Sermons on Innovation:

Use Your Worldly Wealth Wisely

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 29, 2025

The parable of the dishonest manager leaves us with many unanswered questions. Why did Jesus use the “creative accounting” done by a cheater as the basis for a lesson on managing money and material wealth?

Dynamite. The airplane. Television. The Internet. Those are just a few examples of things that mankind has invented that have been used for good and for evil. Dynamite has allowed people to accomplish great tasks in building, mining, and demolition. Sadly it has also been used as a tool for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Greatness?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

Jesus our God came to serve. And even to die, to give his life as a ransom for many! To die for us, to empty himself of divine power and authority and serve those in need. That is true greatness.

I recall a meme I saw online, it had a picture of a janitorial supply cart and it said, "Called to ministry? This will be your first pulpit." Truer words were never spoken. My first five years in ministry I mopped a lot of floors, and believe me, I expect more floors in the future. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Joy In Troubled Times

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 15, 2024

The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?

Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Fruit Of The Spirit (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

We are in part 2 of a 3 part series “Fruit of the Spirit”.

Last week we examined: Love, Joy, Peace Just a quick recap: When looking at the fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control We began with love and came to the conclusion that each of the fruits listed after love; encompass love. In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

"Father Deficiency Disorder”

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021

MALACHI 4:5-6 SHEDS LIGHT ON A VICIOUS STRATEGY THE ENEMY DEVISES TO DAMAGE THE VERY FABRIC OF THE SOCIETY JUST BY CRAWLING INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NESTS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE ENDTIMES, MAKING A SERIOUS FRACTURE IN THE FATHER-CHILD BOND.

SERMON OVERVIEW A. ORIGINAL STATUS OF THE FAMILY B. THE FALL OF THE ORIGINAL FAMILY C. CURRENT CONTEXT OF FAMILIES D. RESTORATION OF THE FAMILY IN ENDTIMES D.1 RESTORE GOD’S DEFINITION OF FAMILY D.2 RESTORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES D.3 RESTORE WATCHMAN DUTY OF THE FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 13:25-26, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 2:15, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 16:24-26, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Malachi 4:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon # 1- Life Changing Questions Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 16, 2024

Think about the questions that were posed to various people in the bible in the Old and New Testaments. The way the people responded brought about major transformation in their lives and that’s exactly what God can do to those who believe in Him wholeheartedly.

We read in Matthew 9:27-28, When Jesus left that place, two blind men followed him. They shouted, "Have mercy on us, Son of David.” Jesus went into a house, and the blind men followed him. He said to them, "Do you believe that I can do this?" "Yes, Lord," they answered. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-28, John 11:25-26, Mark 9:23

Denomination: Other

"the Importance Of Humility" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"The Importance of Humility" Luke 14:7-14 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Genesis 3:5, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Proverbs 3:34, Acts 10:25-28, Acts 10:34, Acts 11:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Leave The Past In The Past

Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 27, 2004

From Imitators to Instigators: Describing the need for agents of change in the local church

Leave the Past in the Past: From Imitation to Instigation Jeremiah 29:11-14a Talk about Big Spring- How things change— Change is hard thing for us to deal with- I listen to a lot of talk radio- I enjoy it- one of the prevailing themes on talk radio as people call in - the way things used ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up Call

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 12, 2005

Walk in the Light

This is a true story – no I mean it, it really is true. Warren had an MRI a couple of weeks ago. I don’t know if you have ever had one. I’ve had a couple. One a long time ago and one just a few years ago. They have gotten better. For the first MRI that I had, the MRI was this big tube that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Out God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

Do you have a LifePlan? Are you living the life God meant for you to live? This message helps you begin the development of a LifePlan.

Living the Life You Were Meant to Live -God has a plan for your life- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Do you have a life plan? Do you have a life plan that takes you from where you are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Here Is Joy

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 19, 2004

The things that rob us of joy are: 1. Living a life of isolation. 2. Living for the material world. 3. Living without Jesus.

How much money would it take to make you happy? A million dollars? Two million? Jack Whittaker, 57, won the largest undivided jackpot in U. S. History — $314.9 million — two years ago. But Jewel Whittaker, Jack’s wife, told the Charleston Gazette, “I wish all of this never would have happened. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons We Can Learn From The Titanic Disaster

Contributed by Robert Pue on Apr 27, 2001

There are many lessons God would like us to remember from the sinking of the Titanic, that are relevant to us today.

By Rob Pue This last April marked the 89th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. For generations the tragic story has captivated the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life. People of all ages - even the very young - are enthralled with the story. And after all this time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Gotta Want It

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at the comparison of the Kingdom of God and a valuable pearl

HE HAD IT ALL, AT LEAST ON THE SURFACE. A GOOD BUSINESS, A FINE FAMILY, STATUS IN THE COMMUNITY. HE HAD EVERYTHING IT WOULD APPEAR, BUT NOT QUITE ENOUGH. SOME MEN CRAVED AFTER GOLD OR SILVER OR JEWELS NOT THIS MAN. THOSE THINGS WERE ALL SO COLD AND INANIMATE, FORGED AND MOULDED DEEP INSIDE AN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Press On!

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002

This is a New Years sermon designed to encourage us to keep going!

INTRODUCTION  How many of you had a good year last year?  I did, I got to live another year, I learned that I was going to be a grandfather and many other great things happened. The Cardinals made the playoffs again and the Rams did the same.  In the sports world what does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of Four Friends

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 1, 2000

Sermon on Mark 2:1-12

“FAITH OF FOUR FRIENDS” or “HOW TO BRING PEOPLE TO CHRIST” MARK 2:1-12 There was once the small rural church. Now the church wad very small. So small that the pastor had to double up as the local barber to make ends meet. There happened to be a man in this small community who had invested ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church