Sermons on Ordinances:

Church On Fire

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 6, 2011

God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. As priests of God, we can never let the fire go out in our churches.

CHURCH ON FIRE LEVITICUS 6:8-13 Intro. There was a church in a small town out in rural America. One night the church building caught fire and burned down. While the building was burning, many of the town folk were standing around and watching it burn. The pastor had been called and as he drove up ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who We Are In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014

Who we are in Christ

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: *other

Ishmael And Isaac: From Mistake To Mission

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2009

We live with dreams deferred, and act hastily, out of impatience. Either we then go into denial or we try to make do with a substitute. But Christ makes all dreams ever new.

The playwright Lorraine Hansberry asks it: "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun?" A dream deferred. A dream deferred is something you’ve put heart and soul into, for a long time, but it’s delayed. It hasn’t come. It’s incomplete. What happens to a dream ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 8, 2011

A wedding sermon focusing on the three words -- leaving, cleaving and weaving.

Nick and Kim Vogt Wedding July 9, 2011 5:00 p.m. • Opening Music o CD of Instrumental Music • Seating of parents and grandparents o CD of Instrumental Music • Guys come out and stand in their places o No music • Attendants come down o Canon in D • Bridal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing A Covenant Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

When a church begins growing, and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it can result in chaos without established rules. Properly communicated expectations within a membership covenant can hold people accountable.

If and when we begin sharing our faith and as we begin gaining spiritual territory for the Lord, then our church will grow as more and more people are added. This means we will be in charge of leading those who are new to our fellowship; and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

General Wedding

Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002

This is a good short wedding. I use it often and always gets great response

Wedding of June 3, 2002 Opening Words; We are gathered here today in the sight of God and in the presence of this company to witness the union of ____________ and ____________ in Christian marriage. May our Heavenly Father look down upon this event with his smile of approval. May the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Made You For Each Other

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 7, 2002

Wedding Message and Vows. This message was based on two scripture passages requested by the couple. Psalms 100 and Colossians 3. The Vows were written by the couple.

Prelude: General Seating Procession: Groomsmen Bridesmaids Maid (Matron) of Honor Bride and Father of the bride Welcome & Prayer Giving away of Bride by Father Introduction We are gathered this beautiful spring afternoon to experience a mystical and magical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Colossians 3:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For The President

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

We are commanded to pray for our President.

PRAYING FOR THE PRESIDENT A. INTRODUCTION 1. We must pray for President Clinton because we are commanded. "I exhort that first of all intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings, and for all who are in authority" (I Tim. 2:1,2). 2. If we do not pray for the president we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget Jesus

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The Lord knew how quickly man would forget God.

Intro: The Lord knew how quickly man would forget God. Our present society is a testimony to that unfortunate fact. The Bible prophesied that in the last days, men would not even want to retain God in their knowledge. When Jesus went away, He left behind two ordinances, two object lessons to help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

7 Crys Of Calvary

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

I The Cry of Separation Matthew 27:27-54

I The Cry of Separation Matthew 27:27-54 Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Baptist

Two Sticks

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 2, 2011

Many life experts may try to convince you and I that there is other ways to have a full existence in this life but truly the only way is to be prepared for life through accepting what Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross at Calvary.

Two Sticks Pastor Ken Crow 1 Corinthians 1:18 (King James Version) 18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. This morning we will refer back to our text from last Sunday found in 1st Kings chapter 17 concerning the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Thankful For Gods Handiwork

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 19, 2012

The universe clothes God with splendor and majesty. The earth is his workshop.

Thankful for God’s Handiwork Psalm 104, passim 1. Some of you might want to add variety to your Thanksgiving dinner conversation for those of you who are mischievous: • During the middle of the meal, turn to mom and say, "See mom, I told you they wouldn't notice that the turkey was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Membership

Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Sep 30, 2013

The Biblical church membership.

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP Acts 2: 41-42 November 25, 2007 SUN p.m. As we look back to the beginning of the New Testament Church we find that after Peter’s sermon at Pentecost about 3,000 were added to the disciples, of whom there were about 120. They that gladly received his word were baptized." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Test

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Giving of tithe and offerings is a test of who we thank and worship.

I remember walking into class and the teacher saying it was time to take the test more than 1 time I said what test? Every time we get paid we take a test. The test is who do we thank who do we worship Mal 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Mal ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power To Break Out Of The Cage

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 3, 2010

This is a prayer sermon for those with symptoms of spiritual bondage

POWER TO BREAK OUT OF THE CAGE Micah 2:13 New Living Translation Your leader will break out and lead you out of exile, out through the gates of the enemy cities, back to your own land. Your king will lead you; the LORD himself will guide you." Miche 2:13 (Haitian Creole Version) 13Bondye ap ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal