Sermons on passing the buck:

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002

Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Peace That Passes Understanding Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

What are the requirements for such a deep and lasting peace?

Philippians 4:4-7 Sunday, July 21, 2002 A few weeks ago we began this section of Philippians by saying that the theme is peace. In 4:2-3, Paul speaks of peace among the body - getting along with one another. In the section we want to look at this morning he turns to inner peace. To see how this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

All Access Pass Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2007

Believers spiritual privileges begin the moment the Holy Spirit draws them into a saving union with Jesus Christ. They then have access to the very presence of God as priests who are privileged to offer up a variety of spiritual sacrifices,

It has become more and more common to have ID badges in many venues today. Due to heightened security concerns, everyone from concert staff to cleaners, dawn ID badges to access various venues. They are intended to identify someone to enable them to have a particular privileged access. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

Will We Pass The Test?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

There will be an evaluation of our lives when we stand before God. Will we pass the test? I hope so.

WILL WE PASS THE TEST? TEST-A basis for evaluation or judgment: A basis for evaluation or judgment: James 1:12 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Peace That Passes Understanding Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 25, 2004

This sermon describes what it means to have peace and briefly touches on the importance of sharing that peace with others.

June 27, 2004 The Peace that Passes Understanding Asaph once wrote, I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. 5 They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills. (Ps 73:3-5) When ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

You Shall Not Pass

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 28, 2006

I believe that one of Satan’s greatest devices is to immobilize with sin and restrict us from being effective for the Kingdom. It is time we took a stand and claimed the freedom Jesus died on the cross to bring us...

I remember when I was a kid my parents always told me to never put my finger in a light socket. They told me that it was for my own good and that it was very dangerous, but for the life of me I couldn’t understand why. I think them telling me this only increased my fascination and I was determined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

Passing By The Other Side

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 18, 2006

How can the world pass by on the other side of people who need help? Are we really that cold of a society? Our hearts need to be softened towards the needs of others.

PASSING BY THE OTHER SIDE Elisa was born on February 11, 1989. She was a beautiful baby, despite the fact that she arrived underweight and addicted to crack cocaine. She had been conceived in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, at a homeless shelter where her mother stayed and her father was a cook. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please . . . Pass The Salt

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 29, 2006

Salt is more than just a flavor for a meal. It is also the sign of our relationship with God.

17th Sunday After Pentecost Mark 9:38-50 “Please . . . Pass the Salt” [Read text] 1. Ushers, can you help me out this morning. I want you pass something out to the congregation as we begin this morning. [Ushers pass out individual salt packets]. I think there should be enough for every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Holiness

Passing With Flying Colors Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 16, 2010

In this sermon, we see that not only Joseph, but his brothers, pass the tests with flying colors. The thing that made the biggest difference in Joseph's life was his attitude.

Introduction: A. How many of you liked taking tests in school? Not many of us, I’m sure! B. The story is told of a football coach who walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Passed By

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

Jesus stopped by on His way to Jericho to change the lives of two men

Introduction: Our greatest need is to see the Lord. Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem to be crucified. However, something happened on His way. I. A Commotion by the Roadside A. His Condition 1. Blind - 2Co 4:4 2. Beggar - Re 3:17 B. His Cry 1. His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On The Baton Of Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 7, 2008

55th in a series from Ephesians. Principles to help us pass on the baton of faith to future generations.

In the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the United States’ women’s 4 x100 meter relay team took the track in the finals as the favorite. After the first two legs run by Angela Williams and Marion Jones, the United States was in front as expected. But as Jones attempted to pass the baton to her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Will Pass The Test Series

Contributed by Peter Flournoy on Feb 27, 2012

What will happen on the day of investigation for the believer? The purpose of this sermon series is to help Christians bear fruit that will pass the test. In this sermon we cover the fruit of love.

(Mark 11:12-14) “On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. He said to it, “May no one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Pass, Shoot, Score Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2012

A great basketball player knows where the goal is at and continually practices until his body instinctively know how to put the basket through the hoop. Knowing where the goal is important in any sport... and it’s important in Christianity as well.

OPEN: We opened with a youtube video that highlighted the basketball career of Bill Bradley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_BJg4rhFNs (24 second begin… 3:25 end) In 1964, Bill Bradley was captain of the Olympic Basketball team that won gold at Tokyo. In 1965, his senior year at Princeton he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free Pass To Heaven Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 4, 2011

A study of chapter 19 of Matthew verses 1 through 30

Matthew 19: 1 – 30 Free Pass To Heaven 1 Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these sayings, that He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2 And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Passing On A Legacy Of Faith

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 10, 2009

Funeral service for a 96 year old Wman of faith

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR RENA WALLBRIDGE March 10, 2009 @ Brett Funeral Chapel, Havelock Officiating Minister: Rev Ralph Juthman Opening Greetings and Prayer: Pastor Ralph Scriptures: Psalm 23 Psalm 91 Rev David Estabrooks HYMN: What a Friend We Have In Jesus What a Friend we have in Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal