Sermons on Reaching Hands:

A Leader Is A Hero

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Oct 26, 2004

A leader should be a hero. Best sermon on what a hero/leader is like.

A Leader Is A Hero HERO Def: 1 a : a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b : an illustrious warrior c : a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d : one that shows great courage 2 a : the principal male character in a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thorn Of Crowns He Wore For You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008

He left Heaven and His heavenly crown to wear a crown of thorns to set us free from sin.

A thorn of crowns He wore for you Matthew 27:29 “And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” When they mocked Him with a crown of thorns it was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Battle Tested For The Lord

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007

The story of Gideon and his army of 300 men teaches us some great lessons about life and faith. If God were going to give a report card, what grade would we get. God’s grading system is completely turned around from the worlds, as you will see in this se

Battle Tested for the Lord Judges 7 What grade would God give you? Unlike most grade cards, in this grade card A is bad and F is good! 1. What grade would God give you when it comes to your Heart? A -Afraid or F- Fearless Gideon- Anyone who trembles with fear may “turn back” and leave ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Guards Monologue

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

A monologue from a guard present at the crucifixion of Jesus

We were there that day. I still remember it like it was yesterday. We woke up early in the morning as the captain called us for an important duty. There was a mob of people gathered together. Apparently a Jew was among them proclaiming that He was the Messiah. Proclaiming that He was God! His ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Plod On! We Are In A Marathron

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Ministry must be build about the long haul not the sprint? Life is a MARATHON... PLOD ON... PREPARE FOR THE GOAL.

PLOD ON... LIFE IS A MARATHRON NOT A SPRINT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MY DAD HAS PASTORED ALMOST 60 YEARS, I HAVE 33 YEARS IN THE FULL TIME MINISTRY... OFTEN AS I LEAVE MY DAD HE SAYS: LOVE YOU SON! PLOD ON... PLOD ON IS A OLD MOUNTAIN EXPRESSION... DO YOU UNDERSTAND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Do With The Transfiguration Narrative?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 18, 2025

One the most difficult events in the Gospels to explain! However, there is a light shining through the cloud to us.

What do you do with the Transfiguration narrative? Luke 9:28-36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:28 About eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter, John, and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Golden Mean

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 2, 2024

Ethics are defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or group. It can include a consciousness of moral importance or principles.

Potter Stewart, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 reminds us: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 13:8-10, Proverbs 11:1, Matthew 7:12

You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Aug 6, 2002

The Power of Faith

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ Jesus, I read quite recently that someone has purchased the right to allow tourists to walk on the Sea of Galilee. No, they have not also purchased the rights to the law of gravity. Instead, what they intend to do is build a plexiglass walkway hundreds of feet out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Conformers Or Transformers

Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2002

God wants our lives to be given as living sacrifices unto Him. We are not be conformers to the world but transformers of the lost and of ourselves.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Mar 24, 2007

Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus teaches us about His ministry. Insignificant to us may be significant to Him; He always has time to minister; He doesn’t really care what self-righteous think; His mind was on His mission.

LUKE 19:1-10 Imagine the story with me. Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem. He knew what awaited him there, he knew he was going to be received royally, then in a matter of days, he would be crucified and murdered. He understood this was God’s master plan to offer salvation to the world – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Divide At Calvary

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

The Bible tells us that there were two thieves who died with Him that day, however their eternal souls went in totally different directions as one rebelled against the Savior in the middle, and the other received the Savior into His heart. Three crosses

THE GREAT DIVIDE AT CALVARY Luke 23:32-43 There is a signpost high up in the Canadian Rockies. The board says, "The Great Divide". It’s the source of two great river systems, one flowing west into the Pacific Ocean, and the other into the Atlantic. Two raindrops can fall side by side, but will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Loves Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008

1st sermon in 4 part series looking at the 4 major points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

God Loves, Isa. 53:1-11 3:16 Series, week Intro: Anyone know what tonight is? The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences Awards…also known as the Oscars, live from Los Angeles, CA. A celebration of movies that most of us will never see starring actors that many of us have never heard of…yet it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Something No Thief Can Steal

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2009

Contrast the thieves on the crosses; from Jesus they had, or could have had, salvation, assurance, companionship, things which no thief can steal.

The scene was one of striking and even bitter contrast. While three men were being hauled off to their deaths, one of them was far different from the other two. Two of these hapless three were thieves, and as thieves they had lived by the law of the thief: namely, easy come, easy go. If you take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The Opportunity

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

We can take this controversy and debate about the Da Vinci Code and we can engage others with the truth of the gospel.

Making The Most Of The Opportunity 05/28/06 AM Text: Colossians 4:5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction On May 19th, theaters opened the doors to people eager to see the Da Vinci Code. Directed by Ron Howard and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Answers By Fire Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 in Elijah series - God’s passion and God’s purification

1 Kings 18:16-24, 30-40 – The God Who Answers by Fire I’m told of an occasion when Satan got into an argument with Jesus about who had the greater power. Satan said, “I can do anything you can do only better.” Jesus replied, “OK, prove it. Go ahead and try creating a man.” Satan said, “No ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist