Sermons on Long Haul:

The New Good Samaritan (Neighbor)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that paints the Good Samaritan into a new light using modern day parallels to represent the shocking nature of the parable.

OT: Amos 7:7-17 NT: Luke 10:25-37 I would like to tell you about a man named Roger Morris. Roger Morris was a contractor from the United States who was working in Afghanistan when the conflict broke out. The first night of the conflict, the city he was staying in came under heavy fire, and Roger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honoring Dad And Mom

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

Honoring God is closely followed by honoring parents. This is no accidental order in the Ten Commandments list. We do well to pay attention here and help our children follow this.

Don’t you enjoy watching your kids learn as they grow up? Think of all the things you teach your children: How to walk, talk, pray, trust God, follow Jesus, Bible characters, eat, clean up, tie shoes, dress, share, sit quietly in church, get along with brothers or sisters, and on and on. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grieving The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2012

Our lives can also grieve the Holy Spirit. How do we cause the Holy Spirit to feel deep sorrow?

Grieving the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:30 The Holy Spirit is often the most overlooked person of the triune Godhead. The Holy Spirit is not a force or power,: He is a person. He is God – God, the Holy Ghost. His mission is to bring glory to God the Father by declaring the work of God, the Son. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Will It Be Milk Or Meat?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2014

Paul is clear to the Corinthians that there are two levels of Christian living. Some believers are living in the flesh, the carnal and others are living in the spiritual. This is still true today. Some believers are still on milk while others eat meat.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four readings prior to the Message. Today's lessons are Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 and Matthew 5:21-37. Paul begins the 3rd chapter of his letter by telling the Corinthians that there are two levels of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, 1 Corinthians 3:7-9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Company's Coming! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 1, 2013

When company is coming there is a certain “look” that accompanies the anticipation; the same is true as we patiently await the return of Jesus.

COMPANY'S COMING! SERMON #1 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS IN THE WAY” MATTHEW 24:36-51 Big Idea: When company is coming there is a certain “look” that accompanies the anticipation; the same is true as we patiently await the return of Jesus. INTRO: A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51, Malachi 24:36-51

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas, Treasure Or Celebrate?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 12, 2013

Is that what I do? Do I 'keep Christmas.well? I have a feeling that many of us do not. Maybe we do not how to keep Christmas. We do not know how to Treasure Christmas, so we just celebrate it.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are Four Scripture readings prior to the message. Those assigned for this day are Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let Us Pray..... O' Heavenly Father.... I thank-you for all those gathered here this night. May you fill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Going Deep - Summary Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 24, 2013

A summary of the messages from the series Going Deep. Preached at conference at Love Chapel.

Going Deep I give honor to Apostle Frazier the bishop of this house and overseer of the churches. Also to First Lady Frazier who stands behind this man of God. I give honor to Sis. Johnnie Tisdale who has tirelessly put this conference together and to all the ministers and workers of the house. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Custom-Made!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2013

Custom-Made! 1) By God's grace; 2) For God's praise

Do you own anything custom-made? If you’re good with your hands, you may have knitted a scarf for yourself once or even built a bookcase. For the rest of us there’s always Wal-Mart or IKEA if we need one of those items. But it’s not the same, is it? Things that have been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Final Cry & Confession Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 24, 2014

The Word has established him, strengthen him & transformed him, but he is still in need of more of God, more of God's enabling & more of God's Word.The final meditation is from one who knows what it is like to to go astray & be brought back home again.

PSALM 119: 169–176 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE FINAL CRY AND CONFESSION The Psalmist has now come to his last stanza. Letter by letter he has sung and sobbed his way through the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Again and again tears have become rainbows as he turn his eyes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Baptist

"I Need A Savior"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2014

A sermon about sin.

"I Need A Savior" Romans 7:15-8:11 In a certain church, a woman was leading the congregation in the prayer of confession. She called the people to confess, reminding them of the sin within their hearts, and then everyone joined in reading the prayer of confession. After this, she paused for ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bruised And Dim

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Where we are quick to speak and quick to react, God’s ways puzzle us. Where we might be too proud and too quick to consider aggressively taking charge, God in His infinite wisdom demonstrates His loving mercy, humility, a

THE BRUISED AND DIM Text: Isaiah 42: 1 - 7 Someone (Dr. Thomas Long) reiterates how this passage of scripture illustrates who God is as someone who will neither break a bruised reed, nor quench a dimly burning wick but will bring justice. Beside these metaphors of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

What It Means To Be Free

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2011

The Condemned Prisoner, the slave, and the addict - all pictures of us without Christ as Savior. But Christ came to set us free.

What it means to be Free John 8:32-36 Imagine spending 23 hours a day in a cement enclosure the size of a bathroom. Now imagine sitting in that small room nearly all day, every day without respite, for a year, five years, even 10 years. How long before you start pacing and talking to yourself? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Race/ The Saints Are Cheering Us On

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2010

My greatest cheerleader of all over the years, my mother who while dying from Leukemia would call and ask how she could pray for me. Updated February 2020. Who I held in my arms and while I sang Jesus name above all names she took her final breath. She to is cheering me on.

I enjoy listening to stories about people who will not give up; ...... stories of those who stay the course ... even though ... the "going ...gets tough". They are a source of great inspiration ... to all. Remember the man who came to Jesus and said, ..."I will follow you wherever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:62, 2 Timothy 4:7, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Of Light Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To invite people walking in spiritual darkness to follow the light of Christ.

[S] I want to tell you a story that occurred around Christmas around 1980 give or take a year. It was Christmas break in Fort Lupton, Colorado and me and two of my friends had gone duck hunting on the Holton farm which included the North Platte River. A fresh coat of powder snow had fallen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

Forging The Future Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To introduce the series of where God wants to take the church this year.

[S] I want to tell you a story that occurred around Christmas around 1980 give or take a year. It was Christmas break in Fort Lupton, Colorado and me and two of my friends had gone duck hunting on the Holton farm which included the North Platte River. A fresh coat of powder snow had fallen ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Methodist