Sermons on Readers Digest:

Joyful Trials Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

1st in a series on James dealing with our response to trials.

“Joyful Trials” Introduction Before we examine one of the magnificent “trees” (passage) in this forest (letter), I will first provide a brief overview of the “forest”. Our task in Bible study is to first understand what God intended to communicate to the original readers. How did they understand ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Standing Side By Side Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2018

It is a constant theme in Scripture - God calls His church to be "united". What does this mean, and how can we get it done?

In the 1600s the King of Sweden was Gustav Adolf II - and he was considered one of the great military strategists of the age. As with all great military strategists, the King was thinking ahead to how to control various areas around his nation, and one of the areas he had his eye on was Baltic ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23, Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planting Seeds Of Faith

Contributed by Scott Malone on Apr 5, 2005

Planting seeds of faith in your children is much like planting seeds in a garden.

PLANTING SEEDS OF FAITH Exodus 2:1-9 There are many mothers mentioned in scripture, but few who shaped history like the mother of Moses. What little we know of her we find in these few verses, but what she did in planting the seeds of faith in her young son would forever impact his life, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What's My Bottom Line Responsibility As A Believer?

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 9, 2004

Wouldn’t it be a help to know the bottom line responsibilities for our Christian life? If we only could know all the demands we have to fulfill to be satisfactory in God’s sight. This sermon discusses our Responsiility to God.

"What’s my Bottom Line Responsibilities as a Believer?" Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida Dr. David L. Haun Introduction A. I remember when I was a young boy living in West Virginia. On Saturday mornings, I would wake up all excited. "It’s Saturday, and I’m free from school. It’s a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyes That See, Hearts That Burn

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006

Why do we have "Holy Communion?" This is a sermon in the Reformed tradition that answers that in three ways -- Obedience, Remembrance and Enlightenment (or nurture).

In a little while we will participate in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Holy Communion. The Eucharist. On one level, this meal might seem like a reminder of some of the snacks we’ve had elsewhere -- like the cookie and juice we were given by our first grade teacher and like the bag of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can America Return To God

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

How can we turn this nation back to God? Can it even be done? Yes! We can make a difference!

CAN AMERICA RETURN TO GOD? By Mark Beaird Text: I Chronicles 7:14 "Nothing Happened Today" by Morris Chalfant Britain’s King George III wrote the day’s activities in his diary: "July 4, 1776--Nothing happened today." Nothing happened? America was born that day, King George. Her birth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 2:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Goes Around Comes Around Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 12, 2009

Jacob thought lightly about taking advantage of others, but he didn’t take it so lightly when others took advantage of him.

What Goes Around Comes Around (Genesis 29:14b-30) 1. My son, Scott, an insurance broker in Florida, loves ocean fishing and takes his cell phone along on the boat. One morning we were drifting about ten miles offshore as Scott discussed business on the phone. Suddenly his rod bent double, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Or The Trappings Of Religion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009

People who have a heart for the true God observe the outward trappings of Biblical faith, but they put the focus loving and knowing God by internalizing His Word.

God or the Trappings of Religion? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 15; Matthew 22:34-40, 23:1-12) 1. There is more than one way to look at things. 2. "Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Awkward Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2009

The Body of Christ functions best when individual believers have an attitude of "yes" toward God.

AWKWARD OBEDIENCE (Acts 9:10-19) 1. Life has its awkward or distasteful moments. A recent Time article read: 2. "Have economic times gotten so bad that some of the dead are going unburied? Several large counties across the country are experiencing unprecedented increases in the number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 28, 2020

God expects us to grow spiritually.

Grow Hebrews 5:11-6:12 God expects us to grow spiritually. SLIDE #1 Introduction • PC VIDEO- What if adults threw tantrums like toddlers? • I am thankful that I have never acted that way as an adult! • Our opening video clip, in a funny way, illustrates the matter at hand today. • When we are ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm In The Lord!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 15, 2019

How do we face our fears? When the adrenaline is pumping and we want to tuck and run, how do we stand firm in Jesus, come what may?

September 15, 2019 Sermon - CATM - Stand Firm in the Lord We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Most of our bodies functions are automatic. Digestive, circulatory, breathing. And even when you’re scared, your brain takes over your response. When you’re scared, your amygdala sends a distress ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Without Veils Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2011

Being under the New Covenant means changing from the inside out.

People Without Veils (2 Corinthians 3:7-18) 1. Sometimes there is no winning. A man recounts a time when he had to enter the military while the draft was still in place: I didn’t enlist in the Army — I was drafted. So I wasn’t going to make life easy for anyone. During my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our God Is Awesome

Contributed by Tunde Owolabi on Aug 25, 2013

Faith, Trusting God

Our God Is Awesome! Text; Jeremiah 32; 27 “Behold I am the LORD the GOD of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me? “ Introduction; A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine posted on his Facebook wall a testimony I’m about to share with you; There was this Christian Soldier ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 13, 2004

Part 3 of 3 in the series "Going for the Gold." The third characteristic of a world-class Christian is focus.

FINISHING STRONG Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:2-3 August 15, 2004 Introduction: This weekend marked the beginning of the Olympic games in Athens. World-class athletes from all around the globe have gathered to go for the gold. During this time we have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3