Sermons on Misinterpreted:

If Only

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 26, 2005

Some of the saddest words heard when at a visitation or funeral. We already have enough how can we get rid of ones we have or hold down the number in the future.

If only John 27-36 I have had a week filled with contemplation. I started thinking about the things I have wanted in Life. When I was a kid, I might say, If only I was older, I could watch Hogan’s Hero’s. It came on after 8PM. If only I had the right haircut or clothes, people would like me ...read more

Scripture: John 11:27-36

Denomination: Congregational

Preventive Maintenance For Relationships Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 19, 2003

This message encourages believers to practice biblical principles in relationships regarding attitudes, communication, and anger.

Preventive Maintenance for Relationships James 1:19-21 By far the most difficult problem in relationships is poor communication. Whether we are talking about marriages, parenting, business, team sports, you name it. The one area that is most often tagged as the culprit in relational difficulties ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 13, 2004

You can be poor,hungry,hated, and still be blessed.

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Why do you come to church on Sunday? One answer could be that you come to exercise your faith or, in other words, your spiritual muscles. Well, today we’re going to exercise your physical muscles, as well. I’ve read that it takes more facial muscles ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daring To Shine Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Proper Care & Feeding Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

The proper growth medium and conditions that help Christians grow. Also, how to spot a bad leader.

Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Salvation's Work Out

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jun 7, 2005

A sermon on working out our salvation through obedience to God and His words.

INTRODUCTION: It is very common today that people are in the fitness things. First, exercise gyms are on the rise. Both the young and older ones are getting into physical workout, not just to build muscles or to shape their bodies but also to bolster the strength that is already in them. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 17, 2005

We are the sons of the kingdom even though we at times act like the weeds. The reverse is also true. There are weeds that act like Christians but are really weeds

July 17, 2005 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 9Th Sunday after Pentecost Series A The Parable of the Weeds Grace Mercy and Peace from God The Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ One of my favorite persons in the Bible is the Apostle Peter. I can easily identify with him. Artists have depicted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Women Of The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

May all women rise up within the leadership of the church and find their rightful place.

WOMEN IN MINISTRY. WOMEN AS PASTORS. WOMEN LEADING IN THE CHURCH. THESE FEW STATEMENTS HAVE PROBABLY SPARKED MORE DEBATE AND HAVE CAUSED MORE DISSENTION AND TRAUMA WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAN ANYTHING BEFORE. I WONDER HOW MANY GREAT AND OUTSTANDING WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF HUMAN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Examine Yourself

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

Have you ever sat in a communion service and been told to examine yourself? This is indeed God’s word to us! But what Paul meant was something considerably different from what is often said or implied today

"EXAMINE YOURSELF" I COR. 11:17 34 Have you ever sat in a communion service and been told to examine yourself? This is indeed God’s word to us! But what Paul meant was something considerably different from what is often said or implied today. Read 17 34 The passage I’ve just read is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Guy Named Steve Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

A first-person narrative as Stephen. Big Idea: wherever you go, God will be with you.

“A Guy Named Steve” Acts 6:8—8:1 (Introduction) Good morning! Oh, that’s much better—thank you. My name is Stephen, but you may call me Steve if you’d rather. I guess we’re here for me to share my story with you folks. Have any of you heard of me before? You know me as the first martyr. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Family

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004

This is the first in a series of sermons trying to explain the family and the roles with in the family.

What is a Family? This will begin a sermon series on what is a marriage and what is a family. This topic is too lengthy to cover in one sermon so it will be broken down into a series. We will first discuss the male partner and then the female partner. Pay close attention here. I purposely avoided ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Afraid? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

Webster defines fears as an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. However this definition only seems to scratch the surface. Because if you have experienced extreme fear you realize that it is this and so much more. Fears are the irrational beliefs about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel Chapter 9a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 15, 2008

A wonderful example of intesessory prayer

Daniel – Chapter 9a Chapter 9 Outline I. Historical 70 (9:1-19) a. The Scripture (9:1-2) 1. Time (9:1) 2. Text (9:2) b. The Supplication (9:3-19) 1. God’s Character (9:4-9) 2. God’s Command (9:10-14) 3. God’s Covenant (9:15-17) 4. God’s Compassion (9:18-19) II. Prophetical 70 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lead With Your Ears, And Follow Up With Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

Using James 1:19-20 let's improve our communication (Material adapted from Wayne A. Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, unit 4, Good Communication, pgs. 55-65, 68-74)

HoHum: A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ