Sermons on Honest Scales:

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of Christmas: Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Peace Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/25/2016 Good morning everyone, welcome to the Grove and Merry Christmas. I’d like to thank each of you for spending Christmas morning with us here at the Grove. We often talk about the importance of keeping ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2022

Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest.

Humility of Jesus Jeffery Anselmi / General The Signs of Christmas / Humility; Jesus' Birth Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest. INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think about a King or someone who is part of a royal line? • I think of luxury, power, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Wonderful Life Because It's A Wonderful Christmas

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 22, 2022

What would it be like if like in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, Satan had been able to stop the birth of Jesus or end His life before adulthood?

It’s a Wonderful Life Because It’s a Wonderful Christmas! In 1946, the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life came out and quickly became an American Christmas film classic. The movie was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1843, called The Greatest Gift. In the movie, George Bailey (played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Methodist

Seeking Answers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

We would all love for God to answer all prayers as we pray them. do we realize what chaos that would be?

Seeking Answers Matthew chapter 7:7-7:12 Introduction- Good Morning Anyone find that seeking God and seeking answers from God are two things hard to do? Right…We are not sure where to look or how to go about it. Please turn to Matthew 7:7-12 Usually, I set up the text before we read it, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

While God May Be Found (July 17, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 15, 2022

Who would argue against the understanding that we live in a day when many take God for granted? One thing that eighth chapter of Amos makes clear is that moving away from God invites destruction. The opening image of ripe fruit cuts to the chase as a metaphor for God’s judgement.

WHILE GOD MAY BE FOUND Texts: Isaiah 55:6, Amos 8:1- 2, 8:11- 12 Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Hime while He is near Amo 8:1 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit. 2 And he said, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A basket of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Amos 8:1-2, Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Absalom Sets A Trap For Amnon: What Is The Legacy You'll Leave Behind? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 16, 2023

If we set an example of righteousness, then it may yet continue through your family line into the future.

King David allowed two sins into his life when he committed sexuality immorality by taking Bathsheba to be his wife. Then he committed murder when he ordered Uriah the husband of Bathsheba to be left to die in battle. In my family, certain sins have persisted over the generations. My grandpa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sign Language

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

Each of these incidents is a sign from God reminding us that life is temporary but that God is eternal.

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear of falling towers and people dying? Right. Nine-eleven. And looking around on the web I found that even though this is the gospel passage for the third Sunday in Lent of Cycle C of the lectionary, by far the most sermons were written on this topic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 3, 2023

There are endless parallels between men's use of rocks and stones, and who Jesus is. Jesus is the rock, and Jesus is the way.

TITLE: ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 17:6 / I CORINTHIANS 10:4 Many of the wonders of the world were made of huge rocks, and because of this they have survived in part to this day. We are familiar with - • The Great Wall of China -- seventh century b.c. • The Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4, Exodus 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Vs Stephen (About The Resurrection Of Jesus)

Contributed by Je Layugan on Oct 17, 2023

Paul and his friends could not win an argument against Stephen. In the end, Paul had an epiphany which lies in the understanding that God's love extends not only to Stephen and those he once persecuted but encompasses everyone, including himself.

First, I am praying that at the end of this sermon, 1. We would have the desire to experience the deepest significance of Jesus’ resurrection in our lives. 2. We will never think of Paul’s story and Easter, the same way again. [PAUL/SAUL] • Paul was born, in about the same year or a little later ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-56, Romans 8:11, Acts 8:3, Acts 9:3-5, Acts 9:17-18, Ephesians 3:2-3, Acts 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:8, Acts 6:1-7, Galatians 1:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fatherhood Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 21, 2021

Father's day message. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

When we consider fathers today, we see that the world makes fun of fathers, the culture downplays the roles of fathers, feminist have gone as far to say that fathers as completely antiquated and unnecessary except as sperm donors. It is estimated that a third (33%) of all our nation’s children do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 13 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 8) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 1, 2023

Jesus came! Jesus died! Jesus resurrected! Jesus is coming again!

Revelation Study Series 13 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled ch. 8 01.23.22 Message… Revelation 8:1 When the Lamb broke the seventh seal on the scroll, there was silence throughout heaven for about half an hour. Today, we focus on the seventh seal of the scroll that one day the Lamb of God will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Two Builders) # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Often, on the national television news, we see a report that deals with some hurricane or tornado that struck a certain region in the United States.

They show us miles and miles of homes that have been scattered like trash from a trash can that has been turned over, and the wind is blowing the trash everywhere. When these storms strike, the first buildings that are destroyed are those that were built by contractors who were bad builders. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Talk 2. The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 22, 2022

In the days before his crucifixion Jesus warned his disciples of what lay ahead. Here in Revelation, Jesus warns us of what lies ahead. The Great Tribulation will be painful. But it is a step on the way to a glorious future. Our task will be to remain faithful.

In Revelation 7, John sees ‘a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Waiting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 1, 2022

No matter where you are in your life, facing a challenge, depressed, discouraged, feeling like you’re without hope, sick, lacking, or alone, Jesus says today trust me wholeheartedly.

HARD WAITING! Small church but Big God! God works wonders for those who wait for him! . Isaiah 64:4 “For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! " First of the Month, early morning service was being conducted in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4

Denomination: Pentecostal