Sermons on Inspection:

Imitating Christ’s Humility

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

We'll have unity when we have humility, we'll have humility when we do like Christ did, and we come all the way down. I hope that every time you read that passage you'll not only think about Christ but you'll compare yourself to the standard because ...

Opening illustration: Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and was wearing a T-shirt and jeans. The service had already started, so he walked down the aisle looking for a seat. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Love Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011

No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Jesus Your Hobby Or Your Lifestyle?

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jun 29, 2011

Is Jesus Your Hobby or Your Lifestyle?

Is Jesus Your Hobby or Your Lifestyle? Deuteronomy 6:4-5 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 1 Timothy 4:12 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Little Things Count

Contributed by Scott White on Aug 20, 2016

Never discount your talents or abilities, never be discouraged about your worth or usefulness in the kingdom. You may think you can't contribute very much, but even small things are important in the kingdom of God.

On April 14, 1970, 56 hours into the Apollo 13 mission, astronaut Jack Swigert was asked by mission control to “stir” the oxygen tanks. Within minutes there was an explosion and the race was on to save the lives of the men on that spacecraft. Here’s what happened. The no. 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Built To Last

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 13, 2016

Built to Last suggest to us - THE LIFE THAT LASTS IS BUILT ON A FIRM FOUNDATION. The PARABLE of the Two Builders is about hearing and doing the Word of God.

TITLE: BUILT TO LAST SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:24-27 It was during the Winter Olympics of February 1998 when Ford Motor Co.'s Ford Division launched its new tagline "BUILT TO LAST." They had changed their 15 year old long used tag line “HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY?” The idea is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Designed Destruction-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2018

2 of 4. All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped/avoided. But how? Escaping God’s designed destruction requires...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION-II—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Response—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning House

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 28, 2021

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Last year, I focused on Jesus weeping as he entered Jerusalem. After the triumphal entry, there was another incident where Jesus got emotional.

CLEANING HOUSE Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Last year, my sermon was titled, the Emotional Jesus. I focused on Jesus weeping as he entered Jerusalem. He was very concerned about people's souls. After the triumphal entry, there was another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, John 2:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Will Versus Our Will

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2021

Do we have ANY choice or is every aspect of our lives already been predetermined by God? Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and purposes are?

Today I want to talk about God’s Will vs. Our Will. We are taught from the Bible that God gives us a free will. It is ours to choose. Sometimes what we choose is good and in the will of God, and other times what we choose is dead wrong. Maybe this message will answer a few of your questions. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6, Romans 11:33-36, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleanses The Temple

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2021

When Jesus cleansed the Temple, it was symbolic of His determination to purify His Church, and, after His coming into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, to purge out the things which defile the temples of our bodies. Sanctification.

JESUS CLEANSES THE TEMPLE John 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The pharmacist in the town drug store overheard a boy talking on a cell phone. "Hello, sir, I was calling to see if you needed a lawn boy. Oh, you have one. Well, is he adequate? Oh, he is! Thank you, I was just checking," ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He’s A Chain Breaker!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 7, 2018

God’s in the business of setting captives free. Throughout the Bible He's freeing prisoners. In Acts 12 we see God answer intense prayer to free Peter from Herod's clutches. He's a chain-breaker!

HE’S A CHAIN BREAKER! Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An airline company was disturbed over a high percentage of accidents so they decided to eliminate human errors by building a completely computerized plane. 2. On its maiden voyage, the plane was filled with passengers. "Ladies and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 15: The Characteristics Of The Godly Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 9, 2018

In this Psalm, we have the description of the perfect Man; a lovely portrait of the Lord Jesus.

March 24, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 15 Title: The Characteristics of the Godly. A Psalm of David. Psalm 15 (KJV) 1LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Alert?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 30, 2019

The ark was an impressive warning of the Flood. Jesus looks back and tells us to be ready for His Second and Final Coming.

12.1.19 Matthew 24:36-41 36 No one knows when that day and hour will be, not the angels of heaven, not even the Son, but only the Father. 37 Just as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be when the Son of Man returns. 38 In fact, in the days before the flood people were eating and drinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust Me More

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 9, 2024

There is a Holy Ghost vaccination against fear, worry, anxiety, stress and all the rest. It is an injection of trust. Get your dose of hope today.

I want to speak to some things today, and bring some encouragement from the word. Because I heard the Lord saying that he wanted to inject some faith into his people. We are so inundated and saturated with nothing but bad news, and confusion, and it creates feelings of hopelessness, and stress, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grass Roots Rules About Looking For Greener Grass” A Simple Lesson About Contentment Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022

Thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence? Here's three grassroots rules about wealth that will help us find contentment:

Have you ever heard the phrase, “The grass is greener on the other side of the fence?” It’s tempting to think that other people’s circumstances are better than yours isn’t it? When I was growing up, I would often go to church camp. If you’ve ever had camp food you’ve learned that it “Ain’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Fool Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Many of us have watched movies of wild animals on television. I enjoy watching them until they become vicious and start attacking and devouring each other.

I guess when they get like this, it reminds me of many church members that I know. There are many mean people in the world, and at times we find some of them within the church. That is, they are unkind and vicious in the way they treat others! Illus: They remind me of the story of President ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, 1 Corinthians 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist