Sermons on Rashness:

Living Prepared Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2010

Are you living prepared? The time is near according to Peter, we are called to be prepared!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever found yourself totally unprepared for a meeting or some event? • Have you have those dreams of having something come up that you were responsible for yet you were unprepared. That is scary to think about isn’t it? • I still have reoccurring dreams of getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Commitment

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011

While the cost of discipleship is 100% commitment 100% of the time, the outworking of that commitment will differ from one person to the next.

Last week we spoke about the cost of discipleship, or the cost of following Jesus, or the cost of being a Christian. Whether you are the pastor or a missionary or just the guy who gives out the hymn books each meeting, the cost of following Jesus is the same for us all. And from the Scriptures we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Very helpful for every age.

Life and Conduct Proverbs 19:1-29 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. 3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Above - Pt. 1 - Heart Attack Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 29, 2011

Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

Above Pt. 1 – Heart Attacks I. Introduction Above. When I say that word there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . position, prominence, higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

“fence Riding Is For Cowboys” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Fence Riding is For Cowboys” Acts 5:33-39 Gamaliel was a man who helped give the disciples a break and what he said in verse 39 was probably the smartest thing he had ever said, which always caused me to think highly of this man. But then after some careful examination and reading a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Changed December 25th

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 17, 2015

A brief devotional sharing how Jesus has changed December 25th.

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Christmas Eve/Day Devotion Proposition: Jesus Christ has transformed the 25th Day of December. INTRO: Grace and peace from our Heaven Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world. What a wonderful time of the year! This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Dear John

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2015

Notice 3 truths that will refill our faith in Jesus' love (Material adapted from Mark Atteberry's book, Free Refill, Chapter 5 on Refilling Your Faith In His Love, pgs. 77-89)

HoHum: A "Dear John letter" is a letter written, originally to a soldier overseas, by his wife or girlfriend to inform him their relationship is over, usually because the author has found another lover. WBTU: Because human love is failing, at times we doubt God’s love for us. When some ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 21, 2014

There are PLENTY of reasons to be thankful. Let's reflect on a few.

INTRODUCTION • THANKSGIVING CLIP from Hyper Pixel. • SLIDE #1 • Signs You’ve Eaten Too Much at Thanksgiving: The Gravy Boat your wife set out is an actual 12’ boat. • On Friday, you set off three seismographs on your morning jog. • Pricking your finger for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sackcloth Within

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

We are never really aware of the secret burdens that some people carry.

2 Kings 6:24-30 KJV And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. [25] And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love, For The Day Is Near

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

Our Scripture today also addresses something that each one of us owes. It’s one of what’s known as the four marks of the church. These are essentials to our faith and are characterized by “Grace-Full Living”.

Exodus 20:18-21 Romans 13:8-14 Acts 2:42-47 John 15:12 Deut. 6:5 There’s a cartoon of Snoopy typing a letter on top of his doghouse. The letter begins this way: “Dear IRS.” Snoopy thinks for a moment and then finishes, “I am writing to you to cancel my subscription. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Life Requires Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Sep 20, 2010

Running through Paul's writings is the power of the cross and our need to turn from our sinful nature and desires. This sermon speaks to that power and that need in our lives.

Do you know what I once was? I was once an enemy of God. I was once what Paul called, in Eph. 2:3, an object of God’s wrath, that is, his anger, his righteous indignation. I was wasting my life gratifying the cravings of my sinful nature as I turned down the voice of morality in my head ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Thankful?

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Oct 16, 2008

DO you think that people in general are more or less thankful these days? What does the Bible have to say about our attitude of gratitude?

Why should I be Thankful? Thanksgiving Sunday, 2008 You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the EZ-Boy. The "Gravy Boat" your wife set out was a real 12’ boat! You receive a Sumo Wrestler application in your e-mail. Tuesday, you set ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Away From A Fool

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2014

To show that we need to get away from the presence of a fool to preserve knowledge.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fools as friends? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to get away from the presence of a fool to preserve knowledge. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:7 (Amplified Bible) Go from the presence of a foolish and self-confident man, for you will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 1, 2019

A story of drama, intrigue, romance, plots and subplots. The story of Esther and God's timing.

For Such a Times as This Theme: Text: Esther 4:10 Esther 4:13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not to yourself that you shall escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews. 14 For if you altogether hold your peace at this time, then there shall be an enlargement and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Not Such A Silent Night

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

If your Christmas isn't coming together the way you would like, remember that our God is a God for the rough times, too. Look what Mary went through on the first Christmas.

If a good fairy appeared and said you could make a list to put together your perfect Christmas, what would you put on your list? Every year around Christmas time we get several chances to watch various versions of Charles Dickens’ classic story about Ebenezer Scrooge and the various spirits of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7