Sermons on Meaning:

What Difference Does Church Attendance Make?

Contributed by James O. Davis on Jul 5, 2012

There are three times in Hebrews 10:19-25, that the Hebrew writer uses the phrase, “let us,” to appeal to the local congregation about being steadfast in their attendance to the local assembly or church.

One of the greatest tragedies of the 21st Century in America is the realism that millions of people who claim to know Jesus Christ rarely attend a local church or participate in the worship services. In so many of the American churches, a lot of people basically attend three times in their entire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prodigal Son's Brother

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

Chapter 15 of Luke is the start of a new discussion as Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem to fulfill his ultimate sacrificial mission. It begins with the Scribes and Pharisees grumbling because Jesus always allowed sinners to listen to him and eat with hi

This would be similar to having a pastor who spent most of his time trying to reach the lost while neglecting those in the congregation who are just sitting around trying to be Holy. Often the people who are just in church to be served are the ones who complain when they don’t get enough of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2012

Mature Christians walk by faith and not by sight.

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came to the elevator ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Salty Christians

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2012

Jesus' says "Ye are the salt of the earth." This sermon looks at 3 characteristics of salt to show how Christians should influence the world around them.

Salty Christians Chuck Sligh July 8, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. VIDEO CLIP: Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Christian: Salt of the Earth (51 sec.) TEXT: Matthew 5:13 – “Ye are the salt of the earth: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouragement To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2007

In today’s sermon, the last of four messages in the series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we see the underlying principle of all giving as well as five benefits of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture Today is the last in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. Today, I want to look at “An Encouragement to Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let’s read it: 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: What Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 6, 2007

First in a four part "investigation" into heaven and hell.

Ok, so now you’re probably wondering…Mike…what’s the deal with the hat? Well…there’s two things going on with the hat. Number one….I am a huge Sherlock Holmes fan and one of my buddies from work got to go to Europe a couple of weeks ago. He was in London and was on Baker Street where Sherlock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Prison But Praying

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007

In prison some things were happening. 1- the church was praying 2- the angel was working 3- the apostle was waiting

INTRO.- ILL.- A man who had been caught embezzling millions from his employer went to a lawyer seeking defense. He didn’t want to go to jail. But his lawyer told him, "Don’t worry. You’ll never have to go to jail with all that money you have." And the lawyer was right. When the man was sent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High And The Mighty

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007

Consider these thoughts about the high and mighty of all ages: 1- They throw their weight around 2- They portray themselves as great 3- They seek the praise of men 4- BUT...They are no match for God

INTRO.- ILL.- During the 1964 Presidential campaign an elderly woman was said to have told a reporter that she intended to vote against Senator Barry Goldwater because “he’s the guy who’s going to get rid of TV.” “But, madam,” said the reporter, “I think you’re making a mistake. Senator ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolishness Of Hidden Sin

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

Sin has a devastating effect on the conscience. No matter how carefully covered, it will ultimately be exposed.

The Foolishness of Hidden Sin John 15:22 John 15:22 -- “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.” Ps 19:9-14 -- “The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” “More to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will The Son Of Man Find Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2007

On this Intrernational Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, when Jesus comes, will He find faith on the earth?

When the Son of Man Comes, Will He Find Faith on the Earth? Luke 18:8 Rev. Brian Bill 11/11/07 Today is Veteran’s Day. Could I ask those of you who have served our country to please stand? Some of you have a son or daughter or spouse or parent in the service right now. Could you please stand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Builders (Matthew 7:21-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus, the teacher of wisdom, warns us to build our lives upon solid foundations. ...

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a story of two builders - a good builder and a bad builder, a smart builder and a dumb one. Some of you will be aware of the fact that I’m about to embark upon some building myself. Most of you know that Ange and I are in the process of buying a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanksgiving To-Do List

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

A Thanksgiving Sermon from Psalm 105:1-4

A Thanksgiving To-Do List Psalm 105:1-4 What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Many of you plan on doing some cooking, entertaining some family or friends. You’ve got a menu to plan, groceries to buy, dining rooms to decorate. Maybe you’ve already started, or maybe you’ll wait until the last ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 19, 2007

Things we need to give thanks for

WHY WE NEED TO BE Thankful Lamentations 3:1-57 The book of Lamentations describes Jerusalem’s destruction not only for its own sake but also for the profound theological lessons to be learned from it. The horrors of 586 B.C. are not overlooked, of course: 1. Wholesale devastation and slaughter ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Behind Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 23, 2007

A sermon that takes some time to establish our value before God and the importance of Grace before discussing God’s command to forgive.

RO 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed