Sermons on Merriam Webster:

Narnia: Pictures In My Head

Contributed by William Peterson on Nov 29, 2005

Developing your testimony, using C.S. Lewis and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as an example

PICTURES IN MY HEAD From Webster dictionary, 1913 - Testimony (noun) A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. 1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are There Different Levels Of Rewards In Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2005

Message from the sermon series answering questions asked about Heaven.

A story is told about a preacher and a New York City cab driver who died on the same day and was greeted in Heaven by Peter. The preacher received a small cottage but the cab driver received this large magnificent mansion. The preacher was a little bit disturbed by this turn of events and decided ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Has More Than Enough

Contributed by Floyd Davis on Sep 12, 2010

We need to be assured that in these tough economic times that our God has more than enough

Philippians 4:19 The God Who Has More than Enough There’s a lot of doom and gloom in our world today. If your only hope comes from the evening news, then you are a person most miserable. First of all we need to know who we are. As Christians, if we are not careful, it is easy for us to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Gracious Lost People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009

As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Surprising God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2008

Isn’t life based solely upon the laws of nature and cause and effect? Most of the time, yes -- but sometimes God surprises us.

Our Surprising God (Acts 3:1-10) 1. This week has been a rough, depressing week for many people. 2. Keith & Aimey Williams were through an awful ordeal… 3. Last week, a teenager in our community committed suicide after losing a brother a year ago in an accident… 4. Hundreds of Engineers and White ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk Worthy

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 4, 2008

Could you, at this very moment, honestly say that you are ready to meet the master and give an account?

Walk Worthy Griffith Baptist Church – 9/7/08 A.M. Service Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 Key verse: Ephesians 4:1 - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, The Introduction Verse 1 gives a very direct expectation, to walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Tasks Of Ministry Series

Contributed by John Boquist on Aug 9, 2008

In our ministry, there are various tasks, all of which can serve to glorify Christ.

Text: Colossians 1:24-2:5 Title: The Glorious Tasks of Ministry Introduction Paul told the Colossians about his many tasks in ministry, all of which served to glorify Christ. In our ministry, there are various tasks, all of which can serve to glorify Christ. We are all called to ministry. Some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pass, When You Feel That You Are A Failure

Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 11, 2006

how a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a victorious life or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility, solitary, and anger.

How to pass even though you feel like you are failing 2 Corinthians 4: 6 – 12 Main Focus is 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 I know this title of this sermon doesn’t really make sense to a lot of people on this morning, I know that they will have questions that will pop up in people head like, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Thief In The Night: The Plot Thickens Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2007

Although Christians might disagree as to when the rapture takes place, there are three truths about the coming Day of the Lord that no Bible-believing Christian can deny.

A Thief in the Night: The Plot Thickens (I Thessalonians 5:1-4) 1. Intro: The dreaded words every English or Math teacher hears are also dreaded by Pastors who teach the whole counsel of God. We don’t want to hear you ask, "What do I need this for?" 2. The Christian life is a life that is meant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Assurances Revisited

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

Things we know for sure following the death of a friend, family member, or loved one.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. How many of you remember the old TV ads for the “Shell Answer Man?” (1) As Christians we are a lot like the “Shell Answer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Funeral For Elderly Lady

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for elderly lady who was a member of the church for 74 years

On behalf of the family, I would like thank all that are here today, as we come to celebrate the life of Thelma Waggle and recognize all that she has meant to us and done for us…..as well as celebrate her eternal inheritance that was given to her when she accepted the eternal promise of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

A Model Father

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

This parable teaches us to seek a close relationship with our children. We need train our children by instruction and example in the way they should go.

A Model Father 06/15/08 AM Text: Luke 15:11-24 Introduction ILL: It’s the third Sunday in June, and I’d like to say happy Father’s Day to all the dads here today. Father’s day owes its existence primarily to the persistence of one Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora got the idea for Father’s day in 1909 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courageous

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 6, 2011

Joshua means- “Jehovah saves, or the Lord is my Salvation.” Joshua was born in Egyptian slavery, trained under Moses, and by God’s choice rouse to his position of leading Israel into Canaan. Joshua was approaching 90 years of age when he became Israel’s

Courageous Joshua 1:1-9NKJ After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Excellent Spirit

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 5, 2013

We all should be striving for excellence in all aspects of our life and living. Jesus Christ and His shed blood is a clear path to His greatness.

Quotes: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” ― Hunter S. Thompson “Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” -William Makepeace Thackeray “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-29

Denomination: Pentecostal