Sermons on My Brothers:

If I'm Supposed To Be In Control Of My Life, Why Can't I Program My Vcr? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Wright on Nov 8, 2006

Four insights to gaining control of your life

“If I’m Supposed to Be In Control of My Life, Why Can’t I Program My VCR?” "What is man that you are mindful of him...You made him ruler over the works of your hands." Psalm 8:1-9 A sermon by Kenneth Wright - Sunday, October 29, 2006 Introduction We live in a wonderful age of technology ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Relationship To The Weak

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We have a special responsibility to brothers and sisters who are weak.

Introduction: I heard about a college recruiter who interviewed a high school basketball star. The recruiter said, "I hear you’re pretty good." The player said, "I’m the best there is. I averaged 45 points per game. I was the best rebounder in my high school. And I led our team to 3 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Person Of Interest

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 8, 2022

As a supposed victim of a judicial murder, Jesus becomes a Person of Interest. The message is a study of His sacrifice and what that sacrifice means for us.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Disbelief, The Obstacle That Had To Be Overcome

Contributed by Ock Soo on Oct 18, 2000

Martha and Mary could not confine themselves in the disbelief any longer, after seeing their brother Lazarus who returned to life.

Martha and Mary could not confine themselves in the disbelief any longer, after seeing their brother Lazarus who returned to life. The weeping of the Jews ended at that very moment. The mind of everyone who was there was changed by the faith of Jesus Christ, namely the work of life. Our beloved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Painful But Profitable Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Today, we’re starting a new series through the New Testament book of James called Faith & Works. I truly believe that you won’t find a more practical book in the entire Bible than James. Some of you may remember the For Dummies series of books that became popular 20-30 years ago and are still ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Worthless As A Dead Battery Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 5 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

I have the good pleasure of working alongside several self-proclaimed mechanical ignoramuses. And between these two guys, they have a LOT of talent and God has gifted them with things that he didn’t give me. But the one skillset that neither of them has ever been accused of is this: auto mechanic. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-24, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Reveal Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 22, 2022

Joseph sets up a test to reveal the brother's hearts and finally reveals himself to them.

No Ordinary Joe: The Big Reveal Genesis 44-45 Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-23-22 Pig Hearted? Fifty seven year old David Bennett Sr was dying. He needed a heart transplant but was deemed ineligible for a normal transplant or a heart valve. So the University of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Shepherd Who Loves The Sheep: Catholic Priesthood”

Contributed by John Sj on Apr 21, 2006

THIS IS A HOMILY I GAVE DURING MY ORDINATION THANKSGIVING MASS

“Jesus took pity on them because they were like Sheep without shepherd.” Today we ask ourselves what those words mean as we celebrate a birth in the priestly family. What could the Gospel be teaching us about the priesthood in that imagery of the sheep and the shepherd? More so as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

Our Banner Against Fear

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013

The LORD is My light, My salvation, and the strength of My life. My strength is in Him!

OUR BANNER AGAINST FEAR. Psalm 27:1-14. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to imagine that it is only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Really Believe Jesus Is Who He Says He Is? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Had your brother said, “I’m God. I’m the Lord. And I’m here to die for the sins of the world,” you wouldn’t readily believe Him either. But after Jesus rose from the grave, we see Jesus’ mother, Mary, worshipping Him. We also see his own brothers, James and Jude, worshipping as well.

Jesus’ message was designed for religious outsiders. All throughout today’s message, I’m going to be talking about the gospel. The gospel is Jesus. The gospel is the message of Jesus. If you’re regularly a part of our church family, I’ve moved from the end of Luke 5, last week, to Luke 8, this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:22-24, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 8:1-3, Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Who was one of the first men nicknamed Red, and why? Why was his brother named Heel Catcher? Let's look at the life of Jacob.

Who was one of the first men nicknamed Red, and why? Why was his brother named Heel Catcher? Jacob was born so soon after his twin brother Esau that he grabbed his heel and earned the name “heel catcher” or “supplanter,” a prophecy of Jacob supplanting the position of honor in the clan and the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:3, Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Example

Contributed by George Crumbly on Jun 16, 2006

A sermon of how I remember my Father after nearly 50 years

“FATHER’S DAY-2006” George Crumbly Humphrey UMC Father’s Day June 18, 2006 AM Ephesians 6 I guess this is first time that I can remember doing an actual Father’s Day message including my own Dad. I’ve used a message for Mother’s Day including my Mom over the years. I want to wish each & every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of God

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018

A sermon that is part of my story interwoven with some theology of disability. I have Cerebral Palsy. The doctors told my parents that I would never walk or talk. God made me a preacher who walks just fine. Feel free to use my story for God's glory.

42 years ago today on July 1, 1976 there was a baby fighting for his life in the PICU at Saint Frances Hospital in Peoria. The baby had begun to breathe while still in the womb, and his lungs coated with fluid cutting off oxygen to the brain. The truth is that the doctors should have done a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ Our Wealth

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 19, 2003

“Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for my sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundred fold now in this time and in the age to come, eternal life”

Theme: Christ our wealth Text: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Heb. 4:12-16; Mk. 10:17-31 Who is a Christian and how does one become a Christian? A common belief is that a Christian is someone who goes to Church and that one becomes a Christian by being a good person. But how does Scripture answer this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Amos 5:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 1

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 17, 2001

God is the one who invites us, meets us and engages us in worship. It is also God who receives our worship. Look at this story in John 4 through the lens of worship.

Isn’t it amazing how God layers truth upon truth within the Biblical text? Today, I invite you to see one truth from John 4. This is not to to suggest that this is the only truth, or necessarily the highest truth. But I believe you will see it certainly is a truth. As we read through this text from ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational