Sermons on Idle Hands:

Logic, History, Mathematics, And Science: Investigating Truth Claims Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

So today I'd like to build a case. Let's see how we can approach the truth claims of Christianity from an interdisciplinary approach.

So today I'd like to build a case. Let's see how we can approach the truth claims of Christianity from an interdisciplinary approach. I like to look at Christianity from several different angles. Those angles are logic (specifically logical fallacies), history (tests for historicity), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25-27, 1 Timothy 1:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the paradoxical qualities of Jesus - baby and Savior, Lion and Lamb, etc.

Superman. What’s not to like about him? The man of Steel! No one can beat Superman – unless they have Kryptonite. But, without that, he’s all steel. And we like that about Superman, but there’s something else about Superman we like – Clark Kent. We like that he can also be that dorky, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Educated Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul is not knocking the love of the Philippians. Kindergarten love is not bad, but it is no place to level off and be content. A child who does not progress beyond kindergarten is greatly handicapped, and so is the Christian whose love does not abound more and more in knowledge.

The best of Christians make their share of mistakes, but John Turner was apparently trying to get a large portion of his quota of mistakes out of the way all in one day. John was a conscientious pastor who got to his church early one Sunday morning, and he discovered that he had left his sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

See Jesus! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2021

If you want to see Jesus through the fog of your depression, disappointment, and doubt, then open your Bible and open your heart to Him.

When I was teaching a philosophy class for Barton County Community College, we were asking some fundamental questions: What is Truth? & How do we know the Truth? At that time, one of my students introduced me to The Matrix, a science fiction movie, in which the real world has been taken over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Revelation 3:20, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Desirable Determination Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

The old saying that where there is a will there is a way is confirmed over and over again. People with a spirit of determination are doing the improbable all the time, and by the grace and providence of God, sometimes even the impossible.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn is one of the great modern examples of the power of determination. He served time in the Siberian waste land for making a disparaging remark about Stalin in a letter. He endured six years of imprisonment, when he suddenly discovered the joy of writing. He was suffering for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-22

Easter Is Everything

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 5, 2021

Because Easter is everything, Jesus must be everything to you.

The word “everything” refers to “something that is extremely or most important.” If you believe someone or something is everything, you’re saying that person or that thing is most important in your life. Barry White made these words popular in a song from 1974: “My first, my last, my everything ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Faith and knowledge go together, for you have to have some basis for faith. Faith is trust in somebody or something, and you have to have knowledge of persons or truth in order to trust them.

Over the years I have read the mail of many people. It is because it is because I buy a lot of old books and people leave letters and postcards in these old books. Seldom have I found anything worth reading, but the fact is, much of the best reading in history is found in reading other ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Why Black History

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2025

This message summarizes why our understanding and remembrance of Black history is so important to how we see ourselves and walk in our future. It must be instilled into the next generation.

Why Black History Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12; Genesis 9:21-25 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Why Black History.” This month we have celebrated Black History month, but have you asked yourself why we continue to do this year after year? Has ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10, Genesis 9:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon Haggai’s Call From Ruin To Revival

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 25, 2025

Revival is a matter of the heart. Revival begins when believers realize that things have changed, weakened and dying. Israel had lost so much, their temple, temple worship and the presence of God. Revival begins in the heart.

Sermon – Haggai’s Call From Ruin to Revival Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1:1-15 “On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. “This is ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Luke 10:41-42, Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Methodist

Ministry Partnerships-3(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2025

3 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-III— —Luke 1:46-55[part-1--:46-50](:39-56) Attention: The other day, my wife(the First Lady of Salem) was making a big pot of vegetable soup. But she didn’t want us to start eating it immediately, because she had only recently added some key ingredients to the soup. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-50, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Which Jesus Do You Follow? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025

There's only one true Jesus, but there are many false concepts of Jesus whom people follow. Do you follow a religious Jesus who requires rituals and works for salvation. Then, think again.

As we mentioned in our bulletin this morning, we begin a new series of messages today entitled "Meet the Real Jesus?' And I'm going to begin this morning by asking each of you here, "Which Jesus do you follow?" Now, yes, I'm anticipating some questions or comments which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Isaiah 64:6, James 2:10, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Power & Love In Jesus' Name Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025

Jesus promised we would do the same kind of miracles that Jesus Himself did in John 14:12-14. In Acts 3 Peter and John simply obeyed Jesus commands in John 14 and it resulted in a mass divine appointment. You can do the same, by boldly and publicly praying in Jesus' name.

I suppose it was probably 15 or 20 years ago when I got a call from a young lady in our church who was working as a phlebotomist at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno. She had established a friendship with a couple who were in a crisis because he was facing a surgery for a blocked carotid artery. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14, Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Bible Church

The Radical Invitation Of Jesus, From Exclusion To Celebration Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025

In the calling of Levi, Jesus reshapes what discipleship looks like and who qualifies to be a disciple. Would we invite the "Levi's" of our day to follow Him?

Introduction: Is Jesus “woke”? In other words, is He someone who is sensitive to or aware of the injustices experienced by the marginalized? If Jesus were walking on earth today, gathering disciples, would He do so along DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) ethical standards? Would he try to choose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

Called Into Righteousness

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2025

1) The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees 2) The Righteousness God Requires, and finally, 3) The Righteousness God Gives.

Although we will just focus on Matthew 5:20, in Matthew 5, beginning in verse 17, Jesus explained God’s standard of Righteousness as embodied by the law of God. He said: Matthew 5:17-20.17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Other

Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was the “starting gun,” if you will, where a monk and a mallet make real and lasting changes to our entire world.

This year, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing the 95 Theses to the Wittenburg Door. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was a catalyst to make real and lasting changes in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist