Sermons on Jack Handey:

Idle Hands Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

11th & Final in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." A theology of work.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 If you’re into bumper-sticker philosophy, you’ve probably seen the axiom, "I owe, I owe, so off to work I go." For a vast portion of the workforce, that’s the best reason they can muster for going to the job each day. According to one poll, only 43 percent of American office ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Hero

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 30, 2006

Have you answered the call and are you living your life in response to a committed faith? Are you a hero for God?

Tomorrow is Memorial Day and as you can see I have asked the members of the military, and the fire department, and the police department to wear their uniforms today. Especially to our military and now since 9/11 our police, EMS, and fire personnel we want to say thanks. If you are currently ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emitting Light Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2006

First Sermon of the Radiation Series

Radiation: Emitting Light Matthew 7:15-20 Sermon by Keith J. Andrews All scriptures marked NKJV are: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. In the TV series 24, the United States is always on the brink of disaster, and Jack Bauer is the only one that can save the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Faith: A Changed Life

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Oct 23, 2006

We say we have faith but do our actions prove it?

The results of faith: A changed life James 2:14-26 It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. This morning as we consider this passage we are challenged to take a look at our faith. Do you have ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

"Child, Remember…”

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006

A day is coming when all of us will be called to remember our lives – our attitudes and our actions – and to give an accounting for them. some will carry the memory of their sins and their rebellion for eternity, while others’ sin has been cast into the s

“I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces that guard our country and protect our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.” Article I, United States Code Of Conduct Brave words; Noble words; Head-lifting, chest-filling, adrenalin-pumping, flag-waving words. All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe: Beyond Belief

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 11, 2006

We say we believe, but are those just empty words? It seems the Jewish believers Jesus is addressing in this Scripture believe with their lips but not their heart.

A group hunters from the lower 48 hire a float plane and fly out into the Alaska bush to go caribou hunting, just as they did the year before. During their hunt, they are successful, and take 6 large caribou. As the pilot returns to pick them up, he tells the men that only 4 caribou can come on the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Start Planting Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 13, 2005

The Kingdom of God grows by the power of God, unseen and unknown by man. But we have to plant the seeds, sow His Word. Start planting.

Our God is at work today, and His is a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week. Jesus ushered in the Kingdom of God and ever since then, nothing has been the same. He set in motion a spiritual force - the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of man - by His power people are brought back home to be with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whose In Charge Here? - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2005

Colossians tell us Jesus is the "head of the church" - but what does that mean, and how can we make sure that we let Him be just that?

OPEN: In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. What was the cause of the accident? According to news reports, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is In It For Me?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 3, 2002

Jesus wants the crowd to know what they will receive if they will follow and serve Him

INTRODUCTION • What is it going to cost? What will this do for me? Why do I need this? These are some questions most of us have whenever someone is trying to get us to buy into something. • We watch the television infomercials. I stayed up late when we were on our trip to Wyoming watching the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Life Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 6, 2004

Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God”Get God’s view of a good life.

“Good Life” Message in “extreme makeover” series Happy Mother’s Day! Ah the good life… Mothers, actually, all of us dream of the good life, don’t we? Our culture is big on it, especially now powered by the popular “Extreme Makeover” TV series and all its clones. And it seems, as our culture ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Draining Desires Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 7, 2004

Tenth Commandment - Coveting

Draining Desires Introduction I’m sure many of you were saddened by the recent death of Bob Hope. And if you’re old enough to remember Bob Hope, then you no doubt remember another legendary comic, Jack Benny. Although in real life, Benny was known as a very generous man, his comic shtick was an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Defiance Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 23, 2003

A sermon on Jonah 1 about defiance against the will of God

Jonah’s Defiance Jonah 1 Introduction: My son and I were bass fishing in a boat on the Kanawha River in West Virginia, when I hooked a really big bass. My line got snarled on my casting reel, and I didn’t have a lot of extra line to let out. When the big bass hit the end of the free line, he was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Person And Power Of Satan

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 15, 2003

A look at the origin and destiny of Satan

He is vilified by some and deified by others. Throughout the centuries he has been feared by some and worshipped by others. Almost every culture has a name for him and most can tell you what he looks like. As Christians we have several names for him, Lucifer, the Devil, the Evil one but probably ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lighthouse

Contributed by James May on Dec 8, 2004

The church is the "Keeper of the Flame". We must never allow the light of the gospel to grown dim or to go out.

The Lighthouse by Pastor Jim May Isaiah 9:2 "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." Years ago there was a song written by Ronnie Hinson that went something like this: There’s a lighthouse ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Guest

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 11, 2002

The ministry of the Holy Spirit, especially in the heart of the unbeliever.

The Holy Guest John 16:1-16 1 "All this I have told you so that you will not go astray. 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. 3 They will do such things because they have not known the Father or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan