Sermons on Oliver Wendall Holmes:

Freedom And The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 3, 2011

An exploration of what it means to be free in Christ.

“Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 30, 2008

The mystery that Paul talks about is God’s plan to include everyone who wants to serve Him.

The Mystery In Christ Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Everybody loves a good mystery. My personal favorite is Sherlock Holmes. He would solve the most baffling cases using what he referred to as pure deductive reasoning. 2. The apostle Paul loved a good mystery too. However, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: What Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 6, 2007

First in a four part "investigation" into heaven and hell.

Ok, so now you’re probably wondering…Mike…what’s the deal with the hat? Well…there’s two things going on with the hat. Number one….I am a huge Sherlock Holmes fan and one of my buddies from work got to go to Europe a couple of weeks ago. He was in London and was on Baker Street where Sherlock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America's Hope!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2007

There is hope for America, if we do four things.

America’s Hope! Psalm 33:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 1, 2007 *I love this country. There is no place on earth I would rather live. We have been blessed in countless ways, and we have been a blessing to the whole world. Can you imagine what the world would be like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

True Success Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 9, 2018

By faith, abound in triumph, abide in trials, and be approved in time.

In Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller writes: Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

’tis The Season To Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 16, 2010

I want us to consider several scriptures in regard to worshiping Christ. 1- In worship we give back to Christ 2- In worship we serve Christ 3- In worship we draw near to God

INTRO.- Man is worshiping being. We all worship something or someone. ILL. - Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes recently bought a new home in California. One day they were have a heated argument about family finances. (I don’t know why, however) Tom said, "If it weren’t for my money, this house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"how To Live Your Life Without Regrets" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 27, 2025

There are two places we do life the most; at home and work. How can I live an abundant life in both places? What is God's purpose for my home life and work life?

In 1989, country music star, Alan Jackson was sitting in a hotel room in Pine Bluff, Arkansas watching in rain out the window and was reflecting on the last 10 years of his life with his wife Denise. Their 10th anniversary was approaching and as he sat with his guitar and reflected on their first ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel. Part 3: What Happens If We Accept Jesus?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 15, 2020

When we accept Jesus we ARE a new creation and the old passes away. There is new birth and death. But we shouldn't imagine for a moment that the job is done. Just as a new baby needs nurturing, our new spiritual selves need nurturing. And our old selves need to be shown the door.

The Gospel, Part 3 We have now reached the third of our four talks in our series ‘the gospel.’ Part 1: The problem Part 2: The solution Part 3: What changes if we accept Jesus? Part 4: What happens if we reject Jesus? [Slide of Adam and Eve] In part 1 of this series on ‘the gospel’ we first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Girl

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2004

Why on earth did Naaman listen to a little girl?

8.00 10-10-04 NR The Young girl – 2 Kings 5: 1-15 Story: My old vicar in Basle, Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on use the story of Naaman. So I’m doing for once what I am told! I have always been fascinated by three seemingly insignificant verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Uncovering Mysteries

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 26, 2005

The Word Mysteryis found 22x in the NT This message uncovers the greatest mystery of all

Uncovering Mysteries PowerPoint Available {+ is new slide > is new transition X transition out} - Mysteries captivate us. We Love to dig into a good mystery story +Top Crime-Solvers: >- A favorite programs on television is Unsolved Mysteries, Hosted by Robert Stack, the series features ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relationship With God In Our Christian Walk.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 20, 2007

In teaching the people of God the way a Christian should walk before the Lord we must emphasis our relationship with the Lord. In this outline I am showing some of the relationships we have with the Lord in our daily walk with Him. Walking with the Lord i

In teaching the people of God the way a Christian should walk before the Lord we must emphasis our relationship with the Lord. In this outline I am showing some of the relationships we have with the Lord I find the great thing in this in our daily walk with Him. Walking with the Lord is not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Not Us??

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

A hometown prophet is never accepted in his home

We just heard that Jesus went home to Nazareth to visit the family. By then, he was well-known as a teacher and rabbi and healer. You would have expected there would be a parade or a celebration that the hometown boy was back home. Because of his fame as a preacher and healer, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Judas Iscariot And Mary Of Bethany

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 2, 2022

Who do you wish to serve God or Mammon

Jn 12:1-8 Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . He no sooner arrived back at his house than a man knocked at his door. “Sir," he said, "I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican