Sermons on Leisure:

What Do You Do When The Affair Is With The Church?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

We should not abuse the family with our faith.

What do you do when the affair is with the church? Luke 14:26 The pictures in Susan's "picture box" range from snapshots of church functions to pictures of our children when they were tiny, but they do have one thing in common--Susan isn't in the picture. Why? She's the official family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

So, Christmas Is Over, Huh?

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 26, 2001

Christians are polarized by Christmas. We battle against the commercialism and secularization of one of the two most holy days for Christians.

So, Christmas is Over, huh? I have a poem I’d like to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Use Me

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

God wants to use you to make an eternal difference in the lives of others during your time on earth.

INTRO: We Build People Overview FIRST BASE: COMMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP (Include Them) “Come and See…” – John 1:39. NON-NEGOTIABLE VALUE: “Every person has the right to a presentation of the gospel at his or her level of understanding. PRIMARY FOCUS: Evangelism * Assimilation * Ministering to needs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Whose Authority Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 24, 2003

What is the 1st commandment about? I used Dr. Laura’s Book on the 10 Commandments for a Jewish perspective on this series.

INTRODUCTION • How many of you have seen the epic, The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston? What a great classic. I really believe that Moses looks like Charlton Heston!  • What are the Ten Commandments? Are they a set of archaic rules that were meant for people a few thousand years ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will God Use Me In 2006?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 12, 2006

God uses those who will to let Him use them.

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning. "There is a mousetrap in the house! There ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Godly Mothers

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 7, 2005

A brief look at 3 mothers whose lives greatly influenced the lives of their children.

Godly Mothers Exodus 1:15-2:8 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! A teacher asked a boy this question: Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you--your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get? A sixth, replied the boy. I’m afraid you don’t know your fractions, said ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Preachers

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

Does God still call men and women to full time ministry? What does it mean to be "called"?

The Highest Call or Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Preachers Acts 26:19 "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” (NIV) What does it mean to be “called”? Today, we are celebrating God’s call upon the live of Pastor Randy Tingle. Today, the Church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19

Denomination: Church Of God

What's In Your Basket? Series

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 29, 2008

The first os stewardship series: the gift of time. Based on the Feeding of the Five Thousand. What we give to Jesus, He multiplies to a great blessing - for us and for others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, which of the “What’s in your wallet?” commercial is your favorite? Mine is probably the one with the attacking Vikings. What’s in your wallet? There is a familiar story in the Bible where the question could have been re-phrased to “What’s in your basket?” It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Gideon - A Critical Mistake Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 13, 2009

Gideon defeated the Midianites. He was the "mighty warrior". He made a critical mistake in his life and led the way to idolatry once more.

Gideon - A Critical Mistake Judges 8:22-35 Introduction Thomas Huxley stated in 1902, "A man’s worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes." The battle was over. Gideon and the 300 were triumphant. The enemies of Israel were subdued and they were free to work and worship as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Auto Focus Or Out Of Focus

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

To have a life that is auto focus on God, we need to have our Devotion and Duty in perfect balance.

Luke 10:38 As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Luke 10:39 She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk. Luke 10:40 But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word One: Just Jehovah Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2008

The first word of the ten words out of the mouth of God from the finger of God calls for a decision on our part. It is not popular, politically correct but it is pure truth. I am the Lord your God have no other God’s before me. It is Just Jehovah. He

Intro: One cartoon depicts Moses standing on top of God’s Mountain, holding the two tablets of the Ten Commandments. The prophet is beaming. “Hey these are great.” He says enthusiastically, “From now on nobody will have trouble distinguishing right from wrong.” We know that is not true today! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Mothers Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2008

A Mothers day message. I. Instill a respect for scriptures II. Instill an authentic faith III. Instill a desire to minister

SC A MOTHERS LOVE 1 THESSALONIANS 2:7-8 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-3:12 This sermon was gleaned from numerous sources on SC and from my own study INTRO- PAUL IN 1 THESSALONIANS IS TALKING TO THE PEOPLE AND THE CHURCH. HE IS LETTING THEM KNOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Turn Failure Into Success

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2008

Three steps to turn failure into success

HOW TO TURN FAILURE INTO SUCCESS Luke 5: 1-11 Now, I know that fishing for most of us would be considered a hobby or a time of leisure, but in our text we are looking at some men for whom fishing was their job; it was what they labored in. In our text, we read about some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Israel's National Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2008

God can "make it so."

Israel’s National Choice (Acts 3:19-26) 1. As a child, I remember when the original Star Trek program was introduced. Although we had a black and white television, the word was that those with color TV’s could see that Mr. Spock was greenish. 2. Marylu and I watched Star Trek, the Next ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live Above The Worldly Line

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 27, 2009

“SOAR” We weren’t raised with Christ and left in the graveyard, we weren’t raised with Christ to mire in muck...

Live Above the Worldly Line Colossians 3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (ESV) It is obvious from the Scripture we just read ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ