Sermons on Hats:

Opie's Newspaper

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014

A sermon on the tongue or the words that we use (Material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter 8 Words That Give Life; Opening illustration and title from Joey Fann's book, The Way Back to Mayberry, chapter 25)

HoHum: “Opie’s Newspaper” is an episode on the Andy Griffith Show. Opie’s friend, Howie, received a small printing press as a gift, and the boys decide to go into the newspaper business. They work hard and produce an initial issue of what they call the Mayberry Sun. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

She "Wouldn't Take No" For An Answer!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 15, 2014

She relied on the GRACE and Mercy of Jesus and that's exactly what we should do everyday of our lives! Amen! That's why He went to the cross..so you could do what this woman was doing!

She wouldn't take no..for an answer! Illus. WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Thankful Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

Seeing the Church through grace and peace

This sermon (1 Corinthians 1: 4 - 5) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 28 September 2014. Introduction As mentioned before in the two previous sermons, this letter is to be seen through the prism of grace and peace (verse 3). The Corinthian church was very much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Is Good To Praise

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 27, 2016

Illustrartes the benefit of praisse

“It Is Good To Praise” Psalm 92:1-4 David P. Nolte When we use the word “good” we might mean one of four things. “Good” might mean “fortunate or favorable.” For instance, if your car has a flat tire, you may say, “It’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrate A Shared Vision Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 13, 2017

Commitment, Purpose, Unity, Giving

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Celebrate a Shared Vision Acts 4:31-37 (p. 761) February 19, 2017 Introduction: Every Sunday afternoon while I was growing up you’d find me and my brother Sammy glued to the TV watching Ohio Valley Wrestling. And let me tell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rate Of Exchange

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Mar 20, 2017

Just how much is your soul worth?

The Rate Of Exchange Matthew 16:26 teaches us, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” The world teaches this--You can never have too much of a good thing! We must always have enough or we are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Jesus, The One Who Welcomes Us Home

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2015

Because we believe that God is sovereign, and because we believe that the risen Christ is living and that the power of the Holy Spirit continues to make all things new, we can affirm that we are being healed again and again.

Back in 1971, Gavin Bryars, one of England's leading musicians and composers, agreed to help his friend Alan Powers with the sound on a film that Powers was making about street people. He was filming in an area around London's Waterloo Station. He filmed various people living on the streets. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

Faith For The Fiery Trial

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

trials

FAITH FOR THE FIERY TRIAL DANIEL 3:14-30 INTRODUCTION: I Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Denomination: Holiness

Isaiah 34-35 The Way Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 34-35

Isaiah 34-35 The Way of Holiness A Reckoning Is 34 Restoration vs. 1- Highway of Holiness vs. Intro: Pray for our families: Matt & Mike, Jeri, Robbie & Cara, & Eric & Marina Moore 80's music The final countdown by Europe Read Isaiah 34:1-4 Transition: Isaiah leads us now to the point of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mega Christmas Joy!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Sometimes we need to be reminded that we have much to rejoice about! … to rejoice in the Lord always! That doesn’t mean we rejoice that things are going the way they are, but we rejoice in the Lord, remembering that He can be trusted and has us covered!

Mega Christmas Joy! Luke 2:8-20 Intro: We’re talking about joy today. I’ve been mulling over the whole concept of Biblical joy throughout the week. What is it? Is it that important? How do we get it? Now from my studies of the Bible I know that joy is not something that depends on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tamar: Posing As A Prostitute Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 29, 2019

Genesis 38:11-19

WOMEN OF WONDER - Tamar: Posing as a Prostitute May 5, 2019 Genesis 38:11-19 (p. 28) Introduction: My mother in law, Nancy, is a pretty amazing woman…She is one of the most creative people I’ve ever met and passed those creative genes down to her daughter, my wife, Kari. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Finding Our Way Home" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 17, 2016

We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

“Finding our way Home” Luke 15 A good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was not a problem but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor "Looking For A Sign” Part 3 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

Gideon gets alone to pray and seek the Lord about this situation he is in. He is a little overwhelmed with the enormity of things and a little underwhelmed with his own confidence.

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Looking for a Sign” Part 3 of a Series Play this video at the end of the sermon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsOBaV_93yQ We have been doing this series on the Life and Times of Gideon and it’s a fantastic study. We have already covered a lot of his events: His ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:32-44

Denomination: Church Of God

A Woman Of Strength, Dignity And Laughter

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Mother's Day sermon pointing out a godly woman's strength and dignity, as well as her laughter!

Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 14, 2017 – Mother’s Day A Woman of Strength, Dignity and Laughter Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” - Proverbs 31:25 Perhaps many of you are familiar with Proverbs 31. It is the concluding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25

Denomination: Christian Church