Sermons on Pulpit Committee:

A Sermon For All Saints Day

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 31, 2009

For all the Saints, who from their Labors rest...

All Saints Sunday November 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 13, 2001

It’s the third day. Jesus is walking beside you. Do you recognize Him as Lord or all--Do you recognize Him at all?

Luke 24:13-35 13. Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Holiness

Guideline #5: Step Out With A Bold Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 14, 2003

Active faith: what it requires and the results of its implementation in the church

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #5: “STEP OUT WITH A BOLD FAITH” (Material basically from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A little old lady was given a much desired mission assignment to the Apache ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Farewell Thoughts

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

My farewell sermon at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa preached 1/10/2010.

I’ve found that of all the sermons that I have prepared to be preached from this pulpit, this one that I have to preach today has perhaps been the most difficult to write. For starters, it’s an emotional one because this is the last time I will preach to you from this pulpit as your Pastor. If ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Small Group Leader Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 29, 2001

Jesus longs to be present as the center of our gatherings, just as he promised, to be light and to give life.

The Real Small Group Leader Pastor Jim Luthy Last week, I mentioned the optimum group size was probably between 2-12 people. That being said, I’m sure any of you who have worked with a group of others would agree there are times when it seems the optimum group size is one. Working with others ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-30, Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Hidden Sin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 25, 2022

Chapters 1-6 of Joshua the children of Israel go from strength to strength. Then there was an unseen problem that would ruin everything. It was the hidden sin of Achan recorded in Joshua chapter 7.

It was an unusual situation. One evening the president of our fraternity called a special unplanned meeting. When everyone came to the room the doors were shut. He explained the problem. Wallets were disappearing from the rooms. They were disappearing at such a rate and at such unusual times that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

So Much I Can Taste It

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2009

We the church have not been paying attention to what God wants passionately for His people: that they be fed, that they be healthy, that they have salvation.

She strode feverishly across the room, brandishing two sheets of paper, one in each hand. She was smiling and yet agitated, excited and yet anxious. "I want this job so much I can taste it." In one hand was a job listing that read as if her very name were on it. Her degree, her major, her ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

All Your Anxiety?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004

Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Care Givers Of The Cure Giver"

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 18, 2001

An encouragement to serve remembering where the strength to serve comes from.

“Care Givers of the Cure Giver” Luke 9:10-17 October 21st, 2001 Many churches open their worship services with a responsive call to worship that goes like this: The pastor calls to the congregation, “The Lord be with you”, and then the people respond, “and also with you.” Responses such as these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Personal Growth For Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Material created when I was an Adjunct Professor for a small seminary. There should be something in here a Pentecostal can find helpful. ;-)

Personal Growth for Christian Living Course Material Presented By Dr. Ronald E. Shultz Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College June 17, 18, 2013 Table of Contents Seclusion – Fellowship/Meditation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, Acts 13:46-47, Acts 6:2-4, Acts 4:31, Luke 11:27-30, Luke 4:4, Proverbs 30:5-6, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 22:22-26, Genesis 6:13-14, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Chronicles 16:34-35, Judges 5:2-3, Acts 9:3-7, Matthew 14:22-23, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 63:5-7, 1 Chronicles 23:30, Psalm 32:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Launching Out Into The Deep Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 22, 2016

A description of evangelism the first thing Jesus called His disciples to do, showing it priority, the power behind it and practical steps every church should take.

Annual Sermons: Vol. 12 Sermon 9 Bob Marcaurelle Mt. 4:18-20, Lk. 5:1-11 Yahoo search to: homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Anderson SC LAUNCHING OUT INTO THE DEEP This miracle is not about fishing - it is about evangelism - fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism: 4 Reasons To Do It Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

4 Reasons to Evangelize...1. It is commanded. 2. It is connected to our love for God. 3. Connects our love for unbelievers. 4. It is a movement by God.

Introduction: Last week we began talking about the core values of our church. The “Christian Ministry and Education” committee (CM&E) met a number of times with the specific purpose of determining these values. Today we will be considering the second of those values. It is an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Friends

Maynard's Motorcycle

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2003

There is a rumor about the Presbyterian Church -- we are the "frozen chosen." Not true! Our church is filled with the Holy Spirit and hard at work seeking and doing the will of God.

Acts 2:38-47 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Through Endolence The Rafters Sag

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This sermon explores the Christians duty to be salt and light in our communities. What has happened in America as the Church has lost it’s voice

Through Slackness The Rafters Sag Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 This morning some of you might not like my topic. Some of you might go away from here upset that I have dared speak on this subject in the church. But I want to assure you that as sure as I am standing here today I believe God put this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:16-20

Denomination: *other