Sermons on Lunch:

A Study In Contrasts

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 25, 2012

It is always wise to walk in God's ways. We have a choice in how we will walk. With the aid of the Holy Spirit we walk in harmony with and understanding of God.

1. The Septic Tank Service A older preacher said: When I was a young minister, a funeral director asked me to hold a grave side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be at a cemetery way out in the country. This was a new cemetery and this man was the first to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012

Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Challenge Of God's Call-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2015

2 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-II—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Attention: Dec. 30, 2014 the U.S. Dept. Of Energy began offering a standing $1million prize—‘H2 refuel H-Prize’—to that entity or person who could come up with a plan to make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Pencil

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Feb 7, 2015

To show how our words affect people

THE POWER OF A PENCIL (5 things you can learn from a plain old pencil) John 10:28-30 Rev. Tim Porter DID YOU KNOW (Background) I'm sure none of you in here know life with out the pencil being in it. Right? DID YOU KNOW - The first Pencil was invented in ancient Rome by Romans and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jael's Extraordianry Day

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013

Sometimes the ordinary seems mundane, but occasionally it turns exraordinary. This is a narrative of an ordinary day turning into much more. Even a "nobody" can do something extraordinary in the hands of God.

Jael’s Extraordinary Day Judges 4:17-24 Jael’s life was nothing if not predictable. Living in the low mountains of Eastern Israel, bordering Canaan, among the scorpions and rocks and dust, Jael’s life was difficult at best, and monotonous at worst. Boredom and monotony were her ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Great Mysteries In Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Life is full of uncertainties. Solomon questions the meaning of life: who am I? why am I here? and where am I going? 3 questions we all ask at some point in our seemingly meaningless life.

1 For I considered all this in my heart, (WHY?) so that I could declare it all: that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God. People know neither love nor hatred by anything they see before them. 2 All things come alike to all: One (fate-event) happens to the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stone Soup ---Give What You Have!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2020

God needs you! God needs what you have! We may feel that what we have may not be what is needed? God has blessed you. You might need to invest what you have to release a miracle.

STONE SOUP --- GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TYRONE: (Unknown) There was a small boy in elementary school. He had trouble with his learning and his social skills. His teacher hated him and would often call him stupid and lazy. He was clumsy and always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2, Mark 11:2-3, Matthew 26:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“feeding Of The 5,000: What Happens When God Does The Math” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 31, 2016

The feeding of the 5,000 is the ONLY miracle that is mentioned in all four Gospels.

10 Amazing Miracles In Scripture Sermon Series (6 of 10) “Feeding of the 5,000: What Happens When God Does the Math” John 6.5-15 November 8, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We’ve looked at 5 miracles so far (calming the storm, walking on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

"but Lord, He Stinketh"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2020

We are all Lazarus, are we not?

“But Lord, He Stinketh!” John 11:1-6, 17-19, 32-44 While I don’t use the King James Version of the Bible very often, I do use it sometimes. And I love the way it describes the raising of Lazarus. Jesus, after weeping and being emotionally moved, commands those around Him to open Lazarus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Profitable Problems Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2018

James teaches us about problems and faith already in the second verse of his letter. This sermon looks at problems and how we can count them as all joy in Jesus Christ.

Theologian Clinton Armstrong tells this story about a lunch that he had that pertains to the Epistle of James. He once had lunch with an expert in the philosophical field of ethics. Once they were done eating, they talked for a little bit longer and then paid the check. Just before they left, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, James 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:10, James 1:1-12, Romans 8:28, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Rate Of Exchange

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Mar 20, 2017

Just how much is your soul worth?

The Rate Of Exchange Matthew 16:26 teaches us, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” The world teaches this--You can never have too much of a good thing! We must always have enough or we are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

“shield Of Faith” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

There seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding about faith today. Not necessarily all original material. Some material contained in my sermons may be gleaned from other sermons. Parts of this message are from Billy Ricks

“Shield of Faith” Ephesians 6:16 The pastor, the youth minister and chairman of deacons were out in a boat fishing on the lake. They ran out of bait so the pastor “Stay here guys, we don’t want to lose our spot.” With that he got up got out of the boat walked on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

"investing Ourselves In God's Own Passion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2019

A sermon for Lent.

“Investing Ourselves in God’s Own Passion” Isaiah 58:1-12 What are you like when you are hungry? Do you get feeling a bit grumpy? There used to be a Snickers commercial where the main character would be in a really foul mood until they were offered a Snickers bar, after which the tagline ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Authority Over Sickness

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2021

Jesus had compassion on people and healed them.

Authority over Sickness Mark 1:29-39 As we have traveled through the first chapter of Mark, we have seen many demonstrations of Jesus’ authority. Jesus’ authority over nature is seen when Jesus was driven into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit and lived with the wild beasts. The Judaean wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Warfare Always Surrounds The Birth Of A Miracle

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2021

God is a God of miracles. He desires to do miracles in your life. But between you and your promotion, marriage, career, health, your boss etc. a hindrance stands. Your miracle will be gained by prayer, fasting, praise, and obedience!

WARFARE ALWAYS SURROUNDS THE BIRTH OF A MIRACLE Acts 26:17-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Man woke up and said nothing. His Wife, annoyed, shouted, “You’ve forgotten what day it is, haven’t you!” He went to work and confided to a colleague, “I think I forgot my wife’s birthday.” 2. “Not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:17-18, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God