Sermons on Parenting 101:

Faith 101 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Solitude 101

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2013

1) The Call to Solitude (Mark 6:30-31), and 2) The Challenge of Solitude (Mark 6:32-33), 3) The Compassion of Solitude (Mark 6:34)

Those who are successful learn how to be alone. Whether it is an artist with a canvas, an author staring at a page, a teacher making out a lesson plan or a businessperson reviewing accounts, they know that certain things must be done alone. From that time alone a painting can be put on public ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Other

Gratitude 101

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 12, 2013

Colossians 2:6-7 gives us a reason to be grateful for what Christ has done and continues to do. This should happen from: 1) A Thankful Walk (Colossians 2:6), 2) A Thankful Faith (Colossians 2:7a), 3) A Thankful Gratitude (Colossians 2:7b)

According to a new book by a Vancouver nutritionist, Sarah Holvick, you aren’t just what you eat. According to Ms. Holvick, the mind/body connection is more significant than recent science has allowed. The most current thinking indicates that a smile is more than your umbrella; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Other

Meditation 101

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2013

1) The Confidence in Meditation (Psalm 4:1–3), 2) The Calling for Meditation (Psalm 4:4–5), 3) The Confession in Meditation (Psalm 4:6–8)

Researchers have determined that we produce up to 50,000 thoughts a day and 70% to 80% of those are negative. This translates into 40,000 negative thoughts a day that need managing and filtering — no small task for any person. Even the most confident individuals fall prey to negative, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Other

Evangelism 101

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 19, 2015

When we are nearing the end of our witnessing, we have to wait for signs of readiness and response. If that readiness indicates belief in the resurrection, the audience is ready to begin their new life in Christ.

Have you ever wondered how you can share the Good News with the people you meet? If so, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40 is a good teaching manual. Philip was leading a revival in Samaria that was leading multitudes of people to Christ. God called Philip from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Anglican

Worry 101 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 13, 2016

Basic sermon about worry. Congregation participation at the end.

Worry 101 1 Peter 5:7 #Worry101 WORRY 101: Barry, Jerry, Larry, Mary, Perry, and Terry Barry is sitting in the doctor’s office just waiting. He had some tests two weeks ago and today is the day that the results come in. He has a spot on his back that upon initial inspection looks a lot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Construction 101

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 5, 2011

What kind of Christian Worker are you?

Construction 101 Jude 17-23 Jude is one of those books of the Bible that is easy to miss. At children’s camp this year one of the campers was reciting the Book of the Bible to me and missed Jude. It is one chapter and most have never heard sermons from Jude, but here goes. Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Optimism 101

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 25, 2010

The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past.

Title: Optimism 101 Text: Joel 2:23-32 (1:4-13, 12-18) Thesis: The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past. Introduction Learned Helplessness is a term I came across in my reading this week. It is a technical term originally used in reference to ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer: 101

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 15, 2010

If you’ve been a Christian for a while you probably know that prayer is one of the staples of the Christian life. Although we know that, how much time and consideration have we given to really understanding this thing called prayer?

PRAYER: 101 INTRODUCTION: If you’ve been a Christian for a while you probably know that prayer is one of the staples of the Christian life. Although we know that, how much time and consideration have we given to really understanding this thing called prayer? 1) Why should we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counseling 101 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 17, 2019

All Christian counseling needs to focus on James 1:19-20

HoHum: An engineer and a professional counselor meet for their 20th college reunion. The engineer says, “I’m surprised to see you looking so young. I’d have thought listening to people’s problems all day would have given you a mass of wrinkles?” The counselor says, “You think we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

History 101 Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 23, 2018

The first two points to our six point series, covering the Creation and Dinosaurs, the second topic being one, few pastors touch upon.

INTRODUCTION Our sermon today is titled ‘History 101’ and it is the first part of our new three-part series titled ‘Back-to-School.’ In colleges throughout our nation in past weeks, as well as in elementary, middle- and high-schools, our youth have had their heads filled with so many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Isaiah 11:6-7, Job 40:15-24, Job 41:1-2, Job 41:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Bricklaying 101

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Feb 8, 2018

A simple message that relates the steps of bricklaying to the Christian life.

Introduction Some years ago, I took an evening course in Bricklaying. It was offered by the county Community College and was provided at a local High School. We gathered one night a week, in the evenings, for 2-3 hours to learn the bricklaying trade. I spent a whopping $5.00 for the class ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation 101 Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 18, 2018

The basics of the Christian Faith describing God's plan of Salvation

Salvation 101 CCCAG March 18th, 2018 Scripture- John 3:11-21 (say whole reference) Introduction Today we are going to be covering the most well-known and famous verses in the bible. It’s the sign people hold up at football games, parades, and it appears on most Gospel tracts as the central verse ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 15, 2020

Prayers in the Word

Genesis 15:2-3 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit[a] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.” Genesis 21:1-2 Now the Lord was gracious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision 101

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

A Biblical perspective on vision.

INTRODUCTION Any successful endeavor requires a vision.."to see things that are visible" but it also means the ability to see other things." The dictionary says it is "unusual competence in discernment or perception; intelligent foresight" As it pertains to the work of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational