Sermons on Liturgy Calendar:

Lay Baptism & Lay Evangelism (John 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2025

Who baptizes and who evangelizes in our church? Let's look at John 4.

Can ordinary disciples baptize under supervision? Can a novice evangelize? Is a future evangelist waiting somewhere for us to arrive? Do we allow living water from heaven to flow through us? Is our food to do God’s will? Do we share what others need to hear? Let’s examine John 4. Who performed the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah - Victor Or Victim? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

I avoid being mastered by my circumstances by entrusting my circumstances to the Master

ENGAGE This morning I’d like to begin with a short quiz. There ae really no “right” or “wrong” answers to these questions. This is more of a self-evaluation tool, so I’m not going to ask for a show of hands or make you turn in an answer sheet, but for your own good, it is important that you answer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 90 - A Modern Version

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Feb 9, 2005

This is an attempt to retell Psalm 90 in a way that is relevant for today

Psalm 90 V1 Oh Lord, the god who is sovereign over his people Israel, the one who rules over them as a king who cares for his people, providing protection, providing justice, providing stability. You have been our dwelling place. Not just a place to escape from the difficulties of life. Not just a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Royal Games

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2003

When Kings come together, there must be a yeilding of some athority. Epiphany-The sharing of the light to the gentiles.

Royal Games Mathew 2:1-12 This morning we are going over one of the Good verses Evil stories that are all through the bible. We are talking about a clash of kings, sort of. We have at least 3 kings involved and it could be 5 or more. There are a lot of holes in the story because we are just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Something To Be Thankful For Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2001

Building or planting, you can be a snob or a servant. See the cure for snobs, and the cudos for servants.

November 18, 2001 1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Inventory Time

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 30, 2000

To encourage others to take a spiritual inventory of their lives.

Inventory Time II Corinthians 13:5-9 Before the service began one Sunday morning, a parishioner said to his pastor, “If you see me fall asleep while you’re preaching, don’t take it personally. Its not that your sermon is boring. Its just that I was taking inventory of all my merchandise last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Yugo And A Bb Gun

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 8, 2002

Do you worship a "wannabe" god?

A Yugo and a BB Gun A man teed up his ball to begin his round of golf. He took a mighty swing and missed the ball, but hit a large ant hill; ants, parts of ants, and dirt went everywhere. He swung again, missed the ball again, making thousands more ant widows and widowers. After ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Risen! Up Where I Belong

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 13, 2008

Four levels of faith regarding Easter. Risen? -Risen! Up Where HE Belongs! - Risen! Up Where WE Belong! - Risen! Up Where I Belong!

1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dates Of Destiny

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 1, 2008

Even more sure than taxes are the dates we must keep with the Lord. He has set appointments that each person must keep and these are more important than anyother thing we may do.

DATES OF DESTINY Appointments Every Man Must Keep INTRODUCTION: 1. It has become quite popular to keep some sort of schedule keeper today a. Some have them in their pockets at all times b. Mine is a great big desk mat with a calendar on it c. Some are on personal computers d. Some are even on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creation, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2011

Part 4 describes for us the creation of the sun, moon, and stars and reveals to us the awesome power of God to form these things with His hands.

Creation Series, Part 4 Genesis 1:14-19 Introduction - We are right in the middle of a series discussing the Creation of everything we see - So, to bring everyone up to date allow me to give a short recap of where we are - 1) We have a Creator, He is God, and He has given us a clear account of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Still Seek, The World Still Hates, And God Still Saves Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The fourth and final sermon in a Christmas sermon series

The Wise Still Seek, the World Still Hates, and God Still Saves Text: Matthew 2:1-23 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We know from our text that Jesus wasn’t born in the year “Zero”. He was probably born around 6 or 5 B.C. we know this because Herod was still king when Jesus was born and Herod died ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Wine Old Bottles Series

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Jan 1, 2010

New Wine Old Bottles

New Wine Old Bottles New Wine Old Bottles Luke 5:37-39 The title of todays message says it all. We are closing out 2009and soon we will all step into 2010. But how do we step into the New Year? What do we bring with us from the old year and what do we hope for in the arrival of new one? I think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:37-39

Denomination: Bible Church

Heaven And Earth Speak

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 2, 2007

Everyone can attest to the fact that our weather seems to be changing and as a result we are experiencing unparalleled disasters of near Biblical proportions or are they in fact just that; Biblical?

Heaven and Earth Speak Luke 21:5-27 NIV Signs of the End of the Age 5Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6"As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Wine Old Bottles

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 2, 2008

Just as wine has its own unique vintage so does your life. Each year that you have lived so far has a kind of vintage by which you grade it. Some were very good years, robust and full of flavor. Others were off years not too sweet but palatable. Other

New Wine Old Bottles The title of todays message says it all. We are closing out 2007 and soon we will all step into 2008. But how do we step into the New Year? What do we bring with us from the old year and what do we hope for in the arrival of new one? I think it is good for us to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:37-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does The Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014

The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible