Sermons on Return:

Look Who "Gets It"!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 12, 2010

As far as Jesus is concerned it's not so much religiosity and background but practiced faith in him which counts. This story isn't as much about thankfulness as it is about WHO was thankful.

Is anyone here a Canadian? If you were Canadian you would know that tomorrow is Canadian Thanksgiving. In the States we have Thanksgiving on November 25th this year. The Chinese had their Autumn moon festival a few weeks ago. The Koreans had their three day harvest festival, Chuseok, just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

True Value: Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008

As Christians, prayer is our number one responsibility.

True Value: Prayer Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Everything We Need To Know About Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

Everything we need to know about a Jesus beyond this world.

Throughout history many predictions have been made concerning the future. "Radio has no future. Heavier-than-air machines are impossible. X-rays will prove to be a hoax." - English scientist William Thomson, 1899. "Television won't matter in your lifetime or mine." - Radio Times editor Rex ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Getting A Grip On Life

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2011

We get a grip on life when we develop the proper frame of mind.

“Getting A Grip On Life” John 21:1-23 I confess that I have never watched a full episode of the once popular television series The X Files. But I saw enough of it to know that it dealt with the super natural and the unexplainable in life. In its own unique way it demonstrated the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Kinds Of Faith - Ruth 1

Contributed by Tony Kwan on May 16, 2009

Contrast two kinds of faith in Ruth chapter 1

Ruth 1 – two kinds of faith Ruth is one of my favorite books in the Bible. Ruth is a story about ordinary people, going through the vicissitudes of life. In the story of Ruth, we encountered a family (husband and wife: Elimelech, Naomi, their two sons: Mahlon and Kilion; and their wives: Ruth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We In The Game Or Riding The Pine?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010

The goal of the coach is to get 5 players out on the court for his team that are talented, strong, wise, and able. Now there are more than 5 players on a team. The rest of the players watch the game from the bench, or as it’s called, “Riding the Pine”. So

It’s March! Spring may have felt like it’s sprung the past couple days with the beautiful weather we’ve been having. March bring lots of things. For one thing, it brings time change. That wonderful thing we all had to do last night so that we could wake up an hour earlier this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14-30

Denomination: Mennonite

Faithful With God's Investment

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 28, 2023

What are we doing with God has given us. Are we faithful?

“Faithful with God’s investment” Matthew 25:14-30 Let’s say you’ve just inherited of $ 20 million dollars: ? and you decide you need a financial advisor. ? to help you properly invest your money. So, you go down: ? to an investment company and ? you find they have a modest office ? with good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Serve The King - Matthew 25:31-46 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2025

Every person will stand before Jesus one day. The rich and the poor. The powerful and the weak. The famous and the unknown. No one will escape that moment. And Jesus will separate people into two groups—like a shepherd separates sheep from goats. The question is: Which side will you be on?

Go! And Serve the King - Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction: The Final Separation Every person on this earth will stand before Jesus one day. The rich and the poor. The powerful and the weak. The famous and the unknown. No one will escape that moment. And on that day, Jesus will separate people into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 20:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, James 2:17, Proverbs 19:17, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, John 3:36, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 19:11-16, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 22:37-38, Matthew 22:39-40, 1 John 4:20, James 1:27, Luke 22:42, Romans 1:24, Joshua 24:15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 7:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Aslan Changes Narnia; Jesus Changes Us!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 31, 2005

A short evangelistic sermon. For many people life is cold and dreary, ’always winter’. The good news is that just as Aslan changed Narnia, so Jesus will change you!

A NOTE ABOUT THE CONTEXT: This was originally preached on 31 October 2005 at our ’Light Party’. We had bouncy castles, face painting, live worship on a stage, plus a short evangelistic preach followed by fireworks to finish. The event was/is designed to take young people away from ’trick or ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46

Denomination: Anglican

What Measure Do You Want God To Use On You?

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 4, 2005

With the same measure that you give, it will be given to you.

What measure do you want God to use on you? *Luke 6:38 “Give and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Jesus says; “The same measure that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Know God Can Do It Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

In the final part of this series, we look at why we know God can and wants to revive us once again.

PART 3: (Psalm 85:8-13) Why We Know God Can and Wants to Do This: Waiting for a gracious answer in full confidence and assurance of receiving God’s greatest blessings. Assume = to take upon oneself; to pretend to have or be; to take as granted or true though not proved. An action of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay Alert

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2022

VS. 42 – “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

Stay Alert – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: A young pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was busy and in about an hour they would play. To which his daughter answered, “When you’re finished, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus: Your Miracle, Your Move – A Philosophical Reflection

Contributed by Jason Martin on Apr 7, 2025

What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it something deeper—an awareness, an understanding of truth, reality, and purpose? What do we do when we cannot perceive the truth?

*** Use responsible and make adjustment based on your audience. Let the Holy Spirit minister through you. Note. I used some additional notes. You can build on this outline. Be blessed.**** Introduction What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:30-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Awake And Prepare!

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 12, 2023

This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins.

Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom hidden within the pages of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins. As we dive into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Shining As Lights: Transformed By Truth Philippians 2:14-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2024

Philippians 2:14-16 calls us to embrace a life that shines as lights in a world filled with darkness. As we explore the Bible, may our hearts be illuminated by the transformative power of God's truth.

Shining as Lights: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to the transformative truth found in Philippians 2:14-16. This passage calls us to embrace a life that shines as lights in a world filled with darkness. As we explore the New Living Translation Bible, may our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:14-15, Matthew 5:16, Philippians 2:16, Psalm 119:105, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal