Sermons on Referee:

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2009

Jesus rather unflatteringly compares us to sheep

“I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Esquivel shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Rolex watch, and a Pierre ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Thanks But No Thanks Series

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

To teach our children to not just say thanks but to be thankful is not just for them but also for us,

Thanks, BUT No Thanks Luke 18:9-14 Rev. R.B.Hughes Luke 18:14 “… for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extravagant Worship Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2015

Mary risked discomfort and rejection in order to offer Jesus an extravagant gift. What do we risk in our worship?

1. John 12.1-8 2. Selective Hearing (2 Slides) I like the story about a hobo who walked up to the front door of a big farmhouse, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. The hobo said, "Sir, could I please have something to eat? I haven't had a meal in days." The well-to-do owner of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Say Yes To The Dress Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

Like CJ Mahaney, I speak because the glory of God is at stake in the way women dress.

Text: 1 Timothy 2:9-10, Title: Say Yes To The Dress, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.25.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Simplicity and complexity of the gospel/bible: deep enough to baffle, confound, and drown the greatest theologians, yet simple and shallow enough for a child to understand B. Background to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Leading In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Aug 6, 2002

You will be tested and how you lead in times of crisis is the real evaluation of your leadership

Leading in times of crisis Daniel 2 Beginning I thought it my duty to serve on the WG School board. My children would be schooled there and I have an investment in the community that is multigenerational, so I put my name in the hat and ran and eventually served for 5 years on the board. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Building Christ Honoring Relationships

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 1, 2005

In this sermon we see Jesus example in how to build Christ honoring relationships.

Introduction- Do you need help building stronger relationships in your life: at work, home, school, and even at church? All of us need help building stronger relationships! Ill- One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he gave out small wooden ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Questions, Questions

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 25, 2005

How do we respond to the questions of life? How did Jesus respond?

It seems that questions fill our daily lives. Everywhere we go, we are confronted by questions. At home it might be very simple things like, “What’s for tea?” or, “When’s Grandma coming?”, “How can I afford it?”, “Who does she think she is?”, “What was that referee doing?”, “Why can’t I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resolve To Live In The Word

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010

A look at the gain to be had from Bible study, the payoff for the time invested, and the benefits found in the study of God’s word which can be found nowhere else.

Resolve to Live in the Word 01/20/08 PM Reading: James 1:21-25 Introduction We are already three weeks into the New Year, it may seem a little late to talk about resolutions but I want to offer up a resolution for all of us to pursue throughout the rest of the New Year and truly for the rest of our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give All You Can Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 31, 2019

Excel in Giving is the main theme of this passage in 2 Corinthians 8:1-15. Paul urges his readers to excel in faith, utterance, knowledge and also in giving to God and others. Its very motivational and inspiring to practice it in our life journey.

Excel in Giving, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Introduction Paul wrote four letters to the churches at Corinth: (1) A letter referred in 1st Corinthians 5:9, (2) the First letter to Corinthians, (3) “severe” letter referred in 2 Corinthians 2:3-4, (4) Second letter. One of the purposes was “To teach ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

I Want An Apple... I Don't Want A Seed!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2020

Take heed to finish the work before you. Often we pray God give me the finished product... God has a better idea. Invest your blood, sweat and tears and God gives the increase.

I WANT AN APPLE… I DON’T WANT A SEED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE TO PRAY. I lay my petitions down before the throne of God. I see many living far below our potential and privilege. 39 ½ years in the full time ministry has taught me many things. So I pray the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:19, Philemon 1:2, Jeremiah 12:5, Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Much Needed Promise Of Peace"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 6, 2022

The Light of Peace outshines the stress and fatigue we feel. If only we would slow down, for Christ has overcome the world - and so do we. https://fruitportcrc.org/worship I would love to engage with you - Send me a message

INTRODUCTION At least once a season we get into the car and work our way over to Seaway Drive to head downtown to the arena for a Muskegon Lumberjacks game. Hockey begins with a faceoff – all eyes of the roaring crowd are on the two hockey players facing each other from the opposing teams. Then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, John 16:33

Last Minute Living: Get Ready

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 19, 2025

Are we really spiritually ready? Be ready emotionally, physically and spiritually ready. What are we doing to be prepared for what is coming? Are we getting ready to leave this world?

LAST MINUTE LIVING? GETTING READY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) When my dad pastored in Indiana there was a hand pump outside. There was one big problem with the pump. It had to be PRIMED. The was a large bucket at the iron pot at the foot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12, Mark 5:3, Joshua 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven Help My Home!

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 29, 2021

The word “honor” means to esteem your parents or to value them. The Bible calls on you to respect them. You don’t have to think your parents are marvelous. You don’t have to do everything they say once you are an adult. But you must honor them.

If your home is anything like mine, see if this sounds familiar. You have more expenses than money. Your house isn’t anywhere near as clean as you would like it. You’re embarrassed by the messiness of your garage. You have not won “yard of the month” in a long, long time. There is more arguing than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

No Cheating! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 10, 2017

A sermon on the 7th Commandment dealing with what adultery is and how to avoid it.

I have two disclaimers before I begin todays message- #1. As a warning to parents with smaller children, I will be talking today about a subject that some parents might consider too mature for their children at this stage. So this message is rated PG, parental guidance is suggested, although I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Chip Off The Old Block

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Feb 14, 2002

From series in 1 John

“A Chip Off The Old Block” I John 3:1-12 One of the strangest moments in life is the day that you happen to glance down and at the end of your arm you suddenly realize that someone has taken your hand and replaced it your parents. The shock of that moment is hard to describe. I remember the day ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist