Sermons on Jerks:

Soldiers For Christ

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 9, 2014

A Veteran's Day sermon. The Bible often uses warfare as a metaphor for the Christian life. This sermon examines how Paul likens the Christian life to warfare and what this teaches us about how to win the battle in the Christian life.

Soldiers for Christ Veteran’s Day Sermon November 9, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION Illus. – For a long time I didn’t understand my father-in-law, Sydney Robertson. He was the quietist man I ever met; almost unnervingly so. Having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Clash Of Clans Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

The Beatitudes paint a very vivid picture of what the genuine/ideal believer looks like. Living with these attitudes allows us to be blessed (seeing God in the circumstances).

The Beatitude Sermon Series “Clash of Clans” Matt. 5.10-12 8/16/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Beatitudes paint a very vivid picture of what the genuine/ideal believer looks like. 1 Matthew 5:3-9 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On The Love Of God

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Love we share with one another in our marriage relationships is of God. It is God (not Hollywood) who defines, demonstrates, and instructs us on love, whether it is romantic love, or brotherly love.

You probably are acutely aware of all the pink and red decorating many of our stores in the month of February. I have been thinking a lot about what it represents, and what we can learn. It occurred to me that many of us preachers will preach timely messages on Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Words

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 28, 2019

The Bible records seven last statements that Christ uttered while he was on the cross. While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words.

Last Words. Not too long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. My first combat was only a few days later. Combat tends to grow one up quickly. The man to my right, whose shoulder was only a foot away from my own, got a face ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon 8 - Finding An Approach That Fits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2025

The key for evangelistic success is not only employing the most effective approaches, but employing the ones that best match our own personalities and gifts.

Introduction: A. For every task that we face, there are many approaches or methods that we might employ. 1. Some methods are certainly better than others. B. I like the story of the man who was injured on the job and had to provide further explanation of the cause of his injuries for the insurance ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

Paul is saying, "I want to show you the best way to take care of virtually every situation, & that is the way of love." Then he points out that love is more important than four things Christians consider very important.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:1 3 ILL. A story was told a few years ago about an actor who was playing the part of Christ in a Passion Play. As he carried the cross up the hill a bystander in the crowd began heckling him, & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Willing Waiters

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

: The CAUSE of Conflict

A guide at Blarney Castle in Ireland was explaining to some visitors that his job was not always as pleasant as it seemed. He told them about a group of disgruntled tourists he had taken to the castle earlier in the week. "These people were complaining about everything," he said. "They didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Following The Way Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001

Love is what idetifies us as Christians. Jesus said, that people would know us by the love that we have for each other, therefore we should strive to walk in love.

FOLLOWING THE WAY OF LOVE CORINTHIANS 13:1-3 What is your greatest aspiration in life? Some of you would answer "to be successful." Others of you would answer "happiness." Others of you would answer "to feel no pain." Some of you are looking for recognition. How you answer that question determines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extending Grace

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 20, 2001

Those who are touched by grace will extend it to others.

EXTENDING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO.- ILL.- After a long search through her purse, a lady who had just boarded a bus handed the driver a $20 bill. Noting the driver’s disapproving look, she snapped, “Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t have a dollar bill!” “Oh, don’t worry, Lady,” said the driver, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Checking Your Spirit Gauge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 27, 2001

There are those who declare that you can tell if you have the Spirit by some miraculous behavior on your part. But, Paul writes that you need to gauge God’s Spirit in a different way.

Two good old boys bought a couple of horses during the summer. But when winter came, they found it cost too much to board them. So they turned the horses loose in a pasture where there was plenty to eat. One said to the other: "How will we tell yours from mine when we pick them up?" "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is That Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 4, 2001

An envangelistic message based on the popular game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"

"Is That Your Final Answer?" It’s amazing what catches on and what doesn’t in our culture, isn’t it? ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" became a smash hit last year and a rating champions-so much so that they run the show several night a week. Regis Philbin has become a superstar. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Bunch Of Murderers

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

God forbids murder because He values life. It is possible to murder with words just as easily as you can with a gun.

Aug 13, 2000 Exodus 20:13 “Just a bunch of murderers” INTRODUCTION A. God has reasons for why the command was given.  God put a supreme value on human life (Gen. 1:27, 31) - He created it and called it “very good” - He redeemed it ; by sending His Son, God made it very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

They Call Me Dad Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 24, 2001

The God-given role of the father in the home.

¡§T H E Y C A L L M E ¡K D A D!¡¨ EPHESIANS 6:4 If you were to choose one word to describe the most powerful influence in a child¡¦s life, what word would you choose? When it comes to the power of influence in a child¡¦s life or world, I would choose the word ¡§Dad.¡¨ (A father¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

True Discipleship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002

True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Paradox In God's Greatness Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 28, 2004

God’s plan of salvation for us is great.

THE PARADOX IN GOD’S GREATNESS I Corinthians 1:26-2:5 (I Corinthians 1:18-25) S: Salvation Th: Live the Difference Pr: GOD’S PLAN FOR SALVATION FOR HIS PEOPLE IS GREAT! ?: How? How does it happen? KW: Options TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5 three options God does not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist