Sermons on Physical Things:

"Do Justice Give Back To God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 14, 2017

Who do give back to ceaser or God? Jesus believes we give back to Ceaser the things that are Ceasers and give back to God the things that are Gods.

Giving back is one of the things we often hear from an athlete or someone who never had much and was supported by someone, community, or result of some athletic accomplishment. That person goes on to make it very successfully and financially. Then that persons desires to give back to the community, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 2a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

When things are going right for MOST of us, folks ask us how we are and we give them a big smile and say that things are GREAT!

Our differences are revealed, not during our GOOD TIMES, but during the BAD TIMES in our lives! One thing we all seem to do during the DIFFICULT TIMES in life is to turn to our friends for sound advice. Most of the time when we do this what we get is not good sound advice, but a lot of RHYMES ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Hagar Shuffle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2004

Doubt is terrible thing that can cause people to do things they would otherwise avoid. Examination of Sarai’s doubt and how to avoid the trouble it brought.

OPEN: THE SINKING SODA Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks 1. Fill a pitcher about 2/3 full of water (you can also use a large bowl or aquarium). 2. Set a can of regular soda in one of the pitchers. It will sink to the bottom. If it doesn’t sink, tilt it to release any air bubbles caught ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priceless

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 10, 2004

We agree with MasterCard: yes, there are some things money can’t buy! Let’s look at four of the “priceless” things that fall in that category.

PRICELESS “…knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” 1 Peter 1:18-19 (NKJV) We have all seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sparks

Contributed by Christopher Carlton on Aug 4, 2001

This patriotic sermon shows that we all have the potential to start fires. The only difference is whether or not we warm things up or burn things down.

Romans 7: 15-25 Matt 11 16-19, 25-30 The Fourth of July is probably my favorite of the non-religious holidays. Part of this is because I grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia far, far off the beaten path. Virginia also has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the country. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

When You Can't Find The Time Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

Our life comes and goes so quickly. We should be busy investing in lasting things: things that will still matter a million years from now...

INTRO: Living the Simple Life… ? What IS the simple life? The simple life doesn’t mean living simple minded, it just means being able to enjoy life and appreciate simple things in life. You know, sometimes we surround ourselves with so much stuff that demands our attention on a regular basis, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Steps To Draw Closer To Jesus

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jul 15, 2006

There are lots of things we can do to draw close in our relationship with Jesus. Here are three simple things: Love more, ask more, be more.

The other day, I was in a hurry to get to a meeting regarding the church and our association. Did you know we are loosely connected with other churches in the Blue Water Association, headed up by Ted Stevens? Did you also know or do you know that each church that holds to a basic belief in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-51

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Soil Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

There are things that hinder the soil of our heart from being truly fruitful, and things that help our soil to be fertile, let’s have good soil!

1 Peter 2:1-3 VCC August 16, 1998 Preparing the Soil Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Down From The Bench!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

God is the Master at making things right. Trust God for His justice in this situation and don't mess things up by sticking your hands in it.

Step Down From the Bench! Text: Romans 12: 18-20 Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? You meet in a jury assembly room. While there, you are placed on a panel of jurors. From the assembly room, you are taken to a courtroom. You are seated in the courtroom waiting for the judge to enter. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does This Sitiuation Define The Moment?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2008

Bad things happen to good people? Good things happen to bad people. The situation is neutral, it is what we do in negative situations that define the moment!

DOES THE SITUATION DEFINE THE MOMENT? OR DO WE DEFINE THE SITUATION? RENEW! RESTORE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Good things happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. What ever happens is neither good or bad it is what we do as we face the negative? Often the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are We Supposed To Remember? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 1, 2007

Four things to remember as we participate in communion. These four things can make a meaningful difference in how to receive His help in our times of need.

May, 2007 Communion Sermon What Are We Supposed to Remember? Luke 22:1-20 Focus: “…this do in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 INTRODUCTION: We had a speaker at our school who lived in Duncan Falls when he was in third grade. I didn’t recognize his name, and I was looking forward to meeting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Its Only A Mirage

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007

Often times in life we look at the present things of this world as if they are all that we have, but fortunately for us, things aren’t always as bad as they look.

2 Kings 3 V.11- Up to this point, the king of Israel (Joram), was betrayed by The king of Moab. Every year, Moab had to pay a hundred thousand lambs, and the wool of a hundred thousand rams, to the king of Israel. It was almost like a tax. But since the Old King Ahab had died, and Joram took his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Potter’s Hands

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 9, 2012

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

In the Potter’s Hands June 7, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Supplemental Passage: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

What kind of things in our life can get in the way of us praying like we should as Christians. This sermon gives a few of those things.

If someone is listening to your prayers, and they were making a judgment about your relationship with the Lord solely on your prayers, how strong of a relationship with the Lord will those who hear you pray say that you have? Will they say that it looks like you know the Lord, and that His will is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Jesus Gave

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

Though Jesus gave trouble to his disciples, He gave them some other things to get them through the trouble. He wanted the trouble to accomplish some things in them.

Dec. 14, 2003 John 15:26-16:4, 32-33 “The gift that Jesus gave” INTRODUCTION Did you know that there are a multitude of ways to get yourself into trouble at Christmas? Buying the wrong gift can get you into trouble. Maybe you heard about the guy that bought his wife a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist