Sermons on Healthy Food:

​are We Truly The Salt Of The Earth Or Have We Become Bland?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 28, 2023

What does it mean to be good for nothing? Does it mean that a person is of little worth? How does the concept of salt compare with the Christian?

What is salt used for and for what is it good for? In Matthew 5:13, assuming a seasoning has no flavor, it has no worth. On the off chance that Christians put forth no attempt to influence their general surroundings, they are of little worth to God. If we are like the world in an excessive amount, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When I Was Hungry....

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Our response to world hunger & poverty

“When I Was Hungry.....” Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When I Was Hungry p.1 The biblical account for this evening begins in tragedy and desperation. We can get some contemporary sense of this from the news media, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hunger And Thirst -The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

Introduction No two people are exactly alike. Nor have they ever been or will they be. We are different from one another in so many ways. We have different fingerprints; eye, hair, and skin colors; heritage; intelligence levels; and personalities, not to

Hunger and Thirst The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matt. 5:6). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-6 Introduction No two people are exactly alike. Nor have they ever been or will they be. We are different from one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Heart Beat Of Jesus"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2013

Years ago I heard Dr. Adrian Rogers put it this way: “the heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.” I agree. In other words if you really want to see change take place, you have to change someone’s heart.

HEARTBEATS “The Heartbeat of Jesus” Matthew 6:21 I am sure that one thing all of us could agree on this morning is that our world is in deep trouble. America is in trouble and something has to be done. But what we might not agree on is what the solution actually is. Many of us would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

Look In The Mirror: Isolationism

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 28, 2020

Today we live in a mean, cruel world. Seems there is a danger of to move to spiritual isolation as fear takes deep roots. We need each other. No person is an island...

LET US LOOK IN A MIRROR --- MOVING TO ISOLATION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a bunch of banana’s and I lift them high. Is there a lesson here? They are all safe together … but when you break one from the bunch it will be isolated, skinned and it will be ate. WARNING, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, Jeremiah 24:7, Romans 13:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware Of Baal

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 20, 2023

Maybe we have more Baal worshipers than we know

"Idolatry is an economic issue. When we read about the Israelites worshiping the god Baal in 1 Kings 18, we tend to think of them developing a preference for wooden idol images. But the primary attraction to Baal wasn’t a pretty statue; it was an economic promise. For the nations around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Revelation 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Designed To Develop Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

Part 2 of a series Evidence from the early church that Christ intends His Church to grow: deep, together and larger.

Trinity Baptist Church October 20, 2002 How Christ builds the Church Designed to Develop Acts 2:41-47 The US has earned a reputation: the land of lawsuits. Only in America would someone spill hot coffee on herself in the car and decide that someone else is responsible. Only in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

“Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42, Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Deliberate Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

One law professor said that without lying and bragging, half the pickup lines in bars across the country wouldn’t exist. Churches are deliberately places where bragging is non-existent (about ourselves) and where grace is paramount.

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. CBS is hoping for more than 100 million people watch the game today. The Super Bowl represents the best two teams and the best 106 players competing for bragging rights. There is little humility on the field today. They’ll talk about thankfulness and offer moderate words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010

What are the effects of anger and how does it impact others.

Anger - Forgiveness Series Ephesians 4:26-32 January 3, 2010 About one week before Zachary was supposed to be born, Debbie’s mom flew into the airport in Springfield, Illinois. I picked her up and then we stopped and got some Chinese food to bring home to celebrate her arrival. On the way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Better Body Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

Part 1 of a 6 part series on Building a Better body, church building.

BETTER BODY BUILDING INTRO part 1 Can you believe that we are headed for the holiday season already? Very soon we will be looking at celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas and it will be another new year. I am praying that 2009 will be a year when we see great growth and decisions as we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Influence Of One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 13, 2010

Christians are to be the salt of the earth. 1. Salt is essential for LIFE 2. Has MEDICINAL properties 3. Is a PRESERVATIVE 4. Was used to promote HEALTH 5. Can kill WEEDS 6. Has the power to MELT ICE 7. Promotes THIRST

The Influence Of One Have you ever wondered how much influence one person can have? A guard standing on a city wall can sound an alarm and wake a whole city to respond to what otherwise would be certain destruction. One good man may be the means of safety for thousands. A little influence can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Message Of Correction Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 2, 2009

God blesses those who serve Him with pure hearts.

[To receive free sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] IS IT CONTAGIOUS? On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Haggai (2:10). Haggai’s third message was given on December 18, 520 B.C. (three months ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Forward In Life, Not Back. Romans 10:17

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2023

A message of hope from the Lord to move on in life and not going back. Teaching people how to move forward with Jesus Christ.

Stepping Forward, not back. Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rising Above The Turkeys Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

When people try to make changes, other people may hold them back. As Jacob tries to overcome his scheming nature, Laban drags him down. God intervenes, so that Jacob can rise above that old turkey, Laban, and his own nature as well.

RISING ABOVE THE TURKEYS—Genesis 30:25-31:55 “I could soar like an eagle, if I didn’t have to deal with so many turkeys.” My uncle raised turkeys. Turkeys are pretty stupid. They are always crowding each other, pecking at each other, fighting over food, so they can get big enough to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed