Sermons on Ordinary Things:

First Things First

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 2, 2008

A New Year’s message on excuses and priorities and the preeminence of Christ--what it means to be a disciple.

“First Things First” ~Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Count the Cost Jesus encounters three volunteers who are eager to swear allegiance and follow Him, but who have certain conditions. They figured they were ready to follow Jesus, and they seem quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Congregational

All Things Common

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 11, 2007

Take a look at the early church and some of the amazing, and not so amazing, believers that God worked through.

All Things Common Acts Chapter 4:32-5:11 We are continuing on in our study of the early church as it is revealed to us in the Book of Acts, and I have really enjoyed just spending some time with these incredible examples and fantastic followers of Christ! The early church was not perfect, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In All Things Be Thankful

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 13, 2007

A topical Thanksgiving sermon utilizing a few great illustrations found here on Sermon Central along with thoughts of my own.

"In All Things Be Thankful" Ephesians 5:20 Back during the dark days of 1929 (The Great Depression), a group of ministers in the Northeast, all graduates of the Boston School of Theology, gathered to discuss how they should conduct their Thanksgiving Sunday services. Things during that time were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Too Small A Thing Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Isaiah 49:1-13 in order to kick off our season of prayer for International Missions

Text: Isaiah 49:1-13, Title: Too Small a Thing, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Judges 7:2--And the LORD said to Gideon, "The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ’My own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Dec 13, 2006

All things are possible for the person who has faith in God. As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Focusing our attention on God so that all we can see is Him. Then we will see our impossible situations turn around.

Introduction § All things are possible for the person who has faith in God. § As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. § Focusing our attention on God so that all we can see is Him. Then we will see our impossible situations turn around. § The Believer can accomplish the impossible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness Of Small Things Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 30, 2006

wHILE SOME ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO THOUSANDS, OTHERS ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO A FEW. IRREGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING, DO NOT DISCREDIT IT, RATHER WALK IN IT.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:1-15 SUBJECT: THE GREATNESS OF SMALL THINGS (ANDREW) MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES OXYMORON AS: A COMBINATION OF CONTRADICTORY WORDS. CRUEL KINDNESS LITTLE BIG MAN TIGHT SLACKS PRETTY UGLY OLD NEWS IN A REAL SENSE TO SUGGEST THAT SOMETHING SMALL – GREAT . . . HOW CAN SOMETHING ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Christians Struggle With

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

Even though a person is saved there are still some things they may deal with concerning their conversion. This message explains some of the struggles Christians may encounter.

THINGS CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH Romans 7:15-21 Intro: Paul uses the word “flesh” in several different ways. In this particular passage Paul denotes the flesh as the personality of man controlled by sin and directed to selfish pursuits rather than to the service of God. Often times I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Luck With That Thing

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007

This is about how Christians should be involved in compassionate ministries.

You’ve probably heard of several Christian Charities. There’s Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion International, Heart-to-Heart, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and others. Most denominations have some arm that is a charity, usually called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer That Changes Things

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 19, 2007

Proposition: Faith is necessary for believers to rise to God’s expectations.

Prayer that Changes Things Rev. Sean Lester October 17, 2004 Text: Luke 17:1-10 LK 17:1 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. [2] It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things Good Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

To be human means to be made in God’s image, to reflect his character, his goodness, his creativity, his love. It means to relate with others and with God at a personal level. It means to bear the responsibility for his creation, for tending it and caring

What does it mean to be human? Is there any reason for thinking that human life might be more valuable than, say, that of dolphins or whales? Why are we here? How did we get here? Where did we come from? These are the sorts of questions that scientists and philosophers have been arguing about for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Holy New Thing

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006

God’s committed persistence for His people to work out his new holy way in them.

A Holy New Thing Isaiah 43:14-21 February 19, 2006 This week our 5-year-old son Luke, Deb and I began to read The Horse and His Boy book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia Series by C. S. Lewis. After reading the 2nd chapter in this book, Luke had a disturbed and frightened look on his face. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006

Bad things happen to everyone...even christians. You can become synical and bitter or you can work at making things better.

Bad Things Happen Psalms 22:1-22:31 Where have you heard the first words of our scripture this morning? Jesus uses them doesn’t he? How about you, have you said similar words or thoughts when things are not going right in life….how about when Everything is wrong? When the baby dies, when a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

Attending To The Little Things

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 6, 2006

To make aware that the little things in life must be dealt with.

PP0148 DATE 2/05 BHBC ATTENDING TO THE LITTLE THINGS 1 Kings 11:14-17. 1Ki 11:14 And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king’s seed in Edom. 15 For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

No Such Thing As Secret Faith

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A youth devotion and contemporary message regarding faith and works from James.

No Such Thing as Secret Faith James 2:14-26 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

The Number One Thing

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A contemporary devotion about priorities.

The #1 thing In the movie City Slickers, Mitch (Billy Crystal) is on a Baby Boomer cattle drive in search of the real meaning of life. In one scene he is out riding with the gritty trail boss, Curly (Jack Palance). Curly realizes why Mitch is on the trip and confronts him with it. When Mitch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42