Sermons on Loan:

Giving God Our Leftovers Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 7, 2015

We continue looking at the astounding mathematics of grace by looking at a widow's very small offering that Jesus says is more than anyone else gave. I also have graphics available.

(Show video of comedian Anthony Griffith talking about hand-me-downs) That's funny. Hand-me-downs, leftovers; those things are okay I guess if you're talking about old clothes or your mom's cooking. But there are other times when leftovers aren't such a good idea: handkerchiefs, motor oil, maybe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Happy Are The Humble -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2019

If you want to be truly happy, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and accepting persecution.

Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to teach you a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Called By God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 6, 2018

Ephesians 3:1-6 teaches us that God calls a Christian to die to self and to live for others.

Scripture Today I am starting a new series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." The ESV Study Bible notes: "There are two main themes of Ephesians: (1) Christ has reconciled all creation to himself and to God, and (2) Christ has united people from all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Solomon's Trophy Case

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2016

Many NFL players achieved great success but never achieved the greatest, winning the Super Bowl. The aged Solomon reflects on the fact that he had huge success but was lacking the greatest.

Are you ready for some Carolina Panther’s football? Our first preseason game was Thursday night. A lot of sports analysts are predicting Carolina to once again be the NFC Champs and go to the Super Bowl, this time to win. We have the MVP and number one rated player in the NLF on our team in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:3-19

Denomination: Foursquare

She Touched The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 17, 2018

This sermon is about the widow of Nain and how she touched the heart of Jesus. leading to Jesus rising her son from the dead. Our pain alone can move the heart of God. Can be used as a Mother's Day message or a stand alone message.

She Touched The Heart Of Jesus Psalms 121:1-8 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 7:11-17 Today we take a moment to recognize the gift of women not only to the body of Christ, but also to the world. As we look at our new testament verses from Colossians 3:12-14. I want you to think about a girl or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning Religious Reluctance-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 12, 2018

4 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-IV—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Not So Tactful Lieutenant... A lieutenant was brilliant in military matters, but lacked a few social graces. One day he was charged with informing one of his soldiers that his grandmother had passed away. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah—a Faithful Mother Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 17, 2020

She wanted a child and promised the Lord she would give that child to the Lord's service. Hannah gives us a classic example of a faithful mother.

Introduction: The story of Hannah is a beautiful story. She was a genuine believer in the LORD, God of Israel, first and foremost, and also the mother of Samuel, one of Israel’s greatest leaders. She was also one of a few women who, unable to have a child by any other means, bore a child as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 15: The Characteristics Of The Godly Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 9, 2018

In this Psalm, we have the description of the perfect Man; a lovely portrait of the Lord Jesus.

March 24, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 15 Title: The Characteristics of the Godly. A Psalm of David. Psalm 15 (KJV) 1LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

At Thy Word

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 10, 2020

Learn how to follow the Word of God.

Intro: In these times in which we live, I am disturbed by the way that we treat the all mighty God. We say that we love him, and we say that we can’t live without him, he’s my all and all, and we say for God I’ll live and for God I’ll die but on an everyday basic we can find everything else more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Trust 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

Introduction: This verse of scripture talks about trust.

Do you realize how much trust is a part of our life each day? • Every time we flip a light switch, we trust that the light will come on • Every time we place the key in the ignition of our car and turn it, we expect the car to start • Every time we sit in a chair, we expect it to support us Every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

"And He Brought Him To Jesus…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, said to Peter and Andrew, “...Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19).

He did not say, “I will try to make you fishers of men”, He said, “I will make you fishers of men.” Our job is to follow His leading, and He will make us into fishers of men. Even though this is a clear command from God, it is seldom obeyed by the majority. Illus: For example, it has been ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money God's Way: Saving Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 19, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about saving money? Surprizingly, much! Using the tale of Joseph as the backdrop, we discover that saving money God's way is practical, planned, and profitable.

Managing Money God’s Way: Saving Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/2/16 Last Sunday I began a short three-part series about Managing Money God’s Way. Like I said last week, the number one key when it comes to managing your money is acknowledging that it’s not your money—it’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:33-36, Proverbs 13:22, Genesis 41:33-49

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Standard For Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Financial worries are the leading source of stress for Americans, ahead of health concerns, work concerns, or even family concerns.

Money excites us and it also worries us. We work for it, spend it, give it, and even save some of it for a rainy day. And like our physical fitness, we seldom are really comfortable with our finances. The goal of this series is to whip us into Financial Fitness. You received two items as a part of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The True Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Every dawn is a wonder but never has there been a more wondrous dawn than that on which the sun arose for the first time on this planet when it's creator was one of the inhabitants. Through Him all things were made and now He is a part of His own creation.

A young man went from paper to paper trying to get a job as a cartoonist, but he was rejected and told he had no talent. Finally, a pastor hired him to draw advertising for the church events. It was a poor paying job and he had no place to stay and so he was allowed to sleep in the old church ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Called To Live Differently: Counter Culture Lifestyle In A Dark Society

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of carrying the gospel to the world. But in his power we can do just that.

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4, 1 John 3:6-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army