Sermons on Meaningful Mission:

The Good Samaratian

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

A sermon about helping others

6th Sunday after Pentecost The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 ’No don’t take my money, please don’t hit me again. Stop I beg you stop. Here take what you want, take my wallet take my money, but please leave Hey, were am I?? Oh, I remember, the robbers, I see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nemesis, The Power, And The Obedient Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 22, 2004

This study is taken from our ongoing series of "Fabulous Friday Morning Bible Studies" and describes the transformation of Saul from a coat watcher to the Arch-nemesis of the church, the problem of Simon the Sorceror during the Samaritan Revival, and Phil

Acts 8 Verse 1-3 “THE ARCH-NEMESIS OF THE CHURCH Dr. Luke wants to make certain that the reader is aware of Saul’s presence and attitude regarding the mob execution of Stephen. Some have assumed that Luke is declaring that Saul had an actual vote in the Sanhedrin, but I really doubt that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Save

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003

God wants us to set aside our likes and preferences for the benefit of those who don’t know Him yet.

“Saved to Save” 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Who has ever heard of Harriet Tubman before? Her story is an exciting one. She was a runaway slave who was able to get to the north with the help of some sympathetic people both white and black. She was so thankful for the help that she had received that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Revelation To Ephesus - Everything But The One Thing. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The Letter to Ephesus Church.

The Revelation to Ephesus - Everything but the One Thing. How often do you wait for the mail-man to come - expecting a message, a parcel, a letter. It maybe the day that your final results are in the mail - your OP score which will determine your future. It may be that you are expecting a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 4, 2007

John 1 describes three ways in which Jesus was introduced to the world. Now it is our turn.

The Pastor/Spouse retreat Sue and I attended last week was an incredibly rich time. We got to hear a wonderful speaker and learned to know 50 other pastors and spouses a little better. I want to tell you what happened on Monday night as we heard stories about what God is doing in other ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Brethren

The Baby King

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 13, 2006

Here we see a baby…yet in the same breath we’re hearing about a kingdom. The end times are mentioned even at the manger! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template + many more Christmas Sermons.

The Baby King Luke 1:31-33 ----- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BabyKing.html ----- Here we see a baby…yet in the same breath we’re hearing about a kingdom. We now know that kingdom to be set up at the 2nd coming of Christ, not the first. Jesus’ first visit as a baby did indeed spark a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Good Leadership

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 5, 2005

A sermon preached at the Farewell Service of my colleague, after a successful and fruitful ministry.

The Legacy of good leadership. Acts 20:17-21:1 Farewell sermon on Robin’s (Youth Pastor’s) leaving. WBC 7/8/5pm Before I flatter you, Robin… I think I ought to show the congregation your TRUE nature and what it is realy like to work with you: - how hard you have worked and what a ’sacrifice’ it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

John Wesley considered prayer an essential part of Christian living. He called it in many of his writings the most important and powerful means of grace. Prayer empowers us for ministry and following God. Jesus showed us this through His own example. Afte

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I found a series of “Dear God” prayers on the internet, a few of which I’d like to share with you:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Is Eternal Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 8, 2018

You can trust the Word, because it is eternal. The Bible speaks of the eternal nature of the Word of God.

This New Sermon Series is "Why should we trust the Word?" Why Trust the Bible? This question has been asked by many over the centuries. Obviously, many ask this question today. Let me tell you of one person who had real doubts about the Word, and had asked this very question. Billy Graham had a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Did Not Sign Up For This (Life)! The Dilemma Of Our Lot In Life

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

Many people are unhappy about the life they have to live. Even the rich are not satisfied. In life we have to learn to suppress our selves from high expectations and just content ourselves in God's service!

I Did Not Sign Up For This (Life)! The Dilemma of Our Lot In Life Kelly Durant Ecclesiastes 2:17 Therefore I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me, for all is vanity and grasping for the wind. 2. How many of you have ever ordered a cheeseburger at a fast ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2019

In this sermon, we examine the truths involved in the wise men coming to see Jesus after His birth. There are many lessons we can learn from their visit.

Introduction: A. I like the old joke that asks the question: What would have happened if it had been three wise women rather than three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem? 1. Answer: They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, and helped deliver the baby. B. Here are a few ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Layers Of An Onion

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 28, 2021

I was originally drawn to this passage because of this conversation between Jesus and Peter. I wanted to understand the deeper meaning of what was being said here. I have learned that and much more. I found four layers to the onion.

Have any of you tried a fried blooming onion? They taste great. If you haven’t had one - they cut open a sweet Vidalia onion and dip it in batter and deep fry it and all the layers spread out. You are probably wondering why I am talking about onions and making everyone hungry; it is because onions ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God’s Perfect Peace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 10, 2022

In a world filled with unprecedented fear and uncontrollable anxiety, the Lord promises us perfect peace, a peace far different and better than anything the world can imagine. It is His perfect peace. We will look at this peace and what God says for us to find it.

Finding God’s Perfect Peace Isaiah 26:3-4 Just looking at these last three years brings anxiety. · We’ve been in a constant health alert around the world with the COVID pandemic and all its variants. · We have also been thrust into a war that threatens world peace, and there ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Foursquare

These Are The Days Of Elijah

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 20, 2021

Jesus seems to speak about two comings of Elijah, one that lies in the future “to restore all things” and another in their immediate past concerning John the Baptist, who would call the nation to repentance. Those days are here again!

1Ki 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 1Ki 18:17 ¶ And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

How Can I Make God’s Name More Hallowed? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 23, 2025

A look at "hallowed be Your name" and what it means to make that a part of our prayer life.

NOT AS IT SHOULD BE: God’s name is not hallowed in this world as it should be. - Matthew 6:9. - “Hallowed” is not a word that we use a lot, so it’s probably worth taking a second to define it. - The definition of the Greek word for “hallowed” is “to separate from profane things and dedicate to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist