Sermons on junk in the trunk:

Following The Sheppard (Part 1 Of 6)

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

The baggage counter of life is located in the mind. As we rise to meet the day we pick up dozens of extra burdens.

# 1 in Series Following the Sheppard Psalms 23 Ps 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Solid Pillars For A Strong Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001

A message of challenge to churches about sharing the good news. (Revival message)

Three Solid Pillars for a Strong Church Romans 10:11-15 Introduction: In the Greek Islands, you can see the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Near his house there is an olive tree, supposedly dating from his time. The trunk of this tree is very large but completely hollow; it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lost & Found

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 8, 2001

An inductive use of questions and stories to lead my hearers to the point Jesus made about seeking and finding the lost.

Text: Luke 15 Title: Lost & Found Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Salvation/Evangelism Theme: Seeking the Lost Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to celebrate being found while joining in the search for other lost persons. Response: Individuals will receive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Important Words

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

Today there are three more important words – words of urgency – and they are “LOOKING UNTO JESUS.” They are words of salvation. They are words of encouragement. They are words of direction. They are words for daily living. So let me ask you, “Who are

Introduction What power just a few simple words have. Many years ago, the Grand Trunk Railroad sponsored a contest for a phrase to put on a sign at a railroad crossing. Many entries were sent in, as there was a $2,500.00 prize for the winning entry. There were various phrases, some long, some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: *other

How We Got In This Mess Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Only the good news of Jesus Christ can overcome the moral mess of our culture.

Our world is a mess. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in ethics to realize that our world has become a dangerous and messed up place to live. Here in American in the last forty years violent crime has increased 280% (Bennett 15). Every year 20,000 people in our nation are murdered, half by people they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2018

Churches and believers must act in ways that support what they believe.

One Hope Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: The police officer said to the woman as she was escorted back to the booking desk, “I’m very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live In The Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 23, 2023

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#3] LIVE IN THE WORD 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Introduction: As we have studied 1 Peter, we have already learned that we are to live in hope because of our salvation and we are to live in holiness because we have been made new through our salvation. This study teaches us to live in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Proper Place Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Living a life free from fear and anxiety is possible when we learn to trust God completely, giving our fears and worries to Him and expecting His peace to fill our hearts.

So, you know how we all have that one drawer or closet in our room that's just full of random stuff? It's like a black hole, right? You throw in all the things you don't know what to do with, and they just disappear. But the thing is, they don't really go away. They're still there, cluttering up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Spiritual Trust, Divine Comfort, Faith Healing, Godly Courage

Retired? Welcome To Full Time Ministry!!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2016

You may be retired from secular work, but your work for God has just been enlarged!

During my meditation and prayer time it came to me that I am not retired, I am in full time ministry! Not in a paying position, but certainly in position for having a rewarding life that is more than pay. Most of my life, I have been bi-vocational and ministered without pay. The nutty thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Spaces - Redesigned From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Jeff Kossack on Sep 25, 2002

Focuses on how God wants to transform our lives where it matters most - on the inside.

Sermon Series -- An Inside Look Text: “The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 This is the last part of our Inside Look series. We’ll take our last look at one of your bedrooms tonight – and we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Savoring The Scripture Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 18, 2007

The Word of God is more than a good guide. It is our only reliable guide. How can we make it the center of our lives?

Savoring the Scripture II Timothy 3:14-17 Purpose: To highlight the importance that Scripture plays. Aim: I want the listener to determine to saturate their lives with the Word of God. INTRODUCTION: America is having a junk food crisis. More Americans are overweight than ever before and junk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who You Believe: Who Is I Am (Session 2)

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2010

Examining the famous I AM statements of Jesu

Who is “I AM”? The coming of Jesus Christ is the centre of history. Jesus demonstrated what a trusting relationship with him would be like. In His three years of public ministry Jesus called out “Come, follow me.” The reason for the transformed lives of the twelve men that left all to become his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Immorality Imperative Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

How and when do we "turn someone over to Satan?"

The Immorality Imperative 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 16, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis A couple of years ago, Rachel and I had a tree removed from our front yard – it was a Chinese elm with a split trunk. The previous winter the trunk had started to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Safe And Secure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2003

Are we safe since 9/11?

INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second ripcord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick you up.” The paratrooper took a deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ