Sermons on Home Groups:

Eulogy Rebecca Glover --Funeral Service

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 24, 2020

This is a eulogy for a believer who was dearly loved by her family, loved children, and was very active in the life of the church. Her home was the home all the kids wanted to visit. She was known as Aunt Becky to many.

Eulogy Rebecca Becky Glover 2-/15/2020 Psalms 139:13-139:16 There was one commandment that God gave that Betty and Henry Thornton took to heart to obey with all their body, soul and strength and that was “to be fruitful and multiply.” They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, 2 Timothy 4:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leave It All On The Field Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

The focus of worship is God and what He wants. This sermon drives that point home to end this series.

I hope this series on worship has been helpful over the past month. At least it may have helped put you in the mood for football season! I’ve been pretty upfront about the goal here – to get us out of the armchair, and onto the field – not on Thanksgiving afternoon, necessarily, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Love 'em

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

Sanctity of Life Sunday-- A focus on several groups God loves today, inc. the unborn. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

“God Love ‘em” Jeremiah 1:5 One of the most memorable moments in my life was when my wife returned home from an ultrasound and said, “there’s 2 of them…it’s twins!” And thru the next dozen or more ultrasounds we watched them grow, move, and fight! And as we’d look at them on the ultrasound ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

United In Prayer Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008

Clear and preachable outline, so that you can make the importance of united group prayer come alive to your church people.

UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stone Throwing Church

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jan 25, 2008

This sermon addresses the issue of a local church in the news media protesting using gay bashing signs and come across as a hate group.

The Stone Throwing Church John 8:1-11 Introduction If you haven’t heard the news, Heath Ledger was recently found dead in his apartment this past week He was only 28 years old and recently earned an Oscar for playing a gay cowboy in the movie Brokeback Mountain The whole reason I am even ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009

A sermon outline written to demonstrate the importantce of Christmas. This outline was used for a mixed group of deployed military personnel for a Christmas Day service.

Introduction God is a just God. Justice requires punishment for crime A few days spent making creation… a few thousand years working to restore the relationship between Him and mankind. 1. God always had a plan. From the very beginning He chose to send us a savior: (Genesis 3:15) I will ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Shepherds With Compassion

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2006

This is a message describing the care that both pastors and care group leaders within a local church are to give to those under their spiritual care.

THE COMPASSION OF A SHEPHERD Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:36 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------ Let us take note of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:36

"They Watched Him There"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004

This message centers around the different individuals and groups of people who surrounded the cross at the crucifixion, and, "They Watched Him There".

“They Watched Him There” INTRODUCTION: Matthew 27:35-39 – all turn, read. There was a great crowd who saw the scene at Mt. Calvary that day. On Friday, we celebrate an EXECUTION. There were 3 crosses. Over the middle cross as a sign: “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Separation

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

At the end, whether we like it or not, there will be a division of the world into two groups. It is great to be in one, and it stinks to be in the other. What is the dividing point?

Passage: Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: One of my favorite days in school was the day before a major test. 1. I loved it when the teacher spent the day reviewing what the test would be over. 2, people took notes that day! We listened. 3. for the last several weeks, we have been listening to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Gregory Johnston on Mar 13, 2019

Worship is more than just a group of musicians and singers. Worship is attitude, worship is life, worship is being in the presence of our Creator.

I. Meeting someone who is famous or semi-famous – thoughts and feeling a. Story about Kansas II. All People Worship a. All people worship. Atheist, pagan, faithful, or undecided, all human beings have the need deep within them to worship – or “serve” as Brother Bob put it. This need to worship ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Vineyard

The Trial Of Jesus Before The Spiritual And Government Authorities Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

We’ll see how three groups respond to Jesus: the spiritual leaders of the nation, the followers of Jesus themselves, and governmental authorities.

"For centuries people believed that Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. Aristotle was regarded as the greatest thinker of all time, and surely he would not be wrong. Anyone, of course, could have taken two objects, one heavy and one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-54

Denomination: Salvation Army

Enthroning The Sponsors Of Joy And Success

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on May 4, 2025

Who are Sponsors of Joy and success? Anyone, group or organization who introduce an idea, situations or circumstances that will result in joy or success for you.

ENTHRONING SPONSORS OF JOY AND SUCCESS Who are Sponsors of Joy and success? Anyone, group or organization who introduce an idea, situations or circumstances that will result in joy or success for you. Such people will also actively support it’s progress. They will make connections, provide ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:18, 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jesus' First Missionary Was Demon Possessed”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 18, 2002

Jesus commissions a former demoniac to be a missionary to a group of people who just rejected Him. Neither were worthy, but that didn’t stop Jesus.

Intro: A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes A Good Father?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2012

Being a good father is more than just bringing home a paycheck and meeting the physical needs of your children. It’s not enough just be a good father by the world’s standards; fathers need to be the spiritual leaders in their homes.

What Makes a Good Father Proverbs 17:6 When asked what is a good father? One replier said, “A good father is one who provides and is always there when the child needs him.” 1 Timothy 5:8 tells us “… if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hang On To Him

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2003

Brief outline from a message given at a nursing home, but suitable for any audience.

Hang on to Him! Psalm 73:23-24 23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Four promises from God in this passage: 1. He promises us His Presence (v. 23). 2. He promises His strength and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan