Sermons on Hung On A Tree:

The Towel That Unifies Us Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2016

Loving People Like Jesus, Ministry, Awareness, Service

THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Unifies Us Matthew 25:31-46 November 20, 2022 Introduction: We live in a state where we wear a lot of blue and white or black and red. I spent almost 15 years in Louisville, Kentucky wearing a lot of blue and white amid a sea of black and red. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Indipendence Day

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 30, 2001

The Cost of freedom is high. Lets look at how high it really is and what we should give in the quest for it.

THE GREATEST INDEPENDENCE DAY Introduction: As we come together today we are looking forward to a national holiday, the Fourth of July. Picnics, BBQ’s, watermelons and Kids but it’s not really what it is and that’s the sad part. I want to look at that and also I want to look at the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet Without Honor

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 28, 2019

Jesus was in the world and the world knew Him not.

Introduction: The now infamous Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” And he hit the nail on the head, because no one wants to be rejected. It can make you conclude what Oprah Winfrey said, “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me” because no one wants the door slammed in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith In A Great God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 22, 2013

It's not great faith we need, but faith in a great God.

Luke 17:1-10 "Faith in a Great God" Here in the first 10 verses of Luke Chapter 17 Jesus gives His disciples and us four teachings: 1. One is about tempting others, or causing others to sin. 2. One is on forgiving others. 3. One is on the need for us to act on our faith. 4. And the fourth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Welcome To Our World

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

This sermon was used with video clips from the Peanuts Christmas video.

There is a little guy some of us never think about except at Christmas. He is short. He has a little round head. He doesn’t have much hair. He seems to always be on the wrong side of the ball in life. If you have ever paid much attention to the cartoon strip Peanuts, than you know that Charlie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: *other

A Symbol Of Hope Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

the hope of the resurrection

You will notice that there are Easter eggs on your table. We want to thank Dave, and Kourtnie and Terry for coloring them for us. But why are the colored eggs on the tables for our festive Easter celebration? And why for Easter? Our world is full of symbols. • The flag is representative ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Pathway To The Passion Pt-5 Scourging & Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

To better understand what Jesus endured for us....

Pathway To The Passion Part 5- Scourging & Crucifixion So far in this series we have looked at Jesus at the Last Supper, in the Garden at Gethsemane, Peters denial, and how his arrest and trials were illegal. Though the Gospels give us a good picture of the events of the last day of Christ, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“he’s Big Enough To Bless Me” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 22, 2013

God has demonstrated His commitment to see us delivered from the curse of sin into the blessings he has in mind for us.

As I begin this message today, I want to ask you a question, “Do you want God to bless you?” You might think, “What a silly question!” Not really, Jesus asked this same question, and He wasn’t trying to be silly. He was deadly serious. (READ TEXT) Note the scene ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

“do You Want To Be Blessed?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013

God has provided for us to be released from the curse and to live under blessing.

As I begin this message today, I want to ask you a question, “Do you want God to bless you?” You might think, “What a silly question!” Not really, Jesus asked this same question, and He wasn't trying to be silly. He was deadly serious. (READ TEXT) Note the scene here. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Make Room For Christ In Your Heart

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 16, 2008

A Sermon for Christmas,in poetic verse, based on Luke’s Gospel

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008 - 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

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2015

The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself.

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie Ephesians 1:3-8NLT The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself. (It seems I never get to that level!) Consequences: Fear of failure: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasures That Cannot Be Taken Away

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

Have you ever had a day that was so special, so filled with wonderful things, that you wished time could stand still & that day last forever? Mary must have experienced that the night when Jesus was born.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Luke 2:15-19 A. Have you ever had a day that was so special, so filled with wonderful things, that you wished time could stand still & that day last forever? ILL. Maybe it was when you got your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Luke 2:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thirsty?

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 6, 2022

God has given the gift of thirst, both spiritually and physically. He also quenches our thirst through the Holy Spirit!

The Gift of Thirst Isaiah 41:17-20 KJV "When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom Letter- Don't Be Stupid Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 24, 2021

This is the 39th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 5th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#39] FREEDOM LETTER- DON’T BE STUPID Galatians 3:1-14 Introduction: If you have kids or grandkids, or know any kids; you have probably said something like, “Have you lost your mind? Are you stupid or what? What were you thinking?” If you want to have freedom in Christ, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"the Gift Of Love: A Heartfelt Christmas Story"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 20, 2024

It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God ever did for any of us! The reason I can say that is this, because He loved us, He was moved to do everything else that He has done.

Introduction: Good morning, beloved family in Christ! As we gather here in this beautiful Advent season, we are invited to reflect on the miraculous gift of love — a love that changes everything. Today, I want to share a heartfelt story, a story that teaches us about love, sacrifice, and hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-21

Denomination: Methodist