Sermons on Ordinary Moments:

The Personalities In The Parade

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 13, 2002

There are three distinct personalities that particpated in the Parade to Calvary on the triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This message examines the importance of obedience, even in what appears to be an insignifcant detail.

“The Personalities of the Parade” Mark 11:1-10 • Larry L. Thompson (2002) “. . . Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, [2] saying to them, "Go to the village ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd's Attitude

Contributed by George Blount Jr. on Apr 6, 2004

This sermon focus on the attitude of the crowd while Jesus is entering Jerusalem. There are five attitudes to watch out for.

Greater White Rock Baptist Church Palm Sunday—The attitude of the crowd Luke 19:28-40 April 4, 2004 Please note that I have recieved some additional information from sermons on sermoncentral How many of you have ever been to a parade that had different things in it from bands, to floats, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Point Of Pentecost? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the fourth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“What’s the Point of Pentecost?” Acts 2:1-41 5.13.07 Lloyd John Ogilvie asks the question, “if you asked the average Christian, which of these events they could most do without: Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, or Pentecost, which do you think most would choose?” Probably Pentecost, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Scoundrels In Heaven

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015

We tend to think of some people as almost unsaveable, but is that true? And when Paul describes a litany of sinners, he also notes that "such were some of you." Truly, there will be scoundrels in heaven, including you and me

Scoundrels in Heaven TCF Sermon November 16, 2014 In the midst of preparing this sermon this past week, our brother in Christ, Mike Ferrill, went to be with the Lord. I considered what the best way to honor Mike’s memory would be – to preach what I’d already begun to plan, or to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Earthen Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Why doesn’t God put His valuables in the most valuable looking containers? You may think they you are not valuable enough for God to be able to use. You think have too many ‘chips’ and ‘cracks’ or past or present problems and failures. What is valuable

What is the most inexpensive container you have ever put something valuable in? Money in a sock? Cigar box? God chose to place in human vessels the very presence of His Holy Spirit. If I would have been in charge of presenting Jesus to the world 2,000 years ago I would have used a stadium ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

The Logos Revealed Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 22, 2010

Part 3 in series, Love Never Dies, Dave shows how the two scenes in chapter 2 of John demonstrate Jesus' identity as the Logos, or the Christ.

The Logos Revealed Love Never Dies, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 18, 2010 St. Francis of Assisi once spent a whole night in a cave praying this prayer: “Who are you, and who am I? Who are you, and who am I? Who are you, and who am I?” The problem with us ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

It Takes Faith (Part Eight) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 14, 2017

Moses-the one who challenged Pharaoh and delivered the Israelites out of Egypt. The great leader of the nation of Israel in the desert wanderings. Although these are the things Moses is best known for, he exhibited faith before he became Israel's leader.

IT TAKES FAITH (part eight) Hebrews 11:23-26 Now we come to Moses-the one who challenged Pharaoh and delivered the Israelites out of Egypt. The great leader of the nation of Israel in the desert wanderings. Although these are the things Moses is best known for, there was much going on in the life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Protector Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Feb 26, 2018

God protected Jochebed, Miriam, and the baby Moses. Today, He protects us.

God the Protector Exodus 2:1-10 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus, and as we study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at the fact that God is in control. - The Egyptian midwives defied Pharaoh’s orders ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Truly Love In The Midst Of Covaid-19

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2020

Our circumstances may have changed, but the issue before is still the same as Jesus asked Peter, "Do You Love Me More Than These?"

What Do You Truly Love? John 14:23-27 John 21:1-14 Do you love your favorite food? Do you love going on vacation? Do you love your car? Do you love your pet? Do you love your children? Do you love your parents? Do you love your job? Do you love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15, John 21:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope In The Midst Of Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2025

God’s unfailing mercy meets us in our pain, inviting us to honest prayer, renewed hope, and quiet trust even in our hardest seasons.

Some days the weight shows up before the sun does. You wake with a knot in your stomach, a sigh on your lips, and questions that outnumber the quiet moments. You stand at the sink, stare at your reflection, and wonder, Is this ever going to change? Am I going to make it through this? If that’s you ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Topics: Despair, Hope

Grace Alone 102925 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God’s grace meets us in our sin and need, offering true freedom and acceptance through faith in Jesus, not our own efforts.

Some of us arrived today feeling like life has been a long hallway of closed doors. You knocked on the door of good intentions and it stayed shut. You jiggled the handle of self-improvement and it wouldn’t budge. You leaned your ear to the keyhole of religious busyness and heard only your own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36

Topics: Grace, Justification

Eulogy Joseph Lanton

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 14, 2003

This is a eulogy for a 33 year old Christian who was very active in the life of the church and knew Christ greatly. He was a single parent and left a 12 year old son.

Funeral Joseph Lanton 5/12/2003 by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Brothers and sisters I submit to you tonight, that Joseph Lyle Lanton was specially created by God. God took a little piece of his father Curtis and a part of his mother Oritha and began knitting Joseph together in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choose Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2019

1. Some people get saved (vs. 37-38; 40-43). 2. Some people are stubborn (vs. 44-49). 3. Some people are still searching (vs. 50-53).

Choose Christ! The Gospel of John John 7:40-53 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 14, 2016 (Revised September 1, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 7, a great multitude of Jews were gathered together in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of the Tabernacles. It was one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53

Denomination: Baptist

When Worship Gets Expensive: Mary’s Price And Judas’ Calculations Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 17, 2025

Don’t you imagine that Lazarus grew tired of the onlookers wanting to catch a glimpse of him? No doubt Lazarus would have loved his privacy away from prying eyes after being in the spotlight. How many times did he have to answer, “How do you feel?”

Find John 12 with me. Worship is the one activity believers will do for all of eternity. Worship offers us these incredible benefits of peace and joy in our lives. Listen and learn from a story of incredible worship. As you listen, refuse to be Judas while embracing Mary. Oh, that there would be ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Short Prayers Part 5 Jabez Prayer Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

This is a sermon on the power of short prayers

Powerful Short Prayers I Chron 4:9-10 Different introductions What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Vineyard