Sermons on Indianapolis:

On The Edge Of Nothingness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016

A sermon on the belief that there is nothing beyond a person's individual life. Then we discuss how David dealt with the nothingness and how this brought him to belief in God. Then we see how this influenced his life especially in regards to Goliath

HoHum: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush noticed a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Just as the soldiers touched the lid, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Long Farewell

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2016

A final sermon after a fruitful ministry

HoHum: Funny things at Pleasant Ridge I remember asking Steve and Ginger Bailey to get me a crown for a children’s minute from Burger King. They said they would handle it. Right before the sermon, they gave me the package and instead of a Burger King crown, it was a tiarra. I remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Succeeding Where Others Fail

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012

We're all Success Junkies to some degree! Remember Failure is not Forever!

SUCCEEDING WHERE OTHERS FAIL II Timothy 4:7 I like to succeed at things. I like to accomplish things. I think we’re made that way. We’re made to ACCOMPLISH THINGS! I believe without a shadow of a doubt that God made us to ACCOMPLISH! God told Adam & Eve in Genesis 9:7 to go forth & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sins Covered Verses Sins Confessed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2013

Both God and men cover sin. The choice is not whether to deal with sins or not, but to deal with them either wisely or foolishly. Let's learn what action we are taking to deal with our sin along with its corresponding result.

PROVERBS 28: 13 SINS COVERED VERSES SINS CONFESSED [Job 31: 33-34, Psalm 51:1-12] "He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them finds mercy." This verse is distinctly divided. Two different types of persons are introduced. Two opposite courses of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Providence, And Predestination Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011

A sermon on Romans 8:26-30 (Material adapted from a sermon by Glenn Bourne)

Introduction: A. Several years ago there was a car on the side of the road with its hood up. One man, dressed in a suit, passed by and looked at the engine and told the owner how to fix the car with a simple procedure. It worked great and the owner asked him, “How did you know this?” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011

Judgment Day will come. But we don't have to fear that day because Jesus overcame every obstacle to give His life for us on the cross.

Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord! March 4, 2007 Luke 13:31-35 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." 32 And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Perfect Model For Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2015

5 observations about God's marriage (title and material adapted from an article by Al Janssen in Focus on the Family February 2002)

HoHum: Al Janssen- A few years ago, my wife, Jo, and I were walking through our neighborhood on a warm summer evening. I talked on and on about my day. “So, how was your day?” I asked Jo. “Did you have a good time at brunch?” That morning, Jo had met in a home with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Victory Of All Time

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 4, 2014

A simple sermon about salvation through Jesus.

(The following is a sermon that was preached at the campgrounds at the Aaron's 499 @ Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday May 4th 2014. It is geared toward NASCAR fans but could be adapted to fit many situations. It is a simple description of the salvation process.) The Greatest Victory Of All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Back, He Said So Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 18, 2020

I am writing this as a follow up to Easter, it is a reminder of our hope in Jesus. I intend this to be uplifting and to focus on what we DO KNOW about the second coming.

“Jesus is coming back, HE SAID SO” Week 1 of 5 John 14:1-5 Today we start a new series called “Jesus is coming, BACK”: Today is “Jesus is coming back, HE SAID SO” Next week Jesus is coming back, SOON. Then Jesus is coming back, UNEXPECTEDLY. Week 4 is “Jesus is coming back, JUDGMENT ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Matthew 24:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Or Not To Be

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2021

To succeed, to live, to love, and to serve we must... (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson in his book, The Lord of Love, Chapter 9 with same title as sermon)

HoHum: To be, or not to be; that is the question- whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them? Few lines of Shakespeare are better known that these. If I had understood Shakespeare, I’d ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Mark 8:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cherishing The Gift Of Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 18, 2021

Prepare your hearts to meet the Babe lying in the manger. Throw off the shackles of sin and chaos and draw nearer to your Lord through confession and sacrificial living so that you might honor Him on His birthday!

Cherishing the Gift Psalms 46:1; James 4:8; Matthew 28 :19-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As I hear the clock screeching in my ear I roll over on my side and firmly turn off my alarm. I would like to say that I feel fresh and vibrant, ready to conquer the world, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, James 4:8, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Telltale Signs Of A Carnal Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

4 telltale signs of a carnal Christian from 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

HoHum: A famous sportscaster said that, for him, the start of the Indianapolis 500 was the most spectacular event in sports. To see those turbocharged automobiles roaring around Turn 4 and zooming across the starting line at 200 miles an hour to start the world’s most famous race is an incredible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church In The Shadow Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008

Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2015

The 1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14) of Christians as God’s own children of light.

For anyone who remembers the days when just one Spider-Man movie seemed impossible, it is an astonishing how comic book superheroes now dominate popular entertainment. There is a precise schedule of superhero movies to be released over the next six years. Even with such a variety of movies there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

The Prayer That God Answers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ