Sermons on Responses:

There Will Be No Hot Shots In Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 17, 2011

You must humbly worship God!

In the modern Church we seem to have an abundance of celebrity preachers or pastors. They have large churches, TV shows, books galore. Even secular TV hosts will have them on their show. We have come a long way from men like Paul who called himself the Chief of Sinners and the least of all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mother’s Day 2011

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 6, 2011

Some Scriptures and thoughts about Mother’s Day!

Proverbs 23:22-Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old. Proverbs 23:24-25-The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise For All Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

The good news of new life in Christ is for all; there are no limits to it.

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 “A Promise for All” INTRODUCTION The text today contains the first sermon of the Christian church. It’s a rather long sermon and admittedly a little on the hell, fire, and brimstone side of things. Thankfully, we only read the very beginning and the end of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

When we experience suffering and pain our first reaction is usually one of striking out, but Job teaches us how we are to respond to God during the trying times of our lives...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 22, 2010 Date Preached: January 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Respond to God Sermon Text: Job 42:1-6 [HCSB] 1 Then Job replied to the LORD: 2 I know ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Greatest Power

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

I want you to ask yourself, "What do 1 see as my greatest power?" If your response is, "I have no power", then you couldn't be more wrong

YOUR GREATEST POWER Proverbs 1:28-33; 22:6 l Corinthians 10:13 2 Cor. 6:2 Jn. 10:10, 27-29 Ezek. 18:1-4, 20 Josh. 24:15 Jas. 3:2 24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny was convicted for stealing $6,000 at gun point. The irony is that the gun ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:28-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'm Thirsty Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 6, 2007

The fifth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

We continue looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross and how they reveal the heart of the Savior. Importance of context > the story of God’s love for us and our need for Him So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives us the example of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah – Running From God Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Sep 21, 2012

A familiar book packed with relevant gems of truth to apply to our lives today...

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, Sept 23, 2012 “Jonah – Running from God” Jonah 1:1-17 and Selected, Part 1 of 3 Background… • An old familiar book packed with gems of truth for us today • Not simply a book about a great fish (4 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

My Sacrifice Before The Lord

Contributed by Eric Smith on Aug 4, 2012

When you come to church, it is not up to the preacher, the worship leader, the musicians and the singers to get you right with God. Leviticus tells us 4 things the worshiper must do and and 4 things the "priest" does.

Lev 16:14-19 14 And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. 15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Creation, Sin, And More Sin Building Towers Of Futility Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin Building Towers of Futility Genesis 11:1-9 David Taylor February 14, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin Building Towers of Futility Genesis 11:1-9 David Taylor February 14, 2016 Intro: story The Tower of Babel incident occurs about one hundred thirty years after the flood. The whole world is described as unified, having the same language. Rebelling against God, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation, Sin, And More Sin Building Towers Of Futility Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin Building Towers of Futility Genesis 11:1-9 David Taylor February 14, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin Building Towers of Futility Genesis 11:1-9 David Taylor February 14, 2016 Intro: story The Tower of Babel incident occurs about one hundred thirty years after the flood. The whole world is described as unified, having the same language. Rebelling against God, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Lose Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2020

How can we not lose heart? (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter on Don't Lose Heart)

HoHum: The New York City transit company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched with no success. Finally, 10 days after they had disappeared, the bus and driver were found- in Miami, Florida. The driver said, “I’d had it with the cold weather, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Of God -Abraham Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

God called Abram and Sarai to be a blessing to the nations. Their name change brought great revival in their life and brought blessings to their Descendants. Read through this sermon and understood why the promise of God took long time to be fulfilled in the lives of this couple.

Genesis 12:1-9 Leave and Go Abraham He was the second son of Terah; he lost his father at the age of 75. His life is narrated in just 12 chapters. He is called a friend of God (I Chronicles 20:7, Isaiah.41:8, James 2:23). He became the father of believers. He is an important person in three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Song On The Flip Side

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 19, 2019

The call to justice goes hand in hand with the call to love God and our neighbor.

August 18, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:49-56; Jeremiah 23:23-29 The Song on the Flip Side Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were already kindled! – Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Kind When It's Hard Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2019

Matthew 5:38-48

JUST BE KIND - Being Kind When It’s Hard November 17, 2019 Matthew 5:38-48 (p. 678) Introduction: Amber Guyger had just finished a 13 hour shift as a Dallas Police officer and was on her way home. She was texting her boyfriend who was also a cop. She pulled into her parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Was Paul A Good Preacher?

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 21, 2020

Men tend to judge speakers according to a standard that Paul did not even desire to meet. Maybe our judgement needs a little realignment with scripture.

Was Paul A Good Preacher? Hmmm. I’ve often wondered how many churches would pass on hiring Paul for their pulpit minister. • Everyone is a TV evangelist right now. • Pick and choose what style you like, what subject matter you are interested in. • Almost like a competition on Facebook between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Acts 14:12, 2 Corinthians 10:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ