Sermons on Halfway:

The Making Of A Great Dad

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2015

Looking at the three areas that God Word teaches about fathers: 1. Faithful Instruction, 2. A Father's Love, 3. The Godly Example of a Father.

THE MAKING OF A GREAT DAD Eph. 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Ryan Carlson, 16-year-old, was out with friends one night at 8 p.m. when suddenly he realized it was Father's Day and he had neglected to buy a card for dad. 2. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take God's Warnings Seriously Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2016

God will judge sin - both obvious and hidden sins.

Have you ever found yourself in this predicament? You’re late for an appointment and halfway to your destination you run into a sign that says, “Road Closed Ahead.” The sign isn’t exactly blocking the way forward so you decide to proceed anyway. At first there’s no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Embrace The Tests Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 20, 2016

God gives us tests to refine our faith.

There’s never a convenient time for your car to break down is there? I mean who enjoys sitting at the side of the road waiting for the tow truck to come? Who likes spending time (and money) at the mechanic’s? No one that I know of. But have you ever considered why we don’t spend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

My Story Is Not Over

Contributed by Donavon Hill on Sep 21, 2017

This is a sermon for anyone who's followed God half-heartedly or been partially obedient. It's a message of hope from the life of Abram/Abraham. He made so many mistakes but God brought him into every promise He had ever made.

Please stand for the reading of the Word Genesis 12 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Price Is Right" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 8, 2017

Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that?

"The Price is Right” Luke 14:25-35 Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that? And Jesus walks up and says to them, go back out and take the net ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christmas

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 23, 2018

How should we prepare for the birthday of King Jesus? John the Baptist calls us to repentance, to preparing the way for him into our lives and making straight a highway into our hearts.

[Sermon preached on 17 December 2017, 3rd Sunday in Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Every year again I am surprised how much time and energy goes into preparing for Christmas. So many things to do… and in the end so few things that really matter. The famous American author John Grisham wrote ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-27, Deuteronomy 18:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God Will Finish What He’s Started In You!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2019

Phip. 1:6 tells us that no matter how imperfect we feel as Christians, and no matter how unworthy we feel to get to go to heaven, it was Christ’s grace that started us on this journey and it will be God’s grace that completes the job and gets us to our heavenly destination.

GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE’S STARTED IN YOU! “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE END OF THE WORLD 1. Jewish scientists are famous for coming up with new innovations. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Greater Things - The Great Provide Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

A new sermon series - 4 Greatest Teachings of Christ

Greater Things – The Great Provide 8/9/15 Matthew 11:1-30 (28-30) Sunday AM Bumper – Howell Tucker Testimony God is doing great things in our church – and I believe He wants to do even greater things. This AM, we’re starting a series entitled, Greater Things – focusing on the (4) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of All Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

Is Jesus our Lord?

Lord of All Colossians 1:13-20 Hudson Taylor was a man who made Jesus his Lord. The son of a preacher, saved at the age of 15 Hudson Taylor as a youth fully surrendered to the Lordship of Christ. His pastor father had prayed for years that his son would go to China as a missionary and as a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Where You Are Going? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 15, 2018

As Christians, we get sucked into the ways and wants of this world and we forget where are true home lies because our citizenship is is heaven. We are are only passing through this world.

With our modern GPS’s, on most of our smart phones, we can get to where we want to go, only if we correctly put in the correct co-ordinance, or the right address. A Swedish couple on vacation near Naples, Italy. They want to drive to the very scenic and romantic holiday isle of Capri located in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just As The Serpent Was Lifted Up

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2014

Have you ever wondered what Jesus meant when he compared himself to the Bronze Serpent in the book of Numbers? Nicodemus probably did. This was a good Friday service.

Just as the Serpent was lifted up The first time he had met Jesus it was in the dark, and there was just him and the master. We see him at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and then we hear him speak in defence of Jesus halfway through the story and then we don’t see him again until ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marks Of A Christian

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 15, 2013

The Apostle John tells us how to live as Christians

Marks of a Christian 1 John 3: 11-19 Intro: There was a married couple sitting on their front porch and the neighbor across the street came home. The man got out of his car with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and started walking toward the front door. When he was about halfway there, his wife ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 7, 2014

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Heart Trouble John 14:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeartTrouble.html It's the #1 killer in America. And it's the #1 killer, spiritually, of all mankind. It doesn't have to be! Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled..." The Bible talks a lot about the heart, as in, the center of your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Needed Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2013

For this culture there seems to be one thing missing (Kind of like one missing ingredient in a casserole).

A NEEDED INGREDIENT Mark – God’s Message for Today - # 30 of Jerry Watts Mark 6:53-56 * I painfully remember the first time I prepared “hamburgers” on grill. My recollections of half-way watching dad do it and how good those grilled burgers were. I knew about the fire, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God Revives Us Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 12, 2013

This section is structured by the powerful effects of God's Word. It revives the soul, imparts inner strength, guides into truth, & enlarges the heart. So our psalmist reveals his condition, then confesses that God's Word is the answer.

PSALM 119: 25-32 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE WORD OF GOD REVIVES US [2 Corinthians 12:1-10] This section is structured by the powerful effects of God's Word. It revives the soul (v. 25); it imparts inner strength (v. 28); it guides into truth (v. 30); and it enlarges the heart (v; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Baptist