Sermons on Honorable Members:

Guys Pay Too Much For Stew

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 22, 2004

Discover helps for living an honorable life.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Happy Father’s Day, Dads and Grandfathers! The Bible tells us, "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: *other

Joseph Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Joseph lives honorably though a slave

Bad things aren’t as bad as they seem - Boll Weevil mon. in AL - cotton to peanuts From the Penthouse to the Outhouse and back again - but it will take over 13 years Loses coat a second time - but gets a new one in the end Imagine What’s it like to be on the back burner for 13 years - from 17-30 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Call Shotgun

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

We all want a seat of honor

I Call Shotgun Today we continue on Jesus’ journey. We have followed this journey from Capernaum where the disciples were arguing who was the greatest, through Judea and the encounter with the rich man, and now we’re on our way to Jerusalem. It’s at this point that James and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Chosen Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 1, 2007

the honor and privilege of being chosen by God

Intro: I must be a special person, because when I check my e-mails I have messages that say, Steve you are a winner, you have been chosen for a trip to Disney World. Steve, would you please take a survey for us. Steve, could we send you on a dream vacation? Wow, I am special, I am a chosen one. Of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mothers Are Stange Creatures

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 6, 2016

In honor of Mothers, with feeling and a touch of Humor.

"Today Mothers are being recognized for their dedication and TLC. It's a day of appreciation for making you finish something that couldn’t be done, for standing by you and believing in you, and for getting up in the middle of the night to clean your bottom and to wash your dippers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

God honors faithful speech and living.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses . . . sent me . . . to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as . . .” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Boldly Go

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 4, 2013

God rewards initiative in his honor.

1. Kemmons Wilson Kemmons Wilson has always been an initiator. He started working when he was seven selling magazines, newspapers and popcorn. In 1930 at the age of seventeen he started working for a Cotton broker in his first salaried job, for $12 a week writing figures on the price board. When a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Subject Did Jesus Speak On More Than Any Other?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it.

A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it. Luke 19 is parable about the Kingdom of God. READ TEXT As mentioned, this parable is about Jesus and the Kingdom of God. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Church Of Unity

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Acts 2:42-47 On the day of Pentecost, 3,000 new members were added to its membership, making a total of 3,120 members. 1:14-15

1 It Was a Church That Studied the Bible 2 It Was a Church of Christian Fellowship 3 It Was a Church That Worshipped Christ 4 It Was a Church That Evangelized the World A Learning, Studying Church I Thay Had a Love for The Bible Acts 2:42 And they continued ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 7, 2021

A sermon on suffering after the death of one of our members. Possibly suitable for a funeral

Suffering - Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 As you know, we have been going through Genesis. I was looking forward to the next couple of weeks. I was planning on preaching 4 sermons around the life of Abraham. I dug books out of my library. I ordered one, I thought I had and couldn’t find. I went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Talk To The Hand Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fourth in series. As members of the body of Christ we have a uniqueness, union, worth, and belonging.

"In Christ" "Talk To The Hand" I Corinthians 12:12-27 Individualism Examples/illustrations "What you want is what you get" "Your way, right away [at BurgerKing]" Mitsubishi "You deserve it" Supremacy of the "id" Reality TV Survivor The Weakest Link Big Brother "? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Challenges Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013

Challenges by Paul to the church

Challenges – Are we ready to step up to Paul’s Challenges? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 I. Challenge to Churches (12-13) a. We are to Respect, Recognize, and Honor our Leaders 1. Senior Pastor 2. Youth Pastor 3. Deacon Leadership aa. Pray for Them • Prayerless pews equal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

About Freeways, Eggshells, Crossing Our T's, And Dotting Our I's

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 21, 2003

Pentecost 15: Legalistic approaches that are intended to honor God... don’t. This message contrasts legalistic vs. God-honoring worship.

A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so he called her on her cell phone. She answered and he said, “Dear, there’s one car going in the wrong direction ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Master Teacher Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

During this series we honored people in the world who make a difference. This sermon honors teachers, especially the Master Teacher, Jesus.

Illus. Teacher’s Appreciation day. Daughter of Florist. Son of Candy Store. Son of owner of Liquor Store. “Is it wine?” “Champagne?” I give up you’ll have to tell me.” “It’s a puppy!” How many of you remember a teacher who was deserving of that kind of gift? A Teacher who impacted your life ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Palm Sunday? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 18, 2011

People were honoring Jesus Christ as they laid down their cloaks and palm branches; what are we honoring Jesus with on a daily basis?

Today is known as Palm Sunday. Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Got questions? Got answers!! - The Word of God! Palm Sunday is described in all the 4 Gospels. The narrative in Mark 11 is abbreviated but similar to the one in Matthew. So let us read Matthew 21:1-11……. Let us note a few things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible