Sermons on Narrow Escape:

What Is Stopping Us? Removing The Barriers To Personal Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This lesson looks at the barriers and excuses that keep us away from our mission as individuals.

This is lesson three in our series of lessons on personal evangelism. We have examined many ideas so far. • In our first lesson, we looked at the Great Commission and how it applies to each one of us. We each need to love those who are their way to an eternity separated from God enough to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gonna Need A Bigger Cup

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 30, 2019

Typically, we stop pouring fluid as the container is filling to the rim. Too often, we tend to ease-up on God's calling on our lives because we sense we are filling up. He wants us to go get a bigger cup, through!

No, this is not a story about the whole ‘glass half full’, or ‘glass half empty’ debate. In fact, the late George Carlin once observed, “Maybe the glass is just twice as big as it needs to be!“… he then proceeded on a tirade of how we overthink, over-analyze, and certainly over-debate about such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22, Luke 6:38, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Under Pressure - Sardis Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 7, 2017

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God is seeking.

THE CONTENT CHURCH - SARDIS READING Rev 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Specially Protected Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 21, 2021

This is the time for us to take stock of the decisions that we are making every day. Those that can be changed that are not in line with God’s will, need to be set aside immediately.

Psalm 91 - Specially Protected We read in Psalm 91:11-12, “He will command his angels to protect you wherever you go. Their hands will catch you so that you will not hit your foot on a rock.” (ERV) Those who trust in the Lord are guaranteed an extraordinary protection over their lives. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11, Psalm 91:12

Denomination: Other

Ordination Charge

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2021

In light of eternity, always preach the weightiness of God's Word to everyone.

A church board received the following chain letter in the mail. “This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. Send a copy of this letter to all five churches on the list. Then send your pastor to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our treasure on earth eclipses our desire for "treasure in heaven." Only God can give us a desire for "treasure in heaven." Therefore, we must forsake our treasure on earth and follow Jesus to receive "treasure in heaven."

You will notice how this passage begins. We are told that Jesus ‘was setting out on his journey’ (v. 17). And we know where that journey will lead. It will take Jesus to Jerusalem, where a cross awaits Him. He has already foretold His death twice in recent days, and He will speak of it again—in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stick To The Formula Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2017

God wants His people to follow His rules exactly. The Pharisees expanded the list to 613, Jesus brought it back to two. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, about following God without adding or subtracting from His commands.

I have always enjoyed math, in fact, I’d say it was my favorite subject all the way up through high school. There was just always something about the simplicity of figuring out the correct steps that no matter how complex the problem, you’d always come to the same conclusion. There is an innate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Incompletion Of Conquest Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Here, the Israelites became distracted from their purpose by a desire for worldly gain. They sought a more luxurious existence, with the ease of someone else doing all the work, and they ran from battle and confrontation.

In 1797 the governor of Louisiana granted Daniel Boone ten thousand acres of land in Missouri; however, he failed to make the trip to New Orleans to complete the title. He instead became distracted by an opportunity to be appointed chief of the district of St. Charles.(1) While he was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 16:9-10, Joshua 17:12-13, Judges 1:27-33, Judges 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christmas Good For The Economy?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2023

In the well-known "A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie, who is upset about the commercialism of Christmas cried out: "What is Christmas all about?" How would you answer him?

Is Christmas good for the Economy? 1 Peter 3:15 It’s that time of the year again. Black Friday sales are everywhere. We are beckoned to go out and buy gifts for our loved ones. Businesses everywhere are hoping for good sales this season. It is known as Black Friday because it is during this season ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Day For Eternity Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Oct 8, 2023

We are in the great race of life that leads to eternity and eternal greatness. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

A DAY FOR ETERNITY Please open your Bible to 2 Peter 3 as we continue our series on the Great Race of life with today’s message, “A Day For Eternity.” 2 Peter 3:8 beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. NKJV THE WILL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Psalm 39:4, Psalm 90:12, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bringing Division Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Bringing Division" Luke 12:49-59 A sermon for 9/18/22 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 4:18-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Name Dropping

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 17, 2023

If your cry of “Lord, Lord,” is a cry for help, not a boast of power, his answer is, “Come unto me.”

I could have called this sermon Identity Theft, or Forged Documents, or Illegal Entry, or any one of a number of buzz-words regarding one of today’s hot political topics, illegal immigration. Because this passage is about trying to get something you don’t deserve by pretending to be someone you’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, James 2:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Body Of Christ Today: The Parable Of The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

As the body of Christ today, sometimes we feel like the 300 at Thermopylae don’t we? It often seems like the darkness is closing in on all sides, particularly in the west. New forms of evil on every side seem to grow and spread like locusts

“The east was on a collision course with the west in 480 BC. The world watched in awe as the largest army in history poured into Europe. Heading this colossal war machine was Xerxes, the king of Persia. His army numbered almost two million foot soldiers, eighty thousand horsemen, twenty thousand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Survive

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 20, 2025

This morning, I was reading Mark 3:24-25, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” I did not remember the context in which he said it. I found it in a Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. I thought about Lincoln’s realization. It seems to me that we are again a divided nation.

Title: A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Survive Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Mark 3:24-25, Ephesians 4:29 Summary: This morning, I was reading Mark 3:24-25, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” I did not remember the context in which he said it. I found it in a Collected Works of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Use Your Worldly Wealth Wisely

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 29, 2025

The parable of the dishonest manager leaves us with many unanswered questions. Why did Jesus use the “creative accounting” done by a cheater as the basis for a lesson on managing money and material wealth?

Dynamite. The airplane. Television. The Internet. Those are just a few examples of things that mankind has invented that have been used for good and for evil. Dynamite has allowed people to accomplish great tasks in building, mining, and demolition. Sadly it has also been used as a tool for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran