Sermons on Loans:

Giving God The Biggest Cookie Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

Part one in a six part series on the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. This sermon discusses the hallmark of Abel’s life--generosity towards God.

GIVING GOD THE BIGGEST COOKIE Big Faith Series-Part 1 Hebrews 11:1-4; Genesis 4:1-7 Sunday, July 9, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction What kind of faith is big faith? Some time ago "Reader’s Digest" told the story about a company who mailed out some special advertising business post ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Prophetical But (When God Inserts A Heavenly But)

Contributed by William Wyne on Oct 4, 2011

God can place a heavenly "But" in the midst of our lives that changes the course of life’s direction.

In verse 9 of Isaiah is the prophetical conclusion of the New Testament Good Friday execution on Calvary. Actually, verse 9 is the Old Testament proclamation of the sixth word of the Cross, “It is Finished”. Isaiah saw the finished scene of Calvary. In verse 9 the Prophet saw the intended burial ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Make It

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011

This message was developed from a message by Joel Stockstill. When God sets the plan in place, it is then a matter of us staying committed & faithful. We must be focused on what the mission is & how God wants it to be carried out.

We Can Make It! Jonah 3:1-2 NLT In the governing scripture of Destiny we see a very important word that we must stay aware of as we travel this journey God has set before us. Habakkuk 2:3 NLT This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Land Of The Dying Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

When John Owen, the great Puritan, lay on his deathbed his secretary wrote (in his name) to a friend, "I am still in the land of the living." "Stop," said Owen. "Change that and say, I am yet in the land of the dying, but I hope soon to be in the land of

When John Owen, the great Puritan, lay on his deathbed his secretary wrote (in his name) to a friend, "I am still in the land of the living." "Stop," said Owen. "Change that and say, I am yet in the land of the dying, but I hope soon to be in the land of the living." 1 Cast your bread upon the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Abnormal In How They Related To Enemies And Abuse Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount- Christians are Abnormal - Looks at a Christian response to abuse and insult.

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY RELATE TO ENEMIES AND ABUSE Matthew 5:38-48 April 15, 2012 Before I address our topic for this morning, I want to confess that what the Bible says is not always easy to do and I have on occasion struggled in this very area myself. Several years ago a person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

On The Beach

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 31, 2009

An examination of the post resurrection appearance of Christ as found in John 21.

On the Beach John 21:1-13 “Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” (John 21:4) Jesus had appeared to His disciples twice before this. He had commanded them to meet Him in Galilee. They had stayed a week or more at ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

David & Goliath Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007

David knows the Philistine army is subject to the power of God. In faith he offers to face the giant in battle with God’s armor.

An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “David & Goliath”, I Samuel 17 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “It is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s,” vs 47 We all have giants to battle, and in God’s strength we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Congregational

Demands Of Discipleship

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 17, 2008

Are we just followers, or true disciples, of Jesus? There is a difference! If we are a true disciple, then we have rewards in heaven. If we are just followers, we may not. Let us learn about the demands of discipleship.

It is possible to be a follower of Jesus without being a disciple; to be a camp follower without being a soldier of the king; to be a hanger-on in some great work without pulling one’s weight. Someone was talking to a great scholar about a younger man. He said, “So and so tells me that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Rich Little Man"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2010

In Luke 19:1-10 Jesus’ willingness to be present to Zacchaeus ends up being an act of evangelism. His encounter with his Savior changes his life. Is there ever anyone beyond the reach of God’s grace. The answer is "No!"

Luke 19:1-10 “The Rich Little Man” By: Ken Sauer, pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Poor Zacchaeus! He wants to see Jesus but he can’t. He’s a small man, and he can’t see through the crowd. So, he climbs a tree. Poor Zacchaeus!... …or is he? Luke tells us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Feet Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fifth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

This morning we begin with a visit from Dr. Seuss. (Read ‘The Foot Book’ by Dr. Seuss.) What would we do without our feet? What could we do without our feet? Last week we spent a few moments considering how wonderful our hands are and that they help us to feed, clothe, and care for others and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving The Unlovable Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

What does it mean to love the unlovable?

Topical March 15th, 2009 Love the Unlovable (accompanied by CIY Video Baht by Derek Hammeke) Look at the face of the child on this picture. Can you see something that is missing from the childs eyes? Innocence. These are not the eyes of a child hopeful about the future and curious about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

A Church That Loves Much Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2021

As we follow a Jesus that Loves, we want to be a church that loves. What is the contrast between a church that loves little, and a church that loves much?

A Church That Loves Much Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Dinner at Simon’s house took on a special meaning the day Jesus came. Simon and his guests reclined around a u-shaped table - which was the traditional posture for eating. They lay down around a low table, propped up on the left elbow with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Money After Bad

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019

The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Won't God Do It??? Yes He Will!!!!!!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 11, 2021

As I look back over my life And I think things over I can truly say that I’ve been blessed I’ve got a testimony.

Won’t God do it!!!! Yes, He will!!! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Acts 12 FOCUS VERSE #7 Clay Evans wrote “I’ve Got a Testimony some of the words are “As I look back over my life And I think things over I can truly say that I’ve been blessed I’ve got a testimony. Sometimes I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:7

Denomination: Apostolic

Break The Silence

Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019

I had read this Psalms 100 more than once and still I found myself searching the scriptures to find something else. But God kept leading me back to Psalm 100 and He then said, “Break the Silence.”

Break the Silence Psalm 100 June 1, 2008 Minister Pamela L. Johnson This month our theme is “The Courage to Be Powerful”. I want to provide an addendum to this theme “The Courage to Be Powerful in Our Praise.” In preparation for this message I struggled a little. Not because I have trouble ...read more

Denomination: Baptist