Sermons on Hanging By A Thread:

A Mother's Legacy

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 9, 2011

Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ.

A MOTHER’S LEGACY 2 Timothy 1:5 Sermon Objective: Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ. INTRO Indira Ghandi once said, “If you give me good mothers I will give you a good nation.” Her comment is not unique. Many world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Danger Of A Lean In The Wrong Direction

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 20, 2010

In this sermon we discover the high cost of a simple lean in the wrong direction

Vs 12-13 Abram dwelled in the land of Caanan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain (and pitched his tent toward Sodom) But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly. One of my favorite songs is an old hymn of the church called ( Leaning on the everlasting arms) The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Check

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

We cannot question God's love for us, it is obvious but do we love him above all things?

“The Love Check” Text: John 21:1-19 Intro: Illustration: The story of Narcissus in Greek mythology. You see the great mystery of life is not whether God loves man; the evidence is too overwhelming for a sensible person to deny it? But the great mystery is can man ever love God above ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Visiting Down Under

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

The book of Revelation offers great insight for understanding martyrdom and persecution.

“Visiting Down Under” Rev. 6:9-11 If only we would read the book of Revelation as a message of comfort rather than a calendar of events, if only we would see Revelation as an opportunity for encouragement rather than a platform for debate, if only we would preach and teach it from a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saving Santa Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Defeat Our Enemies?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show that we can defeat our enemies by: (1) by not being afraid of them, and (2) remembering GOD in our lives according to this verse.

I. EXORDIUM: How to defeat our enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can defeat our enemies by: (1) by not being afraid of them, and (2) remembering GOD in our lives according to this verse. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 7:18 (Amplified Bible) 7:18 You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Killing Goliaths

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 30, 2013

David did not kill Goliath - God did.

We all face obstacles in life. Part of what makes life fantastic, exciting, worthwhile, and energizing is having a goal or a purpose or a call that is so worthwhile that we will fight through any obstacle, overcome any difficulty, literally “move any mountain” to overcome it. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

A Rumour Of Angels

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2016

Remembering the night that angels announced the birth of the Saviour.

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Won't Fold Up

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 2, 2017

Big Idea: God finds pleasure when your faith persists in spite of pressure.

A FAITH THAT WON’T FOLD UP Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction: He was seven years old when he had to work to support his poor family. At age nine, his mother died. He was 23 when he incurred a huge debt due to a failed business. At 28 and after four years of engagement, he asked his girl friend to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

We are called to be the salt and light of the world. Are we?

Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light August 31, 2014 On Sunday, April 8, 1945, German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was taken from a worship service he had just conducted for prisoners to a concentration camp in Flossenburg. He was tried for treason and hanged just a couple weeks before the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pride In The Last Days

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 1, 2016

After praying for a message for 2016, I'm bringing a word to beware of pride as described for the most part in 2 Timothy 3:1 but using supporting texts also.

Pride in the Last Days Introduction: Usually its typical and appropriate to preach about new beginnings and resolutions during the new year. I've done so in the past and reckon I will do so again -in the future but this year is different, perhaps because the times we live in are different. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live Beyond Our Mistakes Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 15, 2016

This sermon looks at the life of Samson and the mistakes he made. If we do four things perhaps we will not make as many mistakes. 1. Learn from your MISTAKES 2. Choose your friends WISELY 3. Take God SERIOUSLY 4. Never Give up on GOD

How To Live Beyond Our Mistakes I am glad that I live in the age of computers that have spell-check. It’s not that I am a really bad speller – it’s just that I’m not a really good one. To tell you the truth – I have gotten better at spelling over the years – ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Treasure

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

If we seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness – if we seek first to be in his kingdom, and if we seek first to live for his kingdom and as citizens of his kingdom, well, the rest works out.

Matthew 6:19-34 True Treasure 6/27/10e D. Marion Clark Introduction Earlier today we presented Phil and Lisa Ryken with an original painting by artist Makoto Fujimura. On that painting the artist wrote in gold lettering the very passage we are considering tonight, up to verse part of verse 26, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Word Breakers & Will Benders Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

How we talk and interface our will with the will of others says something about our Father in heaven. Our words, promises, and intents reflect on people’s view of God. God desires an accurate reflection of Himself in and through us.

Word Breakers & Will Benders Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Study On The Rapture

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 26, 2015

Discusses the Rapture, why some believe in it while others do not, and gives Scripture to support it.

As Christians and believers in Christ, we know what the overall plan is: To talk with Jesus so we can go to heaven when we die. But there is a lot more information squeezed into that plan that we might be fully aware of. During our lifetimes in church, we have all heard many sermons, but since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: *other