Sermons on Prefer:

A Cross-Shaped Life In A Me First World

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 17, 2025

In a world that screams for your rights, the cross calls you to lay them down for the sake of others

- I have a confession to make. For a significant portion of my adult life, I was a devout member of a very strict, very demanding religion. It had its own rituals, its own moral code, and its own unforgivable sins. I’m talking, of course, about the religion of the Incredibly, Spotlessly Clean Car. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Intepret Difficult Passages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Intepret Difficult Passages

How To Deal With Problems In the Bible 1. Believe that the Bible is the word of God without error, completely true, and entirely inspired by God. Once you approach the scriptures with this presupposition it is just a matter of time before you will see that there are no contradictions, errors, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity In Times Like These

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2023

God is serious about our lives and His judgment. Live like it!

Integrity in Times like These When God established an earthly monarchy for Israel, He prohibited anointing a king from outside the nation. Moses told the Hebrews in Deuteronomy 15:14-15 (NKJV): 14 “When you come to the land which the LORD your God is giving you, and possess it and dwell in it, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Love Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 25, 2008

3rd and last in a series on Romans 12. This message addresses the call and the ways believers are to authentically loving other believers and unbelievers.

Trinity Baptist Church August 24, 2008 Combating complacency Authentic Love Romans 12:9-21 Some of you remember that once upon a time I was -- sort of a hippie. It was during college -- Patty and I both attended K-State. My second Summer in college I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

One Woman In The Presence Of A King

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008

Queen Esther’s experience before the king for the saving of her people. We need to be aware that we have a mission and as daunting as the task may be if we would stand in the presence of the King of kings we can stand up for the King anywhere.

Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God 381 Manton Avenue, Providence RI 02909 Sunday October 8th 2006 10:00am and 11:30am One Woman before a King In the year 586 BC Nebuchadnezzar Emperor of the Babylonians (the Iraqis) invaded Jerusalem, destroyed the temple and captured more than 10,000 young Jews. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Breaking Point: Faith That Saves Vs. Faith That Doesn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

At the height of popularity, Jesus makes hard statements that thin the crowds. He says many of his disciples didn't really believe. And they fell away. What's the difference between the faith that saves and the kind of faith that doesn't? This story reveals that truth.

I’m sure that there are many of us here who have known or encountered people who were strong Christians from everything we could tell, but who have, for one reason or another, fallen away from the faith. They no longer claim to believe, they do not practice what Christ taught, they no longer ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-66, 1 John 2:19, John 3:16, John 6:47

Denomination: Bible Church

Accept One Another

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2021

Since we are accepted by Christ, we must accept one another.

According to LifeWay Research, when asked about their most significant struggle this past year, pastors pointed to the disunity in their congregation caused by COVID and the various protocols put in place. Many factors no doubt play a role in this problem, but one statistic may underscore a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing Styles Of Worship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) 14 different styles of worship service for various audiences

Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) * Seeker-Sensitive Worship Services  Those who follow the Willow Creek Community Church model who seek to present and explain the gospel in non-religious terms using contextually relevant methods to non-christians. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Walks In

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 6, 2000

Jairus’ daughter

This account from the synoptics of the raising of the twelve year old daughter of Jairus, teaches us lessons on the compassion, the wisdom and the power of our Lord. Among commentators there are differing opinions concerning the actual physical state of the girl previous to her visit from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-34, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Orthodox

"Joining The Struggle Against Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2003

Joining the struggle against evil means taking up the Cross of Christ and following Him.

Mark 8:31-38 “Joining the Struggle Against Evil” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Jesus spoke plainly when predicting His upcoming death and resurrection and “Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” A “Rebuke” is a sharp ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Compelled... To Tell Everyone Everything Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2002

second in a series on Ephesians 3

Compelled... to Tell Every One Every Thing Ephesians 3:7-9 Eph 3:7 CEV God treated me with kindness. His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news. Eph 3:8 CEV I am the least important of all God’s people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer 1- The Place And Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 3, 2003

Prayers: 1)Relationship 2)Rewards 3)Right place

The place and priority of prayer Mt 6:1-8 WBC 5.1.02 am Baptismal Service of Timmy Hayward An elderly gentleman passed his granddaughter’s room one night and overheard her repeating the alphabet in an oddly reverent way. "What on earth are you up to?" he asked. "I’m saying my prayers," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Tares

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan.

The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan. The parable of the wheat and tares is a prediction of the history of Christianity. The "field" represents the religious world, in which the wheat and the tares "grow together. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Holiness

Hannah's Mourning For Motherhood

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004

The story of Hannah is not only a wonderful account and illustration of what motherhood should be about, but also pictures the type of passion that all God’s children should demonstrate in their service for the Lord.

HANNAH’S MOURNING FOR MOTHERHOOD Text: I Sam.1: 1-10 Intro: “No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: ‘Let’s see,’ he said, ‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on your husband and 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Family In Crisis

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 8, 2004

Protection of Marriage Sunday and what we as Christians need to do to understand the problem and what we can do to help

The Family in Crisis July 11, 2004 Intro: Today we are dealing with a topic that many will find uncomfortable and disturbing. Many Christians believe that our political lives and our spiritual lives should not mix. However, that is like saying the oxygen we breathe in and our blood should not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist