Sermons on Imitation:

The Perfect Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 19, 2017

The Lord's Prayer tells us God is our "Heavenly Father". That implies that God uses the better tendencies of earthly fathers to communicate who He is. So, what are the traits of decent Earthly fathers?

(Explanation of opening: The traditionally memorized version of the Lord’s Prayer is found only in the KJV. Since we have ESV pew Bibles – which leave off the last verse – I felt that would create confusion as to why that verse was missing. I didn’t want to go there, so I put the KJV on screen and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians Part 3 – "Humility Leads To Honor!” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2005

Humility is to be followed because it always follows the path of Jesus and this attitude will lead to a God honoring life which will be praised in Heaven.

Philippians Part 3 – “Humility leads to honor!” Thesis: Humility is to be followed because it always follows the path of Jesus and this attitude will lead to a God honoring life which will be praised in Heaven. On the lighter side of life: Proverbs According To Kids A first grade teacher ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Secrets For Winners – Philippians 3:12-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022

We need to stop and remind ourselves of who we are: Believers in Jesus who are serving him in a marathon, not a sprint, toward his kingdom. Therefore, let us never forget, or even minimize, who were are or what our “upward call” is.

Paul the apostle must have been a sports fan. I say that because he uses a lot of terminology in the scriptures related to sports. He says – We don't wrestle with just flesh and blood. That's a wrestling illustration. He says – We fight the good fight. That's a boxing illustration. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Find Joy In The Journey Laugh Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2019

Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility.

Funny Video: Christian language Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Romans 15:13, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin's Seductive Power

Contributed by James May on May 29, 2002

Like a harlot attracting her victim, Sin draws us away from faithfulness to God!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27, Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worshipping The Snake

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2006

Christians easily slip into venerating the "things" God gives to bless us. Hezekiah, as he ascended to the throne, destroyed the bronze serpent because the people had lapsed into idolatry without realising what they were doing.

2 KINGS 18:1-4 WORSHIPPING THE SNAKE In the third year of Hoshea son of Elah, king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Considered Alien-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2014

1 of 2. Peter addressed his circular letter to those who were considered as aliens in the world. But why are these considered as alien? Christians are considered alien by...

CONSIDERED ALIEN-I—1Peter 1:1-2 ALIEN ENOUGH? Attention: In 1947, someone found some unidentifiable ‘wreckage’ debris in Roswell, NM. The wreckage was transported to a military installation near the southwestern border of Nevada currently known as Area 51. The military locked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! "Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!" Isa. 5:20, 21.

To Tell The Truth To Tell the Truth was an American TV game show that featured a panel of four celebrities whose object is the correct identification of a contestant who has an unusual occupation or experience. This central character is accompanied by two impostors who pretend to be the central ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.

“Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father's Day 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 16, 2022

This message is about the legacy that fathers leave behin for their children. Our legacy is much more than generational wealth - it's the path we leave that points to Christ.

What We Leave Behind Father’s Day 2022 Scriptures: Titus 2:2; Philippians 2:5-13; First Corinthians 11:1 The word Legacy is defined as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.” The word was first used in the 15th century and was associated with a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2, Philippians 2:5-13, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Where Lives Are Transformed By Grace Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 10, 2003

This sermon looks at how we as the church need to be distinct from the world around us. It looks at life before and after salvation, and the need for a change in the life of a confessing beleiver. Includes study guide.

This past week the Episcopalian church elected its first ever openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson. The election has threatened to cause a split amongst the 2.4 million member denomination. When asked by a CNN reporter whether his election would cause a split in the church, Gene Robinson replied, “I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Be Content With What You Have

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 23, 2003

PENTECOST 15(C) - Be content with what you have because our Savior will never change but believers can always change.

BE CONTENT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Hebrews 13:1-8 - September 21, 2003 HEBREWS 13:1-8 131Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 3Remember those in prison as if you were their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

a "how to pray" message based on the directions Jesus gave in Matthew 6.

One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring before God, he paused outside her door and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Distinctive! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 1, 2003

Christians are to walk worthy of our call by being different from the world around us.

Be Distinctive! Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Focus: Christians are to walk worthy of our call by being different from the world around us. Function: To challenge & call Christians to holy living in their minds, speech and attitudes. Several years ago a good friend invited me to come and watch him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Pure! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 9, 2003

Christians are to walk worthy of our call by avoiding any hint of sexual immorality; different from the world around us.

Be Pure! Ephesians 5:1-20 Focus: Christians are to walk worthy of our call by avoiding any hint of sexual immorality; different from the world around us. Function: To challenge & call Christians to holy living in their sexual purity. What is it that makes gold . . . pure gold so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ