Sermons on High School Test:

Humble And Proud Of It-Pride

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 27, 2002

A sermon that takes a look at the problem with pride. uses a numonic Pretty Reliable (way of) Imitating (the)Devils Ego.

Humble and proud of it!! LK 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: `God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Worth Of A Man Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 16, 2002

A man’s role is to be: 1. A man of character. 2. A man of consistency. 3. A man of authenticity.

In the news this week, Rev. Rebecca Ann Steen has applied to return to pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church. She has been on leave of absence since 1999 from the Baltimore-Washington Conference after serving for 17 years as a pastor. But her application for appointment has been ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Conversion. "A Lamp Post Experience."

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 13, 2006

This is a look at Sauls conversion on the road to Damascus and the consequences.

The lamp post experience (conversion) "Have you ever had a lamp post experience?" What do I mean by that? Well you know your walking down the street and then out of nowhere a lamppost appears and your walk straight into it." Saul would hit something far bigger than a lamp post, on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready - Persevere

Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001

The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

"Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-38, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Staying In Love For All The Right Reasons

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

Part two of a three part series on Marriage

I am currently working with a group of middle and high school students through a community initiative called “Communities That Care.” CTC is seeking to develop a climate in our county that will reduce drug, alcohol, and tobacco use as well as create a more pro-active involvement among our youth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Bow Down Series

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon shows that we must make ourselves vulnerable in order to worship God.

Bowing is the act of lowering the head, or sometimes the entire upper body from the waist, as a social gesture. It exists now and has existed in various cultures at various periods in history. Different cultures have placed varying degrees of importance on bowing, and have used bowing in a variety ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

Hold On To God's Unchanging Hand

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

Although you are suffering, keep your trust in GOD and he will deliever you.

Hold on to GOD’s Unchanging Hand Prayer Main: Job 14:13-15 Oh that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! [14] If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Mothers

Contributed by Neil Chitty on Jan 23, 2008

Jesus gives back to two grieving mothers their dead and dying children.

A Tale of two mothers. I read a couple of short stories last week that go like this: A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: " My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Celebrate Greatness

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009

GREATNESS IN THE KINGDOM of God is found in SERVICE TO CHRIST AND OTHERS IN THIS WORLD.

I’m just wondering, has anybody noticed the discrepancy between today’s Sermon Title and today’s worship THEME? Our celebration worship theme for today is SERVANTHOOD. But the Sermon title is about GREATNESS. It seems obvious that somebody made a really HUGE mistake don’t you think? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Praying Over Your Vote

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2008

It’s politics-time....for whom do you vote?

When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist

It’s Not Just What We Say

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

What we say has the power to destroy or to build up. As Christians we should in every case seek to build up those around us.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous British preacher of the nineteenth century, was once invited to preach in London in a public auditorium called the Crystal Palace for a special service. The facility seated almost 24,000 people. A day or two prior to the event, Spurgeon went to the Crystal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

...but Jesus Walked On Water Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2006

5th of 7 signs Jesus performed in the Gospel of John whereby he revealed something of his person to the world.

…BUT JESUS WALKED ON WATER When I attended Seminary 10 years ago I had no idea that there was a great divide between the College and the Seminary. Apparently the College students had the notion that we Seminarians thought more highly of ourselves. They perceived that we thought of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Mennonite

The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006

Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 23, 2006

When we are hurting, the natural question is why. Here are a few reasons why hurts can be helpful

WHY ME LORD? Bob Marcaurelle Job. 7:20; Rom. 8:28 Text: “Why do you use me for target practice? “In all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Job. 7:20, TEV; Rom. 8:28, NIV). Most ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:20

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing From God In Modern Times

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2015

Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical truths. Truths to live by in a sin cursed world growing in conflict, confusion and controversy.

Title: Hearing From God in Modern Times Theme: Discerning God's Voice In a Secular Atmosphere Part 1 Introduction: We live in times were people are looking for answers. Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational