Sermons on Motto:

Putting First Things First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2012

Let's keep the main thing the main thing.

Putting First Things First Haggai 1:12-15 Rev. Brian Bill 1/22/12 A couple weeks ago, Reed Blunier, age three, came up to me and gave me a gift. He said it was for “Pastor Cheesehead.” It was a book called, “Kids Say the Cutest Things About God.” I’d like to read a ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Membership Matters Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 26, 2012

Membership is a COVENANT made between fellow Christians to establish and uphold one another in our journey as Christ’s disciples.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Ephesians 2:19 INTRODUCTION One of the most recognizable advertising motto’s says “MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES” Some of you carry a couple of cards in your wallet that give you certain privileges not available to the “general public.” One card ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Others See God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 21, 2012

Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

20120520 7th Sunday of Easter B Ascension Sunday B Slide 1 Title: When Others See God Text: I John 4:7-21 (12-17) Slide 2 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. Series: The third in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The Christian’s Litmus Test” (If there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Without Faith, Freedom Fails

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 9, 2012

Our national celebration should cause Christians to reflect on the source of our freedom, and the support that is necessary to uphold it. The theme of this sermon is that Faith is the only Foundation that can support Freedom. Without Faith, Freedom fail

This week we celebrate all that we love about America. There are parades, fireworks, speeches, and family BBQ’s. Contestants squared up in the annual Hot Dog Eating contest, and veterans marched down Main Street reminding us of the cost of America’s Liberty. Our national celebration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Man From Nazareth Of Galilee

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 22, 2009

This sermon deals with the meaning of the words of Jesus "good news", the "kingdom of God" as found in Mark chapter 1 with a reference to Matthew 4 and how Jesus is the "light" that dispels the "darkness"

In Jesus Holy Name January 25, 2009 Epiphany III Redeemer Mark 1:14-15 “The Man from Nazareth in Galilee” This has been a historic week in America. Millions of American filled the Capital Mall just to be present at the Inauguration of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Church Must Live According To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We’re to please God, not ourselves and we’re to love one another; to seek their welfare above our own. The Christian life is always one of growth, of ongoing training, as we press on towards the goal of eternal life.

I think Christians often struggle with knowing how to respond to the pressures we feel to lower our standards of behaviour. And there are two extremes that we come across among Christians. One extreme thinks we should forget those old fashioned mores and get with the times: after all, this is a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Prepare Thyself!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 15, 2009

A message about how to prepare to do the job for which we have been called, and how this preparation will get you ready to meet our Savior!

In LUKE 24, we read the account of Jesus’ last day upon this earth. Please turn in your Bibles to that chapter and keep it there as we will come back and visit it again in a few moments. This passage that we will read only covers a few days, yet so many things happened, it had to have thrown ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: *other

Give Them Jesus! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 18, 2008

Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts to reach the lost, let’s make sure we give them what they can’t get anywhere else…let’s give them Jesus!

TEXT: John 14:6-8 TITLE: “Give them something they can’t get anywhere else!” SERIES: The Growing Church Part 2 TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church PROP.: Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Trust Is Validated Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2010

Just what good is a promise? Why should we believe it? Why should we trust the promise-giver?

“When Heaven Comes Down: Our Trust Is Validated” Luke 1:26-38 It’s the last day of swimming lessons, the day of the final testing. The tests determine which swimmers advance to the next level. The last test is to jump into the deep water. The instructor, of course, was already in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Just So Happened? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 8, 2011

God provides wonderfully for those who place their hope in his unfailing love.

Scripture Introduction We meet Boaz in our study today. Do you know what kind of man Boaz was before he got married? Answer: he was Ruth-less. The book of Ruth teaches us to look for God’s blessings even in our bitterness. Naomi, just like you and me, had hopes for her life: a husband, happy ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Switchbacks On The Road Of Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 22, 2011

God weaves our lives through many turns on the upward call.

Children’s Sermon Freight trains cannot climb very steep hills. In fact, 4% would be near the absolute limit of any freight train. (Show as 4 cm lift on meter ruler.) Steepest road in the United States? Canton Avenue, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a grade of 37%, meaning that for every ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Worthy?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 5

WHO IS WORTHY? (REVELATION 5) I seldom spend money to buy a movie ticket, but one that was fully worth my money was The Avengers: Endgames, which I saw with a group young adults. Which character fascinated you most in the story? Iron Man? Captain America? Spiderman? For me it was Thanos and his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make Kindness Thrive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

A Christian is to be one who is daily creating chain reactions of kindness. Lucy Larcom said, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." That was the practical goal Jesus was aiming at with this story of the Good Samaritan.

Back in 1991 Glamor Magazine had an editorial about a woman who drove up to the toll booth of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and said, "I'm paying for myself and for the 6 cars behind me." One after another the next 6 drivers came up to the booth with dollars in hand only to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

It Matters To Him About You

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 14, 2019

Sometimes we think nobody knows or cares about us.

“It Matters Too Him About You!” Psalm 103:8-18 David P. Nolte George Muller, in the 19th century, built many orphanages in England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support hundreds of homeless children. He was a man of deep faith, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015

There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Foursquare