Sermons on Pigeon Hole:

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Sixth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart TEXT: Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION · Benjamin Franklin was committed to making himself a better person. So much so that he carried around a little book with a list of 13 virtues that he wanted to incorporate into his life. Each day he would concentrate on a different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Simple Questions

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004

Peter and Christ after the Resurrection

AM MESSAGE – 05-02-04 “Three Simple Questions” John 21 INTRO: - Matt.28:10 – Jesus tells the women at the tomb to have the Disciples meet him in Galilee READ JOHN 21:1—8 1. Have you caught any FISH? - (v. 3) Peter literally says, “I going to back to what I know.” The Greek phrase here means, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Depression Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

Part 2 of a message on dealing with depression, particularly of how God helped Elijah through his episode of depression

TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-9 INTRO: Depression - - - pushed down de/pressed An area that is sunk below its surroundings A hollow / a hole When we push down hurts, pain, abuse, guilt... ...we are de/pressing ...it will show up Push down - - - Hurt Anger = becomes bitterness = Rage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Choose To Follow Jesus

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019

Children's sermon about making excuses not to follow Jesus when he calls

Luke 9:51-62 We heard in the Gospel reading that Jesus was heading toward Jerusalem with a group of his disciples. He was determined to go to Jerusalem, and wasn’t going to let anything stand in his way. Do you know why he was headed to Jerusalem? (pause) You are right. Jesus was headed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Episcopal

Will You Be Missed? Acts 20:36-38

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

Adapted from a message by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

Will you be missed when you are gone? I’m not talking about missing a Sunday or two. If you left here today and never came back would anyone notice? World EBC notice? The Apostle Paul spent 3 years with the believers’ in Ephesus, and he and the members there grew very close. Paul’s leaving was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Avarice

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2021

Avarice can be considered the very essence of evil

Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist once remarked: “The world says: "You have needs - satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more." This is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Proverbs 11:24

Between Now And Forever Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 28, 2002

what happens to the soul between death and Judgment Day

Sermon Series on End Times - Between Now and Forever Dear Friends in Christ, Not too long ago Steve Wariner came out with the song called “Holes in the Floor of Heaven.” It goes - One day, shy of 8 years old Cause there are holes in the floor of Heaven When grandma passed away And her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter - Reason For Celebration

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 4, 2015

They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are gathering in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. We are a part of that celebration! Our Scripture text this morning is Matthew 28:1-10, & once again you have a choice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Less Is Best Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

Simplicity is a spiritual discipline that is, too often, left unpracticed in our consumeristic western culture.

This morning we begin a four-week journey dealing with the stewardship of life. Over the next four weeks we’ll take a look at the futility that comes from longing for more in a culture of enough, then we’ll take a look at the power of debt to cause stress in our lives. In week three, we discover ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

Easter - Celebrating His Victory!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 14, 2020

They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10; John 14:1-3 A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 14:1-3, James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Never Ends Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 30, 2025

Loving better can transform “ordinary” days into “extraordinary” days if we resolve to be extraordinary friends who use extraordinary force while having extraordinary faith.

(NOTE: I WANT TO THANK ARRON CHAMBERS AND SHAN WOOD FOR THEIR INSPIRATION FOR THIS SERIES. Please purchase Arron's book, Love Better.) INTRODUCTION • Today our journey through loving better comes to an end. SLIDE- LOVE NEVER ENDS WITH HANDS • My prayer is that even though this series is coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8, Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Foundation For The Future

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

This message follows a series of messages from the book of Ephesians.

A Foundation for the Future Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: • Every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home • Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected • Every 7 minutes a child is arrested for a drug offense • Every 36 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"How Does Your Garden Grow?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

Patience is a difficult thing to get. We must practice..

How Does Your Garden Grow? OBJECTS: Packages of garden seeds. THEME: Waiting patiently upon God. SCRIPTURE: But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:25

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is Possible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2014

This sermon begins a series called Extreme Makeover - God Edition. This sermon begins by using the story of the Prodigal Son and points out what helped him decide to change.

Introduction: A. Eight years ago, back in January of 2006, I preached a series called “Extreme Makeover – God Edition.” 1. At the time, the Extreme Makeover television shows were very popular. 2. You might recall that the Extreme Makeover show took ordinary people and put them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Party Like It Is The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003

As we continue our series on The Life - we will talk about the practice of celebration... (The Life - part 5)

Party, Like It’s The Kingdom of God The Life – part 5 The Practice of Celebration [We decorated the church for a party balloons etc) PICTURE – the following scenes in your mind…. · The Angels when they won the world series · Mark Mcquire when he broke Roger Maris home run record · Emmitt Smith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ