Sermons on Heavy Weight:

Daring Yet Not Defiant Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 19, 2004

Excellence is achieved through dedication and practice. It will not be easy. It may not always be fun. But it will always pay off.

Sermon Notes “Daring, Yet Not Defiant” Daniel 1:8-20 (Second in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: As the years progress, conflicting cultural values increasingly surround and challenge the Christian lifestyle. While Secretary of State during the Regan presidency, George Shultz kept a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gambling With The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Far too many people are playing around the edge of faith and gambling with the cross

Gambling with the Cross Luke 23:26-43 Good Friday Service April 10, 1998 Introduction I. Poem by George MacLeod A. We have come to commemorate the crucifixion: We need to put this event into perspective, focus needs to be on content not cosmetics - we want to look good, focus on christ rather than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Church Of God

My Lord And My God

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

Thomas as Everyman: Doubting Thomas or Believing Thomas?

Assessed Sermon: Easter 2, RCL Year A: John 20:19-31 “My Lord and My God” In the name of the +Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thomas must have felt that he had a bit of a raw deal. For he really missed out on that first Easter Sunday. Thomas must be the definitive everyman, for there is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Lost 2"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 26, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as the DONKEYS were LOST - SAUL was "LOST 2".

”LOST 2” 19 March 2006 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Are You Too Sinful To Be A Christian?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2010

Have you ever felt as if you were too sinful to be a Christian? Kinda like, all these other shiny-happy people have it all together, but me?

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “Are You Too Sinful to be a Christian?” By Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, tn Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The reports reached the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 9, 2011

Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.

Hide And Seek II Timothy 2: 1-26 (I Timothy 3:7). "Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil Psalm 38:12 “Those also who seek my life lay snares for me; those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, and plan deception ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Come: Enter Into His Rest

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2007

As a believer we have an invitation to COME INTO THE DIVINE REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN BRING.

COME --- ENTER INTO HIS REST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithfully Forward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

Exploring the paradox of planning for tomorrow while living for today.

Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is defined as “a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.” Our faith as Christians is rife with paradoxes. Let me name a few: Christians conquer through ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Fathers Day 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Being a father today is a huge responsibility. Trying to be a Christian Dad is even harder as our children are subjected to the evil in our society. But with Gods strength and counsel you can do a great job as a father.

Fathers Day 2009 Psalm 32 While sitting in my office preparing for this sermon for Fathers Day I was hoping that it would be a thoughtful message full of wisdom, reflection and insight. All the while I could not help but wonder if the smell I was taking in from my office could be attributed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Radical Self-Interest Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 19, 2010

In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus connects God's forgiveness of us with our forgiveness of others. To forgive is, then, "an act of radical self-interest."

RADICAL SELF-INTEREST Matthew 6:9-15 (NRSV) 9 "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Stand When Life Knocks You Down

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 22, 2016

How to stand when life knocks you down ... what God is doing to help us regain position when events of life make us wonder if we're going to make it. Romans 5:1-5

HOW TO STAND WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU DOWN Romans 5:1-5 Introduction: No matter how strong or independent we think we are, there are times when things in life knock us down. Things that happen to us - out of our control. Things that others do to us - out of hatred or fear. Troubles that we make for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Your Problem

Contributed by Chad Cole on Jan 4, 2019

There is always something nagging at us and causing us to not worship wholey, what is it?

We all have problems in our lives. Some are vocal about them and share with anyone and everyone that will listen. Some air them out on Social Media for the entire world to see. Some confide in a select few to share with. Some just bottle them up and pretend like everything is perfect. We’ve all got ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Make or break situations present a distinct challenge to the integrity of a Christian.

“Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with our fingers crossed behind our backs! Big difference between promise-making and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Paradise Lost... Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Nov 18, 2018

#7 out of 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 10-13, Peter instructs the believer that a day is coming when Paradise Lost will be Regained.

PARADISE LOST…PARADISE REGAINED “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Demand Integrity Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to speak the truth in love and to act with integrity even though to do so may be costly in terms of likeability, yet rewarding in terms of glorifying God.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON V: MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS DEMAND INTEGRITY “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42