Sermons on Moderation:

Therapy For Workers In The Vineyard Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 15, 2021

Let us do the work of our LORD with joy

i. The LORD laughs at His enemies. Copy HIM. HE has already told you about their fiery end. So, be patient and start laughing. A merry heart doeth good like medicine. Who said Christians must be sad and mournful? It's not a sin to laugh as you can clearly see. ii. The LORD sings over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Glass Houses: Skeptics Anonymous (Ash Wednesday) Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

We all carry skepticism but Jesus transforms it for the glory of God

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of 40 that call the season of Lent. While the Bible does not mention Ash Wednesday or the custom of Lent, it does talk of the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes. This was a common place Middle Eastern practice in which garments were ripped because they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:19, Esther 4:1, Job 2:8, Daniel 9:3, Matthew 11:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blessed Family

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Jan 17, 2020

HOW WAS THE MODEL OF A BLESSED FAMILY? Read Acts 10:1-2, 22, 25

Text : Acts 10 Title : A Blessed Family INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you want to be a blessed family - full with the blessing of God - B. All of us want to become a family like that. ? A happy family ? A family with the power of Holy spirit ? And very important a family that will save when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Framed! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 11, 2019

Faith in God can help us to adjust and go on when we would be prone to fracture.

Framed! (Genesis 39:1-23) 1. A cow and a chicken were framed and thrown into prison. They knew they had to get out to bring the criminals to justice so they spent weeks designing escape plans. Finally, a month after they had been thrown in, they escaped in the middle of the night. However, they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Like Me

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2019

A recent article by Dave Butts prompted this sermon, reminding us that the heroes of faith were just like us in many ways.

1. [My Prayer Story @ the Rocket Club Meeting in Huntsville, AL I was seated with Medal of Honor Winner, Generals, and High Dignitaries; Heroes –seem larger than life 2. Everyday Heroes • Consider Dave Sanders, the school teacher shot to death while trying to shield his students from two youth on a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If We Are To Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

Are Christians free to prosecute lawbreakers?

If We Are to Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? (topical) 1. “A man, convinced of a crime, was in court. The judge said 'Why did the police arrest you?' The man replied 'For shopping too early.' The judge said 'Well that's not a crime, how early ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Genesis 9:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Cul-De-Sac After Another Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2017

If you had everything you wanted, your life would be meaningless. The answer is found in surrender to God and freedom to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

One Cul-de-sac After Another (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26) 1. Human beings are different from animals in many ways. Animals don’t worry about purpose in life, leaving a permanent mark on society. The quest for meaning should lead us to God, but, unfortunately, we try to find meaning somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Reputation

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2017

God takes great pleasure when people honor His Name. His Name is directly connected to His character and His reputation.

God’s Reputation (topical) 1. There are some pretty funny real names out there! a) Jed I. Knight b) Bud Light c) MacDonald-Berger d) Tahra Dactyl e) Chris P. Bacon f) Dr. Joelle Rollo-Coster g) Alma L. Knack h) Brock Lee i) Marriage announcements: Lonney-Ward, Hardy-Harr 2. While some names make ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where’s The Glory

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The final four chapters of Judges. These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass.

WHERE’S THE GLORY Judges 17:1-6 and 21:25 These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass. In America, we need a moral, spiritual revival or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Stop The Senseless Killings

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

Sermon about alcohol fuelled killings of youth in Kapiti.

Like the rest of our community, I was shocked by the recent violent deaths near local popular drinking spots of two of our young citizens: Izak Millanta and Sean Strongman-Lintern. As well as mourning its loss, our community is, quite rightly, asking questions. Asking what caused these tragedies. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Return From The Dead" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2016

Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our lives like nothing else can.

"Return from the Dead" (John 20:19-29) [note: this is a revised sermon from my 2003 sermon, "Back from the Dead."] 1. For a lot of kids, Easter is about eater eggs and candy. Boy 1: "How did you get that bruise on your arm?"
Boy 2: "I ate some Easter candy." Boy 1: "Eating Easter candy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Feast Of The Transfiguration Of The Lord- Ascending The Spiritual Mountain

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 1, 2023

It happens, geographically, on a mountain top because the higher you climb the more you see, so it’s revelatory of a person’s advancement in the spiritual life.

Even the highest moments of mystical union are meant to empower one to serve our neighbor. It’s about service. E.g. there is the story of a lady who went to a prayer group where everyone was sitting in silence. "When does the service begin?" she asked a man sitting near her. His answer: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Dangerous Voyage (Acts 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2025

Will God protect us?

Does God often protect the faithful? Even in martyrdom is our eternity protected? Let’s review Acts 27. What happened as Paul began his voyage? How kind was the guard Julius? Now when it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blow Ye The Trumpet

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 21, 2024

There are things that are happening in the Church today that must be dealt with!

Blow Ye The Trumpet Joel 1:4 4 That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten. (KJV) Joel 1:8-14 8 Lament like a virgin girded with sackcloth for the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Only Way: Why Jesus Alone Saves - John 14:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2024

The question of eternal destiny is one of the most important we will ever face. Our world offers many paths, ideologies, and philosophies, all claiming to lead to God or enlightenment. Yet, the Bible presents a radically exclusive claim: that Jesus Christ is the only way to God.

The Only Way: Why Jesus Alone Saves - John 14:6 Main Idea: Jesus Christ is the exclusive and sufficient way to salvation, offering eternal life to all who believe in Him. Introduction The question of eternal destiny is one of the most important we will ever face. Our world offers many paths, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5, Romans 5:8, John 11:25, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal