Sermons on Measuring Line:

The Answer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 25, 2007

This sermon is a good message about where we find the answer to our hurt and pain when we turn through the pages of Revelation. Only by seeing the attributes of God can we be comforted in the midst of our pain.

The Answer of Praise (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 15:3-4; 11:16-18 We must learn to trust in who God is, and that he is good. Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction There are some things that we think good Christians just don’t say. It doesn’t matter what we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Love Of God

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

The topic of Love again...Christian love out love as Christians.

For the Love of God 1 John 4:7-21 So, the topic this morning is Love “again.” Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Congregational

Commitment To The Church #3 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

The second greatest commandment is to "Love our neighbors as ourselves." As christians, how do we live up to this command?

Theme: Commitment to One Another in the Body Text: Matthew 22: 36-39 Introduction A. Now, let’s open our bibles in the book of Matt.22: 36-39. In this passage we find the two greatest commandments of God –to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Lord talks here about our priority and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community Based Education Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

Community based education is moral, is meaningful, it’s mandated, and it must be administered by the people of God.

“Community Based Education” Leviticus 10: 8-11 Focus: “teach the children of Israel all the statues” We enter into the third phase of our Back to School Series. In our first sermon we focused upon the primary goal in education is to get wisdom. We suggested that wisdom is intergenerational. In ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

#6 - Warning About Refusing To Hear God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2009

From Hebrews 12 I offer these 4 warnings about not listening to the voice (call) of God.

CODE YELLOW ALERT Warning about Refusing to Hear God Hebrews 12:25-29 * As a parent, what did you do if, or maybe, when your children simply refused to listen to you. I dare say (right or wrong) that the majority of us had a progression of severity we went through to bring our child into line. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 29, 2006

Waiting - a spiritual Gift that the Psalms explain. Waiting is another way of trusting in God.

Waiting I have a question that I hope some one here can help me understand the answer. I freely admit that I don’t understand Marketing. I know nothing about being a major retailer and absolutely zip about making products. On Thanksgiving night I was @ my aunt in law’s home. Watching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Significance Of The Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 18, 2008

Blood - everyone’s favorite topic. We will look at the spiritual and religious significance that blood has for us to prepare our hearts for communion.

The Significance of the Sacrifice 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 November 16, 2008 This morning we are going to talk about everyone’s favorite topic: blood. How precious is the flow? I was reminded of a story. A man let his dog out one night to do his business and went back to his football game and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Amos: Preaching A Message No One Wants To Hear Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

Here is the message no one wants to hear: Believers who live their lives doing whatever they please are essentially pagans.

Major News from Minor Prophets Amos: Preaching a message no one wants to hear Amos came from the Southern Kingdom of Judah. But his words were aimed at all of Israel, both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. Some Old Testament prophets spent their entire adult lives in ministry. But Amos did ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Saves

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 7, 2014

The saving grace o Jesus.

Jesus Saves by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (1/6/2014) “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Friends

"We Love Because....

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2010

We talk about love and loving one another but Max Lucado reminds us that maybe we have forgotten the first step... accept God's love first.... then it can be passed on. Practical actions give "meat" to the word love. Acts of kindness. Acting patient. E

In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2010 Text: John 13:34 Redeemer “We Love Because……..” “A new command I give you. Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Jesus These ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Truth About Trials Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010

Trials are designed to mature us. Growing old is not synonomous with growing up

Truth about Trials James 1:2-4 * (Show clip from Forrest Gump – Life is like a box of chocolates) – Did you hear that last line? “You never know what you are going to get.” My comment is that while there is ‘some’ truth in the previous statement, I believe ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

One Is A Lonely Number. Synergism.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2017

Elijah jump to the conclusion he was the only one serving God. Not so, one city had 7,000 faithful. When we focus on the obstacles we tend to lose sight of the goal. Pull together...

ONE IS A LONELY NUMBER! THE POWER OF SYNERGISM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I WAS AT DIARY QUEEN looking at a bunch of bananas? Study them? While the bananas all together they are safe. WHEN A BANANA GETS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE BUNCH IT IS IN GREAT DANGER OF BEING SKINNED AND ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Matthew 5:25, Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Kindness Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 21, 2017

God's kindness to us sinners motivates and empowers us to be kind to others.

Well, we’re just about halfway through our sermon series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The fruit that we want to consider today is kindness. What kind of fruit would you compare kindness to? An apple? Nah, an apple is too hard and looks like a baseball that you could whip at someone. A lemon? No. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

If I Had Only One Sermon To Preach . . .

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 6, 2019

You have only one chance to preach a sermon. What text would you use?

Many years ago, I remember reading a book called “If I had only one sermon to preach”. The photos of the ministers on the front cover or dust jacket made me think twice about reading it, though, because these men had some of the most sour expressions I’ve ever seen! It reminded me of a bit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"the Bottom Of The Barrel?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2021

A sermon for Advent.

“The Bottom of the Barrel?” Matthew 1:1-17 A Church I served had an amazing ministry aimed at helping the more than 150 children living—full-time--in nearby extended-stay hotels. We had an after-school tutoring, mentoring and feeding program—not unlike Safe House—here at Red Bank. On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist