that we can be set free from sin...given the power to overcome our weaknesses through Christ. And some day, in God's plan and by His grace, we'll be given an eternal victory over sin in heaven. And that's Freedom! Anything else is a poor i

WHAT IS FREEDOM? JOHN 8:31 32 READ TEXT PRAY Sam is an 18 year old girl from the novel In Country. Her father was killed in Vietnam, and she is struggling to learn more about him...and what the war was like. She lives with her uncle (her mother's brother) who is also a Vietnam vet...who lets ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I'd like to look back at Psalm 103 because I believe that here we'll find six things for which we are to praise the Lord...six things that the disciples could relate to...things that I believe are what prompted the spontaneous praises that echoed through

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY LUKE 19:28 40 I grew up in Northern Cambria. It was known for having some pretty good football teams. But there was one particularly memorable game against our arch rivals Cambria Heights that was very non typical. In the closing minutes of action the score is 31 0 and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

The Pre - Eminent Master Key

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 14, 2023

There is a pre - eminent master key that opens the door to God's vault of blessings. Treasures are stored in well fortified strong rooms and you need a master key to gain access to the treasures. To access God's blessings, you need to pray (Matt 7:7).

TEXT: "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who ask, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened" (Matt 7: 7-8 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Proverbs 15:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Characteristics Of A Strong Human Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 5, 2024

In order to care properly for our spirit, we must know what qualities a well-maintained human spirit should have. In this message, we process what condition the believer's spirit should be in so that the person fulfills God's will for his or her life.

Intro My objective for the next two messages is to instruct you on how to care for your spirit. Much is said about caring for your body. We need to eat right and exercise regularly if we want a strong, healthy body. Most of us know something about that, even if we don’t do what we know to do. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 5:18-21, 2 Corinthians 3:17, John 8:36, Acts 17:16-17, John 2:17, 1 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Is Patient: Love Has A Long Fuse Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 7, 2025

Summary: This sermon explores the concept of patience as an essential attribute of love, emphasizing its practical application through Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well in John 4. (I want to thank my friend Arron Chambers for his inspiration for this series from his book Love Better.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 TITLE SLIDE - Back in the day Tina Turner put out a song entitled, What’s Love Got to Do with it. - Love has everything to do with everything. - Today, we will begin a new series entitled Love Better. - The thought for this series came from a book by the same title that a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4, John 4:4-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ