Sermons on Insignificant Things:

The King Who Went From Smashing To Crashing

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2014

Here's a king who, because of pride and rebellion, chose to look only to doctors and not to God for his healing. His stance was a result of waning faith, going against his previous experience, and even against his knowledge of God’s character.

THE KING WHO WENT FROM SMASHING TO CRASHING 2 Chr. 16:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There’s a lot of concern for our Olympic athletes going to Sochi, Russia, due to terrorists. It reminded me of… 2. There was an American basketball player that had a tournament in Belfast, N. Ireland, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God That Provides Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013

Trust, Sacrifice, Blessings, Priorities

The God That Provides Genesis 22:1-14 (pg 14) September 8, 2013 Introduction: For almost 2 years my son was in Bagdad, Iraq. He was part of the 1st Cav ... His job, a Gunner in a Bradley Fighting vehicle, or Humvee. He made 3886 trips into the streets and homes of Bagdad…He had his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2013

Discipleship, Priorities, Evangelism

Matthew 4:18-22 (p. 677) October 20, 2013 Introduction: In the book “Life Without Limits” Lloyd Ogilvie says, “Like the first disciples, our greatest need is not just to see or hear about the resurrection, but to have the resurrection happen to us! The most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Want From Me?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 27, 2013

What Does God Want from Me? 1) Nothing! 2) Everything!

What’s the worst summer job you’ve ever had? Mine was working for a home cleaning company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Because I didn’t have a car of my own to drive to palatial homes overlooking Lake Michigan to scrub bathroom floors and dust antique furniture in relative peace, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

When Peter Died To Self

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ.

WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF Jn. 21:1-8,14-22. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Agatha Longworth, age 78 and rather deaf, had a tendency to shout when she went to the Catholic confessional. 2. When the priest, Father Leo Dankin, asked her to speak more quietly, since everyone in the church could hear, she ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passover To Communion And Beyond

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 8, 2014

This message looks at Communion from its roots in Passover to is embedded promise concerning the future

PASSOVER TO COMMUNION AND BEYOND INTRODUCTION: BEFORE WE GET BACK INTO OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE GOOD TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND, SINCE IT IS COMMUNION SUNDAY, LOOK A BIT AT COMMUNION. OFTEN, IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET CAUGHT UP IN A SPIRITUAL RUT, SO TO SPEAK; WHERE WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Diet Plan Of God For Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 5, 2014

To show that GOD has a glorious plan for mankind because He loves us so much, it included even our diet plan.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you eating pork? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD has a glorious plan for mankind because He loves us so much, it included even our diet plan. IV. TEXT: Genesis 1:29 (Amplified Bible) 1:29 And God said, See, I have given you every plant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sleeping Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

In the past 50 odd years we have seen moral compromise in the body of Christ and our nation. Put another way, when did the church fall asleep? What caused the church to fall asleep? Are we to remain sleeping or wake up the sleeping giant? I don't have ...

Opening illustration: Where was the church when prayer was taken out of schools in 1962? Or when abortion was legalized in 1973? Or when same-sex marriage started to gain momentum to the point that Christian businesses are persecuted for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple? Put ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truthiness Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 19, 2014

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful...

Title: Truthiness (Part 1) Text: II Timothy 3:14-16 Thesis: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful…” Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with us as people who value: • Belonging to a caring faith community. • Believing the truth of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Might Be Giants Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

The flood was a historical global event of God’s judgement upon a corrupt/sinful mankind.

“They Might Be Giants” Giant Mysteries Series (From Ron Phillip’s book “Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth”) April 27, 2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The global flood is a story that exists in over six hundred ancient ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 31, 2014

Jesus, the WORD, is not only the Life-Giver but the Light-bearer in the darkness.

“The Light of THE Word” We’ve begun studying the prologue of the Gospel of John: The purpose of John, the Jewish evangelist, is to convince sinners of the true person of Jesus Christ. This Gospel is an evangelistic, salvation book. In John 20:31 John’s summary is: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. When the fire of God fell on those believers and the wind of God blew across their hearts as the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new temple…3k heard the gospel and were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Prayer Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 20, 2013

How to receive the best gift and what it means.

July 28, 2013 The Miracle Prayer The two-thousand member mega-church was filled to overflowing one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when three men dressed in long, black coats and black hats entered through the rear of the church. Two of the men walked down the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

Ethical Living Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2013

Christ has called us to treat others the way He treats us.

Ethical Living Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction 1. A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world. Albert Camus 2. Ethics are the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group. 3. To put it in relatable terms, Christian ethics deals with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Make A Joyful Noise

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

For 3000 years, the 100th Psalm has inspired people to sing praise to the Lord

Make a Joyful Noise A Sermon Based on the 100th Psalm November 20, 2011 Rev Mark A, Barber The psalm we read this morning is one of the 150 (or 151) psalms recorded in the Book of Psalms which functions in much the same way our United Methodist Hymnal functions for us today. These Psalms were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible