Sermons on Million:

Perfection Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011

1- Don’t think you are there 2- Forget the past 3- Press on toward the goal

INTRO.- ILL.- PERFECTIONISM and bowling? Odds against rolling a perfect 300 in the game are about 225,000 to one. And one bowler appropriately collapsed when he qualified to join that brotherhood of 300. Another bowler just couldn’t bring himself to play the final ball of an otherwise perfect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 1, 2011

We have lots of data stored up in our souls, but who know how to arrange it so it works as God intended—to form in us an accurate picture of God, life and all creations.

Review: Last Sunday I spent some time talking about Rubik’s Cube—the 3-D puzzle made up of 26 little cube-like parts faced off with a total of six colors. The puzzle is solved when each face of the cube is showing a solid color. That sounds easy until you try it. The reason ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: *other

The Collection

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 16, 2012

A talk on principles and specific instances that apply to giving in a believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 16:1-4, Title: The Collection, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/12, AM Opening illustration: Sometimes he would take me and my little brother Steve to the Thursday morning Bible study. George, an elderly gentleman, would split his donut with my little brother. One Sunday my brother came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Talent For The Ridiculous! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 30, 2012

We’ve reached a familiar story in the book of Matthew – the parable of the talents.

It’s a parable I’ve known since my youth - one I am quite familiar with – and having been in this parish almost 21 years now, it’s one that I am reaching for the 7th time even since I’ve been here, which is why it is all the more astounding that I’ve never ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Can I Know I'm Worshipping The Right God? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 3 in a Bible Study series on salvation. Part 3 examines who we know we are worshipping the right God.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 3 How Do I know I’m Worshipping the Right God? John 7:17-7:17 QUESTION PEOPLE ASK Some of you can remember the old game show, where some old stars tired to figure out between 3 contestants, who the real writer, or teacher, or whatever, really was. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17

Denomination: Baptist

My God Shall

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2013

Many people serve a God who can't do the miraculous. Paul's God could do anything. I recommend, if your God can't do what you need done, that you abandon it and try Paul's God. "MY GOD SHALL!"

MY GOD SHALL Phip. 4:19. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A HAIR CUT LESSON 1. A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. The man & the barber talked about various subjects. 2. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said, "I don't believe that God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Creation Of Angels Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2015

What are angels like? The Bible states that angels, like men, were created by God. At one time no angels existed; indeed there was nothing but the Triune God: Father, Son & Holy Spirit.

THE CREATION OF ANGELS [ANGELS, GOD'S SPECIAL AGENTS SERIES] PSALM 148: 2-5 / COLOSSIANS 1: 15-17 Don’t believe everything you hear about angels. Some would have us believe that they are only spiritual wisps. Some view them as celestial beings with beautiful wings and bowed heads. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 19, 2015

What is our attitude about money?

Money Matters James 5:1-6 The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882 in New York City in accordance with the Central Labor Union. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sower Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The last in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point expository sermon explores the parable of the sower and the four types of soil, focusing equally on the Sower, the seed, and the soil.

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE SOWER Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/9/14 In 1886, after the state of Georgia passed prohibition laws, a young man name John Pemberton invented a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage which he thought would appeal to Americans given the prohibition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Does The World Know It's Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 12, 2014

Good News, Great Joy, A Message to "All People"

4 QUESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Does the World Know It’s Christmas? Luke 2:1-20 (p. 715) December 21, 2014 Introduction: 30 years ago I was fresh out of college, a brand new dad, and involved deeply in youth ministry...So, when Bob Geldof and Midge Ure wrote a song called, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Return

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Peter's Teaching about the Return of Christ

2 Peter 3 - The Return of Christ Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trivial And The Tremendous

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

As the light of the world, it is the Christians job to help the world see the difference between the truly trivial, and the trivial that can be tremendous.

On April 18, 1906 San Francisco went through the worst catastrophe of California history. An earthquake devastated the city, and a fire broke out that left that once thriving metropolis a heap of smoldering ruins. The cost in lives and property was beyond calculation. Yet, in the midst of all this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18-19

The Humor Of History Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

One of the greatest paradoxes of history is that the Jews, who have suffered so incredibly, have also been the source of incredible laughter.

It was one of the greatest celebrations in the history of the American people. The bells rang in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. There was a hundred gun salute in City Hall Park of New York. In Chicago there was a volunteer possession of people seven miles long. In California they celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-28

Christians Are Persecuted Severely Worldwide: Ancient Thessalonica To The Modern Era

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day.

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day. A great deal of persecution occurs in the following countries: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, India, China, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Majesty Of Man Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Man is the only creature God ever made that was worth the cross. The price which is paid for anything determines its value. This means that man is the highest valued part of the universe, for God paid the highest possible price for his recovery.

King Louis XIV of France was once reminded by the chaplain of his court that he was a sinner and in danger of damnation. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "All true, no doubt, but the good God will think twice before He casts out so good of Prince as I am." Here was a man of pride ...read more