Sermons on Playing Field:

Called To Do Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2019

There's a difference between church people who are "hearers" and those who are "doers." Do you know the difference? And do you know how to tell which group you're in?

OPEN: I read once about a certain Chinese church, where – when converts were baptized for the forgiveness of sins – when they came up out of the water they were told: “Now, Jesus has new eyes. And Jesus has new hands. And Jesus has new feet.” When we became Christians, we became the eyes and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 8: God Works In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 4, 2019

This sermon wraps up the book of Ruth, first examining Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer & Christ's role as ours, & the results of those actions, both in history (David was Ruth & Boaz's great-grandparents) and the larger story of redemption through Christ.

Sermon 8: God Works in Mysterious Ways Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 4, 2019 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ruth 4. INTRODUCTION If you asked the average person to quote a verse of scripture, besides John 3:16 or Genesis 1:1, the third most probable verse they would cite would be that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

No One Is Excluded By Love

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 9, 2020

Why then do we often complain as rivals and competitors of one another as the parable states?

No One is Excluded by Love Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-24, Philippians 1:27, Matthew 20:1-16. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us listen to the text for our reflection today from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 20:1-16): “Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-24, Philippians 1:27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Other

God’s Promises For Every Need: Anger Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 14, 2020

God promises that in our need to be angry, He will bless us if we follow Him on the narrow road instead of doing what we want on the wide road.

God’s Promises for Every Need: Anger Proverbs 25:21-22 #EveryNeed ANGER NARRATIVE 1 Your grandchild has been working really hard at learning soccer and playing soccer. They aren’t all that good in all honesty… they just started playing and learning about the sport. No one is good when they start ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Choice To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice we must make, not a feeling. Our joy must be in the Lord, not in our circumstances. This sermon gives three actions we must make to keep making the choice to rejoice.

Intro Philippians 4:4 is one of the simplest verses in the Bible to understand, but it is one of the hardest to practice. It makes for great preaching and difficult practicing. To “rejoice in the Lord always ” does not mean we should never feel depressed or sad. Jesus felt sadness at the grave ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

3 Prayer Requests Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 5, 2025

Expository series on Philippians.

Title: Three Prayer Requests of the Apostle Paul Scripture: Phil. 1:9-11 Type Expository Series Where: GNBC 5-4-25 Intro: As a pastor it’s relatively common to have people ask me to pray for them about certain matters in their lives. One of the great paradoxes of the Christian faith is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Signs Of The End Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Some of the signs of the End is near

Opener: Good morning everyone! It is so nice to see every here this morning. We are excited to be back from vacation and I trust that you have had a blessed couple of weeks. We are excited to start a new series about end time events. These next couple of weeks will be really exciting. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Revelation 17:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To The Market Place Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2025

When we think of a call, we often think of a full-time vocation. This message looks at what it means to be called to the Marketplace.

When you hear that someone has been called to something or has answered a call on their life, who do you think of? A preacher? A missionary? Maybe a doctor, a nurse or a teacher. There seem to be certain professions that we feel particular folks are called to. For many people, a call means that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

When You're Put In A Pit

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 8, 2025

A sermon to adults when you find yourself down in a pit.

Genesis 37:13-28 “When you’re Put into a Pit” 3/9/25 a.m. 28 years ago we had bought the property that we live on today, we had moved a Mobile Home in, and my mother-in-law was out walking in the woods behind the Mobile and ... she found a PIT. A DEEP PIT. Somewhere between 15 and 20 foot deep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-28

Denomination: Baptist

"your Miracle Is In Your Seed."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 2, 2024

Just as farmers confidently expect a bountiful harvest from the seeds they plant, believers should result from their faith, whether speaking life-giving words or generously supporting God’s work. While seeds may take time to grow, patience is crucial in witnessing the abundant fruits of our labor.

SRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 12:33-34) (33) “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (34) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Luke 12:33-34, 2 Samuel 24:24, Luke 6:45, 2 Corinthians 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Is What?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

The Christian today has a distorted view of the church and it has been affecting its divine mission.

Church is what? Thesis: The Christian today has a distorted view of the church and it has been affecting its divine mission. Text: Acts 2:38-47; Acts 4:32-37 Acts 2:38-47 “The Message” Peter said, “Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-37, Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Better To Go To A Funeral Than A Wedding - Genesis 23 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Sarah is the first one of those six people who dies and Abraham is going to obtain this place to bury her.

If you were to travel to Israel today there would be a list of things you would want to visit and see. If you’re Jewish the number one visiting place would be the Wailing Wall, which is that wall of the leftover of the old Temple that’s still there. People will take their prayer requests and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Fit

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 3, 2006

Sin is just too tiring. Come to Jesus, and he will give you rest.

Title: The Right Fit Text: Matt 11:28-30 MP: Sin makes you tired. If you want rest, be like Jesus. (Meekness) Labor Day is a bit ironic, don’t you think? We take an entire weekend off to celebrate work, labor and holidays, and how do we spend it? By doing all those chores around the house we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Getting Me For Christmas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

The meaning of life is Jesus Christ because without Jesus Christ life has no meaning.

SIN WILL ALWAYS BE AN OFFENSIVE WORD IN OUR SOCIETY. WE TRIVIALIZE GREED, SELFISHNESS, CORRUPTION, CRIME AND ALL OTHER SINS BY GETTING SCIENTISTS TO PROVE TO US "BIOLOGICALLY" THAT WE CAN’T HELP IT BECAUSE WE WERE JUST BORN THAT WAY! IT’S NOT SCIENTISTS OR SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS THAT WE MUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Reasons For Disqualification For Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Why some people are disqualified for being used of God

Why Are Some People Disqualified for Positions of Service Acts 1:21-26 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational