Sermons on Left Margin:

Daring To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

From the story of Samson we see the importance of being born to be set apart, staying set apart and recognizing the Lord's presence.

DARING TO BE HOLY I heard the story of a man who was remembering that when he was a boy, he had a brother that collected baseball cards. The brother had some cheap regular cards that they played with. However, being a serious collector, he also had some that were very valuable. Those did not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sermon - God’s Promises Are Stronger Than Your Problems

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2025

The believer can have this assurance that “they are never alone—God goes before them, walks beside them, and lives within them.” In Deuteronomy 31:8, Moses reaffirms the promise God made to Israel as they were leaving Egyptian captivity, and God's Promises did not fail them.

Sermon - God’s Promises are Stronger than Your Problems.” Scripture Lesson: Exodus 13:21-22, “By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22, Exodus 14:13-16, Deuteronomy 31:8, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Maxwell Cunningham on Oct 18, 2000

Verse 2 of Hebrews 12 gives a complete outline of the Gospel.

Verse 2 of Hebrews 12 gives a complete outline of the Gospel. In this verse we see the "Who, What, Why, and Where" concerning Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The text points to Jesus, explains who he is, tells what he did, why he did it, and where he is now. "Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1-2

A Passion For Patriotism

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

A Sermon for Independence Day

I. The Prince of Patriotism A. The Lion of Judah 1. Text: Revelation 5:1-14 2. This Lamb of God will become the Lion of Judah B. Jesus Typifies Patriotism 1. The word ‘patriot,’ being defined means “Someone who loves and defends his country.” 2. Wouldn’t you say Jesus loved and defended His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Beloved

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2001

A description of the love of Jesus Christ

Beloved Song of Solomon 2:9 July 28, 1991 "A Raisin In the Sun" is a play about a black family on Chicago’s southside. The father dies and leaves a small legacy in the form of an insurance policy - several thousand dollars. The mother was going to use the money to fulfill a longtime dream ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Book Of Ruth - Lesson 1

Contributed by James Turner on Feb 21, 2001

A book study of the Book of Ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 16-17.

The Book of Ruth Lesson 1 - Ruth 1:16-17a And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God. I. Background. A. The book of Ruth is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Like Me Now

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 18, 2003

Once you have been changed get the attitude and ask the devil HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW!!!

“How Do You Like Me Now” Luke 17:11-17 “And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Holy Ground

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 11, 2004

Whether or not you have ever been to Israel, you can discover holy ground along the common pathways of everyday life.

INTRODUCTION Many Christians have experienced the exhilaration of touring the Holy Land. They have felt the exuberance of walking where Jesus walked and kneeling where He prayed. They have witnessed the wonder of life while standing at the empty tomb. These sacred experiences will linger for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Saga Of Desert Pete

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jul 17, 2004

An abandoned Desert well and a note found by it have some analogies with how Christians handle Faith.

The Saga of Desert Pete A note Found in the Dessert beside an old rusty pump- "Dear Friend, This pump is all right as of June 1932. I put a new sucker washer in it and it should last for at least five years. But the washer dries out and the pump has to be primed. So under the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating A Life

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 31, 2004

This message was delivered at the Funeral of my grandfather. I used Romans 8 31-39 as a basis for showing that Alzheimers never seperated him from God

One of the greatest men I have ever known, Henry Mearl Azbell, began his journey here on this earth on December 23, 1917 in Cass County, Indiana, born to Charles and Lilly. After 86 years of life here, he began his eternal journey on Feb. 14, 2004. One of 14 children, Henry is survived by sister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Heroes

Contributed by John Harvey on May 27, 2004

a look at heroes and how Jesus is our hero

A look at Heroes *(Power point images found in the desktop on the media computer they are in order) GI JOE (humorous) Rescue Heroes (humorous) Local Heroes and Memorial (shift to serious) 9/11 Heroes and Memorial (serious) The Military forces Heroes and Memorials (serious) A Hero ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

He's Alive

Contributed by Mark Busch on Apr 20, 2006

Easter Sermon about the Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus most exciting exit or entrance. No entrance that I could make this morning could compare with that first Easter morning! Matthew 28:1-8 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Baptism

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

This is an example batism service at pool side

1. INTRO ILLUSTRATION A little girl sat with her parents during a baptismal service one Sunday night, which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?’ Her mom tried to explain briefly and quietly, but she just wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Second Chances

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jul 16, 2005

We all are given second chances do you give them?

Second Chances John 8:1-11, Mark 16:6-7, 14:66-72 ____________________________________________________ A woman comes home one afternoon and tell her husband that the car won’t start. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fixing Your Kingdom Focus Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is the first in a series of two sermons on “Fixing Your Focus” from Hebrews 12 which has to do with the Kingdom of God from The Exchanged Life perspective.

How is your focus this morning? Can you focus your sight on what this crocheted sign says? Can you see what it says? What does it read? JESUS ! You’re right. Now, how many of you cannot focus on that & don’t see the letters JESUS? Well, to see it you simply need to fix your focus. The truth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist