Sermons on Pew:

Serve To Seen (What Not To Do)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on what NOT to do as a Christian

Matthew 23:5-12 Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have men call them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thank You God!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 3, 2009

Sermon about stewardship/giving

Thank You God! You have already heard form Jimmy and Cheryl thins morning I n a strange way, I feel just a little like I think President Obama probably feels… Most people have already made up their minds on the subject. Some are in full agreement and others already hate anything I might say on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Congregational

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 7, 2009

This message is about the Christians hope in the face of death.

This morning we turn our attention to a subject that has confused and divided more churches and Christians over the century then perhaps any other. Today we are going to look at the second coming of Christ. As a child, our death and the second coming of Christ, it seems to me was used to “Scare ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Earthly Homecoming

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 8, 2011

This was the Homecoming Message delivered to Victory Church. This sermon deals with forgiveness, trust, re-building families, and general Christian love.

Homecoming Service 2011 At Victory Preached by John Daniel Johnson Welcome the 167th Birthday Celebration of our wonderful church here at Victory. I cannot explain it, but there is something simple marvelous about Homecomings. Homecoming can be defined as a time the congregation reflects upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are One - Part 2

Contributed by Mark Opseth on May 30, 2012

How to get along in the body of Christ.

Last Sunday, we talked about the unity in the body of Christ. We see God’s desire for unity throughout Scripture. What made the Jews united was not the color of their skin or the clothes they wore. They were united around one God, one covenant with one set of laws and commandments. By ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hitting The Mark

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 14, 2013

The Hebrew word for sin is defined as one who misses the mark (bulls-eye) when shooting an arrow. The Hebrew word for Torah is defined as one who hits the mark (bulls-eye) when shooting an arrow. Make sure you are hitting the mark!

Stats from Polls taken since 2000: “In 2012- The American Bible Society conducted a study and found that although 85% of American households own at least one Bible, 36% of Americans read from the Bible less than once a year. Of those polled, 79% saw themselves as “knowledgeable about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

You’re Invited

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Looking at Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s saying about accepting his invitation to biggest wedding banquet of all time

INTRO  Tell Phil’s story about how he can’t wait until he gets to heaven’s banquet.  Talk about Keegan and Amanda’s wedding.  This morning, we’re going to look at a time when Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Law And Our Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2011

As C.S. Lewis said, while we are wondering where our feet go next, we are not dancing; thus we need rubrics and familiar prayers in our worship.

Sixth Sunday in Course February 13, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Today we are challenged to consider the place of law in our lives. In the psalm we prayed for divine understanding, so that we may keep God’s law and observe it wholeheartedly. The Offertory verse pleads “Blessed are you, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37

Denomination: Catholic

How To Walk In Victory

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011

Instructons to the believer about living an overcoming life in Jesus Christ

HOW TO WALK IN VICTORY 1 John 5:4-5:4 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Intro: ABC Wide World of Sports use to come on with the words “The Thrill of Victory and the agony of defeat.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Walk In Victory

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011

How to live a victorious Christian life

HOW TO WALK IN VICTORY 1 John 5:4-5:4 4For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—£our faith. Intro: ABC Wide World of Sports use to come on with the words “The Thrill of Victory and the agony of defeat.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pegology - The Great Commandments

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

This sermon uses a unique prop to help people understand the two great commandments

The Greatest Commandment? [ Pegology ] Matthew 22:34-40 [[[Turn in your bible to Exodus 20. In the pew bible it is on page 66. ]]] A group of Pharisees came to Jesus one day and asked, "Which is the greatest commandment?" You and I would think that was a fair question. And of course, because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time To Wake Up!

Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Sep 16, 2012

Remaining asleep when work in the kingdom is required is not acceptable to the Lord and is dangerous to us spiritually and to our communities. The time to wake up is now.

Text: Matthew 13: 24 – 26; Romans 13:11-12 Sleep is an essential to life. Amen? • Part of our daily life cycle of waking, work/school/play, eating, sleeping – start over No magic number for the number of hours of sleep needed, although we do know that babies need up to 18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Little Talk With Jesus

Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 11, 2010

A sermon addressing some misconceptions on prayer.

JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS Matthew 6:5-8 Introductory Statement: I once saw a poster in an Adult Christian Education classroom that said, “Prayer is not the last resort.” I thought, ‘That’s true. It should be the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Care For His People

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2014

Giving is central to God's character and if we would be like Him we must learn to be givers too.

God’s Care for His People I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember being in Bible class as a child and hearing about how the Israelite's clothes and shoes didn’t wear out during the 40 years in the wilderness. This comes from three passages in the Old Testament, only one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Man? Who Are You?

Contributed by Frank Janzow on Oct 30, 2014

We explore Jesus’ identity in Mark's Gospel, invite people to take a fresh look at him and his baptismal identity, at our identity, and at the anointing of power we receive in Christ for a life of purpose in a world that tries to steal our true identity.

Epiphany 1 Mark 1:4-11 In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, there is a famous line: What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet. His point? A rose is a rose. Who we are is more important than what we’re called. Still, a good name ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran