Sermons on Lord Liar Or Lunatic:

Paul's Progressive Pilgrimage For 2022

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2021

Paul has a zeal that he wants us to mimic - in his drive to be with Jesus in heaven.

12.31.21 Philippians 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Hunger For Truth Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2022

'A hunger for truth' Acts chapter 13 verses 13-53 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Preparation (vs 16-25) Declaration (vs 26-37) Application (38-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • "Just one more thing..." • Was the TV detective Columbo's catchphrase. • Columbo, was a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department • When you first saw him on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52, Acts 13:13

Denomination: Brethren

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

The Bible’s opening plotlines show the firstborn man, Cain, killing his brother Abel. Think of it: the firstborn person in the human race was a murderer.

Contrary to many people’s thoughts that civilization is more civilized, evidence suggests that murder is on the increase. In 1963, in Scotland, two people were convicted of murder. In 2000, there were 128 reported homicides in Scotland. In 1960, the District of Columbia reported 81 murders. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Genesis 9:5-7, Romans 13:14, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sloth Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2021

Sloth is not just a slow animal on Zootopia, but is the failure to be good STEWARDS of the opportunities and blessings God gives us -- it's the failure of a LIFE, That's why it's listed as one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Summer of Sin #3 SLOTH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Kids Can Sure Get the Wrong Idea 1. There was a boy who was lazy and couldn’t wake up early. His mom wanted to teach him a lesson about the benefits of waking up early. She said: “Son, I’m going to tell you a story and then I want you to tell me what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-32, Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Elaboration Of The Doctrinal Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 21, 2021

First John 14:1-6 teaches us how to discern between truth and error.

Scripture Let’s suppose you are new to town and you are looking for a place to worship and belong. And let’s suppose you visit a worshiping community, pick up a bulletin, and sit down. You read the mission of the group, which is as follows: “The mission of the [Blank] Temple is to encourage ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful To The King! -Parable Of The Mina

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2018

Please don't get this parable confused with the Parable of the Talents recorded in the gospel of Matthew. There are many similarities between the two parables, but there are also some real differences.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 19:9-27; Ephesians 2:10; Psalm 2:2 A. In Luke 19:11-27 Jesus tells a familiar parable, & for that reason I hesitate because when you talk about something familiar, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-27, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imagine Forgiveness

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

Based on the I can only imagine series / campaign. Imagine what forgiveness looks and feels like. Mainly based on God's forgiveness toward us but does talk briefly about forgiving others. Forgiveness is resetting the relationship. This is what Jesus does! Includes 9 ways God forgives

We are in a four-week series called “I can only imagine” based off of the movie of the same name. Last week we talked about imagining a father… A perfect heavenly father who loves you a million times more than I could ever love anyone; a heavenly father who is perfect, gracious, loving and all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-23, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Trusting In God's Care

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 18, 2018

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us to have complete and unfailing trust in God for our every need all the time.

[Sermon preached on 9 September 2018, 16th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, we look at the topic: Trusting in God’s care. Last week, we already touched upon this theme when we reflected on the words from Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonians: Rejoice always, pray ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:11-35, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Demons: They Are Amongst Us, But Jesus Defeats Them!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 28, 2018

How to overcome evil; first you must start with yourself, and any demonic influence, then you can be pure and ready to help another break free.

Matt 8:28 When Jesus came to the territory of Gadara on the other side of the lake, he was met by two men who came out of the burial caves there. These men had demons in them and were so fierce that no one dared travel on that road. 29 At once they screamed, “What do you want with us, you Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Coming Into The Light Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Much of our world goes through life with blinders on, blind to the good things God has for us.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Part 2: Putting Away The Old Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

If we want to walk in God's freedom, a first step is to stop doing the things that distance us from our God.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

The Most Important Part Of The Race

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 24, 2019

The Bible tells us we should "Run in such a way as to get the prize." But there's one part of the race that's crucially important for us. Do you know what that is?

I love this church. It’s so great to have this kind of worship where our Hispanic and Anglo congregations can get together, pray, sing praises and study God’s Word together. I’ve preached for about 24 years now, and every couple of years or so, I’ve preached the type of sermon I’m going to preach ...read more

Scripture: John 3:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Any Room Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 1, 2019

There was no room to be found for Mary and Joseph to stay in Bethlehem? Seriously? You'd think someone would have taken pity on a VERY pregnant woman that day, but no one did. Why not?

Several years ago, a church held a Christmas pageant with a group of 4 year-olds. Everything went along pretty well until Mary and Joseph “arrived” at the inn. The 4 year-old Joseph asked: “Do you have any room for us?”. “No,” replied the innkeeper, “the inn is full.” “But it’s so cold outside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Ministry Together

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

When the volunteer workload is placed on the shoulders of just a handful of people, then these individuals get burnt out; and since they can’t do everything, then a lot of needs go unmet. Ministry is something to be shared among all believers.

I wish to begin our message by sharing a personal account contributed by a pastor who was serving at a church in Washington State during the wake of the Mount St. Hellens eruption. This pastor said, After Mount St. Helens blew up in May 1980, [the] church needed cleaning up. Ash was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers With A Mission Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Harvard Business Review reported that only 10% of family-owned business get passed down successfully to the third generation. Only 70% of family-owned businesses last one generation. If a family-run business struggles to survive for 2 generations, how much more your family’s faith in Jesus Christ?

Welcome and thank you for worshipping with us this morning. Keep Colossians 1 open before you, will you? You can find a link to our sermon notes in the chat and a communication card. For children’s and student resources, please visit our churchonline page at our website. Happy Mother’s Day to you! ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist