Sermons on Independent:

What He Said

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 23, 2025

We can’t just sit by and lift up hands in the church although prayer changes things, but we have to get out there leave the comfort zone of the nest of the church, we have to be seen in the streets, we have to stand together.

“What He Said” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - Growing up in the era I did and most of you did I am sure will remember we got whopping’s. My father being a preacher my brother’s and I always said my father would always preach a sermon when we got one. It didn’t kill us, but it made ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

"What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion?

“What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering Judges 13:1-5 Acts 18:1-18: 1 Corinthians 1:1-16 Genesis 1:27-30 Genesis 2:18-23 How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion? Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Judges 13:1-5, Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beattitude 3 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Beattitudes

Beatitude Series # 3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:4 Blessed are the Meek, for they shall inherit the earth Matt 5:5 Original date April 25, 1999 Revised May 12, 2001 Divorced parents Judge asked the Girl who she wanted to live with Mom Beats me Dad beats me The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On A Donkey, You Must Be Kidding!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2003

Reflections on the Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem

Brinton/Thornage 13-04-03-02 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” John 12:12-19 Often there’s more to a story than meets the human eye. And our gospel reading in Jn 12 is no exception The story is known as Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. To the Jewish readers ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Anglican

Disqualification

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2003

Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

Acts 1:21-26 Do not Be Disqualified 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter or you may live to regret it. Jim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can Anyone Find A Trumpet?

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon uses archeology, statistics, and tests of ancient documents to prove the reliability of the Bible.

In Biblical times they blew a trumpet as a call to war. I COR 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? The Church needs to give a clear, concise message about the Bible. Can anyone find a Trumpet ? Its time to blow the trumpet. The Bible is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Women In The Kingdom Ii

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 11, 2003

More teaching on women in the Kingdom

I CORINTHIANS 11:2-16 02/07/94 WOMEN IN THE CHURCH II Introduction Things that have changed their meaning over the years, some things even begin to mean almost the opposite of what they intended. - Oh Canada - booed in Montreal on Ste. Jean Baptiste Day. - It was commissioned by the by the Ste. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: *other

Sanctification

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

How does one know when they are sanctified?

Sanctification A Scene from Real Life Romans 12:1-2; I Thessalonians 4:3-8, 5:23-24 There are some that declare that we simply grow into the experience of entire sanctification. They say, “Just give me time. After a while I will be more like a saint. Just let me grow.” The truth of the matter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

What's On Your Mind Series

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 11, 2003

The sermon is designed to prompt believers to begin fully utilizing their minds in a positive way.

What’s On Your Mind, Whatever it is, God knows It? (Psalm 94:11) God has blessed each of us with a mind. There is no one created by God who can negate the fact that they have been created to think. Being fully aware that God is aware of all of our thoughts, why is that so many Christians fail to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Acts 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of Immodesty: Adjusting Our Thinking - Part 2

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002

Too often the Christian allows his thinking about clothing to be determined by the pressures of fashion and the tenets of sexual libertinism.

Part 2 Introduction A. Text: 1 Tim. 2:9,10. B. Too often the Christian allows his thinking about clothing to be determined by the pressures of fashion and the tenets of sexual libertinism. C. The so-called Sexual Revolution has done more than we like to admit to set our standards for us. D. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing At The Jorday, Transition Time Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 5, 2002

A host of people stood at the Jordan will they proceed in faith or go back into the wilderness?

Standing at the Jordan Joshua 3:1-13 Preached at Midway Community Church Jan 9,2000 Intro: Joshua: Where the promise becomes a reality; Have the promises of God through Jesus become a reality to you? As we see God’s covenant people posses the land, we can learn how the promise became a reality ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of The Mess In Israel And The Middle East

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2002

An attempt to clarify the details of the murky situation in Israel and the Middle East.

[This message was written during the unrest in Israel during the spring of 2002.] Our Goal: “Being aware of the situation when you ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem.’” The Two Major Combatants: 1. Israel. - almost exclusively Jewish. - the vast majority of its people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live With One Another And Still Love It! Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Part one of a series on the importance of soundness in family living from a Biblical perspective.

BIBLICAL FAMILY LIVING I HOW TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND STILL LOVE IT! HEB 13:4 Sunam 2/3/02 “Marriage should be honored by all….” Mark 10:6-9 - "But at the beginning of creation God ’made them male and female.’ 7’For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4, Mark 10:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do These Stones Mean

Contributed by Randy West on May 25, 2002

What do we leave our children? A memorial? or a memory?

What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-8 Intro: 1. Let’s go back in time 800 yrs before Christ. a. Father and Son traveling in Israel b. Son sees a pile of stones near the Jordan River c. He looks up to his father and says, "What do these stones mean?" d. The Father and son stop find a place to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Experience Personal Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist