Sermons on Policeman:

May I Be Excused? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2011

When it comes to sin, we are all without excuse.

“Between the Lines: May I Be Excused?” Romans 1:18-2:11 Magic Johnson. Pete Rose. Jesse James (the actor, not the cowboy). Arnold Schwarzenegger. Michael Vick. Richard Nixon. Bill Clinton. Mary Kay Letourneau. Debra LaFave. Saddam Hussein. Osama Bin Laden. Jim Tressel. These people all ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By The Grace Given Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 31, 2014

By God’s grace we are motivated to do right, to live right. 1- By God’s grace we humble ourselves 2- By God’s grace we honor others 3- By God’s grace we use our gifts

INTRO.- You’ve been graced by God whether you realize it or not! ILL.- When Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, he was stopped by a policeman and charged with speeding. Graham admitted his quilt, but was told by the officer that he would have to appear in court. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, Romans 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Let Your Past Determine Your Future!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2014

Our past is valuable but can limit us, especially if we have failures. The Word of God reveals 4 reasons you have a great destiny and 4 ways to restart God's plan for your life.

DON’T LET YOUR PAST DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE! Eccl. 1:9-10; Isa. 43:19; Mk. 9:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE ILLITERACY 1. As of 2011, Pollsters found that in the Millennial generation (who ranged in age from 18-29) a full third of them had no plans to ever read the Bible. Hopefully that will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Isaiah 43:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Beginning (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The first in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon highlights on the power of God, the planning of God, and the product of God.

A New Beginning (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/6/14 Have you ever wished you could have a do-over? I know of a teen-age girl in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, who wanted one. Police stopped the girl after complaints that a car had been seen doing laps around her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gospel Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 24, 2013

Several different looks at this “good news” gospel. 1- It’s the gospel of the apostles 2- It’s the gospel of the prophets 3- It’s the gospel of the Son

INTRO.- The word “gospel” means glad tidings or good news! Good news! Know some? Heard any lately? Good news seems to be few and far between these days what with the poor economy, high gas prices, unemployment, decent jobs hard to find, falling housing market, etc. ILL.- A farmer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6, Romans 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weapon Of Prayer

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

God clearly tells us that the conflict we're waging is a spiritual battle...and our weapons are not carnal. But they're mighty...to the pulling down of strongholds. There is no greater work you can do for your family...your church...your pastor...or you

THE WEAPON OF PRAYER EPHESIANS 6:18 Once there was a man who went bear hunting. As he trudged through the forest looking for a bear, he came to a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and just as he was pulling himself up over the last outcropping of rocks, a huge bear met him nose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Under Authority

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

What we perhaps don’t realize is that Christians are also under authority, civilians enlisted in the same cause, fighting evil and promoting the good.

I was watching an old Humphrey Bogart movie the other night, called Action in the North Atlantic. It was about the merchant marine in WWII, not about the navy. I was particularly interested because my brother Jeremy up in Alaska was in the merchant marine. And then I got even more interested, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Caricature Or Reality (Part 1)

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017

In order to pray, worship and serve God effectively, we need to understand who he is. This begins with an understanding that he is first of all holy. Only when we get a handle on his holiness can everything else fall into place.

Do you know what a caricature is? You see them all the time when you pick up a newspaper. You often have political cartoons where the details are not true life representations. Prominent features are often exaggerated and non-prominent features are diminished or eliminated altogether. If you go to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Isaiah 6:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You See This Sign? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017

The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

(Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With Whom Are You Standing?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 22, 2015

Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing.

20150621 4th Sunday after Pentecost B Title: With whom are you standing? Text: Mark 4:35-41 Thesis: Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing. Introduction In mid-May Dean Potter, known as an extreme climber, base-jumped wearing a wingsuit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution Then And Now: Are You Ready To Fight For The Faith?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 9, 2015

How many of you have ever been in a fight over your faith? Has someone every attacked you, insulted you, hit you, or tried to get you fired over your faith in Jesus Christ? If you have a real faith, it will happen! Today Christians are being persecuted!

Persecution Then and Now: Are you ready to fight for the faith? By Kelly Durant 7-12-15 Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 2. How many of you have ever been in a fight over your faith? Has someone every attacked you, insulted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

"The Lord Is My Shepherd"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 17, 2015

Shares the blessing of following the Good Shepherd.

“Psalm 23” July 26, 2013 Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

“be Opened”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 5, 2016

If you want a message that’s got humor, a good message, and it will “preach,” this one’s for you. It’s an unusual healing by Jesus.

“BE OPENED” Mark 7:31-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GARLIC REMEDY 1. Soon after Bernard reached his 110th birthday, a Houston Chronicle reporter visited him looking for a story. "So, Bernard," asked the reporter, "to what do you think you owe your longevity?" 2. "That’s easy," ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Was Naked Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

4th in this series. Borrowed from a concept by Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of Matthew 25, and how the Church can put it into practice.

Intro: How did you decide what to put on this morning? I usually put on what my wife says I can wear. That’s why, if anyone ever says to me, “Oh, you look nice in that!” I can tell them, “My wife dresses me nice.” It’s true. If it matches, or anything close ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Power With God

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2016

Of Jacob it was said, "As a Prince you have power with God." Why? Because he wrestled in prayer and prevailed. Do we wish to have "power with God?" Here's your chance to find out how.

HOW TO HAVE POWER WITH GOD Gen. 32:22-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE. Two convicts were working on a chain gang. "I heard the warden's daughter up and married a guy down on cellblock D," the first con says to the other. "The warden's mighty upset about it too." "Why?" asks the second prisoner. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God