Sermons on Long Haul:

Honor Your Father. (Father's Day)

Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 27, 2015

Honor your father is a Father's Day sermon for the men, women, and for the children.

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God. Exodus 20:12 Honor thy father and thy mother: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

It’s All About Jesus Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018

It's not about us, It' all about Jesus.

It’s All About Jesus John 1:15-18 So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 15John testified about Him (Jesus) when He shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 26, 2010

Using the acrostic R.A.C.E. - Reason, Avenue, Commitment, Expectation

Traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; a trip: a six-day journey across the desert. - Our vacation to Canada via the long route - A RACE explain it all Hebrews 12:1-2KJV 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Joy And Sorrow And "fun" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2024

My boss said he wished he could expunge the word “fun” from our students’ working vocabulary. Now knowing what students at our all-boy high school could do outside supervision, I tended to agree.

Joy, Sorrow and “Fun” Some time ago, I listened to a sermon by the local pastor. He told us that the Ten Commandments were given to us by God so that we could all “enjoy” life. I’m sure there are many, even Christians, who would question that. After all, the Commandments are largely a list of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23, Luke 22:39-71

Denomination: Catholic

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2019

Are you living expectantly for the return of the Master by laying up treasures in heaven?

Where Is Your Treasure? Luke 12: 32 - 40 Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that person. The king grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"zechariah's Christmas Carol"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2019

The sermon will share Zechariah's song known as "Zechariah's Benedictus". Its the song he sang to John.

Zechariahs Christmas Carol Luke 1:68-79 1. First who is Zechariah? • Zechariah travels to Jerusalem several miles to perform the regular temple duties. • His wife, Elizabeth, has been barren for years, (to be barren was considered to be a curse from God). • Luke tells us, however, that Zechariah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Methodist

A Just King (Psalm 72)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2026

Is a just king coming?

Is there a king who will crush the oppressor, whom all nations will serve and be blessed by? Let’s look at Psalm 72. By Solomon. (WEB) Should we expect a king who brings justice, brings prosperity, righteousness, relieves the poor and destroys oppression? God, endow the king with ability to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clocks Not Allowed

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2025

I think for the Church to really have Jesus reign and the Spirit to move in the services we need to take the clock off the walls, leave the cell phones and watches in the car.

I think for the Church to really have Jesus reign and the Spirit to move in the services we need to take the clock off the walls, leave the cell phones and watches in the car. God is not always on our time schedule. Better to get out of the "morning" service at 4PM filled, healed and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

From Joseph To Moses And Aaron.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2025

The LORD our God was the One who called for the famine, but He had already sent Joseph ahead of Israel into Egypt. He turned the heart of the Egyptians to hate His people, but sent Moses and Aaron to bring them out of Egypt. He shows Himself Sovereign over all things.

FROM JOSEPH TO MOSES AND AARON. Psalm 105:16-26. 1. The Sending of Joseph. Psalm 105:16-22. PSALM 105:16. It is the LORD our God who “called for a famine upon the land: He brake the whole staff of bread.” Bread, or any staple, is aptly called ‘the staff of life’ – for without his staff man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Arrived

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon explaining the meaning of Advent and the anticipation of the coming Messiah.

All right open up your Bible here on the 3rd Sunday of Advent, to Luke Chapter 1, and I want to talk this morning about this title, “God Has Arrived.” And that’s the meaning of the Advent, the longing, the awareness that God was coming, that God was going to arrive, that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Presence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

Message 1 of 3 in the series "The Heart of Worship". This message explores the question, "Is true worship dependant upon where you are and what you are doing?"

the presence of worship John 4:23-24 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) 36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sexuality Of The Single Adult Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Perhaps you think singleness and sexuality is an oxymoron. But as you may recall from our first week in his series… as declared in the creation account of Genesis …we are all sexual beings… When do we become sexual…? Not through the covenant of marriage

Intro – Continuing in our series entitled ‘Restoring the Gift of Sexuality’… and today we are going to consider the sexuality of single adults.’ Some may think… “Well this will be a short message.” Perhaps you think singleness and sexuality is an oxymoron. But as you may recall from our first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goal Of The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1.

THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1. Present Suffering should Intensify the Longing for Future Glory (:1-5) a. The context of suffering in the ministry b. The superiority of the resurrection body c. The groaning associated with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of God

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Aug 16, 2003

The great power of GOD displayed through different happenings in the Bible.

15And the LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea. 17And I indeed will harden the hearts of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-17, Exodus 14:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Drive Happy With The Spirit

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Only the Spirit’s continual work through the means of grace can dare keep us in faith and hope.

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 February 2, 2003 – The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany DRIVE HAPPY WITH THE SPIRIT A rental car company has as recent sales pitch: Don’t Worry, Drive Happy. The slogan implies if you rent from this company, you’ll have no worries, and your business trip or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran