Sermons on Rioting And Looting:

No, Never Alone

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Comfort from the Psalms for those who struggle with loneliness.

No, Never Alone Intro song – Stand By Me Psalm 139:1-12 After a ship sank in the ocean, three men ended up stranded in a lifeboat. They floated around for days without food or water. One afternoon a bottle floated up to the boat. The men grabbed the bottle and when they pulled the cork out of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes A Good Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus tells why He is the good Shepherd and why He can be trusted.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “What Makes a Good Shepherd?” John 10:11-16 Introduction: Do you know a good mechanic? All of us have probably asked a similar question at times to another person. We ask the same about doctors, dentists, restaurants, schools, etc. The question ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Core Series

Contributed by John Sears on Oct 19, 2011

Peace is something that we long for but seems so elusive. How can we find lasting peace in the midst of a world full of conflict.

I read an article the other day that suggested that 95% of recorded history includes stories of war and/or national violence. That statistic is staggering isn’t it? A quick glance at national and international news would indicate this truth. The world seems to be in constant conflict! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Rule Breakers?

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 17, 2011

A general sermon - not too deep on the relationship of rule breakers and our Biblical heroes and Jesus Christ.

And so from last week, the essence of the message that I delivered is quite simple, there are times you can be between the rock and the hard place, not through your choice, not through your own actions but you’re there because of a course of actions that others have taken. Our lives are ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Obadiah - The Pride Of Your Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2013

Don't let pride blinds you to the need of God and the needs of others. Be humble and faithful. We need God's grace and mercy. As we are led by God, let us do the will of God and be instruments of blessings for others.

Obadiah reveals God’s stern words to Edom, a nation South of Judah. • The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Esau and Jacob are the twin sons of Isaac. • Remember, Jacob cheated his brother for the father’s blessing? The two brothers were in ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Olympics Story And Beyond...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 12, 2012

Deriving some spiritual lessons from the great athlete Jim Thorpe’s saga on public fickle-mindedness during this Olympics time...lessons to which audience/congregation can easily "connect" at a time "Olympics fever" is in the air...

AN OLYMPICS STORY AND BEYOND... Hey, it’s Olympics time!!! From July 27th to August 12th, thousands are going to throng the Stadia in London and billions are going to be glued to their TV sets enjoying the rich fare being dished out by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

A Pirate's Life For Me Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Sep 8, 2012

Sermon on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value. Matthew 13: 44-46

This weeks sermon is about the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value. We may think that these things have nothing for us, after all, who actually believes in hidden treasures these days? I mean, really? Stories of gold coins and jewels in shipwrecks, or hidden by someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Beacon Of Light Through The Inscrutable Darkness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2020

St. Paul encourages us to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

September 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Philippians 1:21-30 Beacon of Light through the Inscrutable Darkness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” This ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Anatomy Of A Fool

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2018

Everyone has played the fool. How does one become wise?

Anatomy of a Fool Psalm 14:1-7 Psalm 14 is one of two Psalms which begin with the words: “The fool has said in his heart: ‘There is no God.” The two very similar psalms each describe the characteristics of a fool. The Bible says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The contrast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Law Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2018

The Jew trusted his law to be all that he needed and the best education he could get. Thus he boasted in the God who gave that law. There is no doubt that many Jews felt they were immune from God’s judgment.

(8) HIS LAW CANNOT MAKE HIM RIGHTEOUS Romans 2:17-24 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law. Israelites who remained in Palestine, or who returned to it after the Babylonian captivity, were designated as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Did God Judge Pompeii?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 22, 2014

On August 24, 79 AD, Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, erupted in what is perhaps one of histories most horrific natural disasters. Was it judgement?

Did God Judge Pompeii? (Inspired from J.R. Church’s article of the same title in Prophesy in the News, August 2010) FBC Chester, IL 1/19/14 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A On August 24, 79 AD, Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, erupted in what is perhaps one of histories most horrific ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day Sunday

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on May 26, 2022

God is the ONE constant in a world of conflict, confusion, and chaos and we should turn to Him in worship and prayer when there is trouble around us.

Memorial Day Sunday Dr. Wiley Hughes Text: Isaiah 33:5-6 SUMMARY: God is the ONE constant in a world of conflict, confusion, and chaos and we should turn to Him in worship and prayer when there is trouble around us. In elementary school a tornado warning was issued, and I remember getting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consistently Inconsistent!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 25, 2016

Gleaning some spiritual lessons on the spiritual attitude from an Olympics Saga!!!

CONSISTENTLY INCONSISTENT!!! Hey, we had an exciting Olympics time!!! From August 7th to August 21st, billions were glued to their TV sets enjoying the rich fare being dished out by the World’s best athletes in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

Chariots Of Fire Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 20, 2023

Elisha saw what his servant did not see. That God’s army was there. Elisha had the eyes to see the chariots of fire that surrounded them.

The way you see things makes a big difference. Do you see the glass half empty or half full. You know the story of two shoe salesman that went to a primitive tribe to sell them shoes. One of them says that they are all barefoot. No one will be interested in shoes. The other salesman says they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist