Sermons on Pearls Before Swine:

Arachnophobia For Some – However Spiders Are Wonderful Teachers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2022

Nature is a great teacher and by observing God's creatures there is much we can learn for our Christian lives. In this message we examine the habits of spiders to gain insights for our lives. God bless you all.

ARACHNOPHOBIA FOR SOME – HOWEVER SPIDERS ARE WONDERFUL TEACHERS I prepared this about 20 years ago, so when I use “today”, well - it was back then. Here we make applications to Christian living derived from the habits of spiders. This is an address rather than a sermon and prepared for smaller ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 6:18, James 1:12, Romans 5:3-5, Proverbs 6:8, 1 Peter 3:16, Galatians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mindset Matters (Romans 8:5-11) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 8, 2022

Psychology defines mindset as a set of beliefs we have about ourselves. But Paul challenges us not to have a mindset, but to set our minds. There's a big difference.

Good morning. I’d like you to turn in your Bibles to Romans 8, as we continue our journey through what many people believe to be the greatest chapter in the entire Bible. We introduced chapter 8 by talking about how it was the greatest portrayal… • Of the depth of God’s love for his children. • Of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11, Galatians 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 8, 2022

'The Joy of Giving' - 2 Corinthians chapter 9 verses 6-11 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Generous Sowing (vs 6) (2). Cheerful Giving (vs 7) (3). Abundant Blessing (vs 8-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Inuit people live in the northern part of Alaska, • When missionaries first tried to translate the Bible into their language, • They found they had a problem with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2022

Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most popular promises that Christians love. And yet there are theologians who reject the idea that Christians have any hope from that promise. Why do these theologians believe that, and are they right?

Down through the years, baseball has had some exciting players. One of the most colorful, was a St. Louis Cardinal pitcher by the name of Dizzy Dean. One teammate noted that "When ole Diz was out there pitching … it was a regular three-ring circus. Everybody was wide awake and enjoying being ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 16, 2022

God is reminding us that trials are a part of the Christian life. Jesus never glossed over the challenges we face as His children. God reminds us that whatever trial we face, He is there waiting for us to turn it over to Him and stand strong.

I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus (10/29/2017)

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Jesus & Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1 … Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. In Luke 9:51 (NLT), we read, “As the time drew near for Him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” A movement begins as Jesus leaves Caesarea Philippi and heads to Jerusalem and the cross. Our Lord moved out of that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Judge Me (August 21, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 25, 2022

Whether or not we like to admit it or not, we are all hypocrites because of our double standard judgments we make. .... There is in us all a built-in inclination to judge others. It begins in in our minds. Today we will look at without, within, and transformation.

DON'T JUDGE ME (August 21, 2022) Text: Matthew 7: 1 – 5 Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge others, so that God will not judge you, 2 for God will judge you in the same way you judge others, and he will apply to you the same rules you apply to others. 3 Why, then, do you look at the speck in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Peace In Spite Of Panic Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 5, 2022

“Peace in spite of panic” Acts chapter 19 verses 21-41 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Uproar at Ephesus (vs 21-28) The Turmoil in Ephesus (vs 29-34) The Reprieve at Ephesus (vs 35-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Hello - English • Bonjour - French • Guten tag - German • Namaste - greeting practiced most in the Indian Subcontinent. • Ciao - Italian • Olá - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Brethren

The Thessalonians # 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Since Paul now is switching from the relationship between himself and the Thessalonian Christians to giving instruction on conduct, “walk,” the word “ethics” comes up since this has to do with conduct.

The word “ethics” is one of the most important words in the English language. Of the ten most IMPORTANT WORDS in the English language, “ethics” should be ranked toward the top of the list! It is a word that every SCHOOL TEACHER should DRILL into the minds of students. It is a word every SUNDAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"He Showed Himself Alive …” 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

The resurrection of Christ is the most important topic of the Bible. It is not one of the most important, but THE MOST IMPORTANT topic of the Bible.

The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crowning proof of Christianity. Everything else that was said or done by Christ and the Apostles is secondary in importance to the resurrection. That is: • If the resurrection DID NOT take place, then Christianity is a false religion. • ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Me

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

There are days in our life that stand out above others and we will never forget those days as long as we live.

• We can remember the day we got married In all fairness, some of us men do forget our anniversary, which is not a good thing to do! Illus: One woman who knew her husband who could not remember what day they got married and as a result often forgot their anniversary, decided she would play a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Stairway To Happiness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that God loves us and wants to bless us. The Book of Psalms is all about how this wonderful God that loves us wants to bless us.

God does not wait until chapter two before He tells us how we can receive a blessing. He starts off in chapter one, verse one. The word translated, “Blessed,” is from the Hebrew word, “aishair” which simply means: “HAPPINESS.” Many people have different ideas on how to find happiness in this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You For Serving!

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

Why is serving very important and what should be our motivation? The answers lie in that very powerful scene in which Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. Jesus mandated us to live by (symbolically) washing one another’s feet, (literally) serving one another.

INTRODUCTION – The 80/20 Rule in the Church We loved to be served. - We tend to get angry when we ordered something and not served on time. - We demand to talk to the manager when we are not satisfied with the service provided to us. - We grumble when our expectation of service is not met. To be ...read more

Scripture: John 13:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call Upon The Lord Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 11, 2022

Today’s message is Call upon the Lord and in Part 1 by Kiruba Stephen, we’ll learn what our Heavenly Father will do in return when we seek Him with all our hearts, diligently.

You know how God is; if you ask Him for one pen, He will give you the best golden pen. He always gives you the best. He always gives you more than you can ask or imagine. That’s who God is. If we can know the character and the faithfulness of God; then we will be ever grateful to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 34:15

Fifth Commandment (5 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Again I want to remind you that God has just delivered the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage. They could not deliver themselves, but God, by His marvelous grace delivered them.

Now, as a new nation was beginning to be established, God gave these laws to them so they would know how to govern themselves. Why? Because a country cannot exist without regulations and laws. Some people today feel these laws are now archaic. Illus:Those who feel that we are past the age ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist