Sermons on Minority:

Faith Tested

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jun 30, 2010

God tests our faith when He closes doors, but this leads to an even better open door.

FAITH TESTED Hebrews 11:6 Thank you for the opportunity to share with you again. I’ve been asked several times, “Are you ready?” My answer is, I’m never ready. When it’s time you do it relying on God’s help. So let’s do that now. I like hearing Ptr ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Luther Reformation

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

1517 the Reformation began with the 95 Thesis

Reformation Sunday Let us pray. As disciples of Mt. Pilgrim who are we, what are we? Are we righteous people? Are we saved? What should we be doing? What should we not be doing? If someone was to ask you when you walk outside this building this morning who are you and what do you believe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Lifting The Man Of God

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 23, 2010

The message is a good message for Pastor Appreciation. It talks Ebedmelech - the little known person in the Bible who lifted the prophet Jeremiah out of the muck and mire of the dungeon. There are 4 reasons why pastors can find themselves in a pit, and

LIFTING THE MAN OF GOD Jeremiah 38:6-13 (KJV) "Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. (7) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Jeremiah 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Going Gets Tough!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 26, 2010

When the going gets tough, the tough remains intact!

Introduction: I slumped on my couch in front of my newly purchased (on installment) LCD TV and watched the news one night, as I munched a paper bag of caramel-coated pop corn, and alternately sipped a large mug of ice-cold cola placed on a coffee table to my right. Not a healthy habit, I know. On ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trivial Pursuit

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011

We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Death Of John Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 18, 2010

This sermon illustrates that though a messenger may die, his message, if it is Scriptural lives on and continues to make an impact.

The Death of John Text: Mark 6:14-29 Introduction: We opened Mark 6 with the Lord Jesus returning to Nazareth where His mission was met with rejection. We are told that turning from that town He, “went round about the villages, teaching.” You have heard it said that one man’s rubbish is another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010

The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Requirements Of A Good Samaritan

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 20, 2010

Being a good Samaritan requires change in our thought patterns and our normal courses of action.

REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION Some years ago, S. E. Hinton wrote a book entitled The Outsiders which was later developed into a movie. It is the story of Ponyboy, a fourteen-year-old boy who belongs to a gang called the Greasers. Though he appears bold and confused, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Look In The Mirror. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 22, 2011

We need to look in God's word to get a good look at the person we are and the person we need to be.

Tina-”Our Father which art in heaven...” Jimmy-Yes! Tina-Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying. Jimmy-But you called me. Tina-Called you? I didn’t call you! Where was I? Oh, yea...”Our Father which art in heaven.,.” Jimmy-There you did it again! Tina- What? Jimmy-You called me, you said, “Our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Real-Life Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2011

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with reference to Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam. Putnam has developed a spiritual growth wheel diagram that he explains in his book and which is used in this sermon to explain growth to spiritual maturity.

The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 13, 2011 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 “Real-Life Discipleship” New faces are popping up weekly at children’s play groups and on neighborhood park benches, although not in the weather we’re having today! These new faces carefully watch the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

#1 Scripture Is True If I Believe It. Series

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 7, 2009

Looking at the myth of scriptural errancy.

Myths of the Modern Church #1 Scripture is True if I believe it. Rev. Charles Worth True Word Christian Church 2 Timothy 3:16-17 we read: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Is Only Half Over

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 21, 2010

The fifth message in the 2010 Lenten series

(Slide 1) On New Year’s Day, 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of California in the Rose Bowl. A UC player named Roy Riegels, who was their center, recovered a fumble for California and in the confusion of evading some of the Georgia Tech tacklers, started running sixty-five yards… in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing On The Rubbishes

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Revised from an earlier message for a small church trying to affirm a new direction: Focus on what you have accomplished, know the heart of Christ for His church, confirm loving relationships.

Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD October 3, 2004 Some things end, but are not completed. Other things are completed, but do not end. There is a world of difference between the two. Some things end, but are not completed. Some things stop, unfinished. All these recent accidents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Power Of The Peace And The Word Of Christ Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 24, 2010

The local Church and the worldwide church is transformed when the Peace of Christ rules and the Word of Christ dwells, and all is done in the Name of Jesus.

As a Church – are we at peace (3:15)? Are we carrying any stresses or tensions around? Are there any strained relationships amongst us? What doubts are we experiencing? As a Church – are we at peace? If we were to take a vote now – either a show of hands or a secret ballot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican