Sermons on Puffing:

True Love Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2009

Message about building a bridge to the community through the love we have. These are notes and pieces to put a message together

Note: This message came from a series of messages by Doug Small Title: Building a Bridge to the Community - True Love Theme: True love, action Text: Luke 7:36 - 47 Introduction Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him (Religious leaders) to eat with him (Jesus). And He (Jesus) went to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Now Here

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 4, 2009

God Is Now Here 1) To provide 2) To protect 3) Perpetually

The Journal ran an article last week about the need to screen vanity plate applications so nothing offensive or obscene gets embossed on government issued license plates. For example an Ontario woman’s request to put her maiden name on her vanity plate was denied because the plate would have read: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Six Worst Words In The English Language

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Jul 14, 2009

The six worst words in the English language are, "I don’t want to get involved."

Six worst words in the English language (I don’t want to get involved) Introduction: I know you are sick of hearing about this, but the news this past week will help me make the one major point I want to make. I want to use the death of Michael Jackson to make this point. The latest we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken, Worn Out, Old Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 19, 2008

I used this sermon as one of several in a series on Clay Pots (Earthen Vessels). This was the one I used on Father’s Day during that series.

I recently came across a Chinese parable that eludes to our thoughts for today’s text. It’s a tale about a water-bearer and his two pots of clay. An elderly peasant had two large clay pots. One of the pots had a crack down its side to a point about half way. The other pot, perfect! Each had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Leviticus 15:12, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: *other

The "In Thing"

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 29, 2007

Can Christianity be trendy? Absolutely! It’s faddish, popular, and contemporary. But if its not real to you, it will eventually cease to gratify and feed your curiosity, then you will find something else that will. Hell will be full of trendies.

THE “IN THING” Matt 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. The worldview of Christianity is that it is controlling, a needless waste of time and a money consumer, restrictive, intolerant, and maybe even cliquish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Vessels Of Service

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This is from a series based on our church mission statement "LOVE like Christ" V=vessels of service. I’ve used sermon central in my research.

L.O.V.E like Christ being Vessels of Service Romans 12:1-5 Jay Davis Robison January 22, 2006 It started early this morning as people rolled out of bed For some it started a little after 5 as they got ready Our Praise team was here at 8:45 SS teachers worked all wk gave it 1 more look raring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Good Luck With That Thing

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007

This is about how Christians should be involved in compassionate ministries.

You’ve probably heard of several Christian Charities. There’s Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion International, Heart-to-Heart, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and others. Most denominations have some arm that is a charity, usually called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living In The Overflow

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005

We are called to live in the overflow of God’s love

Living in the Overflow 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 April 10, 2005 Morning Worship Introduction When I was on the high school cross country team, we would do some of our training at a nearby lake. Our coach wanted us to train on the hills so that we could be better conditioned for various meets that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's The Boss

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 6, 2005

This a Sermon that answers the question of "Who’s the Boss?" with an OT story who’s truths still apply today.

Who’s the boss? 10/4/2005 Exodus 3:14 And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. The boss was complaining in our staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. Later that morning he went to Wal Mart and bought a small sign ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: *other

The High Cost Of Being Lost

Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004

A sermon that challenges us to count the cost of living a life that has been given to the world and not to Jesus Christ

"The High Cost Being Lost" Luke 12:16-21 I. Introduction There is an expression that we see a lot on popular youth clothing, it appears on our trucks and it even appears in some advertising. "No Fear" or as we say in the country, "Ain’t Skeered". Now I am not exactly sure where that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

From A Sob To A Song

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

From a Sob to a Song: Learn from Habakkuk How the Lord Leads from Confusion to Calm

It started with four highjacked airplanes and three downed buildings resulting in the deaths of 6,000 people. How did you react when you first found out about the attacks? For me it was scepticism. It looked more like a movie than reality. When the frightful facts finally sank in I was reminded ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: Dismay In The Garden Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the failure of our own strength.

Peter- Dismay in the Garden Mark 14.22-42 Answer a question for me: How can you go from ‘I will never deny you, I will die for you, to ‘I don’t know him in less than 12 hours?’ That was Peter’s experience on that fateful night. How did it happen? What contributed to such a fall from the one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love Is: The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 22, 2004

LOVE IS THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY TO LIVE AND REVEAL OUR GOD!

LOVE IS: THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 JULY 18, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The only thing most people do better than anyone else is read their own handwriting. John Adams. Edwin Bliss once said, "The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Understanding Love”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

Love is not always easy to explain, or even to understand

“Understanding Love” 1 Corinthians 13 OPENING JOKE: Illustration “Love-letter lament” Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational