Sermons on Idle Hands:

Materialism

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 8, 2010

It starts when we’re young. We go through the ‘mine, mine, mine’ stage. Trying to convey the concept of sharing to a toddler isn’t exactly easy. But possessiveness is something that doesn’t necessarily disappear with age. The ‘mine’ syndrome is something

MATERIALISM INTRODUCTION: It starts when we’re young. Toddlers going through the ‘mine, mine, mine’ stage. Shaun doesn’t exactly go around saying that but if he sees it, likes it and wants it, in his mind there is an automatic transfer of ownership. Trying to convey the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God At The Movies Part 1: The Glorious Party Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 10, 2010

This sermon is about how God has done everything he can to seek out his children.

God At The Movies: Part 1 The Glorious Party Good morning! We are so glad you’re here with us today. Today I want to get started in a new sermon series. This one is going to be a little bit different than some of the others that I’ve preached. I know for a fact that there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Something Is Happening Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

5. Vision Week 1 February 7, 2010 Something is Happening Have you ever been looking for something but just couldn’t find it? I remember hearing this story about a couple who had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. The husband wanted a new truck. The wife wanted a fast ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: *other

Friends, Foes And Family Series

Contributed by David Moore on May 26, 2010

This sermon addresses the sources of opposition to the work of God.

Friends, Foes & Family Text: Mark 3:20-35 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians the apostle Paul once commented, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Isn’t that the truth? Last Sunday we saw how Jesus ministry was increasing in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing To Add

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2010

You can't add anything to the cross that would improve your relationship with God.

Title: Nothing to Add Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Truth: You can’t add anything to the cross that would improve your relationship with God. Aim: to pursue Christ alone in order to know God. INTRODUCTION I asked last week if there was something our church could learn from the Democrats as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

"A New You"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2009

This is an Easter Message that there can be a new us because of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

A New You Psalm 1:1-6 Matthew 27:27-12 April 12, 2009 It had been three days since Jesus had been arrested in the dark of night, and taken away from his disciples. All of them had fled in fear. One of his closest disciples had told Jesus I have you back no matter what. Yet when it came ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom's Enemies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2009

This message encourages believers to stand firm in their freedom by staying away from the law and the legalist who would take it away

Freedom’s Enemies (Galatians 5:1-12) One morning, during an adult Sunday school class, a pastor in San Angelo, Texas, picked up the podium and walked back and forth with it. When someone asked, “What are you doing?” he replied, “Well, sometimes you just need to take a stand.” (Rebecca ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Knit Quilt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 16, 2009

Jonathan and David demonstrate how people are joined to one another: acknowledging a Father, receiving validation, empowering one another, working together for life.

There is a group in our church which is planning a quilt. This quilt is to depict the history of our church, with each square representing a decade in the church’s life. The finished product will be put on display so that everyone can get a picture of our history. Now this is not the first time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3:16 The Numbers Of Hope

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This sermon is based on Max Lucado’s book 3:16 The Numbers of Hope. I tried to distill his entire book into one single sermon. Of course, all the credit for this one goes to Max.

John 3:16 by Scott Bayles adapted from Max Lucado First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Max Lucado just released a new book titled simply 3:16. The entire book focuses in on just one single verse from the Bible--John 3:16. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy, sent to Family Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:40-45

Denomination: Christian Church

Guess What? The Chruch Has Problems.

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE GUESS WHAT? THE CHURCH HAS PROBLEMS! Sunday March 30, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:15-18a Intro. A. [] Show video clip from Apollo 13 movie. “Houston we have a problem.” Those are probably considered by many people to be immortal words. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Holiness

Healing For The Broken Heart

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2009

Two big ways Jesus heals the brokenhearted.

We’re in the series, "The Case for the Real Jesus, How Jesus is not Synthetic or False, but Real and Reliable!" We’re using Psalm 34:8 (NCV) as our Scriptural theme for this series. "Examine and see how good the Lord is. Happy is the person who trusts him." Historical evidence abounds for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Believe The Bible? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 26, 2009

Looks at evidence that supports the fact that the Bible is the word of God and should be believed.

Why Should I Believe the Bible? How do we determine the reliability of things? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Are the Apostles Reliable? Is the History Accurate? Can the Prophecies be checked? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Promises And Extending Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2009

King David show wonderful grace toward Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth and we learn of our need to receive God’s grace and dispense grace to others.

Introduction: A. What do you think of when I say the word “GRACE”? 1. Many of us probably think of the prayer we offer at mealtimes. 2. The story is told of a family who was inspired to do something after hearing a great sermon on evangelism. a. So they invited their neighbors to dinner the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive Me – Though Not How I Forgive Others

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Forgiveness is something we want, but seldom are prepared to give. A sermon on why we should forgive

“Forgive me – though not how I forgive others” - Matt 18:21-35 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/7/06 am Forgiveness is something we know we should do, but seldom do fully. There was once a man who was bitten by a dog, which was later discovered to be rabid. The man was rushed to the hospital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Some of Jesus’ teaching on Prayer

“Jesus on Prayer - Part 2” - Luke 11:5-13 Gladstone Baptist Church - 1/10/06 am S1 The Problem of No Answers - OOPS Elie Wiesel was a survivor of the dreaded Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. He wrote of his experiences in the book “The Night”. In that book he relates the harrowing story of two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist