Sermons on Pencil:

People The Light Shines Through

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2024

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

People the Light Shines Through John 11:32-44 One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Humility And Unity In Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2018

Unity in name of Christ occurs when believers humble themselves as he did; yielding their interests to the needs of others as Christ yielded his for our sake.

It’s April 1865, and the Civil War is coming to a close. Robert E Lee surrenders to Ulysses S Grant. Lee later begs the southern states to join the Union and be one nation again. Johnson finally surrenders to Sherman, leaving one major Confederate general to surrender, which he eventually does. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 19, 2019

It is a good thing to have something in hand that may bring glory to God.

WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND? INTRODUCTION Exodus 4:2 Moses --- Rod Hand 3027 --- a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.]) Zodhiates Rod 4294 --- a branch, a rod, whether for chastising (correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff, fig. a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2, Judges 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Saved But I Need To Supercharge My Spritual Relationship - How? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

How to position yourself to be in a place of Growth

Scott had the most successful real estate business in his city. Half the properties he listed sold within one month, and most of the rest were gone within three months. His wife was his most successful salesperson, his son Jack was the quarterback on his school’s football team, and it looked like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The First Snowdrops Of Winter

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 19, 2025

In the midst of a surrounding dormant landscape, the first snowdrops are widely considered to conquer the harshness of life.

William Wordsworth, an English poet once remarked: “Lone Flower, hemmed in with snows and white as they But hardier far, once more I see thee bend Thy forehead, as if fearful to offend, Like an unbidden guest. Though, day by day, Storms, sallying from the mountain-tops, waylay The rising sun, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:28-30, Psalm 147:16-18, Isaiah 55:10, Proverbs 31:21

Empowering For Adventure Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2016

Jesus chose "ordinary, unschooled" men to be His disciples. For 3 years He equipped them for a ministry that turned the world upside down. But how did Jesus change them so they were ready for that adventure. And how can He do the same for us?

OPEN: In 1972, NASA launched a space probe named Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, study the planet and its moons, and beam the data back to earth. Scientists regarded this as a bold plan, for at that time no earth satellite had ever gone beyond Mars, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this Sermon, Pastor Ed Young gives us a panoramic view of the end times. The Bible says we don't know the exact date or time, but we know that Jesus is coming back! So what are the SIGNS to look for?

WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS : HAPPILY EVER AFTER FEBRUARY 20,2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG Welcome everyone to Fellowship Church. If you're watching online, how's it going? Make sure if you can make it, make it next week, because I'm teaming up with the Tom Brady of prophecy, Jimmy Evans. We're ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Effective Church

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 14, 2004

This sermon deals with the truth in the world, what truth is and what lies are. Can all accept the truth?

What is Truth? This sermon deals with the truth in the world, what truth is and what lies are. John 18:37-38 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection Connection

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 11, 2004

Only the true God, the Lord of life and death, could be our Savior.

THE RESURRECTION CONNECTION Little children love to play “connect the dots.” If you were to go to most any restaurant and ask for a children’s menu, somewhere on the menu would be a “connect the dots” game. I suppose what makes “connect the dots” so interesting to a child is the way in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Only One Thing

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing Veterinarian Dr. Edwards - Marfa, TX

ILL>> Doc Edwards - read the first few paragraphs When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing David had whittled his life down to one point: “One thing have I desired of the LORD.” TURN IN YOUR BIBLES TO PS 27 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Our Brothers

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

Our attitudes and our actions can alienate us from God and from one another.

I begin this morning with a very deep and profound question, "What kind of animal are you?" Now, don’t get defensive, okay? If you were to describe yourself as an animal, what animal would that be? Let me narrow the field to four options, courtesy Dr John Trent, a Christian author and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Detours

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2003

When you run into the cross, don’t look for a detour because you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

Detours The 2002 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest National Challenge was to select, raise, and wave a national flag…in twenty or more steps! The idea of this contest is that groups of students are given an elementary challenge: something as simple as peeling an apple, sharpening a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rsvp

Contributed by Joseph Johnson on May 3, 2002

God invites us to the greatest party of all time

R.S.V.P. Mark 3:1-12 During the Holiday season many of us will be doing some extra entertaining. We’ll take certain steps to ready ourselves for the visit of guests. The first thing we work on is the guest list: who can visit together amicably, ( in other words who can get along together) Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Biblical Wisdom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 16, 2001

Encouragement to know how to live out Solomon’s four steps of obtaining Biblical wisdom.

IN PROVERBS 1:7, KING SOLOMON DECLARED THAT "THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE." HE ALSO DIDN’T FAIL TO MENTION THAT "ONLY FOOLS DESPISE WISDOM AND DISCIPLINE." WHEN IT COMES TO OBTAINING WISDOM, IT ALL STARTS WITH GOD. THE WORLD MAY GET THEIR WISDOM BY CLINGING ON TO EVERY WORD ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-15

Denomination: Free Methodist