Sermons on My Feast:

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011

What does it mean to be a neighbor to someone? How is it that we are to love others as ourselves? It is because God sets the pace for his people.

Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put on some sneakers – all the while singing his signature song: “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood A beautiful day for a neighbor Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let My Love Open The Door Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

The disciples were afraid. Sometimes we are too. Let Jesus in.

John 20:19-23 – Let My Love Open the Door So I’m told of a man who had been visiting a therapist because he had had a fear of monsters living under his bed. The man had been seeing this doctor for months, and every time he would come in, the doctor would ask, "Have you made any ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Raise My Ebenezer

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

Remembrance Day message.

Message for Remembrance Day 2011 – Calvary Baptist Church 1 Samuel 7:7-12 – Here I Raise my Ebenezer It is a pleasure for me to share with you today, on this very special day, a word from the Bible. My family and I honour this day in particular because my grandfather served in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

My Testimony (Renewing The Mind Stage) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2009

But for me I made my stand on the Gospel and I determined after reading Romans 12 that I would serve him 100% and renew my mind so that I could be a faithful witness for Jesus. I told the Lord that I was in this for the long haul.

My Testimony (renewing the mind) Opening Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-21: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change My Heart O God Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

Are we flexible or inflexible? Churches and Christians tend to lean more toward inflexibility with a “This is the way we’ve always done it" attitude.

A Jewish man moved into a Catholic neighborhood. Every Friday the Catholics went crazy because, while they were unhappily eating fish, the Jewish man was outside bar-b-cuing steaks. So the Catholics went to work to convert him. Finally by threats and pleading, the Catholics succeeded. They took ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Am I My Brother's Keeper Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 14, 2012

another look at the questions of the Bible

Series: Questions Of The Bible “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Genesis 4:1-15 I. THE SONS THAT WERE CONCEIVED (1-2) II. THE SACRIFICES THAT WERE CHOSEN (3-7) A. The APPROACH THAT GOD REQUIRED B. The ATONEMENT THAT GOD REQUIRED III. THE SIN THAT WAS COMMITTED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Know My Redeemer Liveth

Contributed by Js Collins on Feb 1, 2012

Purpose: To illustrate God

I know my redeemer liveth Job 19:25-27 25. For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; 26. And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God, 27. Whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. How my heart ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Trying To Do My Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 8, 2011

We spend so much time debating with God that we miss out on our blessings. God is trying to take us out of the norm and we fight the Lord because we are comfortable and satisfied where we are.

TITLE: JUST TRYING TO DO MY JOB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 5:1-11 Have you ever found yourself in the position, where it seemed like no matter what you did, it just was NOT GOOD ENOUGH? Have you ever found yourself in the position that no matter how hard you worked, seemed like you just could not get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

You're Speaking My Language

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 10, 2011

When the gospel is preached – if there is going to be a harvest – it is vital that people understand what is being said.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 12, 2011 YOU’RE SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE Isaac Butterworth Acts 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jun 10, 2011

The value of friends who minister to you and with you for souls and for encouragement.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Colossians 4:7-18 This part of the Colossian letter would be so easy to skip. It’s like reading a foreign tax roll. Each name represents an indispensable person to Paul. They were a few of the people who made his ministry possible. Jesus always placed great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Homily At My Step-Father's Funeral

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The homily I preached at my step-father's funeral.

R. Joseph Owles Layton’s Funeral Home June 2004 An aged and bitter Mark Twain wrote shortly before his death: A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;……they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:1-58

Denomination: Catholic

Lions, Tigers, And Bears Oh My Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 23, 2011

A study of chapters 11 and 12 of the book of Isaiah

Isaiah 11: 1 – 12: 6 Lions, Tigers, And Bears, Oh My 1 There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots. 2 The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hittites And Jebusites And Amorites, Oh My! Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Giants come in all shapes and sizes; none is bigger than God, who provides for those who believe his promises.

The VCR is a wonderful invention. If you’ve got it set to tape your favorite shows it matters a whole lot less whether you’ll be home in time, doesn’t it. It makes meetings a whole lot less tense. Some things you have to be on time for, though. Movies, buses, job interviews... ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Interrupts My Plans Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2011

Joseph and Mary show us how we are to respond to God when He interrupts our plans.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Forgive Me For My Sins Series

Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011

Asking God's forgiveness in prayer.

Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer “God Forgive Me for My Sins” Week 4 Matthew 6:12 We are learning what it means to pray to God and how to be more effective in our prayer life so that our prayers are not hindered but answered. The Lord is teaching us from Matthew chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist