Sermons on Pastor Appreciation Month:

If You Have Faith, God Has Power

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 23, 2002

Four steps to building s strong lasting faith in God.

Intro- Faith is th cornerstone of the Christian life. Hebrews 11:6 declares : " But without faith it is impossible to please him : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is , and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." The Amplified Bible says in the same book, chapter, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Come To The Table"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

The significance of the special meal God has prepared for us.

“Come to the Table” I Corinthians 10:14-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Someone sent me a cartoon this week. It shows a mother and son walking home from church, and the mom says, “The next time Pastor Bob ask you what the sermon was about, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

The True, (But Maybe Hidden) Meaning Of The Feeding Of The 5000.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 29, 2024

The true meaning of the feeding of the 5000 is rarely stated less acted on. We need to learn what this is, and how we can apply it to our lives. It takes a whole new mindset.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th July 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

The Church That Made An Impact: Why The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 6, 2017

A discussion based exploration and exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

The Church that Made an Impact: WHY the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Nov-Dec, 2016 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Set Your Standards

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 13, 2000

Do not settle for less than what you want to acheive because in the Lord, everything is possible.

SET YOUR STANDARDS 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1 SAYS: “HAVING THEREFORE THESE PROMISES,DEARLY BELOVED, LET US CLEANSE OURSELVES FROM ALL FILTHINESS OF THE FLESH AND SPIRIT, PERFECTING HOLINESS IN THE FEAR OF GOD.” I REMEMBER AS A LITTLE KID, IN DALLAS, TEXAS, WE LIVED RIGHT NEXT TO A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:7, Ephesians 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Come On In" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

Jesus gave us access to God.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002 “Come on In” Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 118 has long been associated with Palm Sunday. Verses 26-27 say, “Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord...with boughs in hand, join in the festal procession.” It is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping The Zing In Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004

Caleb is an example of a senior citizen that kept the zing in life. At 85 he was ready to take on giants for the Lord.

KEEPING THE ZING IN LIFE ZEST Joshua 14:6-15 Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” When I think of ZEST I think of Caleb said to Joshua, “Give me this hill country- Anakites the giants live there – The Lord helping me I will drive them out.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Baptism?

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jul 5, 2007

Why is baptism so important? A look at what baptism is not, and what it is. It changes your life!

Why Baptism? Every so often the pastor of the church I was attending would ask me: “Are you ready for baptism Gregg?” To which I would always reply: “Pastor, I was already baptized when I was a baby! Why do I need to be baptized again?” To which he would look at me and just smile. If there ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Remembering

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 26, 2005

A sermon for Memorial Day or on the subject of important things to remember !

Remembering John 15:13 ILL. Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly do.” “Well, it’s not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Grace loves us even though we are undeserving of love.

As most of you know, my fiancée Melissa is an art major at Gordon College. Part of being an art major, each art student has to complete a senior thesis which is a major final project that takes three months to complete. When they are finished, the outcome is beautiful art work and a gallery ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Without Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 25, 2005

Christmas Eve Meditation: We can experience grace because of Jesus.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT GRACE II Corinthians 5:17 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE GRACE BECAUSE OF JESUS. ?: Who? Who can? KW: Examples TS: We will find five examples ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksliving Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

Sermon series about gratitude as a way of life.

Last week we talked about being GR8ing or GR8ful where I laid out the need for having an attitude of gratitude, the science to back up the fact that gratitude leads to a better life, We looked at some of the Scriptures that command us to be thankful, grateful, such as 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Naomi's Crisis Of Meaning Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 16, 2024

Life IS more complicated than you think given all of our identities. Through Naomi's meaning crisis we explore our own identity crisis and how God drives home the solution.

INTRODUCTION: 196 Last week, our first reading of Ruth changed how we see God’s providence and activity in our lives. We don't get God's attention until His timer reaches zero. We learned that we can be hopeful because He's active in each of our lives all the time. His love for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-22

Scraps For Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

The Prophet, Isaiah, long ago drew a picture of the people of his day by using the illustration of a man who fell a tree and used its parts in various ways.

The Prophet, Isaiah, long ago drew a picture of the people of his day by using the illustration of a man who fell a tree and used its parts in various ways. With part of it, he he warmed himself, with part of it, he used it for fuel,with part of it, he used it t cook his foor and after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Processes Of Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

God supplies us with hope despite all the discouraging things that happen to us. A right sense of God’s love to us will make us not ashamed, either of our hope. When we are taunted about why we are waiting on God we can rest confidently in His promises.

Unit 14 – Patience Lesson 39 – “I Want Patience – Quickly!” – Rom. 5:1-5; Rom. 12:12; James 1:2-8; Heb. 12:1-15 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand God’s processes for helping us develop patience that leads to Christ like maturity. 2. Explanation of the Aim: A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational