Sermons on Half:

Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 12, 2006

The Kingdom of God is an upside down kingdom where to be a child is to be great and the proud are rejected.

“An Upside Down Kingdom” Main Passage (Matthew 18:1-4 ESV) “… The disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like (little) children, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Trusting In God - Part #02 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 28, 2006

This is the 2nd part of a sermon taken from Proverbs 3:1-8. This sermon centers upon Trusting in God Wholeheartedly and Leaning Not upon our Own Understanding.

Sermon Subject: TRUSTING IN THE LORD --- PART #02: Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:1-8 Emphasis on V 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, lean not unto thine own undersstanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." Introduction. Last ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006

Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Caution To The Disheartened Poor

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

James 5_7-12 Caution to the Disheartened Poor Much of Pastor James’ message is a warning to the rich for mistreating the poor and to the poor for focusing too much on wanting to be rich, rather than seeking and focusing their attention on God. It is very easy to get caught up in the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enduring The Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". When you are rebuilding, there will be struggles.

Series: Rebuilding [#5] ENDURING THE STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: I heard an old preacher say, “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies, probably because they are generally the same people.” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Unity [graces Of Unity]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 9, 2013

Even more than reading our tracts, the world is watching our tracks.

Walking in Unity Ephesians 4:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130512pm.mp3 I want to know how rich you are. Do you know why? Is it for tithing purposes? No. It’s for your sake. I mean true riches. Add up everything you have that money can’t buy and death can’t take away, and that’s how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions To Jesus’ Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This message will look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Touching Untouchable Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 3, 2011

What did the woman with the issue of blood know about the Finges on Yeshua's (Jesus') garment? There was healing in his wings!

It is dangerous to base our salvation experience entirely upon feeling. Knowing that, and acting upon it, are still sometimes strangers. Like the psychiatrist who took on a very disturbed man as a patient. The man thought he was dead. No matter what techniques the doctor tried, the man still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:42-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buttons And Zippers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Sometimes people seem to know your sensitivity to a topic or issue and can and will take advantage of it in order to get you to pop your button. Do you know anyone like this? Maybe you are good at getting someone else to pop their buttons.

Buttons and Zippers James Chapter 3 James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. In the title of the sermon you will notice two words that are not found in the bible. I checked 14 different ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Being Hospitable Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009

Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Lutheran

You Have All You Need

Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Sep 25, 2010

Rather than comparing ourselves to the rich man or Lazarus, congregation members are invited to see themselves through the five brothers of the rich man. Jesus’ parable reminds us we have all we need, God’s Word.

Luke 16:19-31 Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus, who is the Christ I want to start off today’s message with a little pop quiz for you. Now don’t worry this isn’t something that either myself or pastor will but I want to test your Biblical literacy. In other words…how well do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Big 7

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 3, 2009

A sermon on the basis for unity from Ephesians 4:4-6

Sermon for 8/2/2009 Ephesians 4:1-6 (vs. 4-6) Introduction: From that great philosopher Charlie Brown “In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Battle And Build Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 7 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message observes how the Jews learned to battle the enemy while continuing to build.

Chico Alliance Church Dual Duty: Battle & Build REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through passion and prayer C. Resolving needs through perseverance D. Resisting opposition through perseverance 1. Scheme #1 Devalue ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Building Against Opposition Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021

Just as Nehemiah was giving the call to build the walls of Jerusalem, each of you also have a calling. But know that it is easier to quit than to commit. Do not listen to the words and criticism of your opposition and focus on the word of God.

Building Against Opposition Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. - Nehemiah 4:9 It is not about how you start your work. It is whether you finish and how you finish that is important. One of the greatest tests of character ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Angel Interprets Daniel's Vision Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 9, 2022

Tonight's episode is an angel that Daniel asks to interpret for him. So, it will allow us to get a little bit clearer picture of what the meaning was of Daniel's vision.

Tonight I'm going to try to finish up chapter 7 of The Book of Daniel beginning in verse 15. We have spent two sessions already on trying to interpret this vision that Daniel was given. Tonight's episode is an angel that Daniel asks to interpret for him. So, it will allow us to get a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-28

Denomination: Baptist