Sermons on Honor:

Business: Christian Style

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is a Scriptural examination of the responsibilities and duties of Christian employers and employees.

(Colossians 3:22 - 4:1) One does not have to know me very long before they become aware of the fact that I love the study of history - learning about past civilizations and cultures. What it was like to live in the Roman Empire during the first two centuries particularly fascinates me. An area of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Afraid Of?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Things we can fear

INTRO: What do these have in common? -Joseph Stalin -Women drivers (??? Sexist!!!) -Adolph Hitler -Teenage drivers -God -Flying in an airplane -Satan -Going out on your first blind date -Darkness to a child -Getting married -An angry boss -Getting into a fight Answer: Fear! TITLE: What Are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life-Changing Experience

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Have you experienced God?

INTRO: I reflect back to my life-changing experience that turned me from a young man headed in the wrong direction to a child of God. (Changes, thoughts and the way I looked at life changed, like night and day). Met my old college baseball coach a couple of years ago. Told him I was a minister and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fathers Day 2007

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 15, 2007

If you are part of a blended family and you have a step-father you need to know that your step-fathers capacity to love you is no less that of your biological fathers. Like Jesus you share a special relationship to your father.

Fathers Day 2007 1 Timothy 1:1,2 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today marks a special day on our Western ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To The Distant Country And Back

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007

The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

“There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Strict Morality

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 3, 2007

Morality is more than "strict" or "lax". It begins in the heart, develops moral principles and guidlines, and ultimately is in the context of a relationship with God who cares

Beyond Strict Mark 2:23-3:6 Illus: I placed signs on the wall on either side of the platform: "strict" and "lax", moving back and forth toward one or the other at appropriate times. How strict should you be? How strict should you be with your kids? How strict should you be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Only Means Of Revival

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 4, 2006

Are you weary from the daily struggles of life? Do you long for a brighter more spiritually uplifting life? There has been and currently is a lot of effort being placed on “Revival”, but the problem is in our methodology; “Revival” cannot be structured by

Quote: Lord, revive the church—beginning with me. SAMUEL M. SHOEMAKER First things first, Revival is not an evangelistic campaign, neither is it about what I can receive from Jehovah. It can be stated this way by an old statement from Teddy Roosevelt: “Ask not what my country can do for me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Matters

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 5, 2006

Discover God’s prescription for a healthy home in this overview message about roles and responsibilities from Ephesians 5.

Family Matters Eph 5:21-6:9 If you really want to find out what someone is like, visit their home! Watch how they treat their family, view their daily habits, look at what they do when they are most comfortable – yes, this is the greatest measurement of our faith. In other words, how we treat ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Law And Grace Are Revealed In The Nativity

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 19, 2006

A Christmas Eve sermon, written in poetry

Christmas Eve December 24, 2006 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans 2:1-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 24, 2006

Romans 2:1-11

God’s Righteous Judgment and Kindness (1) You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. (2) Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Putting The Body Together (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The gifts of the Holy Spirit have a context. There are boundaries and limitations that they have based on the love walk of a Christian. Find out how to maximize your gifts by tapping into the power of love and a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Putting the Body Together 1 Cor 12 1 And now, dear brothers and sisters, F60 I will write about the special abilities the Holy Spirit gives to each of us, for I must correct your misunderstandings about them. 2 You know that when you were still pagans you were led astray and swept along in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John The Baptist: Dramatic Monolog

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 12, 2006

This is a monolog I wrote for a student at a Christian High School, then later I performed it myself. It incorporates John’s message, first of repentance, then of pointing people to Jesus as the Messiah.

Introduction (I had someone read this before I came to the platform) It was a dark and discouraging time in Israel. A time of cultural and political unrest. But for men and women who knew God and were sensitive to Him, it was a time for prayer and seeking, a time of hope that He was about to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Ceremony

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 14, 2006

Sample Marriage Ceremony

WEDDING SERVICE Bride & Groom (Names) Date Time P. S. Baptist Church Officiating Minister (Name) * THE PROLOGUE - Hebrews 13:4a Marriage is honorable ... ­ * FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BRIDE & GROOM - We have gathered here today at the invitation of Bride and Groom in the presence of God and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relationship To Government Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:13-17

Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Title: Our Relationship to Government Date/Place: LSCC, 9/18/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Not Raising Hogs – illustrations file B. Background to passage: This is the passage that begins what is termed as “a household code.” They were common among early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist