Sermons on Pettiness:

It's About Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

God’s grace is a free gift that is available to all of us. It is a free gift that we receive but it isn’t what we deserve. It is about mercy, not fairness. And, it is for the last as well as the first. Thankfully, what we can all say is, It’s about gr

A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of World War II, was called by many New Yorkers “the Little Flower” because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is First? Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2007

God wants to be first and He has earned the right to be first.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Priorities. In the hustle and bustle of life it is sometimes difficult to keep our priorities in the right order. • Most of us live a pretty fast paced life. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of making a living and raising a family that we can very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Gifted By God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 11, 2009

As a woman, single, married, mother, widow you can possess the joy of being alive. God has given your gifts to serve Him and make an impact on your family and community.

Mothers Gifted by God 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Genesis 2:15-25 Today is a special day for all of us to remember our Mothers. For some of us the memories are pleasant and for others not so pleasant. Young Timothy in our Scripture text had the advantage of a Godly heritage. Both his mother and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Woman, Here Is Your Son

Contributed by Lyle Asbill on Jun 13, 2008

We have recorded for us seven of the sayings made by Jesus from the cross. This sermon seeks to describe what were are to gain/learn from Jesus providing for his mother.

John, in specifically selecting the events that lead to belief, preserves for us three of the recorded sayings that Jesus made while suffering the unthinkable, the unimaginable on the cross. The Synoptic writers record four others. We would be in error to portray that we know for certain that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s A Long Walk To The Limits Of Love

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2009

Loving each other in the body of Christ requires a long walk...but it’s worth it.

Norman Vincent Peale used to tell a story about a missionary in Africa who received a beautiful seashell as a gift from a student. He had walked a long way to the coast of Africa to get the special shell for his teacher. "You’ve traveled so far to bring me such a wonderful present," the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Five characters- indifferent rebel, violent rebel, hypocrite rebel, responsive guest, loyal servants. Includes children’s talk.

Children’s talk- Josh’s party  London  Josh, 13th birthday  Dad, who had a big business with lots of workers and a big house in Chelsea, threw a party  Posted invites to his friends: David, Rebecca & Paul (brother and sister), Rachel and James (sister & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd's Miscalculation

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This is an expository sermon preached to demonstrate the foolishness of turning away from Christ and seeking fulfillment apart from Him.

Introduction: Have you ever placed little value on something, only to miss it dearly once it was gone? We’ve often heard the saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Example: Earlier this year while itinerating to raise up our missions support, after completing a missions service ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Through Conflict

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Aug 11, 2008

Looking at the Jerusalem Council, we see conceopts to help us work through conflict.

3 weeks ago, I spoke on the topic of conflict and how to prevent unnecessary disputes. I want to return to the topic of conflict today, but I’ll be taking a different approach this time. Whereas three weeks ago I talked about how to stop conflict before it starts, today I’ll be talking about how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:5-21

Denomination: Brethren

A New Command Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

# 36 in series. Loving one another” is not just a recommendation by our Lord — just another good piece of advice, it is a command,

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 36 “A New Commandment” John 13:31-38 From time to time we are asked to do some self-examination of our spiritual lives and assess how we think we are doing ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Government Neighbor Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2009

As Christians many believe government is an evil that should be avoided or opposed. Paul encourages us to be a redemptive force for the gospel by actually getting along with governmental authorities.

As we get into chapter 13, let’s sum up where we’ve been. Chapter 12 marks a big change in Romans—going from the theological to the practical—how do we live out what we’ve learned about God and us and God’s plan? Chapter 12 could be summed up like this: “The only reasonable thing to do in response ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Honoring God

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 6, 2010

The reason we are here is to bring honor to God.

Thank you for the opportunity for me to share again from God’s word today. It is always a privilege to be able to share with you, and a privilege to be part of this church. Today also is a special day because it is our last service in this room. I don’t know if there is anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Found Faithful To Jesus In Our Waiting

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 21, 2010

While we wait on the return of the Lord, we can be comforted, consistent, courageous.

There is an overwhelming sense of discouragement that is pervading in people’s lives today. Just this week, I met a check-out lady at CVS and asked her how things were going. “Awful,” was her reply. “My husband and I have one child, I’m pregnant with child # two, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Toxic People Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009

We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

Prayer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

When we say that we are seeking God’s guidance on any particular thing in our lives what is the one thing that we Christians share with each other and the world on HOW we can get guidance from God? We pray about it...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 5, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About Prayer Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Introduction: When we say that we are seeking God’s guidance on any particular thing in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes: No Fear

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2010

Christmas Day 1988: Jesus came into a world full of fears about economics, government, health, and the rest. Our pretty porcelain manger scenes are not realistic. But when Jesus comes today and works through us, He works to drive away all the fears that

A certain family, a number of years ago, as was their custom, lovingly and carefully set out their beautiful porcelain nativity scene for Christmas. They were so very proud of this delicate, fragile thing of beauty; they had paid a good deal of money for it on a trip to Europe, and its value could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist