Sermons on Pastoral Leadership:

Goliath’s Brothers Are Coming

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2014

When David took down Goliath, he probably thought his fighting giants was over, but Goliath had some brothers who he would yet have to battle. We too have will face more giants. What are 4 giants we all will face?

GOLIATH’S BROTHERS ARE COMING 2 Sam. 21:15-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3,000 Year Old Mummy 1. An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum. 2. "I've ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2014

True love for God demonstrates itself when we exalt the savior (not ourselves) and give everything we have.

In the Broadway play My Fair Lady, Eliza is courted by a man named Freddy, who writes her love letters every day. But that’s not enough for Eliza. Take a look (show video clip from My Fair Lady, “Show Me” song). Eliza's cries out in frustration: “Words! Words! I'm so sick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Blame Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2013

A study of chapter 50 verses 1 through 11

Isaiah 50: 1 – 11 Don’t Blame Me 1 Thus says the LORD: “Where is the certificate of your mother’s divorce, whom I have put away? Or which of My creditors is it to whom I have sold you? For your iniquities you have sold yourselves, and for your transgressions your mother has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nothing Can Stop Us Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 4, 2013

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?" Apparently there can be, and by studying the book of Acts, hopefully we can learn how to get more out of our Christian life.

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?” Coming to church, singing some songs, trying to stay awake through a sermon. Apparently there can be, and that is what we are seeing in the book of Acts, and hopefully today we can see how to get more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Belief And Baptism

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 7, 2013

A special message on baptism to accommodate an older handicapped woman who received a baptism by "pouring" .

BELIEF and BAPTISM Acts 16:22-33 Today we are celebrating the sacrament of baptism. We commemorate with an outward sign, with water, what God has accomplished inwardly by His Holy Spirit and His Word. We are looking at the tremendous act of God in Acts 16. Here, Paul is arrested in Macedonia, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Heroes: Superman Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 10, 2013

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Holy Heroes: Superman Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/29/2013 Most of you have probably figured out by now that I’m a really big geek. I wear that name like a badge of honor because I’ve earned it. I started collecting comic-books almost as soon as I could ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Holy Heroes: Thor Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 10, 2013

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Holy Heroes: Thor Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/6/2013 If you’re just joining us, last Sunday I explained that Blooming Grove is going to be entering a float in this year’s Halloween Parade in Carlinville. The theme for the parade is Superhero Celebration and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessed Are They Who Walk According To The Law Of The Lord

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2013

What does God’s Word do for us? 1- God’s Word keeps us pure 2- God’s Word helps us to know God 3- God’s Word brings joy to our hearts

INTRO.- ILL.- A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody-or-other had printed it. "Not Gutenberg?" gasped the collector. "Yes, that was it!" "You idiot! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Midst Of A Darkened World Somebody Prayed For You.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

Somebody was concerned enough about you, that they took the time and prayed for you. That is God's love in action.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – October 28th, 2012 Let us Pray Welcome.. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the Lord's Day, a good day to be alive, and so we will rejoice and be glad in it. In our Bible Class last Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 28, 2013

Prayer is not the least you can do, prayer is always, the most powerful thing you can do! Amen? It's your WMD against the principalities of darkness!

You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too! A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Designer Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

The parable of the talents begins and ends with the master. Perhaps it is not about the talents, then, but the master.

“Connected: A Good Designer” Ephesians 4:7-13; Mathew 25:14-30 Some labels miss the point and purpose of their product’s existence. For example, a hair dryer had this instruction label: “Don’t use while sleeping.” Or consider this one on a toilet at a public ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finishing Well

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 4, 2013

We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith... just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: How to Finish Well! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith… just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others. Introduction The Word of God inspires us in Hebrews 12:1, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build Your House On The Rock

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 17, 2013

A profession of faith apart from obedience is worthless.

Scripture One of Jesus’ best-known sermons is coming to an end. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus opened his Sermon on the Plain with a description of the blessings that belong to those who have entered the kingdom of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living By The Spirit Not The Spirits Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

In a world where alcohol is so prevalent at parties and social gatherings, how should we as Christians react? Is it okay to have a drink every now and then?

Introduction A few months ago, I was checking my email. And I got this message from a young friend who forwarded a message from a friend who serves in the military. The girl serving in the military had a question that was causing her a great deal of burden. Let me read you the email. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23, Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Yo Wife Is Not Yo Mama! Mother's Day

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

A sermon including six ways to love your wife.

A man was walking along a California beach and stumbled across an old lamp. He picked it up, ..... rubbed it - and out popped a genie. The genie said, "Listen.... four people have released me from the lamp this month ..... and I’m getting a little sick of these wishes, so you can forget about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational