Sermons on Jack Handey:

Be Observant And Flexible Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

It is all too common for individuals in ministry to become overly focused on small and often menial tasks, and then forget to take time for the people around them; and ministry is supposed to be about people! Jesus was flexible.

We live in a hectic and fast paced world. I’m sure that many of you have noticed just how busy life can be. I read an article entitled, “Goal Oriented or People Oriented,” and I want to share with you something it says. This article states, “Many times we get caught up in our ‘to do’ lists and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 18, 2024

Compassion is a concern for the suffering of others; it means to “suffer with.”

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship COMPASSION Introduction In our journey with Jesus we have studied… -The foundation of the disciple’s life, the Beatitudes. -The source of authority, Jesus is Lord. -The divine help we receive, the Holy Spirit. -The life of service in imitation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 4, 2025

God is faithful no matter what comes.

Credit: I edited parts of Chuck Smith's sermon on Lamentations 3:22-23. Some of Warren Wiersbe's commentary may be mixed with my words and thoughts. I also edited from Chatgpt as a source. "Great is thy faithfulness" Lamentations 3:22-23 One Sunday, a minister decided that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Worship

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

What does God require of us re: worship?

INTRODUCTION: - WHAT IS PRAISE/WORSHIP? PRAISE = “to commend, to applaud or magnify” - For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of Worship, Lifting-up & Glorifying the Lord. WORSHIP = in English, to ascribe worth, to pay homage, to reverence. - in Hebrew, the word most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Deal With Failure In The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

What should a Pastor do when he has failed to preach a great sermon? Many Pastors feel guilty, depressed, or discouraged. Some men will even seek a transfer to another church. One man said, ``I have grown to dread preaching, I try to get my elders to prea

HOW TO DEAL WITH FAILURE IN PREACHING What should a Pastor do when he has failed to preach a great sermon? Many Pastors feel guilty, depressed, or discouraged. Some men will even seek a transfer to another church. One man said, ``I have grown to dread preaching, I try to get my elders to preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus Factor - Why We Need An Exodus

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Nov 8, 2001

Part 2 of the Exodus Factor.

Exodus Factor Why we need an Exodus 1-28-01 Ex 1:8,14 Ex 3:8 Intro At the opening of Exodus we see a dramatic change. Genesis closes with the death of Joseph and the somewhat prosperity of the children of Israel in Egypt. At the time of his death Joseph was in a place of favor with Pharaoh. But ...read more

Acknowledging Our Weakness To Become Strong

Contributed by Glen Vanderkloot on Nov 30, 2004

God’s power is strongest when we can admit our weaknesses

As I was growing up, my favorite children’s story was ‘The Little Engine that Could’ attributed to Mabel C. Bragg, a teacher in Boston, Massachusetts. The gist of the story is that a long train must be pulled over a high mountain. Larger and more powerful engines are asked to pull the train ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Of Peace: Jehovah Shalom Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 21, 2003

This is part 5 of a series examining the OT names of God.

Who is God? A God of Peace: The Calling of Gideon (Jehovah Shalom) Judges 6-7 I. If you don’t have the peace of God, you don’t have real peace. (6:1-10) A. The Problems of Israel. 1. The Midianites. Who were they? a. Compare them to The Magnificent Seven: - Mexican ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: Queen For A Day

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

The Story of Esther is a story of God’s providence. Esther’s obedience, faithfulness, prayerfulness and self sacrificing attitude made it possible for God to use her. Those same attributes will allow God to use us as well.

Esther: Queen for a Day Esther 4:14 Queen For A Day (sympathy contest, hosted by Jack Bailey)(Local Los Angeles TV, 1948 - 1956) (NBC Daytime, 1956 - 60) (ABC Daytime, 1960 - 64) It was not really a quiz show, since there were no questions or stunts; it was just a relating of the sob stories ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Righteous Never Forsaken

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2006

What is to be the attitude of the righteous towards money and what are the underlying principles that should govern our giving?

Based on sermon by Rob Bell- pastor in Michigan. Talk about money- difficult topic- scandals- church, government, businesses- institutional integrity. However- root cause is not the institution but the people in the institution- personal moral issue. None the less money is an important part of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

The Number One Thing

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A contemporary devotion about priorities.

The #1 thing In the movie City Slickers, Mitch (Billy Crystal) is on a Baby Boomer cattle drive in search of the real meaning of life. In one scene he is out riding with the gritty trail boss, Curly (Jack Palance). Curly realizes why Mitch is on the trip and confronts him with it. When Mitch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Determined Believers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2007

Serving God means more than passive compliance; it also takes proactive zeal. This zeal shows itself in many ways, but today we will look at only two.

Determined Believers (I Thessalonians 2:13-16) 1. Sometimes we have to create words to express concepts in the Bible, but words the Bible does not use, like The Bible, Trinity, Theology, Services, and mentoring, to name a few. 2. But, when possible, it is usually best to stick with Biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirituality Money Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

money is the primary way we judge so many things

"I’ll never be happy. I believe I’ll die alone. I would want it that way. I’ve been a loner all my life with my secrets and my pain. I’m really lost, but I’m trying to find myself. I just want to escape. I’m really embarrassed with myself and my life. I want to be a missionary. I think I could do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion: Neighborly Advice Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

Compassion a forgotten art in our "post-modern" world. Jesus said love your neighbor as yourself. How have we so soon forgotten?

Compassion: Neighborly Advice Pass someone on the street or accidentally cut someone off and what do you receive. A kind gesture realizing you made a mistake, no more often a rude gesture and a blaring horn. Have slow lines at Wal-Mart or they God forbid don’t have the item you have to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

6 Ways To Make God Smile!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007

Here’s a teaching for all ages that will encourage everyone to pursue Christ. Throw your personal testimonies in this one.

What Brings a Smile unto God Text: Numbers 6: 22-27 22 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal