Sermons on Metal Detector:

What Doesn't Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#1] WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER James 1:1-8 Introduction: For those of you who know my mother, you know where I get my “gift for gab”. My mom loves to talk and she always has a saying for everything. You have probably heard and said many of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Hardships

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019

Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal

God & Liars Series

Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 26, 2002

In this lesson we examine the choice to lie, and follow Satan; or the choice to stand in truth and follow God.

God & Liars Text: John 8:44 “Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks …” Theme: We’ll be examining ways lying negatively affects the liar. Introduction: My seventh grade math teach, Miss Patten, had the class exchange homework papers so we could grade each others papers as she read the answers. After ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Are Stange Creatures

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 6, 2016

In honor of Mothers, with feeling and a touch of Humor.

"Today Mothers are being recognized for their dedication and TLC. It's a day of appreciation for making you finish something that couldn’t be done, for standing by you and believing in you, and for getting up in the middle of the night to clean your bottom and to wash your dippers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Exchange: Trading Worry For Worship

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

Exploring Jesus' timeless cure for anxiety, this sermon calls listeners to make the great exchange—trading the illogical, faithless burden of worry for a life of worship that seeks first the Kingdom of a Father who knows and provides for their every need.

Introduction: The Tyranny of "What If?" Good morning, beloved. There is a quiet tyranny that seeks to rule our hearts. It is not an invading army or a foreign power. It is a voice in our own minds, and its weapon is two simple words: "What if?" It is the tyrant that wakes you at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Master's Plan Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

The greatest building project in the history of man is the building of the church. It began at Pentecost some 2000 years ago and continues until this day.

Series: Being the Body THE MASTER’S PLAN FOR THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 As I look out the glass doors into the foyer I remember that last year as this time there was no foyer or new education building. In less than a year we watched as the foundation was laid out and poured. The metal for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Mark #61

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This scripture passage takes place on a Sabbath morning in the city of Jerusalem at the temple site.

Perhaps there is a line of people getting ready to enter the temple for worship. The line leads to a small square room lined with metal collection boxes. The boxes have metal horns extending out of them so the giver can walk by these boxes and drop their coins in these long horns that lead to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Underestimate Self Or The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Sep 16, 2012

Don't underestimate what you can do with the Lord on your side

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26 – 31 Many of life’s responsibilities require that we make estimates. • A rough calculation of the amount, value, worth or power of something. We estimate how much . . . • Paint is need to paint a room or a house; Time we need to take a trip in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Colossus Continued Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008

Part 2 of a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. A look at Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a giant statue.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 2: The Colossus Continued Two weeks ago I laid the foundation for the teaching series that we are in the midst of concerning the prophecies of Daniel. I took the time to show you how important it is to rightly divide the word of truth or another way of saying that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Real Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

I can’t fake it and make it with God.

ENGAGE A cowboy walked into a Texas bar, ordered three bottles of beer, and sat in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finished them, he came back to the bar and ordered three more. The bartender told the cowboy, "You know, a bottle goes flat after I open it. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2015

The four horsemen of the apocalypse are on the horizon: world-wide conquest, world-wide conflict, worldwide famine, and world-wide death. That can mean only one thing: Jesus is coming soon! Be ready.

On March 11, 2004, terrorists exploded 10 bombs in Madrid, Spain, killing almost 200, wounding another 1,800. Two months later there was a scare in Philadelphia. It was May 5th, and a conductor for Pennsylvania's transit authority discovered something frightening on the tracks near Philly's massive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Disorder In The Court

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 31, 2001

Here we see three actions that take place in and around this illegal court. Which one best describes you? Which crowd are you in?

Mark 14:43-65 DISORDER IN THE COURT INTRO: (Explain vss.51-52-This is from Mark’s perspective) Now read text…….. Here are some things not to say to a police officer: "Sorry, officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in." "Aren’t you the guy from the Village People?" "Hey, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-65

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Family Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A study of aspects of a functional family of God

“Finding a Family” 1. The idea of “finding a family” might sound a little funny at first because you know and I know that we don’t get much of a choice as to who our parents are. The doctor picks us up, spanks us, and says, “here you go, mom and dad.” At no time are we, the child, offered ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

An Inside Job

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Show the importance of looking on the inside.

An Inside Job Theme: Show the importance of looking on the inside. Text: Romans 12:2 with help from "Ordering Your Private World" by Gordon McDonald Rom 12:2 NKJV And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Church Of God

A Cup Full Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

Did you ever eat your Thanksgiving meal alone? Since the first American Thanksgiving, this has been a SHARED meal. Like Communion...

Cup Full of Thanksgiving I Corinthians 10:16, 17 Have you ever eaten your Thanksgiving meal alone? Mary Pierce shared this insight in Focus on the Family Magazine: The locusts — as my husband affectionately calls our extended family — were on their way to our house for Thanksgiving. We host ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God