Sermons on Not Too Far:

Servant Of All

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 19, 2024

Jesus lived out and taught us how to become great in the Kingdom of God. We not only deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus, but humble ourselves to become servant to all.

WHEN WE THINK OF SERVICE TO OTHERS AND ALL THE POSSIBLE WAYS TO ENGAGE OUR ABILITIES, I READ A RATHER HUMOROUS WAY OF LOOKING AT THIS WHICH SAID, ““IF YOU THINK YOU ARE TOO SMALL TO BE EFFECTIVE, YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN IN BED WITH A MOSQUITO.” HOWEVER, ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, I LIKE THE WORDS OF JOHN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Matthew 16:25, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 23:11, John 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Weep Not

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

The story of the widow of Nain is a reminder that no situation is beyond the reach of Jesus.

WEEP NOT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:11-15 "And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not." – Luke 7:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:3, John 11:35-44, Revelation 21:4 INTRODUCTION Life is full of challenges that can bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope And Help 4 The Hurting

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 3, 2019

Selflessness seems to be a lost virtue. Nonetheless, it is essential that believers make the sacrifice to bring others to the feet of Jesus. At whatever cost.

Hope for the Hurting Mark 2:1-12 Primary Text 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Complementary Text 17 ¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, 2 Samuel 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abigail - Unsung Hero/Agent Of Grace

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Sep 21, 2025

Imagine being a level-headed person caught between two hot heads that, left to themselves, would destroy each other and everyone around them. This was Abigail, an Unsung Hero of the Bible, whose story we find in 1 Samuel 25.

What is a hero? Over the last two weeks we have explored stories of ordinary people that undertook extraordinary tasks that ended up having huge impacts on the people of God in their time. (Wesley United Methodist Church, Crookston, MN - Unsung Heroes of the Bible: 9/7/25; 9/14/25) We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-43, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Mercy Came Running

Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006

When I could not reach Mercy, Mercy came to me

Mercy Came Running Luke 15:18-20 (18) I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, (19) And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. (20) And he arose, and came to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry To The Samaritans

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

A sermon that highlights how Jesus demonstrates Love, Faith and Mercy in his dealings with this often neglected group of people.

Ministry to the Samaritans This morning I feel that God is leading me to speak on the subject of Samaritans. More to the point I want to speak about Jesus’ interaction with this particular group of people. As a Jew, Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritans caused quite a bit of a stir at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conflict Is An Essential Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 25, 2010

Conflict avoidance is often an indicator of a shallowness of love.

Conflict is an Essential: Relational Skills from the Bible for Today May 23, 2010. Gal. 1:11-3:5 Intro: This spring we have been looking at “Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today”. Last week I taught about the skill of listening, and so as a bridge from last week into this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

What’s In Your Wallet? Part 1 – Let’s Make A Deal What’s in your wallet? A wallet is more than just an accessory or fashion statement. In reality I believe that if you examine a wallet carefully you can discover what is most important to a person. We tend to put our most valuable things in our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon 8 - Finding An Approach That Fits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2025

The key for evangelistic success is not only employing the most effective approaches, but employing the ones that best match our own personalities and gifts.

Introduction: A. For every task that we face, there are many approaches or methods that we might employ. 1. Some methods are certainly better than others. B. I like the story of the man who was injured on the job and had to provide further explanation of the cause of his injuries for the insurance ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Jesus Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2020

What did Jesus mean when he declared "I am the light of the world?"

Back in the Old Testament, we read that the Israelites had been in Egypt for 400 years, much of that time as slaves. Finally, when the time was right, God sent Moses to lead the people out of their slavery… into freedom. And for the next 40 years, the Israelites wandered in the desert, being led ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Sunday - He Is Risen

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

For a lot of people, Easter is just another holiday, a 3-day weekend of fun and no work. For others, it’s chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. BUT WE KNOW BETTER! For Christians, Easter means the resurrection of Jesus from the dead! It means the promise

Introduction: o For a lot of people, Easter is just another holiday, a 3-day weekend of fun and no work. For others, it’s chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs o BUT WE KNOW BETTER! For Christians, Easter means the resurrection of Jesus from the dead! It means the promise of life after death! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Day Of Pentecost, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 1, 2003

At Pentecost, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit--GOD PRESENT in us, with us, and for us. The Spirit is our Intercessor, helping us to pray.

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday Yr B, 8/06/2003 Based on Rom 8:26-27 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A little boy stops in front of a church with his bike and he sees the pastor come out. The pastor says "Come inside, I want to show you something.” The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Not (Sermon 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2024

There are various reasons why someone might fear believing in Jesus Christ, even though He is the source of love, hope, and salvation.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-21 # fearnot READ LUKE 2:8-21 (ESV) [person from the congregation reads] “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherds: Fear Not! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 14, 2024

A look at the angels proclaiming to us Do Not be Afraid in 3 birth stories.

Do Not Be Afraid Luke 2:8-12 December 15, 2024 We’re in the last week of our advent series in which an angel of God tells people “do not be afraid.” We all have our fears, some are rational and some are irrational. One fear I have is a fear of heights. I don’t like to be over 10 feet high, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, Romans 3:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of My Refuge Is Here

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 10, 2008

Let us look at several principles of getting help in times of our personal troubles.

The God of My Refuge is Here: Psalm 91 Introduction: Everyone from one time to another will face troubles in their life. Someone once said, “You’re either in a trial, just came out of one, or you’re about to enter into one.” As morbid as that sounds, I believe that there is some truth in this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist