Sermons on Lap With Tongue:

A Grinch Who Really Tried To Steal Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

2 of 4 on Christmas series. This message is about King Herod.

Classic Christmas A Grinch Who Really Tried to Steal Christmas December 17, 200 “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” ------------------------------------------------------ Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! The Grinch hated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reason To Hope Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 17, 2008

It seems the more we go on in our walk, the more we seem to drag down and not remain energized in the Christian life. Hope fixes this.

Reason to Hope Griffith Baptist Church – 7/20/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:23-25 Key verse: Romans 8:23 - And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 23, 2008

In this study, we take a look at a Bible hero, Gideon and how the Lord can see the heart of a hero in even the most unlikliest of us.

The Heart of a Hero Have you ever noticed, how some people just naturally seem to have a “heroic gene” and others wouldn’t know the meaning of the word hero if one of them pulled a train wreck off of them? Of course, some people are more heroic than others by nature, and some, through training and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Shine Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

God gives us power to shine for him. We are part of God’s testimony to the world. Love is the light.

Shine Series: Turn on the Light / Sunday, December 30th 2007 Intro: In 1853, Hosea Lewis became the “keeper of the light” on Lime Rock Island at Newport, Rhode Island, Lewis suffered a stroke four years later, at which time his teenage daughter Ida assumed responsibility for the light. Each day ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heroes: What Makes A Hero? Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on Jun 24, 2007

Conclusion of the "Heroes" Series. From Hebrews 12:1-3

Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at story after story of the heroes of faith in Hebrews chapter 11. Noah…When the Whole World’s against you; Abraham…When God says Go; Moses…a great leader; Rahab…an unlikely hero; David…facing your giants. Great stories…I think one of the downfalls of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Lengthy Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 30, 2018

So how do you garner and foster endurance? Endurance is built by repetition, Endurance is increased by pushing our limits, Endurance is fueled by our commitment to finish strong.

It’s a lengthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 So how do you garner and foster endurance? 1. Endurance is built by repetition 2. Endurance is increased by pushing our limits Man’s extremities are God’s opportunities. 3. Endurance is fueled by our commitment to finish strong “For you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Reoad Less Travelled Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

the narrow way is a much harder and more difficult to travel. It is unpaved, covered with rocks and gravel and filled with potholes. It requires commitment, determination, discipline, control, and self-denial.

The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 I had just flown back home from attending a class for my Doctorate in Pasadena, CA. The week was filled with long days and short nights. I had an early morning flight and then flew most of the day. By the time I got home, I was exhausted. Yet I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

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

How Great Is Our God (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 2, 2012

How great is our God? This four-sermon series is all about the greatness and glory of our God! In part 3, this topical sermon highlight three "weaknesses" of God that make him even greater!

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD (PART 3) Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/29/2012 In Chris Tomlin’s contemporary hymn, How Great is Our God, the second verse begins, “Age to age he stands and time is in his hands…” Don’t you wish that were true for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Faith

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Dec 13, 2008

A call to copy the faith of our team-mates in the cross-country relay race of life... looking to God and trusting Him through the mud and the pain... because we have another city and different treasure... a prize that is worth the struggle.

Intro… The title I’ve got for you today is, “What is faith?” Hopefully by the end of what I’ve got to say, we’ll not only know what faith is, but we will be able to live it. And to help us along the road we’re going to have assistance from two old pros who we’re going to meet shortly. Hebrews… The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Flesh Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 6, 2019

We can be tempted to blame our failings on other people, but our own lack of self control, our slavery to 'the flesh' can be our worst enemy

Kathy and I have a Siamese cat, named Ling. For the purposes of being a pet, she’s really good. She’s quite affectionate, for a cat. She’ll come and sit in our laps several times a day, and if you scratch her in just the right spots, she really purrs. She plays amazing games with her balls and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Galatians 5:13-24

What Does A "grownup" Church Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2020

Paul tells the church at Ephesus that one of their goals should be to "growup" and no longer be children. But how would they know when they had accomplished that? What are the marks of a mature congregation?

OPEN: My grandson Benjamin (the apple of my eye) is 2 years old, and I know that one day someone is going to ask him this question: “What are you going to be when you …. (grow up)?” As I was doing research for the sermon this morning I found there was huge number of children’s books with this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thessalonians # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Introduction: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine.

As he was pounding away, he noticed that a little boy was watching him. The youngster did not say a word so the preacher kept on working, thinking the boy would leave. But he did not. Pleased at the thought that his work was being admired, the preacher finally said, “Well son, trying to pick up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Coveting

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 17, 2022

This is a continuation of the Bitter or Better Sermon and deals with wanting something that is not yours.

The Curse or Coveting Last week we talked about how Naaman went from bitter to better. We ended with Naaman taking back a bunch of dirt with him to Syria so he could worship the true God. He was seeking to live the truth and be pleasing to the Lord. Today we will looking at someone named Gehazi, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:19-27

Denomination: *other

Extravagant In Generousty Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 19, 2021

Overcoming our selfish attitudes and becoming extravagant in generosity, extravagant in generosity.

SELFLESS week 3 Extravagant In Generousty Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Proverbs 26:21 (ESV) INTRODUCTION: I wanna talk about overcoming our selfish attitudes and becoming extravagant in generosity, extravagant in generosity. I researched the idea of selfishness just so I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational