Sermons on Mediocrity:

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

THIS IS A SERMON DELIVERED AT A SERVICE TO HONOR FIVE GRADUATES FROM OUR CHURCH. IT WAS ALSO TO HELP OUR CHURCH FAMILY DEAL WITH SOME VERY DIFFICULT ISSUES, REQUIRING COURAGE.

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS JOSHUA 1:1-13 JUNE 16, 2019 EVERYONE, AND EVERYTHING AT TIMES WILL FACE THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN. YOU MOUNTAIN COULD BE A PHYSICAL ISSUE. WHEN YOU GRADUATING STUDENTS FINISH YOUR UNIVERSITY TRAINING YOU WILL POSSIBLY FACE A MOUNTAIN OF FINANCIAL DEBT. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 18, 2016

As a church, our goal should be excellence in all we do!

Pursuing Excellence 1 Thessalonians 4:1 January 17, 2016 Well, this week was SOTU, given by POTUS. I think the older I get, not that I’m old, the more I dislike all of the abbreviations and short hand writing. For those who are AC, better known as Abbreviation Challenged, this week was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Alms And Legs"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 25, 2002

Here we see how Peter healed a crippled man. But what can we learn from the account of a man that came begging for "alms" and got legs instead?

“ALMS AND LEGS” Acts 3: 1-10 I) Intro:Something current in your community that relates to changes in plans or greatness, etc.) II) Text: A) Recap 1) Last week looked at snapshot of early church (See notes on "Needs and Wants") B) Read Text C) Apologize for the Pun in title 1) Man came begging ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Service That Satisfies

Contributed by Cameron Cloud on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: One of the most successful quarterbacks in football history is Troy Aikman of the Dallas Cowboys.

Introduction: One of the most successful quarterbacks in football history is Troy Aikman of the Dallas Cowboys. An article in Texas Monthly tells of the night after winning his first Super Bowl. Instead of celebrating with his teammates, he went to his hotel room and stayed by himself for a couple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

How Does Your Christianity Taste?

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001

In a culture that questions the very foundation of our belief in Christ, we are still called to be the "salt of the earth" to the culture in which we live.

How Does Your Christianity Taste? Marc Naugler Children’s sermon: Mr. Hershey of Hershey Chocolate Corporation never wanted to advertise his chocolates because he wanted people to come back for his wares because they liked his chocolate for its taste, not it’s looks. Myth - “I am not as good at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:23-24, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2 Failure Is A Better Teacher Than Success Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

Refined by Failure - 2 Failure is a far better teacher than success. Two great differences between those that fail backwards and those that fail forward. Failing Backwards Failing Forwards Blaming others Taking Responsibility Repeating the same mistakes Learning from each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Don't Have Revival, Because We Don't Want Revival

Contributed by John Wright on Jun 28, 2007

An exposition of Ps 85 pointing to the cost of revival in our hearts

Psalm 85 …. We Don’t Have Revival … …Because We Don’t Want Revival Intro: Lots of talk, lots of songs, lots of insincere praying about revival. Truth: Most of us would like to SEE revival, we would like to WITNESS a revival, we would like a revival to take place in our CHURCH …. But we, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dome On The Range

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006

Stepping Out Of Spiritual Poverty

Washington Profile > About 3.5 million US residents are homeless (about 1% of the population) > 1.35 million children sleep on the streets > 59% homeless slept in automobiles > 24% refuge in cardboard boxes, tents, caves or railcars > 40% of homeless men have served in the US armed forces + Images ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Concept Of Labor

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Some general thoughts on why we labor because of sin and the partnership God wants with us now as we labor.

THE CONCEPT OF LABOR SELECTED PASSAGES INTRODUCTION: Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Lord God ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 17, 2005

Sermon based on the question asked by Elisha the prophet after Elijah was received up into heaven.

Where Is The Lord God ? 2 Kings 2:1-15 The name "Elijah" means "Yah is God" Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of all times. He was a man who possessed the power of God, preached the word of God without compromise, and a mighty man of prayer ! Tonight I want us to look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Concept Of Labor

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will spend the hol

THE CONCEPT OF LABOR SELECTED PASSAGES INTRODUCTION: Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2013

The angel looked at Mary Magdalene and her team who were full of angst and worry and said: ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here.

I am the resurrection said Jesus! John 11:25”Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” I just want to ask each one of you a question this morning; do you understand the ‘resurrection power’ of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Praise Brings Victory

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

True praise does not need volume nor jumping energy. If it is holy, it is enough.

2 Chron 20:21-22 21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. 22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming The Dash

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

How we live our lives speaks volumes about our faith

Redeeming the Dash John 10:10 Men’s Breakfast Devotional Life in all of its complexities and all of its chaos is boiled down to very few things. Sooner or later our lives will be marked by two numbers, two dates to be precise. The first of those dates we all know well, our birthday, our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Church Of God

My Disciples

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2010

What does it take to be an authentic disciple of Christ Jesus?

Luke 14: 25 - 35 / My Disciples Intro: A wise grandfather once told his grandchild the following story: “One day as I sat quietly with my dog in the sun of the front porch a large white rabbit suddenly ran across in front of us. The dog jumped up and took off after that big rabbit and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed