Sermons on Republicans:

Just One Thing Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

A sermon on the Ten Commandments

Old Abbott and Costello skit. It doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This issue must be settled! If anyone, or anything, occupies first place in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: *other

All People Matter To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007

The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With Today's Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 11, 2005

As prolific as the church was in the days of Paul, it suffers today. Either people do not come, or people come for the wrong reasons. The church is abundantly immersed in paradoxes. Whether verbalized, or thought, the operative question of the day is, “

Dealing with Today’s Church Hebrews 10:24-25;13:7,17 1 Timothy 4:13 Acts 2:42 INTRODUCTION: The New Testament repeatedly emphasizes the importance of local assemblies – ie: local churches. The pattern of the Apostle Paul was to establish local churches in every community he went to. Yet, as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

How should a Christian deal with the issue of Homosexuality

Series: America, Bless God There are many, many issues we could talk about in regards to this election. However, I am only going to choose a few. It is our job to come down standing on the truth and to help all those around us do the same. There is a large poster of Tiger Woods on the 18th ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Ken Osso on Feb 18, 2007

This is a message focusing on the lordship of Christ. The emphasis was on helping our people understand the invitation to live and participate in the kingdom, or reign, of God today.

Jesus is Lord Luke 17:20-36 “And milk.” Every morning for the first six years of my education, those two words signaled the end of the day’s announcements and the impending opportunity for each student in the school to rise for the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Every day was the same. As the button ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Why I Am An Optimist

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 23, 2003

1. I serve a God who is in control. 2. I stand on the promises of God. 3. I will outlive this world.

There have been several things in the news lately that have caused concern for Christians and other people who have a sense of morality and values. One has been the alarming victories the radical homosexual cause has had in our courts and the effect it is sure to have on our families. It now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 16, 2002

Those in true fellowship with the god of light are those who walk the talk.

- - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - Have you ever taken a personality test? These are instruments designed to give you an indication of how you are wired as a person. A few years ago I took the Myers-Briggs Type ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: *other

Alive In This World Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008

For Earth Day -- We continue to deplete resources, but there are more to be found. We cannot ignore the mandate to make sure that all have material as well as spiritual needs met. God’s call is to care about all aspects of all people and all the earth.

The universal symbol of a person taking his ease – the sign on the door, “Gone fishing.” You came to the medical office to get a checkup, but the doctor decided he had done enough for one day; “Gone fishing.” You came to the lawyer’s office to put First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg into your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Other Besides Him

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

In this world that offers so many choices, it is difficult to focus on the one ultimate in life, our God, beside whom there is no other; loving God first is our life, our duty.

(Proper 26B) There is no other besides him Devotion to the only One Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Moses said to the people, “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the rules that the Lord your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going over, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Anglican

Get Up And Win The Race

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007

Leave the past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus.

Get up and Win the Race Great Bend, Kansas Big Idea: Leave the Past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus. Introduction: This morning I want to review 2003. I believe it’s a noble thing to do in light of 2004. What are some of the major events that occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

This Church Is Going To The Dogs

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 7, 2012

This sermon teaches that all are loved by God and therefore the Church should reach out to everyone.

The Church is Going to the Dogs (Mark 7:24-37) Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

“put Not Your Trust In Princes”(Politicians)

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2012

This election is very important, but despite the outcome, we still may find ourselves disillusioned. David has sage advice for us: "Do not put your trust in princes." So what should be the object of our Trust? There are 3 accessories to gain that trust.

“PUT NOT YOUR TRUST IN PRINCES”(POLITICIANS) Psalm 146:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LIBERAL KITTENS 1. Chris Matthews (MSNBC Hardball; liberal) was out jogging one morning, and saw a little boy on the corner with a box. 'What's in the box son?' The little boy, who knew who he was, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What About You? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

"Who do you that I am?" asks Jesus.

Introduction Who is Jesus? That is the title of one book on my bookshelf. Next to it is, Who was Jesus? Then there are The Jesus I Never Knew, Jesus the Jewish Theologian, The Jesus Quest, A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus, The So-called Historical Jesus, I Believe in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Brother, Where Art Thou In Civil Government

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the Christian Community & pulpits when it comes to her being involved in the civil arena (from the outside but often from the within our own ranks).

O Brother, Where Art Thou in Civil Government (Inspired by David Barton’s book, The Role of Pastors & Christians in Civil Government) July 1, 2012 * FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"The Church Goes Viral" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 29, 2013

I want to make the illustration of what it means to go viral on the internet. This happens all the time because people of our generation practically live on the web. As we continue in Acts chapter 11 we see that the church had already grown very rapidly.

There’s a saying online when something gets really popular, that it goes “viral”. Not too long ago there a was 4 minute video posted on Youtube by a fellow named Jefferson Bethke. It was poem entitled, “Why I hate religion but Love Jesus”. In less than two years it was ...read more