Sermons on Mark Twain:

The Good Life

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 22, 2002

what is the good Life? Will we know it if we have it?

Years ago, the Saint Petersburg Times, ran clues to a treasure of two hundred dollars that had been buried some where in the Tampa-Saint Petersburg area. Two thousand people showed up in front of the papers offices on the day the final clue was printed. During the next thirty minutes several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Father

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007

IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey To The Wall, A

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 21, 2007

That place of intimacy and relationship with God is also a place of discipleship and transformation.

Introduction BillY- takes business trip/buyer/surf shop. *When in Hawaii- attends church. *Receives newsletters from church. Pastor Gregg- sermon series entitled The Journey- inward journey to the wall in our lives. What does he mean by the wall? First thought- western wall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:2-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Winning Attitudes

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Exploying the positive attitudes for a higher altitude

The Winning Attitudes Dr. David Ibeleme Your Attitude Determines your Altitude - Prov. 23:7a Altitude: The height above sea level (Typology - Sea = People) A high place or area - Eph. 2:6 One’s Stature - Eph. 4:13ff Attitude: A way of thinking about something/somebody A way of behaving towards ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pew Sitting People! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2015

In all of these scenarios even to the point of murder, we hear about them in the news, we read about them on a social network, and the problem is, many of these are church going people!!!

2 Timothy 3:3-without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, (KJV) 3-unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, (NKJV) 3-They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For Father's Day

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 16, 2019

This message shares our relationship is much like our relationship with our heavenly father.This is a day that we call a day special for our fathers. Is it? Do we really honor our fathers?

A MESSAGE FOR FATHER'S DAY This is a day that we call a day special for our fathers. Is it? Do we really honor our fathers? Should it be done only one day a year? This message shares our relationship is much like our relationship with our heavenly father. But first consider this: A LITTLE GIRL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, 1 John 2:13, Hebrews 12:9, Colossians 3:20

Only You Can Change Your Habits

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

it is our responsibility to change negative habits

I ran across this story as I was working on this homily and want to share it with you: "A bazaar was held in a village in northern India. Everyone brought his wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail. He had tied a string around one leg of each bird. The other ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Using Your Top Three

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2024

Our “why” will be Biblical, related to your vocation and, within that, your specific top three charisms.

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, now dedicated each year to promoting a love and knowledge of Scripture, it’s like our new annual “Bible Sunday” for Catholics. We hear in the three-year cycle of Sunday Mass readings, plus the two-year cycle of daily Mass readings: 13.5 percent of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-10, Luke 1:1-21

Denomination: Catholic

Propelled By The Power Of God To Proclaim Good News Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus brought the Good News of salvation to the world, and He called ordinary folks to join Him in sharing God's redemptive love everywhere and by ministering to needs beyond the walls of worship facilities.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-31

Compelled By The Presence Of Christ To Swing Into Action Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught by example that nothing can bring greater joy to the lives of His disciples, as well as those they minister to, than doing right toward others even if doing so inconveniences the doer.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

"you Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet!" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus often utilized shock therapy to get His followers attention then drive home a pungent point. Signs of the times in this the 21st Century ought to shock Christians into getting ready with a watchful eye.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Clashing Of Wills On The Way To The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus met fierce opposition from ruling class hypocrites whose false narrative about Him was rooted in deep jealousy. By His decision to keep doing His Father's Will for the sake of mankind, love prevailed over hypocrisy.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-44

Revelation Study Series 18b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 13b) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 18b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 13b) 03.20.22 Message… Last week we began talking about the antichrist. John saw a beast come up out of the sea… Revelation 13:5, 7-8a 5 Then the beast was allowed to speak great blasphemies against God. And he was given ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discourager Or Encourager

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

We live in a world where people are finding themselves being put down, rejected and held back in so many ways. We must help them find Jesus so they can discover themselves.

DISCOURAGER OR ENCOURAGER 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sunday, July 28, 2002 In the book "Growing Deep in the Christian life", there’s a great story explaining how we face opposition. It tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Stewardship: Is It Really About The Money?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

STEWARDSHIP IS NOT ABOUT OUR MONEY, IT IS ABOUT THE CONDITION OF OUR HEARTS!

STEWARDSHIP: IS IT REALLY ABOUT THE MONEY? MATTHEW 6: 19-24 SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Subject: Football...blonde version Football analysis by a blonde... A guy took his blonde girl friend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team’s bench... After the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist