Sermons on Non Stop:

A Funeral Sermon For An Infant

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2011

A funeral for an infant who has died at birth, shortly after birth, or was still born.

Funeral For An Infant “David replied, ‘I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, “Perhaps the LORD will be gracious to me and let the child live.” But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018

From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003

Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know You Have Eternal Life?

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Apr 2, 2009

What keeps you from knowing for sure? Three hangups for the Christian and non Christian.

Do You KNOW that You have Eternal Life? Rev Curtis Emerson 1 John 5:11-5:13 Has anyone ever been asked this question, if you were to die tonight would you go to heaven? I know that I have asked that question to numerous people and have received various responses. The answer that I received the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

One Foot In Heaven, One On Earth Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 28, 2020

A non-Calvanist's sermon on 1 Peter 1:1-2

One Foot in Heaven, One on Earth 1 Peter 1:1-2 • As Jesus’ disciples, we live in two worlds. • One of those worlds is characterized by foolishness, incredulity, darkness, despair, and evil, and leads to hell. • The other is filled with wisdom, belief, light, hope and good, and it leads to heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Uselessness Of Sabbath

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2002

Stop. Encounter God. Be refreshed.

The Uselessness of Sabbath According to a Greek legend, in ancient Athens a man noticed the great storyteller Aesop playing childish games with some little boys. He laughed and jeered at Aesop, asking him why he wasted his time in such frivolous activity. Aesop responded by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11, Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Next Step

Contributed by James Tino on Jun 20, 2009

Stop bailing, and start believing!

“The Next Step” by Rev. James Tino New Life Lutheran Church Miramar, FL Mark 4:35 - 41 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ; “Where do we go from here?” Have you ever said that? (I’ll bet some of you were saying that yesterday evening, as you tried to find our house for the anniversary party). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Time To Choose

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2016

Time to stop playing church.

Time to Choose May 8, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Time to stop playing church. Focus Passage: 1 Kings 18:18-39 Supplemental Passage: "If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:18-39

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Only The Truth Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A look at the commandment to stop lying.

INTRO: AG: A pastor announced one Sunday that next Sunday he was going to preach on lying. And as preparation for the message he wanted the congregation to read the 17th chapter of Mark. The next Sunday the preacher began by asking those who read the 17th chapter of Mark to raise their hands. More ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward After Mourning Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 27, 2023

Samuel stops mourning and moves on

The story of King David begins in 1 Samuel 16. At this time, Israel already had a king named Saul. But Saul was disobedient to God and ultimately was rejected as king. This was disappointing because Saul had been king for 42 years and the prophet Samuel had invested SO much time and energy into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Prayer Failure Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

There is a time to stop praying and act.

A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Harvest.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 21, 2023

Imagine a People celebrating a harvest that never took place, a harvest they never reaped or sowed. Imagine a celebration of a non-existent harvest. And imagine a people persisting in celebrating these non-existent harvest year after year for centuries.

The Mystery Harvest. Deuteronomy 16:15-17AMP People have been celebrating harvest from the beginning of history. In 1578 The Pilgrims, a group of English settlers, held a thanksgiving feast to celebrate their first harvest in the New World. Going farther back, God spoke to Moses in Exodus to set ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:15-17, Jeremiah 31:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Negative Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

This was David's song, and if we see life whole and see the infinite realm of the non-existent and non-happenings of life, we to will have a song of praise and a heart of gratitude regardless of life's troubles and trials.

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in being occupied with what happens that we forget that there is so much to be thankful for because of what doesn't happen. For example: Peter Marshall died of a heart attack as a middle aged man with great potential ahead of him as Chaplain of the Senate and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

The Guilt Grind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2015

Did you realize that God has a prescription for dealing with guilt and shame. And that this prescription works for both Christians and non-Christians. What could even non-Christians possibly do to resolve their guilt in sin?

OPEN: A little boy had been given a slingshot for his birthday. He loved it and practiced every day aiming at different objects. During the summer he and his sister would spend a lot of time at their grandmother’s house and, one day he was out in her backyard he spied his grandma’s pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Psalm 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are You One Of Those Born Again Christians I Hear About On Cnn?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2008

To be born again is not a stopping place, but just the beginning!

John 3:1-17 “Are You One of those Born Again Christians I Hear About on CNN?” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live authors Will and Lisa Samson write: “a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist