Sermons on Hand Out:

"Confront Your Prejudices" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

Why God wants us to reach out to people who are different from us.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 9, 2003 “Confront Your Prejudices” How to: Widen Your Circle of Unlikely Friends Acts 10:9-35 Introduction: Peter had come a long way in his walk with the Lord but he had restricted his preaching of the gospel to a limited audience focusing only on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 19, 2005

Find out what the "real" spirit of Christmas is, it may just surprise you.

"The Spirit of Christmas" At Christmas time we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give gifts to one another, to symbolize and remind us of the wonderful gift our God gave us, when he came to this earth. We’re all familiar with the town of Bethlehem and Mary and Joseph, and how Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courage For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 16, 2010

When there is no way out but through, go through; it's the only way to the higher ground of home.

“Go in Peace: Courage for the Way” Ps. 23:4 In the Peanuts comic strips, Snoopy often tries to be an author. In one particular strip He’s shown on his doghouse typing a novel. He begins his story with, “It was a dark and stormy night.” That’s the way he always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church—the Body Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 30, 2014

The Early Church worked together--looked out for each other--and were faithful to their Lord.

The Church—The Body of Christ Acts 2:4242 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 4:33."And with great power gave the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Meaning Of Easter

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021

Jesus will give existence to your decomposed bodies. He allows no one to go out of existence.

Had you chosen to visit the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem today to celebrate Easter, you would no doubt want to visit the central shrine that is all probability the place of Jesus' death, burial, and Resurrection. And while no one is absolutely certain that this is indeed the location of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Talking Trash

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000

Jesus reminds us that the trash that comes out of our mouth actually has a hidden source.

People who move to the United States from non-English speaking countries typically have a difficult time learning our language – and understandably so. English is a weird language. Think about the word ‘love.’ It can mean a lot of different things. I love baseball, I love broccoli, I love Brian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

A look at the realities which Mary and Joseph had to face in living out God’s will.

My son-in-law was looking for Advent candles in a Christian bookstore. They use the Advent candles for family worship during this season so their hearts will be tuned to the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. As he brought the package of candles to the counter he asked the sales clerk if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Get Ready For The Judge

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 6, 2012

Funeral Sermon for a couple, killed in a car accident, who had fallen out of church for a few years.

FUNERAL: Billy and Judy Reece 050612 TEXT: Various I. THE QUESTIONS OF OUR HEARTS A. The question we are all asking ourselves: Did Billy and Judy go to Heaven? 1. There are problems with with us even asking such a question. It puts us in the posistion of being judge over ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Long Live Christ Our King

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 4, 2015

In a world where evil reigns and we feel that there is no hope, we can take comfort in the knowledge that Christ the king is in charge. Our ultimate destiny is in the hands of the one true God who loved us enough to die for us.

The end is here! We’ve reached the end of another church year, and it’s fitting that on this Reign of Christ Sunday we celebrate the mystery of Christ’s kingly power. Reign of Christ Sunday is a fairly new religious observance. It was started by Pope Pius XI in 1925. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Anglican

Overcome Fear With Caleb's Spirit

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 15, 2023

- David went through a great deal in the hands of Saul and his enemies - It took almost 25 years to become the king of Israel since his anointing when he was just 13 years old (1 Sam 16)

Overcome fear with Caleb's Spirit Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When we continue to read V 2-3, 2When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Do You Say I Am

Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 16, 2013

A lot of people are depressed and sad because they've been made to suppress who they really are in order to fit into who people perceive them to be. Whilst their true personality is crying out for expression their perceived personality is crying out of fr

Many times in life you have people who seem very close to you and even assume to know you but really don't know you. In most cases there's usually a difference between who people perceive you to be and who you really are. A lot of people are depressed and sad because they've been made to suppress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God's Family....better Together" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT we see God as the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very closely related.

FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Family….Better Together” Acts 2:42-47 “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood, joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this side; I’m a part of the family, the family of God.” Have you heard that before? I certainly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Jesus Makes Us Whole And Holy

Contributed by C Jordan on May 19, 2016

Jesus pours out His love upon us to make us whole and holy, and abundantly free!

THE STORY OF JESUS #4: THE LOVE OF JESUS MAKES US WHOLE AND HOLY INTRO TO SPEAKER: My new role as Executive Coordinator of the Overcomers Outreach. My trip to Toronto to do an addictions workshop at the Promise Keepers Legacy event. The ‘colour’ of Toronto – police, fire, biker gang. My ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Matthew 8:14

Denomination: *other

Stewardship Of A Brave Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

It was a stewardship Sunday out our church and the lectionary text falls on Mark 10:17-31.

Mark 10:17-31 17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Jesus Got Mad

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002

This Palm Sunday sermon brings out the point concerning what makes Jesus mad and why.

Sunday Morning April 16, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM THE DAY JESUS GOT MAD MARK 11:15-18 Introduction: 1. I have included in the sermon notes today a chart that lists the events that took place the last week of Jesus’ life here on earth and His resurrection. a. The event ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist