Sermons on Preach Without Manuscript:

Lesson 18: Expound A Book Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 25, 2018

How to expound a whole book of the Bible

Lesson Goal In this lesson I want to encourage the use of a whole book or more in preaching. Lesson Intro When I was in Bible College we used to laugh about the guy who would get up to preach and say that he only had one text, everything from Genesis to Revelation. I stopped laughing about it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Migrant Workers

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 5, 2015

We have to make sure we are making a positive impact on our family, because they are the ones we are around the most, plus they have been given to us or put into our life, so that we can minster to them, witness to them!

Matthew 10:5-10-These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' 8 Heal the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hoax, Hallucination, Or Historical Fact

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 15, 2001

The very crux of Christianity rests in the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. Without that truth our hope, preaching and lives are in vain.

I Cor. 15:12-21 “Hoax, Hallucination, or Historical Fact?” Intro: The Key to our Hope is found in the Resurrection of Christ…PREACH! Without it our faith, hope and lives are empty…. I. WAS IT A HOAX? Some claim that it was a Hoax! A. They stole the body….EXPAND! 1. Somehow got past ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spur One Another On...

Contributed by David Slone on Apr 22, 2007

A look at how the writer of Hebrews spurs on the children of God. A semi outline semi manuscript. Powerpoint is available upon request

Spur one another on Hebrews 10 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews was written amidst ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Practicing Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 3, 2023

Jesus Christ spent his time during this week teaching his disciples and the crowd about certain important aspects of the pietism, true life in Christ. Preach the Word, Practice the preaching be a man of real rank.

Passion Week. Mathew 23:1-12: Be a Practicing Disciple Introduction: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. On this holy week’s meditations, we would see three chapters before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. There are eight woes that stand in contrast to the eight beatitudes (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Speaking In Tongues As Evidence Series

Contributed by Gregory Norton on Nov 27, 2011

We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.

Introduction Much earlier in ministry, I thought that I would never come to place where I would preach: I believe that conversion is by calling on the name of the Lord but without the required evidence/sign of speaking in tongues. Some teach that an ‘initial evidence’ of speaking in tongues is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 25, 2015

This message (not a complete manuscript) wrestles with the question that Jesus asked His disciples but also places it in the context of where it was asked?

In the Movie Talladega Nights there is a supper scene, I have “edited” this a little bit. (Characters: Ricky, Carly, Cal, Walker, Texas Ranger, Chip the father-in-law) Show the video if you are brave, but maybe edit it. “Carly: Supper’s ready! C’mon ya’ll. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Heart Attacks - Pt. 2 - Baby Buffet Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2016

The enemy attacks our heart in an attempt to drive us into a place of hopelessness. We must find hope again!

Heart Attacks Pt. 2 - Baby Buffet Introduction I am placing a demand on your memory today. I preached the first message in this series almost 4 weeks ago. We are right in the middle of combating 5 principalities that we are assigned to confront and drive out of our body and region. The first was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Share Your Faith Without Being A Jerk Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 8, 2001

Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh  at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Woes Upon The Privileged

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2012

Today, we are told that humankind is getting better, and that we are also better. But that is not correct, since in the past, there were times when all men knew about God, and most men worshiped Him. That was true for generations after Adam left the Gard

Woes Upon the Privileged I have titled my message, “Jesus Pronounces Woes Upon the Privileged”. By privileged, I don’t mean those who are wealthy and prominent or those who are members of the upper classes; but I am referring to those who have had the privilege of hearing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Concerned About Your Friends Without Christ? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Those people out there without Christ are not going to break down the doors of this church to get here and learn about Jesus. We cannot be complacent until someone has shared with them like somebody shared with us.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 9. Today I am going to preach to you. You say, “Well, I thought that’s what you did every Sunday.” Actually, those of you who hear me Sunday after Sunday realize about 90 percent of the time I am a pastor-teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Raise Your Kids Without Loosing Their Respect Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the fifth message in a series of sermons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home" Scripture: Ephesians 6:4 Sermon: How to Raise Your Kids without Loosing Their Respect. For the past month and a half, we’ve been looking at the Word of God for advice on how to build a happy and healthy home. And a happy and healthy home needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Anchored In Eternity: Preaching The Unchanging Truth In A Changing World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 31, 2025

This sermon explores how we can hold fast to truth in a world of flux.

Introduction: The Tide of Change We live in a world of relentless transformation. Technology reshapes how we connect, cultural norms shift like sand, and moral frameworks are rewritten overnight. What was accepted yesterday is questioned today, and what is celebrated today may be condemned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2021

Our Marathon ends only at our death. Till then we need to run without hesitance and fear. We will face all kinds of encumbrances in life but throw off the run with the same pace and win the race.

Theme: Run, Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Dearly beloved in Christ. Today, we will have mediation from Hebrews 12:1-3 under the theme, RUN. I would like to leave three thoughts, such as, Run the Race, Run to Jesus, and Run without weary. An old priest died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. Next to him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Preaching On The Purse Part Two: Commandments For The Wealthy Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 29, 2013

The Apostle Paul gives commandments to the rich on the handling of money.

PAUL’S PREACHING ON THE PURSE (PART TWO:) COMMANDMENTS FOR THE WEALTHY 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19 Audio Link to listen to this sermon: http://chirb.it/aKzkh6 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning as we come to the end of 1 Timothy, we will pick up a theme we had started two weeks ago concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ