Sermons on Piety:

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Look In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Humanity has failed to live up to God’s standards but Jesus provides the way by which we can be saved

If you were to read the first few chapters of Genesis and then stop, you could very easily get depressed couldn’t you? The picture is a very bleak one. Adam and Eve have totally blown it. They had everything. Their home was literally a paradise. They were in direct communication with God. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Anglican

Making Sure You Have The Goods Series

Contributed by Timothy Jones on Feb 1, 2005

We need to examine ourselves like the Rich Young Ruler. He did not have the goods he needed for eternity

THRIVE IN 2005-"The Rich Young Ruler”-MAKING SURE YOU HAVE THE GOODS Mark 10:17-27 *Cartoon: Frank and Ernest (Monday) 1. Total commitment to the Kingdom of God is required for us to have a prosperous life. a. The church in America is suffering from weakness and lukewarmness. b. Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Holiness

Pray And Believe! Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 7, 2007

Based on the Parable of the Persistent widow, this sermon encourages people to pray and pray and pray again. We preached these sermons in conjunction with the Pray 21 project that brings youth and adults together to pray for 21 days.

BELIEVE AND PRAY! Believe and pray! This may sound backwards. Should we not pray believing that God will answer our prayers? Yes, but this simple little exercise of semantics puts the foundation of faith before the act of prayer. Many of us pray but few of us believe that our prayers will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

From The Very Least

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2007

Done as first-person, in costume and character, summary of Paul’s teaching; built on acronym of the name PAUL -- prayer, avoidance (of immorality), understanding, love. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As an apostle, charged to preach the Gospel, I am here today to say to you ... What?! You challenge me? You challenge my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born at the wrong time, nonetheless one whom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers, Athletes And Farmers

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 22, 2007

Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in

In our passage, today, Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in order to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Just Doing His Job

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 22, 2002

In order to resist him - you must recognize him for who he is and what is his purpose.

Satan is just doing his job! Subject: In order to resist him - you must recognize him for who he is and what is his purpose. Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came along also to present ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-2, Job 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Crisis Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

Dealing with freedom is a tricky thing. it requires restraint and an awareness of the source of our freedom, namely the mercy and grace of God shown in Jesus Christ.

Rom 14:1-15:13 Freedom is a tricky thing. It’s something that we hold dear as members of a democracy. It’s something that people have fought long and hard to achieve. We’d hate to give it up. Yet there are times when our desire for freedom can lead us astray, even to the point of undermining the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Prophecy To Our Age Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 12, 2001

What does Malachi have to say to our generation?

Prophecy to Our Present Age Introduction: This is a five-part study of the last book of the Old Testament. What relevance could a prophet who lived over 2000 years ago have for us as Christians in this present day and age? We will look at the writing of Malachi over the next few weeks and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Has Happened To America Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 5, 2002

This is a sermon about the moral decay our culture has been experiencing...

“What Has Happened To America?” Introduction: *This past couple of days I went to a minister’s retreat in Indianapolis, IN and one of the spkrs was sharing how our children humble us when trying to teach truths from God’s Word. He said they read to their children every night and ask them if they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Watching On Mondays Too

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Feb 4, 2002

Worship is not intended as a burden through which we meet the obligations of God. Worship is God’s gift that prepares us to live the life of service to God’s kingdom.

God’s Watching On Mondays Too / Micah 6:1-8 Epiphany 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 3 February 2002 As we are in the midst of worship this morning, I suppose we would be quite alarmed if a lawyer walked into the church and presented a court summons to our church. Downsville Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is Wonderful

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 16, 2002

A look at the different ways that the name of Jesus is Wonderful.

For most people the only contact they have with the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah is Christmas time. And they probably don’t realize it then. It’s on Christmas cards and in Christmas Carols. These words that Ruth read for us earlier, Isaiah 9: 6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus: Foretold In Prophecy

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 31, 2004

A study of the prophecies that were fulfilled in Jesus, particularly those relating to His death. Part of a series of lessons by several speakers on the theme "Jesus Is..."

Before Jesus came to this earth, there were people who were expecting Him. People that had read the Old Testament prophecies and knew that God would send someone to save His people. In fact, some Jewish teachers taught there would be two Messiahs or Chosen Ones. One would give his life as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Internal Combustion

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2004

A good one for you "motorheads" out there...How to be "on fire for God." The church that is on fire is ENDUED WITH POWER, EQUAL IN POSITION, EVANGELISTIC IN PRIORITY. Powerpoint at website.

Internal Combustion Jer. 20:9 Welcome CMA. That’s the Christian Motorcyclists Association…notice the 1st word in their name…I appreciate it! Some have come a long way to be with us, I’m sure, and we appreciate that! These folks are like you and me, and just like we should, they try to use one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Worship

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2003

This is the first message in a six week series on basic elements of living within the will of God. The series includes messages on worship, Bible Study, prayer, stewardship, evangelism, and doing the will of God. The series was based on a drag racing th

The Fast Tracks of Faith February 23, 2003 Sunday AM The Heart of Worship Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist