Sermons on Nice Guys:

Joseph (Pt.1) When Life Rips You Off Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Intro: Story (Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ p.115 of Col. Herland Sanders) wouldn’t you like to know the REST OF THE STORY? But, in those times when we’re down, it’s not easy to see any future to believe in the rest of the story; to believe ther

Intro: Story (Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ p.115 of Col. Herland Sanders) wouldn’t you like to know the REST OF THE STORY? But, in those times when we’re down, it’s not easy to see any future to believe in the rest of the story; to believe there is a story at all. - Those times when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answering The Call

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2007

This sermon is about answering the call to preach the Gospel! Will you go tell the Good News?

I. What if this morning you woke up to hear God’s voice distinctly calling you into the ministry? -What would be your excuse? too young? too old? don’t know the right words? don’t know enough Bible? -What if the disciples hadn’t followed?; or Moses hadn’t gone to Pharaohs? What if Mary hadn’t given ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 9, 2007

The message looks at the identity of Jesus as found in John 7. The brothers, the people, the Pharisees and Jesus give us the answer to the question, "Who is Jesus?"

Who is Jesus? John 7:1-44 Introduction In a 1983 Gallup poll Americans were asked "who do you think Jesus is." 70% of those interviewed said Jesus was not just another man. 42% stated Jesus was God among men. 27% felt Jesus was only human but divinely called. 9% states Jesus was divine because ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

God’s will for us is not only relevant when we are at peace, but it is also relevant during conflict.

Harmony in the Local Church (I Peter 3:8-12) 1. When conflict arises, some Christians throw out all or many of the rules. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde "Stevenson’s man found a trick by which he could change himself into the person of another man, make an actual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Yuletide Cheer Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010

[John] said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have Abraham as our father.’ F

Last week we welcomed back to the Christmas stage that most unlikely of Yuletide figures - the gaunt and rather unjolly figure of John the Baptist. He emerges from the background shadows of the Nativity scene each year at this time, and last week I focused on just what an unexpected and unwanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Call No Man Father! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 19, 2009

You must not be called ’Teacher,’ because you are all equal and have only one Teacher. And you must not call anyone here on earth ’Father,’ because you have only the one Father in heaven. Nor should you be called ’Leader,’ because your one and only leader

“Call no man ‘Father’” says Jesus. That’s part of our reading today from Matthew 23. Jesus says, “call no man ‘Father’”. What’s that doing here? And I don’t just mean what’s it doing here as this week’s reading. I mean, what’s it doing in the Bible? Since the (not so recent) publication of “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:8-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 13, 2008

The purpose of this message is to help put Christmas back into proper perspective at the beginning of the season.

“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Money Makes The World Go 'round And Other Myths Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Sep 2, 2009

A case for the way we look at money and how that is tied into our Spiritual Health

Half way through the 1972 movie Cabaret Joel Grey and Lisa Minnelli sing The Money Song. It starts with, Money makes the world go around The world go around The world go around Money makes the world go around It makes the world go ’round. A mark, a yen, a buck, or a pound A buck or a pound A buck ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship Of Treasure Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

How do we handle our possessions? Do we honor God or self?

Malachi 3.6-12 “Stewardship of Treasure” 1. I was listening to a report recently about black Friday. About how companies like Circuit City and Best Buy are going to try to bring consumers in to buy big ticket items like digital television sets by marking them down and also by giving away ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Holiness

Dust, Dirt & Dung

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jun 11, 2008

This is a sermon looking at Jesus washing the disciples feet and what an example that is to us to be servants beyond our own comfort zone.

** Dennis video (You Teach Vol. 2 - The Skit Guys - 8 min) Can you think of a Stacy in your life? Take about 30 seconds and think about that person and what they did for you and for others. Think about their motivation. was it a neighbor who helped you when you couldn’t get your car ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5

Denomination: United Methodist

3 Keys To Understanding The Bible

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Three important keys to understanding the Bible are content, context and clarity.

3 Keys to Understanding the Bible Intro: Talk about the Bible… 66 different books 40 different authors written over 1500 years Written in at least 3 different original languages books of history, prophecy, poetry and letters. And we are supposed to read it and apply it to our modern, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Agent Micaiah And The Itching Ears Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 11, 2008

It’s been said, "If I want your opinion, I’ll give it to you." We tend to listen to those who tell us what we want to hear. Itching Ear Syndrome is dangerous. This message asks the question: Does it Really Matter Who I Listen To?

Last Sunday we looked at Agent Elijah and considered the question; “Does It Really Matter What I Believe?” · This morning, we’re going to look at another one of God’s prophets, Agent Micaiah, and consider the question; “Does it Really Matter Who I Listen To?” · You’ve probably heard the statement; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

A Fire Of Passion Begins With A Spark Of Change Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jun 11, 2007

In order to create a passion for the Lord we may need to be open to change.

I desire passion in my life especially when it comes to my relationship with God. I hope it is alright to admit there are times when I come to church and passion seems to be lacking. When I speak passion I mean a deep desire, a extreme excitement and a longing love. When Passion is lacking we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Owns You? [the Sermon On The 'amount'] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2006

Do you own your possessions or do they own you? "Things" can take a toll on: The Heart-AFFECTIONS, The mind-PERCEPTIONS, The will-DIRECTIONS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Who Owns You? Matthew 6:19-24 We can divide life into 2 broad categories: the spiritual, and the material. But the Lord Jesus never made that distinction. Matter of fact, He often taught that our attitude toward the material is a mark of your true spirituality. v. 21 ‘Where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Super Secret Message - [superman] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2006

Superman theme about good things we should do in secret, and secret sins and their demise. [Clark Kent Christians] Link included to formatted text and ’Super’ PowerPoint Presentation.

A Super Secret Message Matthew 6:1-18 Eccles. 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Are you good with secrets? About to bust? Find joy in it? “I know something you don’t know!” [spill the beans?] Secrecy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist