Sermons on Kevin Hillier:

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector (Luke 18:9-14 )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

A Pharisee and a tax-collector bump into eachother at the temple. This looks like a sitcom! ...

“Jesus told them another joke”, we are told, “and He told this one to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and looked down on others.’ Now, I suspect that your translation probably says ‘parable’ rather than ‘joke’, but I think ‘joke’ is actually a very good translation. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Breakfast With Pastor

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jul 31, 2006

A breakfast table conversation about God’s vision for His church.

Breakfast with Pastor Great Bend, Kansas July 30, 2006 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:18-20; Leviticus 25:10 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago Bruce Wilkerson wrote a book that took Christendom by storm. Everyone had to have it, read it and many implemented its powerful words into there daily prayer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Holiness

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 30, 2009

This sermon examines some of the ways God is faithful.

This month we have focused on the subject of faithfulness. We have discussed faithfulness to our faith, our church, our family, and a ministry. Today we look at a different aspect of faithfulness. We consider God’s faithfulness. God’s faithfulness is both hard to comprehend and inspiring. It is ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Crowd With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 3, 2009

Faithful Christians follow Christ whether it is trendy or not, because we know that in the end Jesus wins... and so do we!

Title: Into the Crowd with Jesus Text: Mark 11:1-11 Thesis: Faithful Christians follow Christ whether it is trendy or not, because we know that in the end, Jesus wins! Introduction I did a quick check on Thursday to see what the top ten internet search subjects were on April 2 and this is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah Who Elicits A Response Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 24, 2010

A sovereign move of God elicits a response from us.

A Messiah Who Elicits A Response Text: Matt. 11:20-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the movie The Untouchables, Eliot Ness, played by Kevin Costner, is frustrated because he cannot bring down Al Capone. So he asks for a street wise Irish beat cop, played by Sean Connery, for his help. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Deep Pools Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

The fourth tradition of the church is the contemplative tradition or the prayer-filled life. Here we explore what this means and how we can integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Deep Pools of Prayer Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 1 John 4:16-21 October 31, 2004 Mark Eberly Our fourth stream or tradition in the flow of the Holy Spirit’s river is the prayer-filled life or the contemplative tradition. It is out of this tradition that all the other traditions have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

What Not To Wear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2013

Sometimes what we wear does not reflect who we are, it is time for us to make some changes

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of you watch the self-improvement shows on TV? • There is an appeal to those shows for many folks. Some if the appeal is the desire to make some changes in our own lives. • Some of the appeal is seeing others being able to make the changes ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pay It Forward Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 18, 2013

Paying it forward can be one of the most rewarding things we can do. God has been good to us, let us share that goodness with others!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Paying it forward is the concept of sharing the blessing you have received with others, not because they deserve it, but rather because you chose to do so. • The phrase PAY IT FORWARD was made popular by the release of the movie in 2000 entitled Pay It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wdjd

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

We don't have to guess what Jesus WOULD do... we know what he DID.

What DID Jesus Do? 1 Peter 2:21 I was recently sitting in a preacher meeting and I noticed that Kevin James was wearing socks with “W.W.J.D.” printed on them. I have seen other people wearing bracelets, hats, key chains, t-shirts, and other items with the “W.W.J.D.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Or Nothing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 3, 2011

If you were going on vacation would you be satisfied with getting halfway there? If you left a job half finished do you think your boss would be satisfied? If you gave it 50% would you be considered a real team player? Going halfway, giving it 50% doesn’t

It’s All or Nothing INTRODUCTION: If you were going on vacation would you be satisfied with getting halfway there? If you left a job half finished do you think your boss would be satisfied? If you gave it 50% would you be considered a real team player? Going halfway, giving it 50% ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refuge For A Weary Soul

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

God is the refuge of our soul.

Psalms 46:1-3 KJV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [3] Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Wounded Healer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 23, 2012

A sermon that details the sufferings of Christ as described by Isaiah.

“Our Wounded Healer” “Isaiah 53:1-5” Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. ********** I. His Hurts a. His wounds – physical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Share Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

In our Scripture today, Jesus is saying that as the salt of the earth, and the light of the world, how we live and what we do is supposed to somehow draw those who are far from God to Jesus. We do this by sharing our faith

Share Matthew 5:13-15 When it comes to sharing our faith, many of us have some anxiety about doing so. The idea that we have to talk to somebody about our faith is nerve wracking. Many of us want to but fear usually keeps us from doing it. Here are some of the fears that have been mentioned to me: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham's Call Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God calls Abram from one life to another. Lessons for our call.

• The first eleven chapters of Genesis covers some 2000 years of history. These next fourteen chapters of Genesis deal with Abraham. • Terrah, Abrams father went a third of the way to the promise land. • God placed His call on Abram. Gen 12:1 Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mankind's Greatest Crisis

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 20, 2014

Although used for lessons concerning money, the "Render to Ceasar" is the weaker part of this teaching...The Greater is "Render to God" - this is man's greatest crisis!

Mankind’s Greatest Crisis Mark 12:13-17 * At the recent “Revival Meeting” we heard 3 great and godly preachers begin their messages with similar statements. Bro. Ed, Bro. Kevin, and Bro. Junior – all began with this thought; “We are in a mess.” Now they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist