Sermons on Lunch:

Grace I Can't Explain It

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 2, 2011

Grace is outrageous. It’s hard to accept, It’s hard to believe, and It’s hard to receive.

Imagine yourself in this story. You show up bright and early, dressed for work, lunch pail in hand. You're thrilled when the owner comes by in his flatbed pickup and hires you. He promises a generous wage, the wage of a soldier, more than you are used to getting paid. You already start thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Love Me, Hate Mama?" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

I do not write out complete manuscripts. This is a sermon brief/outline that I hope will help in your study and preparation. Main Point: Allegiance to Jesus above all others

I grew up in Atlanta, GA during the 70’s. We had four professional sports teams: the Braves in baseball, Falcons in football, Hawks in basketball and Flames in hockey. The combined records of our local teams were so abysmal, that I remember Sports Illustrated magazine writing an article ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting Jesus For Provisions For Life And Ministry

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Trusting Jesus for Provisions for Life and Ministry

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Trusting Jesus for Provisions for Life and Ministry Luke 9:10-20 Chapters 8 and 9 are about Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle to ministry. It is no different in our present passage. Here Jesus demonstrates to his disciples that he has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Eye Full

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

If you are a Christian you have been given gifts from God and you are expected to use them for God and His Kingdom.

An eye full Samson – Judges 13-16 Chapter 16:18-31 Reading Each of us is meant to have great potential as a Christian. Jesus himself tells us… John 14:12 NIV 12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

The Veneer Of Giving Excuses.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2020

Today starts a new series on EXCUSES. We look at the 3 major classes of excuses offered by people. Who believes your excuses? ( Next: EVEN THE BEST)

THE VENEER OF GIVING EXCUSES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. This is a start of a series on EXCUSES. (Next: EVEN THE BEST) TEXT: WITH ONE CONSENT… Luke 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-18, Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dare To Believe You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Men's meeting to challenge Men to do extra-ordinary things in the power of the Lord

Dare to believe that you can walk on water Matthew 14:22-31 Greetings- Prayer- Question- How many of you were raised that you had a positive mentor in your life? Someone you felt you could ask anything? Most guys have a lot of acquaintances, but few friends they are comfortable with to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Save Nothing For The Next Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Thoughts gathered after reading the book Last Arrows for a Men's Meeting.

Dare to believe that you can walk on water Matthew 14:22-31 Greetings- Prayer- Question- How many of you were raised that you had a positive mentor in your life? Someone you felt you could ask anything? Most guys have a lot of acquaintances, but few friends they are comfortable with to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Like A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019

Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation - That Constant Itch

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 28, 2020

Temptation is common to man! Our response is common to faithful believers.

Message/Devotion March 1, 2020 Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation – That Constant Itch The Reading Satan Tempts Jesus 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 14:36, John 3:16, 1 Peter 3:21, Romans 8:34, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Five Small Stones - Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 27, 2020

What does it mean to lean on God in the age of Coronavirus? Looking at David and Goliath (Worship Resources included)

Sunday, March 29, 2020 Prayers for the World: In our world today, there are many who need prayer. We lift up the ill, and those who care for them. We lift up the vulnerable, that you might surround them with your protection. We lift up the grieving, and we ask that they find comfort in you. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Being Ready

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 10, 2020

At any given time, on any given day, God's kingdom is revealing itself to us. Are you alert and ready to respond?

November 8, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 25:1-13 On Being Ready Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) Caribou Coffee opened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Christ: The Messiah, Not A Meal Ticket Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 14, 2021

When Jesus fed the five thousand, as recorded in all four gospels, He demonstrated what He taught about God being the Provider of our needs (Matthew 6:25-34). Most of the crowd, however, wanted food, not faith.

The Lord Jesus never taught anything about the nature and character of God the Father that He Himself did not demonstrate or model before either His disciples or the people who followed and listened to Him. When we first read of this miracle, mentioned in all four gospels, we see the Divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14, John 6:22-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Neighborhater - Pt. 4 - Room In The Pool Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

Mr. Rogers Sound Track plays in dark - Lights Come on Pastor Enters from Stage Door and lip syncs to track Room in the Pool I. Introduction Nostalgia. Fond childhood memories. Wholesome. Meek. Soft spoken. A super hero in disguise. His uniform was colorful sweaters and sneakers. He used his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-8, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 23:11, John 13:4-5, John 13:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Saved But I Need To Supercharge My Spritual Relationship - How? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

How to position yourself to be in a place of Growth

Scott had the most successful real estate business in his city. Half the properties he listed sold within one month, and most of the rest were gone within three months. His wife was his most successful salesperson, his son Jack was the quarterback on his school’s football team, and it looked like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational