Sermons on Mocking God:

Keep Your Lamps Burning Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

This message looks at the believer’s responsibility to remain faithful in sharing the light of Jesus and proclaiming the gospel. It also views the horrible fate that awaits those who do not have the light of Christ abiding within them.

This evening’s message is entitled, “Keep Your Lamps Burning,” and it’s taken from what is called, “The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.” Back when I was in high school, our choir once sang an old Negro spiritual that went like this: “Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, for the time is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Way

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

What seems right is not always right

Illus: After a long illness, a woman died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him "This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?" "You have to spell a word,” Saint Peter told her. "Which word?" the woman asked. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Holds When You’re Tested

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025

In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Nazarene

"in Times Of Turmoil"

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 12, 2022

Wars, rumors of war, false prophets, false charities need not defeat us.

Cory Lemke and his wife Janice served as missionaries in Ukraine before Cory became Pastor at Shasta Way Christian Church in Klamath Falls. He wrote, “This week I talked with my friend Nicholai in Crimea. Nicholai and Nadia have five grown children and three of their children live in Ukraine with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fan Follower Or Disciple?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church For The Rich And Poor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 31, 2024

James 2

CHURCH FOR THE RICH AND THE POOR (JAMES 2:1-17) According to a 2024 report, the top 10 percent of Hong Kong’s richest household now earn about 81.9 times that of the poorest family. The richest 10 per cent of households in Hong Kong has a median monthly income of HK$131,000, while the lowest 10 per ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mentoring Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2025

Your legacy has a lot to do with your vantage point. What you pay attention to will get your attention. What gets your attention will determine your direction. Your direction will determine your destination. Your destination determines your legacy. So look.

INTRODUCTION - As we enter the final mini-series of Core 52, our final series is entitled Look. - We will look back, look around, and look forward. - Today, we will look ahead. - Our first message will focus on something you may or may not think much about when you are young and have a lot of life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy--Stories From My Mom, Clarien Dixon

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 6, 2025

This is the eulogy for my mother at a memorial service. I chose to share stories she had given me before she died.

A Son’s Reflections Of His Mother’s Stories 9/20/2025 I Timothy 4:6-10 Psalm 91 I was going to write a book on some of the stories my mother told me about her life, but since I probably will not get around to doing it, I want to share some of the stories with you. Her mother had 14 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reaching Out

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Psalm 126:6 tells what it takes to reach out to others with the gospel.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man once prayed like this: Lord, bless me and my wife My son John and his wife Us four and no more. A childless couple prayed: Lord, bless us two, And that will do. An old bachelor prayed: Lord, bless only me, That’s as far as I can see. Brethren, many people can only see as far ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Things Right When Things Go Wrong 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord can make things right when things go wrong.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without breaking them. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Out

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

We are commanded to reach out to a lost world with the gospel of Christ.

REACHING OUT Psalm 126:6 INTRO.- ILL.- A man once prayed like this: Lord, bless me and my wife My son John and his wife Us four and no more. A childless couple prayed: Lord, bless us two, And that will do. An old bachelor prayed: Lord, bless only me, That’s as far as I can see. Brethren, many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2001

The apostle Paul describes the "most excellent way" of love.

THIS IS LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Jesus Doing Now? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Jesus is still actively involved in lives today, even though He no longer graces the earth with His physical presence. Just as He was committed to help the weary and burdened when He walked among us, so too, He tells us to come, to take, to learn, and to

What Is Jesus Doing Now? Rev. Brian Bill 5/27/01 A recent cover of Newsweek magazine shows a picture of Harvard president Neil Rudenstine. He didn’t make the cover because of any famous accomplishments. No, his face is center stage because of something that he’s not real proud of -- there’s one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Character

Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007

Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Margins And Resources Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

Margins may be defined as “the space between your load and your limit.” The load represents the things that you carry every day. You reach a limit when you crack and go over the edge. Synonyms for margin include a buffer, space, reserves, or reservoir.

Numbered Days God says that we must live as a people who number our days. This means that we are to be stewards of our time. We must steward the hours that God gives to you and to me. We all have 24 hours and none of us have any more or any less. Load vs. Limit Margins may be defined as “the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational