Sermons on Retirement:

Caricatures Of Christianity

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 16, 2011

This serman shows that modern spirituality is a distorted view of Christanity much like a caricature is a distorted view of an individual hoping to bring people back to their committment to be a disciple of Christ

Caricatures of Christianity as edited by Henry Shellman Original Idea and manuscript written by Rev. Aaron McCollough-freshfireministries.com Preached and Posted with his permission and prayers Matthew 28: 19-20 John 15: 1-12 Text Scripture: Matthew 28: 19-20 Matthew 28:19 – Go ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

An Inside Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 18, 2011

At this point in the letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul turns from theology to ethics - from the description of what God has done for us to the question of what we should do for God. Given what God in Christ has done for us, how shall we lead our liv

TITLE: AN INSIDE JOB SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 12:2 I want to thank Elder Marco Hansell for such a powerful message he bought two weeks ago and thank Pastor Bernie Kidd, in his absence, for the powerful message he delivered last week. These preachers really encouraged us as we have experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon - Waiting For The Consolation Of Israel Series

Contributed by David Moore on Dec 5, 2008

This is the first of a two sermon series (I am not sure you can call two related sermons a series!) detailing the roles of Simeon and Anna in the visit of Mary and Joseph to the temple shortly after the birth of Jesus. This sermon highlights Simeon’s spir

Message No 1 Waiting For God Simeon – Waiting for the Consolation of Israel Aim: To show that God’s blesses the patient praying of the godly. Text: Luke 2:21-36. Introduction: How often have we heard it said that, “Christmas is for children.” That may be true of the secular Christmas, but in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Thank Him?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008

A Thanksgiving message

Dakota Community Church October 12, 2008 How Can I Thank Him? Here at Dakota we have been in the midst of a re-examination of the fundamentals of our faith. We have examined the validity of the scriptures, the beauty of grace and faith and the wonder of what God has done in presenting the free ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Money,money, Money Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Jun 17, 2007

Sixth in a series of seven in Ecclesiastes, this sermon deals with money, wealth, and riches.

Sermon Dan Neary Ecclesiastes on Money and Wealth Sermon #6 of 7 in our series on Ecclesiastes, and we come to money and wealth. We’ve gotten into this habit of tying pop songs to these messages… so I couldn’t resist… ABBA (shouldn’t we all listen to ABBA on Fathers’ Day?). Could it possibly be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich, But Foolish

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 3, 2008

If we are concerned only about earthly possessions, we will enter eternity empty-handed.

Text: “…a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). I would venture to say that you and I learned a long time ago that material possessions are not the most important items in life. The first ten years of my life was spent in the coal-mining hills of Southern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Smart Investing Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Make a deliberate investment decision to spend your time, money, effort and attention on the things that last. And what lasts? Loving God, and loving your neighbor.

Last month I had the fun of deciding how to invest the profit of the sale of my New Jersey house. And it was fun, and I think I’ve made good choices. But my track record is nothing to boast about. When I cashed in a chunk of my IRA for the down payment on that same house, I told my broker that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do We Take Up An Offering? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2016

Why do we take up an offering each week? It is more than just to pay the bills!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There was this $100-dollar bill and a $1-dollar bill talking to each other. As they were lying there side by side the $1 dollar bill said to the $100 dollar bill, "Hey man, where have you been. I haven’t seen you in a long time?" • The $100-dollar ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There is no point in forgetting the past and aiming toward the future if one does not do something in the present. Paul says with part of the track behind and part of the track ahead, I press on.

Well over a hundred years ago a young man ran for the legislature in Illinois, and he was badly defeated. He then entered business and failed, and he spent the next 17 years paying off the debts of a worthless partner. He fell in love with a beautiful girl and was engaged to be married. But she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21

We Have It On Good Authority

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021

We must come to grips with the authority of Christ and live accordingly.

Title: We have it on good authority! Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: We must come to grips with the authority of Christ and live accordingly. Introduction Babe Ruth was the great home run hitter for the New York Yankees baseball team. During one particular at-bat, the umpire, called Ruth out on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know Where You Are Going? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 15, 2018

As Christians, we get sucked into the ways and wants of this world and we forget where are true home lies because our citizenship is is heaven. We are are only passing through this world.

With our modern GPS’s, on most of our smart phones, we can get to where we want to go, only if we correctly put in the correct co-ordinance, or the right address. A Swedish couple on vacation near Naples, Italy. They want to drive to the very scenic and romantic holiday isle of Capri located in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live Together Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

The blessings of people living together

Psalm 133 “Brothers living together” Introduction to Psalm: This is the fourteenth Pilgrim Songs or Songs of Ascents. David penned this psalm on the occasion of the union between the northern tribes and southern Judah. They all met at Hebron to make David their only king after the death of Saul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Living For Jesus 24/7 Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 9, 2016

Paul in Ephesians 4:17-19 is insisted that the church of Ephesus no longer live with their former rags of sin! The light that pointed out their sin and used to offend them was now to be seen as living waters that sustains them!

Living for Christ (Ephesians 4:17-5:20) Part 1: Rags, Rags and more Rags Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/ Note: Come dressed in rags for a sermon illustration. The message is all about living for Christ 24/7. By giving you my own conversion story I am going to invite you to remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Masterpiece Part 2 Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2014

God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus... accomplishing his will in us and through us.

Title: The Making of a Masterpiece Part 2 Text: Philippians 1:6 Thesis: God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus…accomplishing his will in us and through us. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with us as people who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know The Shepherd? - The Reality Of The Valley

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 30, 2014

The Valley is a reality but it is only temporary. We are called to go through the Valley, not to dwell, to stay in it. The Valley will make you or break you. Beloved let the valleys transform you into the image of Christ. (Updated April 2018)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there a four Scripture readings that proceed the Message. Today's appointed readings are: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-10 BIBLE "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican