Sermons on Odd Fellow Members:

Our Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him.

Our Peace Ephesians 2:11-22 Focus: Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him. Function: To encourage a church with the message of reconciliation in Jesus, vertically (with God) and horizontally (with fellow mankind. “Something there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Someone's Hero Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Nov 7, 2021

12th in the Unlikely Heroes series. Portrays how you can become someone'

Babe Ruth had hit 714 home runs during his baseball career and was playing one of his last full major league games. It was the Braves versus the Reds in Cincinnati. But the great Ruth was no longer as agile as he had once been. He fumbled the ball and threw badly, and in one inning alone his errors ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-13

Denomination: Methodist

Great Expectations For God's Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2007

Let’s look at the early church to find some great expectations for our church.

Great Expectations for God’s Church Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2007 “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It’s one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for me years ago, and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41, 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross-Friendly Life - Philippians 3:17-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Your lifestyle can improve ... or corrupt your beliefs.

Philippians 3:17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

The Race

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 14, 2019

Each Christian is running in a marathon. Our Christian life is not a sprint, but a marathon which demands our best always.

“Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Discrimination In The Sanctuary Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2008

Favouritism dishonours God and destroys the Body of Christ.

JAMES 2:1-4 DISCRIMINATION IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE LORD “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Goes To Prison Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2025

Acts 16:16-40 teaches us that the gospel transforms lives and communities, breaks down barriers, and offers hope even in the darkest situations.

Introduction Jason was locked up in prison in the early 1990s to serve a life sentence. Gang life in prison was so bloody that his unit was nicknamed the “Terror Dome,” and the only way to survive was to stick to your race. The motto was “kill or be killed,” and Jason quickly climbed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Know We Worship The Real God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2005

Part 2 in series. This sermon examines reasons we know we are worshipping the real God.

QUESTION PEOPLE ASK Part 2: How Do We Know We Believe In The Right God? Last week we looked at evidences for God. But you know, there are many different religions in the world. There are many different people believing many different things. How in the world do we know that what we believe is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Commitment

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002

A Great Commitment to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment will build a great church

Sermon for 8/29/99 The Great Mount McKinely Introduction: A. Mount McKinley Recliner. Under the right armrest. Lift up the heavy pad and there it is, a sleek, black console equipped with telephone, answering maching, push-button controls for the recliner’s massaging vibrators and a place to plug ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 19, 2009

If you have a hunger for more, and want to be all that God has called you to be, then lets look to the Word of God to see some of the necessary steps that God has ordained for all of us to take in order to fulfilling that calling.

Ephesians 4:15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head Christ God wants us to grow up in all things concerning Him, and there is a way that He has ordained for this to take place. If we look at this section of Scripture, we see that Paul is talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Why Church Membership?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2010

Is church membership a biblical idea? Why should one identify themselves with a local body of believers?

There was a time when the role of the pastor and the place of the church were respected. A pastor was a person who was held in high esteem in the community just by virtue of his position, and the church was seem as an institution to respect. Those days, however, are gone. The church has fallen on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2014

Find courage in the fellowship of the saints, your faith in the Sovereign Lord, and in the filling of the Holy Spirit.

One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Romans Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 1, 2025

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.org

Israel Is Not Cast Away 11 I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He? May it never be! For I too am an Israelite, [a]a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. JACOB'S YOUNGEST SON 2 God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew. PREDESTINED (CALVIN) VS. FREEWILL ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Paul The Preacher To The Gentiles.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 28, 2011

Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Mystery Concealed (vs 1-5) • (2). The Mystery Revealed (vs 6-9) • (3).The Mystery Fulfilled (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: Joke - Prison life versus a full-time job • In prison you spend the majority of your time in an 8’ X 10’ cell. • At work you spend most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Body Builders: Devotion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 5, 2001

It is incumbent upon Christians to build up the body of Christ! Being devoted to one another is a good place to start!

Morning Message January 7, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: DEVOTION Romans 12:10 Introduction: 1. We are beginning a new series of messages from the New Testament called "Body Builders". Descriptive term: church is the ‘Body of Christ’. Christian people are called to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ