Sermons on Pantry:

Just As If I Had Never Sinned

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

We can live with the full confidence that we are full members of God’s family and possess His inheritance as justified children of God.

Just if I Had Never Sinned Romans 5:1-2 The great 16th Century German Reformer, Martin Luther, called it “the article upon which the church stands or falls.” The article in question is that of justification by faith alone. To Luther, whether this doctrine was believed and preached or not was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable Devotion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2010

The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Welcome to- 2nd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church, how does it contrast with a safe church, do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? God never called His Church to be safe. In fact we are called to be a people who are serious about our walk with God, and dangerous to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Seeking To Live Godly In A Spiritual World Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

Sold Out, two of the most powerful words that can describe our life in Christ. It means we are no longer available to be bought by anything. We are not our own.

Intro: Some of the most terrible words that shoppers can hear on black Friday or any day in this shopping season “Sold Out.” What does that mean? It means it is no longer available to be purchased and unavailable to another buyer. That is exactly what Paul is telling his 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Powerful Display Of God's Plan Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 10, 2013

Difficulties are not designed to destroy us. God's plan is to glorify Himself. Whether that includes suffering or success or significance is up to God. It is up to us as how we respond to what we face.

Intro: When Trouble Strikes (Our Daily Bread) Dave Dravecky had pitched with remarkable success for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams. But his pitching arm developed an unusual soreness. Medical tests identified the problem--cancer. Surgery and months of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Character Trait 9: Joy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2013

Joy is one of the essential marks of God’s Spirit ruling and reigning in us. Read this sermon to find out how joy will grow in us as we apply the principles taught in God's word about Joy!

Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Joy is a vivid emotion of pleasure or state of being highly delighted. Where does this state or emotion come from? Joy is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of Work Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 11, 2011

When our work is done unto Christ it becomes worship. Our entire lives are worship so our lives should characterize God's glory with our excellence.

Intro: The world often disregards the church today. They do the same that Sanballat and Tobiah did here in Nehemiah they say if God loves you so much why are you such a mess. Our church answer is we are forgiven not perfect. The world often disregards us because we focus so much on what is wrong ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Sharing Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2009

In this message we look at the powerful testimony we have to the lost when we learn to share our possessions with one another.

The Power of a Changed Life “The Power of Sharing” Acts 4:32-37 A 3 year old boy had been misbehaving all day so his parents sent him to bed early as punishment. He marched off without a word but 5 minutes later he appeared in the LR, carrying his favorite toy, his piggy bank and some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible The Word Of God? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Mar 9, 2010

Are you tired of worldly critics having the 'upper' hand on Christians, it's time to turn the tables!

:11 after the hour…I’ve been seeing it everywhere! 11:11, 9:11, 3:11…it’s been driving me CRAZY! Welcome/greeting “is the bible the word of God” Christians say “I believe the Bible is the Word of God because it’s in the Bible” GREAT, that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"looking At Passing Feet?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2022

A sermon about learning to love ourselves as Jesus loves us.

“Looking at Passing Feet?” Luke 13:10-17 Our Gospel story for this morning is about a woman who “was bent over and could not straighten up at all.” Isn’t that an interesting way to be identified? She has no other name that we know—history has named her, judged her and labeled her by her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"a Righteous Branch"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2021

A sermon of hope for the first Sunday of Advent.

“A Righteous Branch” Jeremiah 33:14-16 This is the first Sunday of Advent. And Advent isn’t just about the Church getting ready for Christmas. It is about much more than that. It goes much deeper, all the way to our human condition, our present place in this universe and where the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Died To Provide The Example For Us To Follow

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 15, 2020

His death provides the example for us to follow in four areas.

The Reason Jesus Came to Die To Provide the Example for us to Follow Ephesians 5:25 The way Jesus lived his life is the example of how we are to live our life. The apostles understood this. John wrote, “Whoever claims to believe in him must live as Jesus lived." Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

5 Points Concerning Prayer Every Christian Should Hear

Contributed by Chris Miller on Feb 20, 2020

A Pew Research Center study reveals the number of people praying daily is decreasing. This is especially true in younger generations. Here are 5 points concerning prayer every Christian should remember and pass on to the next generation of believers.

You can find a free downloadable discussion guide to go with this sermon at https://getencouraged.blog/resources/. Read Luke 11:1-13 Introduction A young boy asked his parents for a baby brother, and seeing a perfect opportunity to teach their son a valuable lesson on prayer, the parents said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Moved Into The Neighborhood"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 15, 2017

A sermon about being Christ to those around us.

“God Moved into the Neighborhood” John 1:1-5, 14 A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve, a teenager named Karla felt called to go to a nearby nursing home. She went from room to room, offering to read the Christmas story from the Gospels. After reading, she prayed with the residents and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Full - Pt. 2 - Thank Full Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017

We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

Full Pt. 2 - Thank Full I. Introduction At the start of new year I have challenged you to examine your own life and determine whether or not you are full. Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. Our difficulty is that we will do our very best to fill anything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting The Lord First. Changing Our Daily Habits. Matthew 6:33

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2024

Making changes in our habits is a good thing. WE have to lean on the Lord to do so.

This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the same. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational