Sermons on Pew Research:

The Uninvited Guest

Contributed by Fenton Ramsey on Jun 24, 2006

This sermon views the guest of The Great Wedding Feast parable of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“THE UNINVITED GUEST” OR “BE PREPARED TO SEE THE KING” Matthew 22: 8-14 We are being prepared (in this life) for a Great Wedding Feast (which is life eternal). We are being prepared by the privileges of church-membership. Yes my brothers and sisters it is truly a PRIVILAGE to be a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 19, 2008

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Really Want To Grow? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014

The main reason a church does not grow is that it doesn't want to grow. Is that where are?

In his book Comeback Churches, Ed Stetzer said this: “Comeback churches cast a compelling vision for outreach. They made intentional, strategic efforts to move outward. ** The main reason a church does not grow is that it doesn’t want to grow. Everyone in the church should be engaged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Difference

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 2, 2011

IF the church in America is to make an authentic, spiritual difference, we must learn from the Acts 1 & 2 church. This message offers 4 needs for the church today.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-8; 2:36-41 * (Read the Text) From time to time, it serves us well to remember why we do what we do, what it is that we are to do, and how we succeed at it. * A hurricane had struck. People were huddled together. An old preacher was praying with great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Attacks Of Satan

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009

This message looks at the different areas in which Satan attacked Job.

The Attacks Of Satan Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Job 1:1-5 Introduction: Two worldy men saw an elderly churchgoer coming down the street. One man pointed toward her. “I’ll bet you can’t mention anybody that old Miss Thompson can’t find something good to say about” The ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Family Functions: Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A look at worship in a healthy church

Luke 19:40 Family Functions: Worship 1. My mom is one of five girls. I always felt sorry for my Grandfather being the only man in the house. Ever since her mom passed away, there has been a new emphasis on being together as family. They have every year a “sister’s weekend” where they all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Holiness

Walls

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2007

This one deals with the walls we build around our hearts...which ones are O.K. ...and which ones need to be torn down.

Dakota Community Church August 12, 2007 Walls Last Sunday we had the chairs set up “in the round” in order to promote discussion, and those who were here will remember that I on purpose did not set up the wooden “extra seating” chairs in order that the front row of seats facing each other would ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-4

Denomination: Mennonite

I've Been Married To Your Sister For Over 48 Years

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2009

A sermon on the Devil/ Satan (Outline taken from Pastor Ranjan Samuel)

Sermon for 10/11/2009 Ephesians 6:10-13 (Emphasis on vs. 12) Introduction: A few minutes before the services started, the church people were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pastor Cannot Do It Alone

Contributed by Dr. John W. Bosman on Aug 17, 2018

Every believer is a minister. Equipping God’s people for the work of building up the body of Christ came from the heart of Jesus. It was His idea. It also validates that the Church should not run on the feet of the clergy, but on the feet of the laity.

INTRODUCTION This message holds the potential of changing your personal life — as well as the life of our church — forever. There is great excitement in the air as the Holy Spirit is releasing a breath of fresh air over the Church in the 21st Century. It is not a new revelation; it is a new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Why Am I Doing This; Cannot I Just Stop? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 27, 2023

We need to guard our steadfastness in the Lord.

Every time I exercise, which is seven days a week now because of the condition of my heart, I reach a point in the exercise when I ask myself the question, “Why am I doing this; cannot I just stop?” In the Apostle Paul’s Christian journey, which Paul described as a race in 2 Timothy 4:7 when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 4, 2023

If Jesus tells us this one thing, we should take heed. And he says His house is a House of prayer. Do we take heed?

Introduction If you are in college and the professor tells you that you need to know this one thing what he or she is saying is that this one thing certainly is going to be on the next test. If your parents tell you to get your chores done before they get home but they emphasis make sure you get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sources Of Joy

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 21, 2023

There is a source of joy in the presence of the Lord, and there are a lot of secrets of joy in the house of the Lord.

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. - John 3:29 In both John chapter 1 & 3, John the Baptist is sharing his testimony about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It May Take A Storm To Find God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2023

Let us study Acts 27. The old preacher warning goes unheeded. There is a a terrible storm that has a hidden lesson about trusting God's plan.

IT MAY TAKE A STORM TO FIND GOD’S PLAN… WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE TARGET OF THE GOSPEL. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. When I was teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-11, Acts 27:44, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How High's The Water Mama

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2004

Looking from the days of Noah to how we can impact today

Have you ever been on a flood watch? Laura tells of such events in her childhood. They lived up river in Idaho with each years spring runoff bringing a watchful eye on the river level since the area experienced annual flooding. The common question for children who live in flood plains is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal