Sermons on No Fame:

Three Baptism Stories Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning Over Worry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2005

As Christians we are meant to live by faith not fear. Worry is a product of fear and a lack of faith

Winning Over Worry Matthew 6:25-34 October 16, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried that her home would be burglarized. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Busy About The Wrong Thing

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 8, 2001

Given a man to keep, he had lost the man. And he had lost him because he was too busy to keep him. Evidently the servant considered that an excuse. Had he been idle, then indeed the loss of the man would have been an unpardonable offence.

Busy about the Wrong Thing I Kings 20:40 And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. The text is part of a little parable, spoken by an unnamed prophet to King Ahab. I Kings 20:39 (KJV) And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Edify One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 11, 2001

Many Christians are weary and worn by this life. Edifying ¡V building-up by Christian brothers is the only hope some of us have!

October 14, 2001 ¡Kand edify one another, even as also ye do. Out of ancient Greek history we find the king of Sparta boasting to a visiting monarch about the mighty walls of Sparta. The guest looked around, but he saw no walls. I¡¦d like to see those walls. Show them to me! The Spartan ruler ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: United Methodist

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Michael Gardner on Mar 2, 2006

Dr. Gardner visited Rome in January 2006 and studied the life of the Apostles Peter and Paul late in their ministries before they were martyred. This two sermon series explores two little-known Pastoral letters Paul wrote from Prison in a series Dr. Gard

How many of you remember ever receiving a chain letter? Chances are, if you are over fifty like I am, you do. I asked my twenty-five year old son if he had ever received a chain letter and he said he’d never heard of them. I asked him if he ever received a piece of junk email, and he said, “I get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Big Picture Of God's Plan For You Series

Contributed by W F on Mar 22, 2006

God thinks so much of you that before time he commanded certain things be done for you, so be confident.

When the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Christians in Ephesus, that city had one major claim to fame. It was the site of the enormous temple of Artemis. This was a building known throughout the ancient world, and it was a great draw-card for tourists and pilgrims – it was a real money ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: *other

The Transforming Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

#8 in a series on Hebrews. This sermon gives four reasons that we should not disregard the word of God.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 8 “The Transforming Power of the Word of God.” Hebrews 4:12-13 I was thirteen years old when I first became aware of being under the scalpel of God’s word. It was then that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Spell Success?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 4, 2005

Success in ministry is not necessarily found in fancy programming and big budgets, but in moving out from worship into service.

How Do You Spell “Success? Mark 9:2-9 September 4, 2005 I remember having coffee some years ago, with a friend who had recently retired from active ministry. He told me that he had worked hard and had been appointed to successively larger and larger churches. “But,” he said, “the one thing I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: # 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

Confusion keeps many people from the Abundant Life, we need to figure out Who doew What and When and we’re there!

The Abundant Life of Jesus Part II - The Greatest Life Introduction: Well, if you were living on "Depression Avenue," have you moved; have you moved to the "Abundant Acres of Jesus." John 10:10 invites all to come, the place is paid for, come on and see, what the Lord can do. A friend ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things Are Not Always As They Seem

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 9, 2003

We are to see all people as children of God, not sort them into categories: beautiful or ugly, rich or poor, clean or dirty.

Things Are Not Always As They Seem Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 19—The People with Roses Scripture Ref: Matt. 25:31-46 Heb. 13:1-3 James 2:1-9 Matt. 10:40-42 Matt. 11:2-6 1. Introduction a. Last night we observed a total lunar eclipse: (1) Ultimately, was the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46

When Saints Sing The Blues Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 9 in Elijah series - how God deals with us in our loneliness.

1 Kings 19:9b-18 – When Saints Sing the Blues I love the story about the mom & dad with a son who was a freshman in college. He blew off his freshman year. He wasn’t very responsible, didn’t make good grades, squandered his money, & finally came back home. His parents told him, “If you go back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You God? When All Is Quiet… Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 17, 2013

When we don't hear from God, when we don't "feel" God's presence....where has He gone?

Psalm 143 1 LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. 2 Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. 3 The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Dying To Live

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 18, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 12:23-26, Title: Dying to Live, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.17.13, AM A. Opening illustration: that song a couple years ago by Tim McGraw called Live Like You Were Dying B. Background to passage: I’m skipping over the triumphal entry passage for now, may come back on Palm Sunday, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Whatever the source of stronghold – you have a choice (you always have a choice) – harden yourself to the message or be broken before God and turn from the sin. Don’t protect the sin by keeping it in a dark corner.

onTRANSFORMATIONS Dungeons and Dragons Are you familiar with the fantasy game called “Dungeons and Dragons?” It became very popular for a time in the late 70’s and early 80’s. It’s been controversial from the beginning with many people claiming that it encourages behavior that can become very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Downfall Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009

Shows what and how David fell in adultery and how to avoid it. Deals with lust.

Introduction As we began this series looking at David we saw how God had anointed him at a young age to accomplish great things for His kingdom. God took an obscure boy from an obscure land, anointed him and raised him up to be king. He taught us a great principles of humanity that says, 1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God