Sermons on Pepper:

Responsive Heart Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 24, 2016

We cultivate a responsive heart to God by obeying the truth.

My first pastorate was a rural church in northwest Oklahoma. A young man in the church returned from military service overseas. He brought his new bride to meet me. She was Irish. It was her first time in the U.S. I asked what impressed her about Oklahoma. She said it was the dirt. I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Fundie Bible Thumping Mentally Retarded Crutch Needing Holy Ro... Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

"You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded backwards thinking ignoramoose God loving hypocrite." You believe in Jesus? Jesus, Paul, and Peter says you will face opposition to your faith.

YOU ARE A FUNDIE BIBLE THUMPING MENTALLY RETARDED CRUTCH NEEDING HOLY ROLLING HOMO-HATING DIRT IQ CLOSE-MINDED BACKWARDS THINKING IGNORAMOOSE GOD LOVING HYPOCRITE 1 PETER 4:12-19 You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray And Work For Peace In The Home Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Everybody is looking for peace. We want peace in our souls, we want peace in our country, and we want peace in our homes. Peace is perhaps the most precious possession that anyone can have. The exciting thing for the Christian is, that when you have Jesus in your life you can have peace on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Joy "Tied" To?

Contributed by Kristen Mckeag on May 12, 2015

We tie our joy to many things, but we need to tie it to Jesus alone!

Good morning and happy mother’s day! You know, there are 1000 topics and sermons you can preach on Mother’s Day. I feel a lot of pressure up here today, because I want to talk about something memorable and impactful – something that can change our lives. But then I thought, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 8, 2015

This sermon deals with what happens when a church is cleansed of hypocrisy and its members begin to live authentic Christian lives.

The Church in Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 8, 2015 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man woke up one Sunday morning, and instead of getting ready for church as usual, he just dawdled around, read the paper and ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

God The Creator Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2014

Genesis begins "In the beginning God..." What does that mean for us, and what does rest of the first chapter mean for our lives?

OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sqs5H5hao (It’s a video “Creation Calls” by Brian Doerksen. I immediately followed video with quote by Abraham Lincoln and then immediately began to read from the entire chapter of Genesis 1) Abraham Lincoln once said: “I never behold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1-Do Good, Share Jesus Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

Being a friend can make a huge difference in ones life.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Matthew 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2011

My series continues based on Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus. In this sermon, we learn that having a pure heart begins with praying for one, and then continues with the necessary weeding and seeding.

Introduction: A. How many of you would consider yourselves to be a good gardener? Do you have a green thumb? B. Here’s a little piece I found called “Top 8 Things I Have Learned About Gardening.” #8. Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. #7. Whichever garden tool ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

16% Approval Rating Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS 16% Approval Rating Numbers 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION -I am an Oregonian born and raised and so is my wife Laura. -When we were 17 we met working at TCBY in Gresham. -We went to youth group together which is usually a safe and appropriate dating practice for teenagers. (Hint, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Come And See" (Belonging I) Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2014

Throuoghout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward believing.

Title: “Come and See” (Belonging I) Text: John 1:35-46 Thesis: Throughout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Building Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Challenging people to build the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus

So hey there, good to see you. If you weren’t here last week we are in the second week of a series called Build Your Core which according to the experts is especially relevant this time of year since most of us who have made resolutions or decisions to change up some things in our lives this year ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Judging The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you judge the Scriptures rather than being judged by them

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 9:1-9 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2021

A message on Paul's conversion.

Kicking Against the Goads Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

If you study all of the heroes of the faith, you discover that the virtue they all had in common was the virtue of obedience. They were different in many ways, but they were all obedient to what they knew was the will of God. Obedience was the key virtue in the Bible and still is today.

Colonel Wilbur Rogers was ordered to let loose an artillery barrage in a World War I battle. He was right there on the battlefield, and he could see what the commander could not see. If he fired as ordered he would shell 10,000 American infantry just ahead of him. He refused to obey an order that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

His Own Special People

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020

Experiencing peace and security knowing your position in Jesus Christ

I remember reading a story when I was a boy about a bird whose egg dropped from its nest. When the baby bird hatched it had no identity because its mother wasn’t around for it to bond to. As a result, it spent the duration of the story looking for its mother. It asked everyone and everything it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible