Sermons on Pack:

Standard Operating Procedure Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The pattern of Paul is established on the First Journey. It involves steps that allow the Spirit to work.

SOP - Christian Patterns Barnabas, Paul and John Mark leave the Island of Crete which was the first part of the missionary journey commissioned by the Holy Spirit. We don’t hear much about things happening on the island although it was at one time home to Barnabas. They sail from the opposite end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-53

Denomination: Congregational

Giving Like God Gives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

God has given us Himself in Christ. As Christians, we are called to offer ourselves. We are to be a gift to God and a gift for others.

We are catching into this spirit of giving at Christmas - the world says it’s the season of giving. • And it means of buying too, because without buying there won’t be any giving. • You see that all around you. When I opened my mailbox a few days ago after my trip, it was jam-packed with mails. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Beginning

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 29, 2007

Dealing with the constant need to face ’A New Beginning’ with God. A special time is at the New Year, but at all times we can start afresh as the Lord challenges us.

A NEW BEGINNING Exodus 12:1-17 For our mediation this morning, I want to look at the thought of ‘A NEW BEGINNING’. You will see the connection with the time of year, as we approach what can be thought of as a new beginning. There is a line of reasoning that time continues on from one day to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready Or Not He Will Come

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 29, 2011

As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

As a child I really enjoyed playing... hide and go seek. I loved it ...no matter if ...I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch those hiding... unexpectedly. Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Anglican

Redistribution Of Wealth

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 23, 2011

This sermon details the Biblical position on wealth redistribution.

Redistribution of Wealth By: JB Hall • Senator Obama, in talking with Joe the Plumber, said we need to “spread the wealth around.” • Is redistribution of wealth Biblical? Yes! A. II Corinthians 8:12 – 15 says, “For if there be first a willing mind, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 11, 2011

A call to trust God in times of trials

Hope in Troubled Times Today is the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center's Twin Towers. A lot has changed in the past 10 years yet some things have stayed the same. I. Seeds of Fear We now have heightened security at our airports, terminals and other major gathering places. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

It's All For Our Good Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 1, 2008

This sermon is to encourage the believer to understand how God works for the good of us in all situation.

IT’S ALL FOR OUR GOOD Romans 8:28 My brothers and sisters, there are times when some verses in God’s word to the believers does not make good sense. For example, in one scripture alone it gives us four things to do that appear to not make good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Rip The Roof Off

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

commitment

Rip the roof off (Luke 5:17-20) Illus: 1 I heard a story about a dude who brought a friend to church who only typically attended twice a year: on Christmas and Easter . As they were walking out after the service was over – the pastor was standing at the door shaking everyone’s hands. He grabbed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Second Mile People

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014

"If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

"Five Reasons For Giving Thanks!"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2015

If we have Christ, we have much to be grateful for.

This last Sunday, as we collected our Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes, it tickled me how many of us sought to pack so much into each box. Those boxes were full! But what a blessing to know we were so excited to share a message of love with the child who would receive our box, that we filled it ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Is This The Hill On Which I Want To Die? What Really Matters?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2017

What is real love? Is this the hill on which I want to die? When things matter that should not? Then when things that should matter do not matter? What are we thinking?

WHEN THINGS THAT DON'T MATTER MATTER... AND WHEN THE THINGS THAT DO MATTER DON'T MATTER ANYMORE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS THIS THE HILL I WANT TO DIE ON? LOVE NEVER FAILS... 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25, Matthew 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Puff Of Smoke Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

What did King James say about smoking?

Not far from the North Dakota farm where I grew up was a barely-there town: a couple of grain elevators, a post office, a bar, and a general store. The store was a brick box, containing creaky floors, old and poorly stocked shelves, a few spotty fruits and vegetables, and a single dairy case. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As A Godly Husband Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

Husbands are to love their wives just has Christ has loved us.

Living As A Godly Husband Text: 1 Peter 3:7 Introduction 1. "God intends and expects marriage to be a lifetime commitment between a man and a woman, based on the principles of biblical love. The relationship between Jesus Christ and His church is the supreme example of the committed love that a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Methodist

Twenty Mississippi - Ready Or Not He Will Come

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 9, 2013

As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. (Updated October 2023)

I loved it ... weather... I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch unexpectedly ... those that were hiding. Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do remember ... that the seeker, ......was called ... the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Matthew 24:35, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5, Luke 12:32-40, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 20:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven Or Hell: An Eternal Destination Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 2, 2019

Revelation 21:1-7

Heaven or Hell: An eternal destination July 31, 2022 Revelation 21:1-8 Introduction: Back in the 1990’s I spent a lot of time on a place called The Appalachian Trail…It’s a 2,300 mile trail through some of the most wooded and mountainous places in our country…A friend of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ