Sermons on Move The Goal Post:

Go Forth Into The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 9, 2015

Our chief goal must be salvation and faithfulness. We must point people to Christ, and not to ourselves. We have to offer Christ’s love and compassion. We are to witness to people and rejoice by being faithful.

There is a story about two missionaries who were going door to door. They knocked on the door of one woman who was not happy to see them. She told them in no uncertain terms that she did not want to hear their message and slammed the door in their faces. To her surprise, however, the door did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Unfeigned Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2009

The Holy Spirit moves James to reveal a truth from heaven which enables the spiritual heart to grasp a practical application of God’s love being expressed to others.

I am going to read to you from James 1:27 Title: Unfeigned Love Theme: Practical Application of God’s Love Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember, Forget, Trust, Press Onward!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 26, 2021

This is the final message of the year, focusing on God's transforming power as we move beyond past darkness and focus on Jesus as we look to the future.

December 26, 2021 Sermon Isaiah 43:16-21, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Philippians 3:10-14 “Remember, Forget, Trust, Press Onward!” I hope you are having a meaningful Christmas, where you find yourself drawing near to God or longing to draw near to God. And here’s the thing about the meaning of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Answer

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 12, 2001

TODAY WE WITNESS THE PROPHESIES BEING UNFOLDED, WE SEE MEN THAT ARE BOASTEROUS AND SELF - WILLED, AND THERE IN OUR CHURCHES TODAY HOLDING THE OFFICE OF A PASTOR. GRANTED THE NUMBERS ARE NOT THAT HIGH, YET, STAND POST YOU WILL WITNESS THEM GROW THE CLOSER WE NEAR THE END.

YOU SHALL ANSWER TEXT JEREMIAH 23: 1,2, IN OUR FACILITIES.IN THESE GOD GIVEN PASSAGES JEREMIAH MAKES HIS PETITION TO THE STIFFED NECKED LEADERS OF YESTERDAY. I MAKE THAT SAME PETITION TODAY. SIMPLY BECAUSE THERE ARE LEADERS WHO ARE REFUSING TO FEED THEIR FLOCK, REFUSING TO DEMONSTRATE THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-2, Ezekiel 34:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stubborn Evangelist: Part 3 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Had he been your employee you would have fired him. Would you take an officer who has just been court-martialed and immediately give him command of a post? Yet, notice the amazing patience God has for Jonah.

Today we continue a four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. Jonah is also a man on the run from his responsibility – to share the message of God’s mercy to others. And this is what Jonah is really about – first experiencing God’s mercy and then extending God’s mercy. And it’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral

Contributed by Clyde White on Nov 22, 2006

I’ve been asked for some of my funeral messages. Because each funeral service is personal, I don’t feel it proper to give the actual message. Instead, I am posting a "compilation" as a generic message, part of my own making and some from the expression of

Funeral Message for a Believer ____ was a grand lady(gentleman), and her(his) life was unusual in many respects. She(he) faced death in the same manner she(he) faced life. Both were challenges to be met head on. Death to the Christian is, in many ways, like GRADUATION DAY. Both involve years of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-6

The Battle’s On: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 21, 2011

This message is the third in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the Spirit’s role in our ongoing battle with flesh.

How many of you have ever felt hopeless about your spiritual life improving? Paul’s words in Romans 8 should provide us with some hope. We often look at our spiritual lives and feel like we are failing to make any progress. Paul speaks of the reality of this struggle that is going on in each of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Shrewd Manager: Are You Using Your Time, Talents, And Treasure Toward God's Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

How do you invest your time? How do you invest your money? What is of value to you? What do you consider pointless? What is your goal? What is the mission statement of your life?

"Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Carnal Christian

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 26, 2011

This sermon will help you determine if you, or someone else, is a carnal Christian; and will provide the solution to help you/them move out of carnality to spiritual maturity.

Carnal Christian 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

So, You Think You Know The Spirit? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 10, 2011

This message is the first in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This should enable us to better understand His role, power and impact.

There was a Sunday School teacher who was teaching her class about the trinity. Each child had been assigned a sentence to introduce each person of the trinity. The first one said, “The first person is God the Father.” The second child said, “The second person is Jesus Christ, His ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 1 An Introduction - Can We Limit God's Move In Our Lives?)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God’s people actually ‘’limited the Holy One of Israel’’ by their sins and foolishness. So, can man or the church limit God's purpose & intention? Yes! Within the context of this psalm, we can, the same as Israel did.

SERIES: LIMITING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 1 - AN INTRODUCTION - CAN WE LIMIT GOD'S MOVE IN OUR LIVES?) PSALM 78: 19 Yes, they murmured against God: They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:19-43

Denomination: Charismatic

The Making Of A Man Of God Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

My goal here is to lay a foundation for our understanding of who Joshua is, by pointing out a few references to him prior to his assuming the leadership of the nation and the events or situations that led to his spiritual development

The making of a man of God Exodus 17:8-14 Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan asked the woman sitting next to him who’s it was. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “You know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2009

1. Salvation is more than just me being forgiven for my sins. 2. The goal of the Christian life is not just salvation, but transformation. 3. We are transformed in order to be God’s transforming agents in the world.

Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called “The 2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner interviews Brooks, who is the old gentleman who has lived for over 2000 years. At one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

How To Handle Discouragement Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2016

This sermon looks at 4 reasons for discouragement and 4 ways to handle it: 1. FATIGUE 2. FRUSTRATION 3. FAILURE MENTALITY 4. FEAR 1. RE-EVALUATE Your Goals 2. REALIZE You’re Not Alone 3. Be READY to Fight 4. REMEMBER The Lord

How To Handle Discouragement A few weeks ago I spoke about depression – today I want to speak about discouragement. When I think about depression – I would view it as a great pit – one that would take a massive amount of energy to escape. When I think about discouragement ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should It Be All About Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 21, 2019

This is a message on giving. The goal is to help us discover how making the world all about us keeps us from loving God and loving each other. It involves evaluating what tithing is all about.

Should It Really Be All About Me 1/20/2019 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 Do you know anyone who thinks the world revolves around them. They actually believe the purpose of all that God has created is to make and to keep them happy. Our society constantly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10, Luke 12:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed