Sermons on Many Hats:

Why Belong To A Local Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011

Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Ghost Of Christmas Past Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

For many Christmas isn't easy. This message reminds us of three truths. First, life is hard. Second, sometimes we need others. Third, we always need God.

December 14, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Past Luke 1:26-43 Opening words: It was Christmas Eve 1969. I was twelve years old and I can remember returning home from the midnight candlelight service at my home church. The family car was filled with my loved ones. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-43

Denomination: Methodist

Coffee House Christians

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 20, 2015

Many so-called Christians are now filled with all kinds of different ingredients that they are now something different, filled with a bunch of self-indulgent froth rather than solid Biblical substance.

“Coffee House Christians” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- My wife likes the smell of coffee but she doesn’t like the taste of it. I like coffee I like it black no sugar and no cream. As a matter of fact I like coffee so much that I once developed a lump and had to have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Running On Empty

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 23, 2015

How many of you have felt like you want to throw up both hands and just quit. You have nothing left in the tank. I know I have.

In cars, the gas tank sensor will detect how much fuel is left. When you're driving with the indicator on empty, you say, "I'm running on empty." You know, this also applied to people. If you are exhausted and feel like you can't go on much longer, you can say, "I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Other

Revival Follows Persecution

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014

For centuries, Christians have been hated and viciously opposed in many nations. But persecution has not destroyed Christianity. Even under the direst circumstances, it has not only survived but thrived and revived the church.

Opening illustration: Did you know that if one of the arms of a starfish is severed, a new one will grow in its place? In fact, if a starfish is cut up, any piece that contains a part of the central disc will develop into a new starfish. Some oyster fishermen found that out, much to their dismay, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism Is A High Calling But It Is Not For Us All.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 3, 2014

Summary: We are all called to preach the gospel, and be a witness for Christ; yet many find this difficult, I especially, so how do we proceed in this high calling. Read on!!!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd November 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We are all called to preach the gospel, and be a witness for Christ; yet many find this difficult, I especially, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal

Betrayal And Desertion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

Jesus has come to give his life as a ransom for many (10:45). Man needs to be saved from himself, from his deceitful heart, his bent to do evil.

Introduction What is worse – to be told that you will fail or to watch your failure played out just as it was told? And what is more difficult for the condemned prisoner – waiting for the hours to tick by or the moment of execution finally arriving? Not very good choices either way, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Not Envy

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 13, 2015

What happens to us so many times is we look around at other people and they are not living right, they are rude, selfish, and disobedient to God and to the laws of this Country but they are being successful, being prosperous!

Psalm 37:1-7-A Psalm of David. Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"I Never Knew You!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2015

Many people will be surprised at the Judgment Seat that they aren't accepted by Christ. The criteria won't be our works, or zeal, or even cooperation in the supernatural. It will be whether we are known to Jesus in relationship!

“I NEVER KNEW YOU!” Matt. 7:21-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Work Field

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 5, 2015

For most of us, the easiest way to create a happy life is by simply living according to how we want it to be. There are too many obstacles life and we simply want to choose the shortcuts.

The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread. – Mother Teresa For most of us, the easiest way to create a happy life is by simply living according to how we want everything to be. There are way too many obstacles life and we simply want to choose the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Crimes That I Have Done Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 21, 2011

So many people are under the impression that there are simply no negative consequences for their sins. But our sins deserve judgment and punishment. Jesus took that punishment for us on the cross when he suffered and died.

Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Amplified Bible) with my adaptations 13Behold, My Servant shall deal wisely and shall prosper; He shall be exalted and extolled and shall stand very high. 14[For many the Servant of God became an object of horror; many were astonished at Him.] His face and His whole ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Will There Be Christians In Hell? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011

Many believers are disturbed by the thought that there may be Christians who could be lost. We need the comfort of Christ Who offers "eternal life" so that we need never fear such an end.

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons Of Testing Are Coming

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

There are many issues in life we must learn to face. To be tested is an age old problem? Do we want people that have never faced a test? Learn to thrive in the seasons of testing.

THE TESTING TIMES ARE COMING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION TO THE TEST ARE COMING... A. TEST: TRIALS, TEMPTATIONS, EXAMINATION, trail of a person or things qualities, try severely, access, appraise, B. AS GOD'S PEOPLE WE MUST LEARN TO: 1. EXPECT TEST 2. APPRECIATE ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Need New Eyes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

There are times the soil around us becomes hard and difficult, it is no time to quit... APPLY MORE EFFORT, try again. Many times all a crying baby needs is a diaper change or to be fed.

WE NEED NEW EYES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: MANY TIMES ALL A CRYING BABY NEEDS---- IS A CHANGE... A. Root bound: I was in Springfield, Illinois visiting my in-laws. Red my father-in-law said: Come on lets go to a friend of mine's orchard. There were 5,000 red ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery Of The Manger

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 7, 2014

There are many mysteries surrounding the Christmas story, but to me the greatest mystery may be why Jesus was laid in a manger. This sermon show that the manger show the REJECTION of Christ, His REDEMPTION and His REACHABLENESS.

The Mystery of the Manger Chuck Sligh December 7, 2014 TEXT: Luke 2:1-7 – “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist