Sermons on Joke:

When Seeing Is Not Believing

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe.

Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe. Intro.: 1. Illust. I'll never forget the day I was told that I was going to be a father. "You've got to be kidding!" was about all I could say. I was assured that this was no joke--all the proper ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Praying On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 9, 2002

Praying on purpose and how it relates to Living on Purpose

Praying on Purpose December 8, 2002 Last week we talked about “living on purpose” and knowing God’s purpose for our lives. For the next several weeks we will be looking at some specific areas of our lives that relate to purpose. Today we will be talking about “praying on purpose”. If we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ready

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2010

We should strive to be ready for the coming of Christ Jesus by repenting of our sins daily.

Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Ready Intro: David Peterson, former pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA told about a time when he was preparing his sermon. His daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was very busy and in about an hour they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Repent Or Perish

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 8, 2007

Instead of asking why God doesn’t something about the suffering and tragedy in the world, we should ask ourselves the same question.

Luke 13: 1 – 9 Repent or Perish Intro: I want to share with you some questions about which I’ve been thinking: 1) why does the executioner rub alcohol on the arm of a person about to receive a lethal injection? 2) Why do we call the time of day when traffic moves the slowest “rush hour?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News On Good Friday

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2007

Good Friday is Good News, especially if we are experiencing something of the pain and anguish of Good Friday ourselves. God knows and God cares - God has been there Himself, in Jesus.

I received an email from a friend this week which reminded me of something which a 3 year old boy is alleged to have said. It seems that the little boy was convinced that God’s first name was Harold and that God spent most of his time painting and modelling and drawing; because he began the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

My Son Died For You?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

Many have heard that Jesus died for their sins. Many have heard that they should come to the saving knowledge of Jesus.

My Son Died for You? Romans 8:31-39 Many have heard that Jesus died for their sins. Many have heard that they should come to the saving knowledge of Jesus. Today I’m not going to tell you anything different. What I want to do is to bring it into perspective for you. I want to tell you the story ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Holiness

"Thank You"

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 5, 2006

Gratitude is good to your soul.

INTRODUCTION We are a society of complainers. We find fault with everything from the environment to the way our government is handling foreign affairs. We are never satisfied--the economy is bad, gas is expensive, my third wife is the same as my first two ex-wives. Consequently, we are not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Home Free

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2007

Funeral message for a saint who suffered physically, and now they are both ’home’ and ’free’. Their glorified body makes our temporary shell look pretty sad, no matter how healthy we may be. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Home Free John 8:32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HomeFree.html John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. This week we celebrated freedom, and Steve is still celebrating it. He was an American thru and thru, and a very patriotic man, but today his is a freedom ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

A Storm At Sea, And A Question Of Jesus' Identity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 25, 2015

How can Jesus sleep on in calm and peaceful repose when chaos, fear, disorder, panic and confusion are all around? Does He not care?

“WHO IS THIS?” Mark 4:35-41. There is an old joke that asks why the chicken crossed the road? The answer is obvious: to get to the other side. I suppose the same could be said of crossing the sea, crossing to the other side of the world, or crossing to a region such as the territory of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Stripped Down To The Eternal

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2007

Job had it all it seemed, riches, family and God, but then tragedy struck and everything that seemed to be of importance to Job was gone. He used to be very successful, but now he is naked and sick. His home is in shambles,

Being Stripped Down to the Eternal Text: Job 1:20-22 20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Epiphany

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 9, 2017

Be open to epiphanies

Epiphany of the Lord, Sunday January 8, 2017 In literary terms, an epiphany is that moment in the story when a character achieves a realization, awareness or a knowledge of something, after which, events are seen through this prism. 1). One epiphany is in verse 2, the Magi ask the question, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-12, Matthew 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Determining Your Worth

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Dec 6, 2014

Because Christmas is the time of year when churches expect the most visitors, this message is designed to be a Christmas message and an evangelistic sermon.

Your Gift To Jesus Part 1: Determining Your Worth What is it worth? That's the question before every purchase, every investment, or every effort we make. For Black Friday, people will line up outside of a store for hours, or sometimes days, before the sale begins. Why? To get their money's worth! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Vanities, Poverty And Destitution Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 22, 2018

We must find in our heart the vast chasm, the infinite need that only Infinite Goodness and Truth and Beauty can fill.

Thursday of the 24th Week in Course 2018 St. Vincent de Paul The book we call Ecclesiastes is often referred to as Qoheleth, for the Hebrew name of the author, here called “the Preacher.” The first words form one of the major themes of theology, that all things human are perishable, that even what ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Psalm 90:3-17, Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus: His Birth, Ministry, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension & Second Coming-The Consequence Of Rejecting The Birthed Saviour. Series

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Dec 28, 2021

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: & the government shall be upon his shoulder: & his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6 KJV.

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: & the government shall be upon his shoulder: & his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6 KJV. "For it is not possible that the blood of bulls & of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021

Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard