Sermons on Honest:

Responding To God's Promise

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011

A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of History

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011

A brief devotional (about 10 minutes) great for a Christmas program where only a short, targeted thought about the Incanation is needed. This is part of another of my sermons, Do You See What I See.

The Mystery of History (Devotional) Chuck Sligh December 24, 2011 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ` TEXT: Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 15, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt9- Fervent Prayer Introduction Driving down the road- car in front veers off into a lake- people in danger of drowning- what would you do? You would intervene on their behalf. Review/Recap Act 10- Story of Cornelius- Roman Centurion, Gentile- we see God grant salvation to the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Lesson 3: Fasting

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 5, 2012

What do do when you Fast

Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Fasting March 4, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Discernment Camp Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2012

Solomon is training us to develop discernment, the ability to distinguish between truth and lies, integrity and dishonesty, foolishness and wisdom. From his words, we can draw four important principles.

Discernment Camp (Proverbs 20:5-8) 1. Once when Red Skelton was being interviewed he was asked if he ever was at a loss for words. He hesitated a minute then said, "I dreamed I died and went to heaven. Just as I was taken before God, he sneezed...and I just didn’t know what to say to Him!" 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who? Me? Predjuced?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 1, 2013

There is a little or a lot of prejudice in all of us. It is so hard to admit, and it is so hard on us. It makes us blind to things that sometimes can help us.

Yes, I am PREJUDICED Jn. 1:46 46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. (KJV) 46 Y Natanael le dijo: ¿De Nazaret puede salir algo bueno? Felipe le dijo: Ven y ve. (RVG04) Here we have a young man named Natanael. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better Than I Deserve

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2013

If you got what you deserved, what would that look like?

One of the best pastors that I have ever served with always replies with “Better than I deserve” whenever someone asks him how he is doing. There is a bit of a debate over whether Dave Ramsey stole that phrase from him, but I have been using it as well. I think it is a good answer. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Miracle Of Christmas Is...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2013

not the prophecies of the OT, nor the angels announcing Jesus birth to the Shepeherds, nor the Wise Men follwing a start but the Incarnation

Sermon: The Incarnation TSJ, TSL, WSG and WSMM 2013 The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the prophecies foretelling Jesus’ birth, wonderful though they are. The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the angels telling the Shepherds of Jesus’ birth, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Peculiar Pilgrims

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Even when we are not great orators, it is no bad thing to own the good news concerning Jesus Christ as a valid subject for conversation.

PECULIAR PILGRIMS. 1 Peter 2:1-12. Jesus told His disciples, ‘You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth’ (Acts 1:8). When persecution broke out after the martyrdom of Stephen, the church was dispersed throughout Judea and Samaria, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Difference Does The Resurrection Make?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Easter morning message on the resurrection from 2014

What Difference Does the Resurrection Make? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 April 20, 2014 Easter Morning Service On Friday On Friday, The disciples were running, Peter was denying and Judas was betraying. On Friday, Jesus heard the crowds that cried Hosanna scream crucify, crucify. On Friday, Pilate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Exalted In His Humility

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 29, 2014

God came to this planet in a way that I wouldn't have ever thought of if I was God. Good thing.

This is a short homily given at an inner-city mission on Toronto, Canada, after a meal and a short time of worship. Some of you know I have rheumatoid arthritis. If you've seen me much over the past 2 years, you may have noticed me walking slowly, grimacing in pain or sometimes being kinda grumpy. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Of The Plan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 12, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of th

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon, “was given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Begginings

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 30, 2016

This is a sermon for the new year . Hopefully it will get people to realize that as bad as we think things are we are not alone in our struggles. With God our situation can always change for the better.

( Please feel free to use the parts of the sermon that are my personal testimony if you like) (Read Genesis 1:1) In the beginning God created this big old world that we call Earth. He created this world we live on from nothingness, what it was before the beginning is all but forgotten, it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 43:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something You Can't Give Yourself

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

The overall theme of the message this evening is that Jesus offers you His gift of a right relationship with God.

Tonight’s session is pretty short. Does that upset anyone? What is the best gift you have ever unwrapped? In tonight’s session, we are going to talk about the gift you can’t give yourself. And the overall theme of the message this evening is that Jesus offers you His gift of a right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Christmas: God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

Our goal should be to reveal and reflect the person and reputation of God in everything we do. To live for God’s glory is to live our lives in such a way that His reputation is enhanced among men. Christmas is about God’s Glory!

Intro: When we think of the birth of Jesus it would be best to think of His entrance into this world as History. Why? It is His story of how God came entered the world and paid for the penalty of mans sin for His glory. Look at Luke 2.14 as the Angelic host proclaimed the theme and ending of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist