Sermons on Personal Decision:

A Life Lived On Purpose Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

This is an expository message on Paul’s personal testimony to the church at Ephesus.

“A Life Lived on Purpose” Acts 20:17-38 June 22, 2008 Hardly any of life’s goodbyes are as dramatic—and thus well-remembered—as those words of General Douglas MacArthur when, forced to leave the Philippine island fortress of Corregidor, his goodbye contained the promise: “I shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Church Of God

A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 26, 2011

The biggest mistake a person can make is to reject God's grace.

A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Text: Matt. 21:33-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am.- John Newton 2. What is grace? a. We talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

An Inscription To The Prophecy

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 3, 2010

The book of Revelation is all about the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Intro: 1. I’m sure you have seen the comic strip, Family Circus. In one of them, the children are setting up their nativity set, little Dolly holds up the baby Jesus and declares, “Here’s the star of Bethlehem!” 2. The star of the Book of Revelation is Jesus Christ! It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

No One Can Run Away From God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 19, 2015

sooner or later, a person will pay the consequences of sinning against God!

Have you heard of the saying, “There are no atheists in foxholes!”? When people are facing death, there is a tendency to ask God for help! We will note this today in our passage. Early in our study of 1 Samuel, even though Israel were God’s Chosen People, they wanted a king like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Freedom

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 21, 2015

A sermon on the importance of truth, faith, and virtue for personal and national freedom.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2015 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 “True Freedom” As I began to think about today’s sermon, I was a bit perplexed. Some weeks, I get a clear sense of direction and I pray that God will guide my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Pass It On"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 25, 2016

A person who is entrusted to teach other needs three things.

“Pass It On” June 26, 2016 2 Timothy 2:2 “The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” I am a blessed man. God seems to just keep pouring His goodness out on me in so many ways. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Holiness

The Addictions That Destroy Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The Spirit of God frees a person from the addictions that destroy marriages

OPENING SENTENCE: On Facebook the other day I ran across a post that reveals the heart of a young girl toward her father. INTRODUCTION: It reads: Dear “Dad", Don’t worry, I'm fine. You were a good dad when you were clean. but you could never seem to stay that way. It seemed like even I wasn't ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"In Search Of The Perfect Gift":

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

What do you buy for the person who has everything?

“In Search of the Perfect Gift” John 3:16 Some of us have in our lives a person who is very difficult to buy for. Perhaps they already have nearly…you know what do you buy for the guy who has everything? What does Bill Gates‘ wife get him for Christmas? After all, he is now worth 75 billion ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Plodding Along

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2013

The persistent person is usually more successful than the flash in the pan.

1. "Plod" Etymologists tell us that the word, "plod" comes from a Middle English word for "puddle." The Danish have a similar word which means, "mud." A plodder is someone who is willing to get his feet wet and muddy to accomplish a task. In so doing, he will keep going. 2. History shows it is the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Prejudice Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

Sometimes the person we judge in front of us may be Jesus

Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with a camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon, rounding a curve on 1-5 near Sacramento in rush hour traffic, a water pump blew on her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Life From The Dead Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm.

The Walking Dead Sermon Series (2 of 4) “Life From the Dead” Eph. 2.1-7 October 13, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Pastor Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm. 1 If you stick a corpse with a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Heaven Wants You To Know

Contributed by Jeff Smith on May 6, 2013

5 Things about Heaven that every person should know

What Heaven Wants You To Know John 14:1-6 1. There is a place for you there – “I go to prepare a place for you” 2. Only one way to get there – “I am the way…” 3. You have to have a reservation – “No man cometh to the Father but by ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 11, 2014

"A saint is a person who lets the light shine through."

A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited each cathedral he was impressed by the massive stained glass portraits of the disciples and of other saints. He stood amazed, as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Wee Little Man In A Tree

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 29, 2019

meeting with Jesus can and will change a person's life

He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal