Sermons on Menacing:

The New Commission (Updated) Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

In today’s text Jesus is talking to His disciples about what will happen in the future. In fact, John 14 -17 is what some refer to as the “Farewell Discourse”. Jesus is talking to them about the connection to obedience and love and how that will be important in their work as disciples.

John 14:15 – 21 (NRSV)   15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Before Your Father

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 7, 2025

Series on the Sermon on the Mount

Title: “Living Righteously Before Our Father” Script: Mt. 6:1-24 Intro: A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Protects Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2022

God providentially accomplishes His purposes through people.

This is a picture of Anatoly, a 26-year-old member of Irpin Bible Church in Ukraine. His last act on earth was carrying the suitcase of a young mother and her two children, as they raced across a collapsed bridge. All four died when a bomb landed nearby. After evacuating his wife Diana and other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2022

In these troubling times, trust the Lord and hope in His promise.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16, Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night C

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2022

One night shepherds were quietly watching over their sheep, only to be interrupted by an appearance of a heavenly army that declared the coming of the Savior in a manger. This message focuses on that event.

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night Chuck Sligh December 11, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please request the title, “While Shepherds Watched.” TEXT: Turn to Luke 2 INTRODUCTION Don’t you just love kids at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Enough

Contributed by Brandon Queen on May 12, 2025

“Jesus Is Enough” is a heartfelt sermon reminding us that our strength fails, but God’s grace never does. In our weakness, Christ is our sufficiency. Through testimony and Scripture, we discover true freedom by relying fully on Him.

ENGAGE: INVICTUS by William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Chronicles 16:8, Proverbs 22:6, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel According To Thorns

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025

The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Micah 7:2-4, Matthew 13:1-9, John 19:1-6, Numbers 33:50-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 20, 2005

Once the foundation of our faith is laid, then what?

His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At his word heads were cracked, bones were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 20, 2004

Paul’s advice on how to respond to the signs of the times. 1- Avoid the ungodly 2- Expect the evil 3- Keep the faith

INTRO.- Matthew 24:3-7 “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. ‘Tell us,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?’ Jesus answered: ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Outreach Factor

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002

The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world destroy the people in our community.

The Outreach Factor Jared DEA director of Polk County will share on the problem with drug use and abuse in our county. Thesis: The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Tears Go By Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

The Life of Samuel, Part 1 of 5.

AS TEARS GO BY (1 SAMUEL 1:1-20) Kurt Cobain, the founder and leader of the grunge band Nirvana, was the most acclaimed and creative singer of his generation, the artist of his decade (90s), according to Time Magazine. His parents divorced when he was eight, and two of his father's uncles had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rules For Living: Live By Faith

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2002

God’s word to Habakkuk: "The rightous will live by their faith" has been the source of renewal and reformation throughout the ages.

Instructions For Living: “Live By Faith!” Habakkuk 2:2-5 We are living by faith. I can say this about all people today regardless of our religious preferences, our acceptance or denial of the existence of God, and without knowing anyone’s understanding of God’s Word. All people are living by ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Jonah - A Tragic Hero With A Fatal Flaw Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The story of Jonah is a satiric masterpiece. The book of Jonah is unique in that it humorously recounts the adventures of a prophet who struggled against his divine commission. This really is a handbook on how not to be a prophet.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In his book, True Heroism in a World of Celebrity Counterfeits, Dick Keyes writes that a celebrity is "one who is famous and well publicized," well known "apart from how they became known. Celebrity itself is indifferent to moral character," he adds. One can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Obtaining God's Deliverance Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008

Psalm 3 has four movements which show us, from David experience, the nature of God’s deliverance.

INTRODUCTION A. Here is a dog that needed deliverance: A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning Contentment Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

Four Biblical truths that will enable you to enjoy the contentment the Apostle Paul knew.

Turn your Bibles to Philippians 4:12-13 Title: Learning Contentment Theme: Secrets to Doing in Christ Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Philippians 4:12-13, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational