Sermons on Public School:

God, The Heart-Broken Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 22, 2011

Like a grieving husband who has been deserted by the wife he loves, God reflects upon his relationship to unfaithful Israel.

God, the Heart-broken (Hosea 12-13) 1. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa police arrested an expelled student after thwarting what they called a "catastrophic" plot to set off a bomb at his former high school next week, authorities said Wednesday. Police Chief Jane Castor said Jared Cano, 17, had threatened ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting A Handle On Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2014

Life is more than bowl of cherries, and God wants us to take life seriously. He gives us specific hands-on instructions about how to do this in his Word. Today, we will examine three principles that summarize how to get a handle on life as believers.

Getting A Handle on Life (Proverbs 22:1-5) 1. A middle school was faced with a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Godly Mother's Contribution

Contributed by Steven Cook on May 8, 2003

A sermon about godly mothers in our life.

“The Godly Mother’s Contribution” Prov. 24:3-4; 2 Tim. 1:3-7 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction Origin of Mother’s Day – In a small Methodist church in Grafton, WV, a Sunday school teacher named Anna Reeves Jarvis, decided to honor mothers. Her daughter actually is credited with getting the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Might Be A Redneck If ...

Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005

A look at Pentecost through the motif of Jeff Foxworthy

YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF... 5/14/2005 Acts 2:1-21 Jeff Foxworthy has made the word "redneck" a very popular one in today’s culture with his humor statements which begin "You might be a redneck if..." ( YOUTH GROUP GIVE THEIR ONE LINERS) Other good ones are : ( Like) "You might be a redneck if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Methodist

Decision 2008

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Oct 25, 2008

Adresses political view of the democrat and republican parties and what God thinks about what they stand for.

Decision 2008; Jesse Bennett 10-26-08 Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma I Corinthians 10:24-25 Our elections are upon us once again, we have some tough decisions to make about our countries future. Thank God we still have the ability to make decisions, for we still have the freedom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 3 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-III—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Word Of God

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

There are certain things we must do with God’s Word!

What to Do with God’s Word Nehemiah Chapter Eight I. Introduction There is no way to overestimate the power of the Word of God. It is a blessing just to read it. In the book of Revelation we are promised a blessing just from reading the book. Rev 1:3 3 Blessed is he who reads and those who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Give Till It Feels Good Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007

This message discusses giving as one of the seven motivational spiritual gifts found in the Bible. This is a part of a series titled If we are the Body asnd was inspired by the song by Casting Crowns.

“Give Till it Feels Good” Romans 12:8 We have been talking about what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ....what it means to be connected. Last week we began looking at spiritual gifts. Let me remind you that there are 7 of what I am calling motivational spiritual gifts. These gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Healing For The Soul

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 25, 2015

Like Elijah, sometimes we feel utterly defeated (as I did by the shootings in Charleston and Chattanooga) but God remains with us through these times.

When I left on Sabbatical, I had Charleston on my mind. As I drove to North Carolina, it was on my mind. I tried to avoid newspapers and newscasts, but it was still on my mind. Through much of the Wild Goose Festival, we talked openly about violence and “isms.” I wasn’t home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Journey To The Cross Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 7, 2003

THE PROVISION OF THE CROSS IS THE BLOOD OF CHRIST!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART II: THE PROVISION OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 27: 11-26 April 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION: The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding At Cana

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 8, 2023

Jesus reveals himself by the works of the first miracle.

Today let us meditate on John chapter 2. The Apostle John has written his gospel for one purpose, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. When we believe you might have life, eternal life, in His name. The whole purpose of this gospel is just to line up supporting proofs for ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Footsteps Of Abraham

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

In terms of God’s promises to Abraham, we claim that we are indeed hair of Abraham. But the question is—are we heir in the spiritual heritage of Abraham? Are we heir in the call and journey of Abraham?

December 7, 2002 I. Introduction: Within the Christian tradition, one of the truths that we share with our Jewish and Muslim brothers is the understanding that we are heir of Abraham. And we readily apply this understanding to the promise that God gave to Abraham. As God had indeed blessed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Adventist

Just One Thing Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

A sermon on the Ten Commandments

Old Abbott and Costello skit. It doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This issue must be settled! If anyone, or anything, occupies first place in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: *other