Sermons on Naples Church:

Minions By The Bunch Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 7, 2017

This message begins our series "Minions: Playing Second Fiddle for God" and looks at the 12 Apostles and how they served and changed the world.

Minions by the Bunch When you hear the word “Minion” what do you think of? For some, you think of little yellow people in blue pants. For others, you have your own favorite minions from years past. The Disney films we grew up with were filled with Minions, albeit with other names. Snow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Series

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

One of the most inspiring aspects of this account of the ascension is the realization that someday we will have mthe same capacities demonstrated by our Saviour on this occasion. A simple statement in the Word of God clearly settles the issue for me.

When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Acts1:3-14 Do you remember Superman? How many of the younger generations have been fascinated by the very idea that he came from another planet; a place where all you had to do was say, "Up, up, and away," and you could zip away into the sky at the speed of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Feeling It Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 13, 2017

What happens when we don't feel God's presence.

Believing and not Believing I’m Not Feeling It May 14, 2017 Have you ever heard of Morris Albert? I’m sure most of you have, even if you can’t think of who and what he’s famous for! Listen to the first line of his most popular song from my Sophomore year in high school . . . 1974 ~ SONG - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-14, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To honor your parents means to obey them if you're a child living at home, to respect them if your an adult child, and to care for them if they are disabled.

A couple of months ago (March 16, 2017), a London newspaper, ran an article on Mother’s Day in Great Brittan titled “20 awful Mother's Day cards that you absolutely should not buy.” They included: Mom, thanks for always checking up on me (with a picture of a cell phone with 24 unanswered calls ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-3, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Workmanship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 19, 2017

Ephesians 2:10 shows us that our good works are the product of God's grace.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” The theme of Ephesians 2:1-10 is God’s grace in saving sinners. In verses 1-3 Paul described the way we were before we received the amazing grace of God. In verse 4 Paul started to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Workmanship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 19, 2017

Ephesians 2:10 shows us that our good works are the products of God's grace.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” The theme of Ephesians 2:1-10 is God’s grace in saving sinners. In verses 1-3 Paul described the way we were before we received the amazing grace of God. In verse 4 Paul started to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Excellence - God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

God is Holy. Leads to our call to be excellent!

Our Holy God February 28, 2016 We’ve been looking at excellence for about 7 weeks now, and for the past 2-3 weeks we’ve talked about Spiritual Gifts. Please, fill out those Spiritual Gift inventories. I’ve received a few back, and it’s great going through them and seeing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Atonement Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

What had for centuries been the clearest object lesson of the Messiah’s work is something that no one connected with him.

Leviticus 16:15-22 Atonement May 24, 2015 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus and his disciples continue their walk along the Emmaus Road. He is interpreting to them the “things concerning himself” in Moses and the Prophets, i.e. the Old Testament. He has demonstrated how he ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

A sermon on the grace of God

Matthew 20:1-16 give ills. of a grazing mace There was a mechanic who owned a dog named Mace. Mace loved to eat grass, so the mechanic kept him inside so he wouldn't ruin the lawn. One day the mechanic decided to finish his work at home, so he took some tools home with him. When he got home he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Possessed Pigs Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 3, 2018

A look at the why and how of Jesus sending the demons into the pigs.

Drowning Pigs-That's Weird It has all the elements that are needed to define a story as weird. A cemetery, two violent men, the supernatural and pigs. The day had started with the Sermon on the Mount the morning before and Jesus had taught those that gathered around the basics of his Kingdom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Jesus Calls Your Name

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 4, 2018

A message examining the day Jesus called Levi to follow Him.

WHEN JESUS CALLS YOUR NAME Luke 5:27-32 In life there are certain "monumental" days that we will always remember. Such as: The day you graduated high school, the day you started college, the day that you got married, and the day your children were born. All of these are special days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 4, 2018

How should we respond when we're "between a rock and a hard place", one of those bad situations in life in which there seems to be no escape no matter which way you turn? In this sermon we learn how we can "be of good cheer in such situations.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 4, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 23 INTRODUCTION Illus.- An old magazine, Mission USSR, used to tell the stories of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Sexual Sanity In A Morally Broken World"

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 5, 2018

Game of Human Sexuality is greatest "super-bowl" contest in our behavior. Proverbs has God's game plan for victory & shows us how to: 1 -Prepare for Temptation In Advance 2 - Know The Tempter’s Strategy to Defeat You 3 - Know the Consequences of Defeat..

========================================= Sermon: "Sexual Sanity In a Morally Broken World" Series: "Wise Living in a Foolish World" ========================================= REV. BILL BOWDLE Preached at Bethel UM Church, Bethel, OH 02/05/2011 Posted 2/6/2018 - Retired since 06/2014 Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:14-17, Proverbs 7:6-27, Proverbs 6:20-35, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessings In The Desert Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon that attempts to encourage folk that even in hard times there is blessing.

Blessing in the desert. If you were travelling from Egypt to Palestine and you wanted to get there guided by google maps you wouldn’t go through the wilderness of Sinai. Sinai is 200 miles out of the way and when you are travelling with a whole nation it would seem strange doing such a major ...read more

Scripture: John 6:3-14, Psalm 78:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph's Sale Into Slavery

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 9, 2018

Joseph's salient slavery in Genesis 37:2-36 teaches us that God used the evil deeds of Joseph's brothers as part of his plan to save his people.

Scripture Today, I am beginning a new series of sermons that I am calling "Jacob's Descendants," based on Genesis 37-50. Most of this section of Genesis, however, deals with Joseph, Jacob's son, and it begins with his sale into slavery. Let's read about Joseph's sale into slavery in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed