Sermons on Knowing God:

Avoiding The Ditch

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021

We usually tend to think of stories having a good guy and a bad guy. The good guy is always the hero and the bad guy is always the villain. This story adds a third dimension that makes us uncomfortable which is the indifferent category. This sermon is about avoiding the pain of others.

AVOIDING THE DITCH (July 25, 2012) Text: Luke 10:30 -35 Luke 10:30-35  Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.  (31)  Now by chance a priest was going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Unbeliever Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 26, 2015

This funeral was for Tom, a 68 year old man who was not a church-goer.

Song – Peace in the Valley 14 The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberty

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 11, 2016

This sermon explores the freedoms we have in Christ

Liberty About 3 years ago, I had the opportunity to go to China on a business trip. The Gideon’s had entrusted me with 10 Chinese/English new testaments and I must say that I was a good Gideon, every hotel that I stayed in while there was left with a Bible or two. I was even able to give a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Conservation, Cooperation, Regeneration

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Sep 18, 2023

Never before in our history has man looked back and forth trying to find an answer to his many and varied problems.

(Editor’s note: This sermon dates to the late 1950’s early 60’s and references some of the causes of the great depression and dust bowl and the conservation practices that were put into place.) Conservation, Cooperation, Regeneration Matthew 4:4; “But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Was Jesus A Carpenter?

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 22, 2024

A message about who Jesus was and who He is.

Sermon: "Why Was Jesus a Carpenter?" Let's begin by holding up our Bibles and declaring together: "This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:3, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Much Of Jesus! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2024

Based on Colossians 1:15-23 - Challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus in their personal lives & in the corporate life of the church.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Colossians 1:15-23 FBCF – 7/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon today supposed to be entitled, “Our Eternal Savior” from Colossians 1:15-23. - Overall theme of Colossians – The Superiority of Christ - This passage puts the spotlight fully on Jesus Christ – on His superiority, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Explain Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2021

Blessed are the forthcoming, and blessed are those who intelligently listen and seek to understand. Others might turn a deaf ear because they judgmentally equate explanations with excuses.

Let Me Explain (Romans 15:14-33) 1. Some people are not honest with themselves and cling to excuses. Here is a true account: In our younger days, my husband and I sign up for a“boot camp”fitness class. This class costs $300 per person for ten classes. At the start of the first class, our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 17, 2017

The star of Betleham shown were all could see it. Christians are called to be like the Christmas star, sharing the light of Christmas before Christ's enemies, all their community and to all Kingdom seekers.

Being A Christmas Star Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for Christmas trees to be crowned with a star on the top, with lights which shine like stars wonderfully scattered all about. The star is often an important symbol of the Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Intimate Household Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 25, 2017

Does today's church practise the type of fellowship we see in the NT? Do we show concern for one another, or are we simply groups of anonymous worshippers. We'll look at factors in society tempting us to be self-centred, so foreign to Christ’s teachings.

AN INTIMATE HOUSEHOLD - PART 2 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION A. IN THE FIRST MESSAGE IN THIS SERIES: 1) We looked at whether churches today practise the type of fellowship we see in the Church of the NT 2) We asked questions as to whether today’s churches: * Are communities of believers expressing a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Building Bridges

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002

Bridges bring us together. Walls seperate us.

Building Bridges TEXT: John 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Bridges really fascinate me. 2. How many of you have ever crossed the Mackinac Bridge? 3. List of famous bridges and theirlengths. 4. Bridges bring people and things together. 5. Whoever designed them was a great benefactor to man. 6. First one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Cleansed The Temple Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 17, 2003

Jesus is angry and cleanses the temple.

Sermon for 3 Lent Yr B, 23/03/2003 Based on Jn 2:13-22 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The restoration of First Community Church had been completed. The 150-year-old house of worship with its fresh paint and newly-installed multi-coloured ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ's Dove

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 27, 2003

Using the beautiful allegorical language of the Song of Solomon this lesson provides insight into one facet of the Christian’s relationship with Christ.

INTRODUCTION In it’s Preface to the Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) the New King James Version gives these details. "The Song of Solomon is a love song written by Solomon and abounding in metaphors and oriental imagery. Historically, it depicts the wooing and wedding of a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Life In The Proper Perspective Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

James wants us to learn that it doesn’t matter what your status in life is – it matters what your status in heaven is!

“Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of Reward

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

Jesus has offered us great rewards in His kingdom

A Kingdom of Reward Matthew 25.14-30 August 24, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Big Responsibility: FFA President, Planning the annual banquet, Order of ceremony, who would do what and how things were to be done, Working for weeks to get it done - went well and was enjoyed by all II. Special ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Memories

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 10, 2001

A communion meditation for Good Friday.

MEMORIES INTRO.- ILL.- Paper sack with Dad’s mementos: straight razor, key fob, part of an old wallet, pocket watch, and an old pocket knife. What do these things mean? What do they represent? To some people, they wouldn’t mean much. Perhaps just some junk. But to me, they are valuable. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ