Sermons on Pantry:

The Nativity Story: Why A Manger?

Contributed by Bodie And Brock Theone on Oct 26, 2006

We look at the adoration on the faces of Mary and Joseph the worship imprinted on the shepherds and the wise men. The wonder that images of angels provoke in us. And we see the Nativity as a sweetly pastoral moment’s peaceful and serene forever frozen in

Why a Manger? Why the Son of God was born in a stable By Bodie and Brock Thoene. © 1996 Theme: A fresh look at the Christmas story Title: Why a Manger? Topic: The Significance of the Incarnation Texts: Luke 2:1-20, Genesis 3, Genesis 18 and 22:1-19, John 1:26-37 Thesis: Even though Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manna - What Is It?

Contributed by Charles Degner on Aug 21, 2003

The manna in the wildnerness, like our daily bread, reminds us of God’s goodness and grace to us.

Exodus 16: 2-16 Pentecost 11 – B Rev. Charles F. Degner August 24, 2003 Are you familiar with this picture? [An old man bowed in prayer over a piece of bread and a bowl of soup.] You will find it hanging in many Christian homes as a reminder to be thankful for our daily bread. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

He Restores My Soul Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Oct 28, 2006

Message 2 in 4 part series on 23rd Psalm

He Restores My Soul April 2nd, 2006 Psalm 23:2-3 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Indescribable Gift !

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 22, 2006

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Jesus is the most generous gift the world will ever know. With hearts full of joy, we are called to give generously, joyfully and hilariously to the work of God!

This section of Paul’s letter ends with powerful words of praise. They could almost be the title of a worship song because they are powerful words of praise, thanksgiving and truth: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (9:15) 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 focus upon generosity in giving. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Anglican

I Will Be Compassionate Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 17, 2009

Would you characterize your vision as 20/20 or do you need a little help to see things clearly. Today I want us to focus on what do you see? We are in a new series titled “I Will” we are looking at 4 resolutions we should consider if we are going to ple

Introduction: (Play Video – Open Your Eyes) How is your vision? Would you characterize your vision as 20/20 or do you need a little help to see things clearly. Ophthalmologists tell us it is normal for our eyesight to start to become weak as we enter our forties. By the time we are in our sixties, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jan 25, 2008

the sin problem is a deadly virus, a universal illness, a malady with deadly consequences if not treated and dealt with.

Have you heard anything recently about the bird flu scare? Several years ago we were all scared to death of the Avian Flu. It was to be the greatest pandemic in the history of mankind. It was predicted that this virus would mutate and become communicable from human to human and would spread ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011

We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitudes And Actions For Victory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2011

This sermon finishes the series on 1 Peter and focuses on how to win the victory over our enemy and the persecution he brings.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the 5-year old boy who was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. 1. His mother asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. 2. “It’s dark in there and I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Rest Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series through the book of Exodus. The focus of this message is the purpose for the Sabbath Day and how it applies to the New Testament Church.

Exodus 23:10- The need for Rest In this passage God gives the nation of Israel more instruction on the Sabbath The Sabbath was instituted even before the law of God was given Gen 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19

Do I Go To Heaven Immediately When I Die? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Heaven, salvation, eternal life, spirituality

DO WE GO TO HEAVEN IMMEDIATELY 2 Cor. 5: 1-10 (p 818) January 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Back in the 90’s…the 1990’s not the 1890’s I spent a lot of time on a place called the Appalachian Trail…It’s a 2300 mile trail through some of the most wooded, hilly, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment, Who And What Are You Commeitted Too?

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Oct 13, 2014

Beginning in 2015 a theme of commitment for the new fiscal year. Commitment to God, church and Community. Power comes by the Holy spirit to carry out God's plan and purpose in our commitment.

Title: Theme for 2015 Commitment SDBC 9-28-14 A.M. Subject: Who and What are you committed too? Introduction: These past few Sundays the messages have been on our Walk, that is on the way we live our lives as Christians. There was the Walk in Christ, The walk worthy of our Vocation, a walk that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple God Did Not Need Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2014

God did not need the Temple Solomon built for Him... but He used it anyway. What lessons can be learn about our church buildings from the prayer that Solomon offered up the day the Temple was dedicated?

OPEN: I want to set the stage for the text we’re going to read this morning. All of Israel has gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the completion of the Temple Solomon had built for God. This was a time of great excitement and the festivities lasted for 14 days and made sacrifices of 22,000 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Things, But Loving People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 8, 2014

Wealth, Hoarding, Tithing, Others

LIFE APP – Using Things, But Loving People James 5:1-6 (p. 849) October 12, 2014 Introduction: [They called him “Trey” even though his real name is William. He was a bit of an underachiever. He was the class clown in school...somewhat of a rebellious ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Is Enough... And Who Do You Trust For It? Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 9, 2013

Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all... god's let us down but God does not!

Title: How Much Is Enough and Who Do You Trust for It? Part I Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (16:29-33 and 17:1-7) Thesis: Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all… god’s let us down but God does not! Introduction I always shudder when I hear someone suggest that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servants At The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2009

Scripture says all Christians are priests. How does understanding the Old Testament priesthood help us be better servants of God?

OPEN: An old lady had always wanted to travel abroad. Now that she was getting on in years, she thought she would really like to do so before she died. But until now, she’d never even been out of the country. So she began by going in person to the Passport Office and asking how long it would take ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ