Sermons on Park:

Childlike Not Childish

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2011

Remember Jesus words to us: Unless you become as a child again, you will not inherit the kingdom of heaven! Our Lord does not mean there is anything wrong with maturing in growing up. There is a big difference between being child-like and childish.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Anglican

O Lord It Is Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 27, 2011

Being humble is difficult because as soon as you believe that you are becoming more humble, you in essence are not humble anymore! Reminds me of the old Mac Davis song O Lord it is hard to be humble when you are perfect in every way.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:3:7-17; ; Psalm 107:1-7,33-37; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 and Matthew 23:1-12. A Texas rancher met up with a Vermont dairy farmer. The two men began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Righteousness Of God

Contributed by John Mulholland on Nov 1, 2011

This message deals with what it means to be God's righteousness.

Plot: Something is wrong with the world, and we all know it. You might be a Republican, a Democrat, a socialist, agnostic, atheist, a Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian...you might be occupying Wall Street or just sitting at home on Facebook...but you know that there is something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Cracked Pots"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2012

A sermon about rejoicing in how God uses us.

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 “Cracked Pots” How many of you are, as Mary Poppins described herself, “Practically perfect in every way?” How many of your friends or the people you love the most, care about the most and have been most touched and influenced by are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Trivial Pursuit

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011

We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 12, 2011

Don’t we in the midst of our brokenness sometimes need to have our heads examined?

Sermon for Palm Sunday April 17, 2011 When living in Jasper Indiana my family and I collected cats. That’s right cats. We lived on three acres surrounded by thousands of acres of farm land. Therefore we encountered quite a few varmints such as snakes and mice. Hence cats. At one time I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Lutheran

The Actions Of A Godly Servant

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 2, 2011

Here is a message that uses the life and actions of Nehemiah as a lesson to challenge and teach the true nature of a servant. This message would work for either dicsipleship or as a challenge for an ordination service.

THE ACTIONS OF A MAN GOD USES One of the greatest issues facing the church today is the dearth of leadership. There has never been a greater need for God called, God inspired, God equipped leadership. God has however taught us all we need to learn about leadership in the Bible. He has also ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011

Judgment Day will come. But we don't have to fear that day because Jesus overcame every obstacle to give His life for us on the cross.

Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord! March 4, 2007 Luke 13:31-35 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." 32 And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Traits Of A Good Soldier

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011

“What makes a good soldier?” I believe that there are three common traits that every good soldier possesses which are necessary in our lives if we are to be good soldiers for the Lord – Fidelity, Focus, and the ability to Follow Orders.

Three Traits of a Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Introduction: As we think of soldiers past, who have sacrificed so valiantly, I want you to realize that if you are a Christian you too are a soldier, a soldier in the army of the Lord. Looking at our country’s soldiers past and present I ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 2, 2011

Our LIFE QUEST is one of building lives of obedience (MSG, 2Cor 10:6). Many of us have learned that the more obedient we are to God’s authority the more we grow like Him, the closer we get to Him and the better life is because of Him.

LIFE QUEST Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, MSG Text: Verse 6 – “Building lives of obedience into maturity” (All other references are quoted from NASB unless otherwise stated) A boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said “you sit there” to which he responded with folded ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009

What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid The Evil 3 C’s?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will look considerably different from a worldly lifestyle. The first thing James confronts in this

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army A lot is covered in this passage, but it points to some very important conclusions. We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will look ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Grace Is The Difference

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 16, 2010

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the room. "What is the rumpus all about

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating various possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Goal Of Christian Life Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jan 24, 2025

YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW

Philipians 3: 13-14 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, 14I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running The Race

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 1, 2025

The New Testament likens the Christian life to running a race. We look at how it uses the metaphor. It calls us to strive, to improve, and to stay the course.

INTRODUCTION The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote: ‘Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.’ The writer imagined the Christian life as a race – a race that requires endurance. We’re presently in a series in which we’re looking at items in the news. In some of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist