Sermons on Life Purpose:

Reel Talk - Pt. 1 - Kong: Skull Island Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

Reel Talk Pt. 1 - Kong Skull Island I. Introduction Godzilla. The Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Blob. Frankenstein. All classic monster characters. However, the one monster that has stood the test of times and continues to end up on film is King Kong. The story line doesn't change much. King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-30, 1 Kings 18:17-18, 1 Kings 21:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Fake News: How Can I Know The Truth?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

500 years ago people were asking the same question. The year was 1517 and people were asking the question, how can I know if what I believe is actually the truth?

NAIL IT DOWN “Fake news: how can I know the truth?” 2nd Peter 1:6-2:3 Glad you are all safe today. You may have heard Just last week there were reports that if Irma kept growing it would become a category 6 Hurricane. Sharks were being sucked up into the air from the water and we would see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2016

Jesus came to seek and save the lost as our Savior and Redeemer. He also came to display and restore the image of God in the world.

1. [Ray Vander Laan tells the following story – Soldier asked the lost rabbi: Who are you and what are you doing here? He offered the soldier twice his pay if he would stand by his door and ask that question each morning. a. Names are important to many in the world – Benoni/Benjamin b. We have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ahhh! Refreshment!

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016

Refreshment is a necessary aspect of Christian living. Any Christian can become and encouraging person!

• WHEN THE AMERICAN WEST WAS SETTLED, MANY TRAVELERS PASSED OVER THE FERTILE LAND OF THE TERRITORY OF NEBRASKA. • THE DIRT THERE IS RICH AND BLACK, BUT THE TRAVELERS COULDN’T SEE WATER ANYWHERE. • THEY THOUGHT THE LAND WOULD BE GOOD FOR NOTHING. • ONE WRITER CALLED IT, “THE GREAT AMERICAN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hail! Hosanna, David's Son!

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Jan 16, 2017

Our Advent Sermon Series was "David's Royal Branch," focusing on the coming Christ and His connections to David. This is the second sermon of that series, looking at Jesus' lineage. He is, indeed, David's son--but even greater, He is the Son of God!

“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” With these two questions, Jesus turns the tables on the Pharisees once again. They, along with the Sadducees and Herodians had put Jesus to the test several times in a row. They asked Him unimaginable, theoretical, philosophical, theological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Matthew 7:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Apollos The Eloquent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2017

Being eloquent isn't as important as who you are eloquent for.

Apollos the Eloquent Acts 18:24-28 Today we are introduced to Apollos, who would become part of Paul’s ministry team. But who was Apollos? Let us take a look at one of the major personages of the early Christian Church and from this learn what it means for us today. A little background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Just Don't Preach Like This Any More Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2017

What message should the church be proclaiming today?

They Just Don’t Preach Like This Any More Acts 3:11-4:4 Martyn Lloyd Jones constantly reminded his parishioners in his sermons that the church did not suddenly arrive in the 1960’s, but has been around for two thousand years. He would recount all of the pundits of his day who tried to redefine the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is This Not The Friendliness That I Require?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 1, 2017

Making sure our actual fasting is backed up by the things that need to lie behind it

...... You have a colleague at work. You are always very friendly towards him. You greet him with a smile. You ask after his family. You ask what he did over the weekend. You make him a cup of tea. But behind his back, you take the credit for all his work so that you end up getting a promotion ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Your State Of Mind? Are We Trying To Re-Define Truth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 4, 2017

Few people can accept what a dangerous time we are experiencing: THERE IS A GREAT ATTEMPT TO TRY TO RE-DEFINE TRUTH according to popular opinion? We must live with eternities values in view for there is too much to gain to lose.

WHAT IS YOUR STATE OF MIND? SEEMS WE ARE TRYING TO RE-DEFINING TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use a bow and arrow. Have you ever heard of string slap? Launch and arrow and hurt your arm? STATE OF MIND? I DO NOT MATTER? WHAT I DO DOES NOT MATTER? OFTEN WE ALLOW OUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 25:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Caregivers And Grief

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 6, 2017

We need to yield productively to the grief process, taking care of ourselves as we do it (from Therese Rando in her book, “How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies", pgs. 252-256)

HoHum: Here’s a story from a telemarketer: “The other day I called a house and a real nice lady answered the phone, she was really helpful and friendly, she was the type of lady that helps a telemarketer get through a long day. After some pleasantries I asked if Mr. Smith was in, “I’m sorry”, she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearsay- What You Have Heard Said!

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 9, 2017

This sermon is about learning to love others as ourselves so that we can be the children of God

“Careful the things you say, Children will listen. Careful the things you do, Children will see And learn, Children may not obey But children will listen. Children will look to you For which way to turn To learn what to be Careful before you say "Listen to me." Children will listen” When Stephen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Communion: Contains Msg Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2017

Holy Communion: Contains MSG (Mighty Son of God; Much Saving Grace; More Strength for Good)

It’s not unusual to see signs like this at restaurants: No MSG Added. Sometimes it’s the most prominent sign you’ll see, even bigger than the sign with the name of the restaurant on it! What is this MSG and what’s so bad about it that certain restaurants want you to be certain that they’re not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Get To Washing Those Feet! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

the lessons from Jesus washing the feet of His disciples

GET TO WASHING THOSE FEET! John 13:1-17 Lord, may our eyes see, our ears hear, and your words be written on our hearts. Amen Here, and throughout the Christian world, tonight we recognize the origin of two significant events in the life of Christ as we commemorate Maundy Thursday. One of them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Romans 12:7, Galatians 5:13, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Closer

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 3, 2016

This sermon deals with some of the reasons we fail to draw close to God and the virtues of being close to God.

How close is close enough? Closer Zeno’s paradox. Imagine I had high school boys and girls lined up at opposite ends of the gym and had them half the distance between them every 10 seconds, how long would it be before they are touching? Well, if I always half the distance, they will never ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Treat The Source, Expose The Dirt...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2016

We tend to be very good at making the offering of excuses... We must come clean and search our hearts and motives before real change can come. NIP IT in the BUD!

TREAT THE SOURCE, EXPOSE THE DIRT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION A. I have a friend that absolutely HATES DANDELIONS in his yard. He was determined to exterminate each dandelion from his yard. He desired them pesky weeds to out of his yard and to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God