Sermons on Religious Displays:

Lord I Believe

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 4, 2023

Believe that the Lord can bring you through

When I was in grade school I had, a problem, in third grade, the teachers couldn’t figure out what my problem was. They would be up at the blackboard, writing things down and I would quickly lose interest. They didn’t understand why I didn’t have an attention span, about the things they would say. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Our Own Anger

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Recognize the damage that fleshly anger can bring. "Anger is the chief saboteur of the mind, a significant factor in the formation of many serious diseases. It is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness, accidents, loss of work, ti

1. Recognize the damage that fleshly anger can bring. "Anger is the chief saboteur of the mind, a significant factor in the formation of many serious diseases. It is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness, accidents, loss of work, time wastage, financial loss in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea On The Divided Hear Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 21, 2014

The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11

The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11 Hosea chapter 10 David Taylor We are in the back half of our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love toward an unfaithful people. I want to recap where we have been to give you and overview. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Thankful For? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018

just what should we celebrate about the Thanksgiving holiday

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. One day in which we like those early Pilgrims set aside time in our busy schedules to give thanks to God. Most of us associate the holiday with happy Pilgrims and Indians sitting down to a big feast. And that did happen - once. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Episcopal

The Lord And His Name Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 4, 2020

The LORD's name involves his character and reputation. As we take (on) his name we represent him and determine his influence based on our words and actions.

1. I read that in China when young people would get out of line with public displays of affection they would take the young people to the police station along with their families and the authorities would berate the family for hours over how the incident brought shame on them and how the parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aaa Road Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 9, 2013

Three characteristics that a Christian is challenged to make a part of his or her life are: authenticity, availability, and affirmation.

Luke 10:29-37 “AAA Road Servant” INTRODUCTION I suspect that a few of us here have made some New Year’s resolutions. Whether it is to lose weight, pay off debts, relax more, or spend more time with the family, our resolutions display our desire to live better, fuller lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Whese's The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 19, 2014

Jesus stands before Pilate. Jesus’ kingdom is not from this world, but he is still King of kings and Lord of lords.

John 18:28-40 "Where's the Kingdom?" INTRODUCTION It has often been said that Jesus, "Lived so that he could die." Such comments stress the crucifixion, but down play Jesus' life. I think it might be more accurate to say that Jesus died because he lived. In other words, Jesus bringing in the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace On Earth? Really?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 17, 2019

Jesus talks to us about divisiveness!

Weekend Message/Devotion August 18, 2019 Peace on Earth? Really? Luke 12:49-56 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, John 7:5-12, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will It Take To Prepare Us To Meet God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 7, 2023

Where is our walk with Christ and do people see Christ in us?

Amos 4:1-13 This is a story about Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Language And Power Of Silence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 21, 2023

Words are often considered as an effective means of communication between two or more people.

Karen Marie Moning, an American author once remarked: “Words can be twisted into any shape. Promises can be made to lull the heart and seduce the soul. In the final analysis, words mean nothing. They are labels we give things in an effort to wrap our puny little brains around their underlying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5, Lamentations 3:26, Psalm 141:3, Exodus 14:14

God And The Tsunami

Contributed by William Yates on Jan 8, 2005

God will allow disasters in this world in order to demonstrate His love to those in the aftermath and to draw others to a saving knowledge of Himself.

This past week I was watching MSNBC and every night on this news program people were discussing why God would allow the tsunami. There were Christians discussing this and atheists. One Christian lady on the program felt that it was God’s wrath being poured out upon the victims of the tsunami. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Rushing Wind Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[Fighting falling fence/wind during hurricane story.] You know, when that wind gets blowing, it’s going to move things to wherever it’s going. In today’s passage we’re going to see the ‘wind’ of the Holy Spirit blow through the early church and move the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help People Identify & Remove Pharisaical Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues.

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues. They cannot see that the Lord is more concerned about winning people to Christ, discipling them and growing churches that reflect all of His loving attributes. The church of today does not necessarily consist of the good, but of those who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus encountered many people on His way to Jerusalem for the sin of the world, in our study tonight we will see Him viewed as the coming King, but not from a godly perspective, but from the perspective of Jewish teaching about Messiah

Read Luke 19:28-40… if you read chapter 18 and the 1st part of 19 you will get more of the ‘flavor’ of this passage. But let me set the stage (so to speak): v.28-40 detail Jesus’ continuing journey toward Jerusalem. These verses take place sometime after Jericho events such ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025

As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational