Sermons on Pencils:

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

Principles to insure that we are indeed a church that belongs to Jesus.

Introduction: A. I love the old story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Years later, he was discovered by a passing a navy ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore they were met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I’m so glad you’re here! I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2009

1. Salvation is more than just me being forgiven for my sins. 2. The goal of the Christian life is not just salvation, but transformation. 3. We are transformed in order to be God’s transforming agents in the world.

Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called “The 2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner interviews Brooks, who is the old gentleman who has lived for over 2000 years. At one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

What Were You Expecting?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

We Need to Expect God everywhere

Title: What were you expecting? Text: Luke 1.5-25 MP: We need to expect God everywhere. Intro: Sadly, I just couldn’t find this story on the Internet, but I remember one of those “human interest” news stories from a few years back. It seems that a tourist from somewhere in Eastern Europe had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

Does one person really make all the difference? When do things make all the difference? When we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The CHRIST Makes All The Difference” explores why Jesus makes all the difference to Eas

What Difference Does Easter Make? “Why the CHRIST Makes All The Difference” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Does one person really make all that much difference? When I was in the fourth grade I had a SS teacher who wasn’t like any of the SS teachers I had before. Bruce challenged us with one thing: memorize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Methodist

The Man At The Pool

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus meets a lame mans physical & spiritual needs (PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The man at the Pool. Reading: John chapter 5 verses 1-16. Ill: • In the year 1598 there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan”; • He was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. • One day Guitan heard about a cave full of treasure in a far away island. • He got hold of a map and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

"The Abc's Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 19, 2010

Four things that will help us grow in gratitude.

“The ABC's of Gratitude” November 21, 2010 Romans 1:8-25 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-25

Denomination: Holiness

Step Up To The Plate Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 20, 2015

Spiritual warfare is confined to within us. Satan is defeated and powerless unless we chose to give him his power back. This sermon looks at 5 ways we can do that.

Let me begin today with a reminder of what Sun Tzu wrote in his book “The Art of War.” “It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Foursquare

Conforming To Christ Through The Unrelenting Love Of God

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 7, 2017

A sermon that attempts to show how we can be conformed into the image of Christ

Conforming to Christ through The unrelenting love of God Nothing can diminish or reduce his pursuit of love for his people. Romans 8:29King James Version (KJV) 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Under Construction

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 29, 2017

God's holy word is a love letter to us clearly outlining how we are to live our lives. This instruction manual is meant to be read and obeyed for it is our bread.

LIFE UNDER CONSTRUCTION Matthew 7:24-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 ILLUSTRATION This illustration focuses on my lack of carpentry skills. The first thing I did was I dressed up in an outrageous outfit. I had coveralls, a wig and a pencil by my ear to make myself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Dead: Is Faith Blind? Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

Although Christians "walk by faith and not by sight," doesn't mean that faith is blind. Our faith in God is based upon irrefutable evidences substantiated by science.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: IS FAITH BLIND? A. What sets a believer apart from a non-believer is our FAITH. 1. Hebrews 11:6- “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Land Of The Free, Church Of The Brave

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Philemon

LAND OF THE FREE, CHURCH OF THE BRAVE (PHILEMON 1) One of the most fascinating slave stories known lately is that of Oney (also known as Ona) Judge. Judge was one of George Washington's slaves until she managed to escape. Judge was born into slavery at Mount Vernon, and she traveled with the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Makes Us Free?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 3, 2017

A July 4th sermon that addresses three things the Bible says makes us free: The Scriptures, the Son and the Spirit.

What Makes Us Free? July 4th Sunday Sermon Chuck Sligh July 2, 2017 TEXT: We will examine three scriptures today, both in John 8. John 8:32 – “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:36 – “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of One - You Matter.

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 22, 2017

A sermon that uses Jesus parable of the lost sheep and talks how one is important and the individual makes a difference

The importance of one You matter. One to the power of two Ever been in a huge crowd – like at a rugby game or at some huge event. One feeling you get in such a crowd is the littleness of who you are and your own personal insignificance. Your sense of importance diminishes even more if you realise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray Like David Pray Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 17

PRAY LIKE DAVID PRAY (PSALM 17) A woman who had been bitten by a dog and was advised by her physician to write her last wishes, as she might succumb to hydrophobia. She spent so long with pencil and paper that the doctor finally remarked something about how long the will would be. “What will?” she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Spiritually speaking, your attitude determines the depth of your faith and how passionate you are about your convictions.

Tonight we look at the first of the beatitudes. READ Matthew 5: 1-3. For the next 8 weeks we’re going to be talking about the Christian attitude. When I think of how a true Christian should act I think of Philippians 2:5 – “Your attitude should be the same as Christ.” A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist