Sermons on Little League:

Schism With The Scribes And Factions With The Family

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jul 13, 2002

This sermon describes the opposition Jesus faced from both his own family and from the Scribes. It attempts to highlight how Christians today can face similar accounts of rejection by both the world and from family.

Schisms with the Scribes and Factions in the Family Introduction I would like set before you a couple of stories in order to illuminate the background to this passage. Scene 1: A Carpenter Shop in Nazareth The road for Sepphoris to Nazareth consisted mostly of rolling hillsides. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fullness Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2016

To enjoy fullness of life even in the troubles of life, trust Jesus to be Lord of your life.

Last year (2015), Tesco, a British supermarket in Wrexham, England, posted a help-wanted ad, seeking a part-time worker with a very specific set of skills: a “Christmas Light Untangler.” The posting said that the supermarket was launching a new service, allowing customers to bring in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Must Be Born Again? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

When you see Nicodemus before you, it is difficult to imagine a person more qualified to be a good human being. Yet, he was a moral and spiritual failure. The Bible wants you to be asking yourself this question, “If Nicodemus’ faith enough?” If I have the faith of Nicodemus, is that enough?

Find John 3, and thank you for joining us in a series entitled “Let’s Get Real: Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions.” I read about a young man in 6th grade who was so good at his particular sport that former professionals came to his games. This young man was soon playing varsity when everyone ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 2:11, John 20:30, John 19:39, John 2:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Tree Christians

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

There is a message from a Christmas tree that can be compared to the life of a Christian.

MATT.12:33 "CHRISTMAS TREE CHRISTIANS" A) A tree is known to be corrupt or good not by its leaves, but by its fruit! * Notice what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount in Matt.7:17-20 "Even so every ......." * The truth given here is that we judge a man by the words he speaks and the works he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33

Denomination: Baptist

M.v.p.

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

On this Palm Sunday, let’s emulate the qualities seen in this donkey, ’the most valuable player’ in the story, and let’s have revival.

Matt.21:1-11 M.V.P. INTRO: If Jesus had of entered into one of our modern cities, leading the parade, He would have been arrested immediately. He would be a wanted man. The FDA would want Him for turning water into wine without a license; the EPA for killing fig trees; the AMA for practicing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

17 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

This is a ridiculous story about forgiveness, ridiculus but true, ridiculous but filled with grace.

17 Pentecost A Matthew 18:21-35 September 15, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen The story of Jean Valjean, written by Victor Hugo, is powerful. It is the story of a man driven by hunger and poverty to steal bread to feed his family. He is imprisoned and the anger at the injustice results in his striking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dig A Ditch

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

God never wants us to align ourselves w/ wickedness in a common goal. Instead, our relationships with the lost are to be a one way street w/ the goal of reaching them. God saved the day when His people separated themselves. Link inc. to text and PowerPoin

Dig a Ditch! II Kings 3:16-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DigADitch.html Dig a ditch so God can fill it! That is a clear lesson from this passage. Our God specializes in FILLING things which are EMPTY. In the next chapter we will see the familiar story of the widow woman and her empty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Ultimate Daylight Savings Program

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2004

God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Ultimate Daylight Savings Plan Joshua 10:8-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DaylightSavings.html God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Sometimes I wish ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-25, Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 3, 2004

2nd in Series on the passion of Jesus.

SLIDE 1 Greeting, Attendance pad, prayer As I begin my message today I invite you to take out your outline. I have provided scriptures for further study and reflection this week.on the last page SLIDE 2 A. WHAT IS THE MOVIE ABOUT? This is the second lesson in this series on experiencing the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:9-11, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

14 Pentecost B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"Who do you say that I am?"

A representative of "Teach America" visited Duke University, one of those rich Ivy League kind of universities. She stood up in front of the large group and said to them," I can tell by looking at you that I have probably come to the wrong place. Somebody told me this was a BMW campus and I can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning #1 - About Drifting Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 9, 2009

The first in a series of warning offered from the book of Hebrews.

Code YELLOW Alert “Warning About Drifting” Hebrews 2:1-4 * In the aftermath of 9/11, President Bush established a Department of Homeland Security to protect us from this sort of terrorism. This was a progressive concept which took almost 18 months to flesh out. However, only 6 months after 9/11, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas…it's The Real Thing

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Christmas - (Confessions of a Christmas Lover)

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get older, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Birth: Advent: Life To The Fulest Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

also jer 23:1-6 Those in the kingdom of God are not in it by physical birth but by spiritual birth

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. A time of waiting – waiting for our Lord Jesus. You may be in a time of waiting in your life. Waiting for what is happening next. The doctor has given you a series of tests – wait for the results; My kids will be out of the house next year – what then; The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Billions And Billions Served

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

When we come to the Lord’s table, we need to bring several things with us.

Billions and Billions Served 1 Cor. 10:14-22 June 4, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Sermonspice video or signing of "How Beautiful" B Special occasions in our lives are marked by special meals 1 Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Easter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist