Sermons on Pointing Finger:

Self-Reflection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon urges the Church to self-examine, repent, resist worldly influences, and prioritize God-pleasing preaching over crowd-pleasing entertainment.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sanctuary where our hearts find solace, our spirits find nourishment, and our faith finds reinforcement. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse that God has graciously invited us into. We are here, not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Topics: Self-Examination, Warning

Tradition For Tradition's Sake

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 31, 2009

Too often our living and worship become steeped in tradition and ritual. This sermon is a call to examine what we do and more importantly WHY we do it in an attempt to keep us from elevating the traditions of men above the law of God.

Tradition for Tradition’s Sake Mark 7:1-23 (This message was preceded by singing "Joy to the World" as the opening hymn and the theme of "tradition" was introduced by a video clip of Fiddler on the Roof - from the prologue 1:55 (as the fiddler begins to play) through 3:57 (as Tevye says, "...and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Is Risen

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Apr 9, 2020

Understanding the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is important for our Christian life and worship. This sermon presents some remarks and SEVEN POINTS ABOUT THE RESURRECTION

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS He is risen … is the same as saying 'He is alive'. Someone will say 'but I thought you said He was dead – yes but that is not the end of the story. He is risen • No one prays to a dead person – He is alive!!! • A dead person does not communicate to anyone • We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:40-41, Luke 24:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness -Vs- Victimhood

Contributed by Michael Carter on Dec 2, 2019

Christians whose tenuous relationship with God hangs by some vaporous thread of hope all the while they continue clinging and subscribing to worldly ideologies are seeking forgiveness in the mouth of evil.

Forgiveness I was on a phone call this last week with someone very near and dear to my heart. Just before we ended the long, cheerful Thanksgiving day conversation, I asked a question that I’d not contemplated or asked before. I felt a bit weird even asking it, but there it came out. For some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 66:2, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Amazing Amazing Grace

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 12, 2007

A sermon that looks at John 3 - 16 from the point of view of Nicodemus who had everything but had to be nonetheless born again

This morning as we have dedicated Harley Sheat to the Lord we have delighted in her birth but have looked forward to the time of her second birth and the fact that through that birth will be a gift of life that far exceeds the life that we celebrated here this morning. As we move on in 2007 and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Gave Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008

2nd sermon in a series that explores 4 main points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book

God Gave Eph. 1:3-14 Intro: Anyone like to get gifts? Tomorrow is my birthday…and I’m personally envisioning coming home to a brand new 42 inch LCD HiDef TV hooked up with a replay of the LSU National Championship game showing on it. Yep…if I was truly loved, that is what I would get. Now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

When You Are New In The Church Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

This message will guide us when we are new in A church. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep

WHEN YOUR NEW IN THE CHURCH Gal 1:18-24 NASB {18} Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and stayed with him fifteen days. {19} But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. {20} (Now in what I am writing to you, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:18-24

Denomination: *other

The Five "Ts" Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005

Stewardship involves more than money. In fact there are five areas of stewardship. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you w

FAITHFUL IN THE FIVE "Ts" 1 Cor 4:1-5 1 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. 3 But to me it is a very small thing that I should be examined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

When To Cause Trouble In The Church Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

Should a person ever cause trouble in the church? Yes! This sermon tells you when. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

WHEN TO CAUSE TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Galatians 2:1-10 (NASB) 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. {2} And it was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

Fingerprints Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

What about the proverbial "smoking gun?" Is there one? One we could point to and erase all doubt. Where’s the DNA, the fingerprints? Today I want us to look at the "fingerprints" that point to the validity of Jesus’ claims and his resurrection.

CSI: Easter 3 of 5 in Series Fingerprints of Jesus INTRODUCTION So far, in our investigation of the resurrection we have looked at Biblical, Medical and Historical evidence. We have also looked at the man himself, Jesus of Nazareth. We studied who man claimed Jesus was and who the bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Detained By The Grave

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

we pray a lot of prayer points. Some of these prayer points may sound strange to some people. But for those who understand the war going on in the spirit, they are familiar items. For example at MFM, we pray a lot about buried virtues.

Psalm 30:3 says, “O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive that I should not go down to the pit.” In Psalm 49: 14 - 15, the Bible says, “Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Far Away In A Manager - A Different Perspective

Contributed by Samuel Young on Dec 14, 2014

Mary's four gifts - shephards, gold, frankincense, and Myrrh. Wise men come from China instead of Persia. You are that gift to the world. I have power point, video and song with this sermon. Power Point Available.

Mary All is at rest. It is quite now. As she lays beside her husband and her new born baby, she drifts in and out of a tired sleep. But when the baby stirs, she wakes. In the still of the night, she reflects the events of the past day. They had just traveled three days to her husband's home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Ruined Loincloth Series

Contributed by Roy Hagemyer on Jun 30, 2022

God wants to demonstrate a very important point to him and the nation of Judah. God wanted the people of Judah to understand a critical point, they were in trouble and it was not going to turn out well for them, they were going to be held in judgment by God Himself

Jeremiah 13:1-11 The Ruined Loincloth Verse 1 Thus says the LORD to me, “Go and buy a linen loincloth and put it around your waist, and do not dip it in water.” The Lord, Jehovah, said to Jeremiah, go and buy a linen loincloth. In the Hebrew, the word is Peshtae, meaning linen of flax garment. ...read more

Burning Embers

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

iVow is a stewardship series using the United Methodist Church membership vows saying, "I will uphold this congregation with my prayers, presences, gifts, service and witness." The sermon is on presence.

I have shared with you before some of the television viewing habits of the Broyles household. I think I may have even shared with you that one of the current, regularly viewed shows these days is The Big Bang Theory. That may surprise some of you. And, I will say, there are absolutely things I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Easter: He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church