Sermons on Jim Croce:

Idolatry Is The Issue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2018

In this introduction to the series, we discuss what idolatry is and how it is still a problem in our modern times.

A. Can you guess what is the number one problem in the Bible? 1. It is the problem that more than 1,000 verses speak of? a. It is the problem that more than 50 of the laws in the first five books of the Bible are directed against. b. In Judaism it was one of only four sins to which the death ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 27, 2021

This is an Advent/Christmas sermon.

Title: The Prince of Peace Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 Type: Christmas Where: GNBC 11-28-21 Intro: During WWI, the Prince of Wales was invited to visit a military hospital in which there were 36 injured soldiers. He willingly accepted. In the first ward he visited, he went from bed to bed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep The Fire Burning!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 8, 2015

The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings.

Keep the fire burning! Thesis: The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings. Testimonies: Beth and Tom about how the Convention ignited a fire in their hearts. Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boredom On The Job Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2015

Boredom is a constant complaint of many workers, but Solomon points to the one thing that can turn the emptiness of the workplace into a powerful tool for our faith. What is this "one thing" that can makes such a big difference for us?

Back in 2009, a 16-year-old British girl was fired from her office job because her manager saw - on Facebook - that she had said her job was “boring”. She was called into her manager's office and given the following letter: “Following your comments made on Facebook... we feel it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saints Pray; Angels Play Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2015

When God's people pray, God's dispatches His angels to accomplish His plan. That means our prayers really do matter, so keep on praying until God comes through.

Some time ago, I came across a prayer from an unknown author that I’ve learned to appreciate more and more the longer I live. It goes like this: Dear God, So far today, I've done all right. I haven't gossiped. I haven't lost my temper. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hard Lessons About Hard Times Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 9, 2015

Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character change.

Hard Lessons About Hard Times 1 Peter 4:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 7-8, 2015 Several years ago I took one of our daughters to a Demolition Derby. I loved watching the drivers demolish and destroy one another. We saw some great smash-ups and did a lot of laughing. I didn’t know much about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Moments-The Road To Riches Or Ruin Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

This sermon focuses on decisions we make to invest in the Kingdom of God or the Thingdom of man

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART TWO THE ROAD TO RICHES OR RUIN MATTHEW 6:24 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Defining moments occur when we come face to face with a truth we didn’t know, or a truth we have chosen to disregard, and yet when confronted with the truth and we choose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Location, Location, Location! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 6, 2014

Psalm 48 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God and Their City (vs 1-3) (2). God and Their Enemies (vs 4-7) (3). God and Their Worship (vs 8-11) (4). God and Their Future (vs 12-14) SERMON BODY: Ill: • It's like the real estate agents' mantra: ‘location, location, location’. • It's the number ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

A Good Soldier Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 31, 2014

A Veteran's Day message that looks at soldiering in real life and applying what we learn to the spiritual realm preached in an almost all military church in Germany.

A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Chuck Sligh November 13, 2016 TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:3 – “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” INTRODUCTION In Romans 13:7 we are admonished to give honor to whom honor is due. Sometimes we wait until someone is gone to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Word From Your Pilot Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2014

We're strangers in this world and we will encounter difficulty. What has God supplied to help us survive the struggles and sufferings and persecutions we may encounter here?

OPEN: On a Continental flight a pilot began his usual comments to the passengers: “Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon and welcome on board Continental flight 428. This is your Captain speaking and I have some information about our flight. We've reached cruising altitude of 35,000 ft. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Really Living In The End Times?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2014

Ever since Jesus ascended back to heaven, His return has been eminent. Ever since that day, you could have said, “Jesus can return at any moment.” God wants His children to live like they expect Jesus to return at any time.

8/20/2005 12:29 PM Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24:3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Today, I want to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015

If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cost Of Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2009

The cost of serving Christ includes insult, rejection and death for some, but those who want to be powerfully used by Christ must pay the price.

Cost of Service (Mark 6:1-29) Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Out With The Old, In With The New

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing."

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Luke 5:33-39 Proposition: “Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing." Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 11, 2009

Looks at what Paul experienced as He ministered to the Thessalonians and what we can expect as we live a life of ministry to others

A Life of Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 A Life of Ministry affects us Emotionally (v. 2:17-20) A Life of Ministry brings Challenges (v. 3:1-5) A Life of Ministry brings Joy to our Life (v. 3:6-10) A Life of Ministry Relies on the Lord (v. 3:11-13) Introduction Slide I want to ask a question ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational