Sermons on Pioneers:

Monday - Cursing Fig Trees And Cleansing Temples Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2022

On Monday of Jesus' final week of earthly life, he cursed the fig tree and cleansed the temple. Both activities symbolized God's judgment on the fruitless religion of Israel. As disciple of Christ, we must be faithful and fruitful, and not cause others to stumble.

A. Years ago, I decided to “edjumacate” myself by reading all the classic novels. 1. I decided to start with Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick. 2. I didn’t get very far, because I just couldn’t take long chapter after long chapter describing the whaling harpoon – you can only say so much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19, Mark 9:42, Titus 1:10-11, Romans 16:17-18, John 15:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian: What Kind Of Disciple Are You? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2022

How can we be better disciples? 1. Avoid distractions (vs. 17-21, 23). 2. Accept the difficulties of following Jesus (vs. 22-23). 3. Avoid pointless disputes (vs. 24). 4. Live with Christlike devotion (vs. 25-28).

Christian: What Kind of Disciple Are You? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 6, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. And by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

In The Palm Of Your Hand Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 6, 2022

When you hold the Bible in your hand, you’re not just holding a book. When you open it and read it, you’re not just reading words. You’re not just taking in information. You are taking in life … still warm from the breath of God.

I want to start out with two true stories this morning and I want to ask you what you notice is common to both stories and what is missing. Ready? Aurelius Augustinus was born on November 13, 354 a.d. in Tagaste, Numbia … or what is known today as Algeria. We know Aurelius Augustinus today as ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11, 2 Timothy 4:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Isaiah 55:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 6, 2022

The Lord wants us to: 1. Be aware of our adversaries (vs. 17-18, 21-22). 2. Count on Him when we have a crisis (vs. 19-20). 3. Know that His salvation is sure (vs. 22). 4. Carry on our work for Christ (vs. 23).

Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:17-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 6, 2022) MESSAGE: *In Matthew 10, Jesus was about to send His Apostles out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The Lord commanded them to preach that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Faith and knowledge go together, for you have to have some basis for faith. Faith is trust in somebody or something, and you have to have knowledge of persons or truth in order to trust them.

Over the years I have read the mail of many people. It is because it is because I buy a lot of old books and people leave letters and postcards in these old books. Seldom have I found anything worth reading, but the fact is, much of the best reading in history is found in reading other ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on how to make decisions that are in alignment with the Will of God.

I want to open with a question. How many of you regret some of your past decisions? If we are honest with ourselves, we have all made decisions that we have come to regret even on a daily basis, whether it is the restaurant we choose, the menu item that we pick. It could be something as major as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

I, John - A Tale Of Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 20, 2021

A first person sermon by John the Apostle about the confusion of religion and politics. It's purpose is to focus on the kingdom of God and not be overwhelmed by the kingdom of this world.

“A Tale of Two Kingdoms” – December 19, 2021(Sunday AM) Subject: What is the connection between religion and politics? Complement: its a confusing connection - but our King is Jesus Big idea: The government shall be upon his shoulders. Introduction: (the sermon is told by John in first person); ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, John 1:1-15, Revelation 1:9-19, Revelation 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Jesus Say To An Atheist? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

David makes it clear that to deny God is an arrogant and foolish endeavor.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-14–2024 Madilyn Murray O’Hair, visited the campus of the University of Memphis when I was a freshman. There was a huge police presence on campus and she had bodyguards because she had received so many death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times Make Us Desperate For Him Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

There are only two kinds of people in the world – those who believe in miracles and those who don’t. If you doubt God, then you will doubt the miraculous. But if you believe in God, then you will believe in the miraculous.

As the summer heat finally relents here in North Texas, we are looking at the life of Elisha. Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. There is a lot to like about Elisha during the super challenging times he lived. Elisha was a godly man in a time when so many people just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Your Identity

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2025

The devil knows your identity is the key to your destiny; therefore, if he can cause you to lose your identity he can cause you to miss out on what God has for you.

Don’t Lose Your Identity By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURES: - Genesis 27 1-5 & 34-38, John 10:10, Matthew 4:6 & 8-10, Proverbs 6:31 OPENING: - Donald Trump began February 2025 with a proclamation that Black History Month offered “an occasion to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:31, John 10:10

Denomination: Apostolic

The Struggle Is Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God meets us in our struggles, empowering us through prayer, perseverance, and hope, assuring restoration and strength even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

Some of us came in today with tears we’ve hidden well. Some with a smile that masks a storm. Some with a weariness we can hardly name. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. God meets people right where they are—at kitchen tables stacked with bills, in hospital rooms lit by beeping monitors, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, James 1:12, Job 42:10

Topics: Victory, Breakthrough, Restoration

Which Lord Is My Lord Part Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This Sermon Deals With Stewardship From The Point Of View That Jesus Is Lord Of Our Lives.

Which Lord Is My Lord Part 2 10/29/95 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 12:13-34 Matthew 7:21-27 Last week we looked at probably the number one problem in the church today which is a lack of recognition of the lordship of Jesus Christ over the lives of those who claim to be Christians. The issue of "who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Halloween Can Help Christians

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001

Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Jesus is God's final word to the world -- the full expression and perfect reflection of God's heart.

God Has Spoken! Hebrews 1:1-4 Each week televisions across America tuned in to watch the contestants try and meet the challenge. They watched the men and women of Survivor jockey for position, take on the physical challenge, and try and win the immunity challenge so that they could guarantee their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You In Or Out?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

How can we know that we are "In Christ" or out?

"Are You In or Out?" 1 John 1:5-10 For centuries it appeared to human beings that the earth was stationary and that the sun moved around it. Then a man named Copernicus came along and proved that what seemed obvious on the surface was not, in fact, true. It was the earth that was moving around ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ