Sermons on How Often Is Often:

Worshiping From Our Lazy-Boys

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2005

This sermon unpacks the physical expressions of our worship and the reasons we’re often so backward.

- Worship is supposed to be spiritual (John 4:23-24), but that spiritual worship, if real, is undoubtedly going to express itself physically. Some people think that what we do or don’t do with our bodies during worship doesn’t really matter, but that’s just not true. - Ex. Your kid does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah's Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 8, 2017

An often overlooked passage has some great insights concerning God, Jesus, and John the Baptist!

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " We are rapidly closing in on Christmas. It is an exciting time for children and adults. " There are many things to do to be prepared for this wonderful holiday. " Today we will begin a 3-part series entitled, Christmas With Luke. " In this series we will examine what the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Life: Now And Forever

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 24, 2025

This sermon invites everyone to reflect on a theme so central to our faith yet often misunderstood.

Scripture: John 17:3 – "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, grace and peace be with you all. Today, we reflect on a theme so central to our faith yet often misunderstood—eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses: The Prayer For Pity Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Part 2 Moses was often called to intercede on behalf of the Israelites but most of the time was in distress himself

MOSES THE PRAYER FOR PITY “I JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE” Date: March 3, 2002 PM service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Numbers 11:10-15 Introduction We are told and read that Moses was a man of great faith. Because of his great faith God was able to use this man like no other. But in this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Wait For Another?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 12, 2007

We, like John, often have expectations of Christ Jesus that are not totally in accord with his will for us.

Matthew 11:2 – 11 / Wait For Another? Intro: Not long ago, Barbara and I ordered a set of footstools that we saw in a catalog. The description said they were a deep chocolate brown. The picture was of a rich, dark, chocolate, almost black color. We ordered them and anxiously waited for them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nurturing Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Often, we don’t think of nurturing as a masculine activity, but it’s extremely masculine.

Nurture Is Essential to Life Often, we don’t think of nurturing as a masculine activity, but it’s extremely masculine. And there’s a lot of leadership, care, and development involved. Nurture is the process of caring for the development of another, which is primary to our role as a leader, husband, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2012

To often we let go of our dreams and become a pile of dead, very dry bones.

Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-10 April 22, 2012 Have you ever felt like there was no hope? You were hopeless . . . lost . . . You looked at your situation and there was no way out. You were trapped . . . stuck. There was a security guard at a railroad yard who accidentally locked himself in a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Geneology Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

Often we moan when we come to the geneologies, but they are more exciting then we might think.

Intro: 1. Back in 1988, a man selling costume Jewelry approached Tanya Tokevich, and she ended up buying a ring for $ 20 dollars. She said, "It didn't look like much, it was dull, but I just thought it was nice." Later she decided to get it appraised it turned out to be an antique ring with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Branch

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 12, 2009

Jesus speaks to His disciples describing the "Vine" and "branches." We branches are conduits passing on to others God’s grace as it flows through us. If we stay connected to the vine, God’s Grace passes through us on the way to someone in need and they wi

How many folks here like to “savor the flavor” of a really good glass of wine? Wine is often associated with special events, and surely with fine meals. In fact, there has been quite a bit of evidence provided to show that a glass of red wine once a day is a heart healthy practice. When you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

David: Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 29, 2011

The legacy of David is on wiorld news often,. The wall of the Temple He planned is now the Wailing Wall.

David: Leaving a Legacy I Chronicles 28: 2-6, 29: 1-5 Archeologists often say, “Man is best described by what he leaves behind.” That can be applied to our generation. When the archeologist of tomorrow dig through what we have left behind, it will describe us by trash on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Him! Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2009

We are so caught up with the sights and sounds of Christmas and we often forget who it is about.

Luke 22:14-20 Illustration: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Arlington Va.) In life everyone wants to be remembered, but many people live and are forgotten when they die Traveling 288 on any given Saturday you will see a hearse and maybe a family car which may suggest that the deceased was unknown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Falsnesss Of Forsakenness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 26, 2004

Relaying the truth that God never leaves us. More often in life we desert HIm.

The Falseness of Forsakenness Have you ever been so low you thought all there was left for you in this world is death? The idea that there is no hope all is lost and all you can do is end the pain. Don’t think you are alone. Many people have been down the road of feeling forsaken. Today I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31, Hebrews 13:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Drawn To The Light Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2015

God often works in layers, fulfilling His promises sometimes figuratively, then more literally, and then fully.

Drawn to the Light (Isaiah 60) 1. Israel My Glory magazine documents how two journalists were treated in Paris and London when they walked around with a skull cap and prayer shawl. 2. Within 60- seconds, they were spit upon, cursed, threatened, people threw things at them, and they were told to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Leads

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 1, 2003

We are often afraid to move forward in life, but God leads, therefore we should not be afraid.

GOD LEADS W. Maynard Pittendreigh Psalm 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Fulfillment

Contributed by William Meakin on May 18, 2023

Fulfillment is defined as the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted. It may often result in a feeling of contentment.

Germany Kent, an American print and broadcast journalist, television personality and author once remarked: “Positive thinking is powerful thinking. If you want happiness, fulfillment, success and inner peace, start thinking you have the power to achieve those things. Focus on the bright side of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23, Romans 13:8, Galatians 5:14, Ezekiel 12:28