Sermons on Rubber Band Stretch:

Preach Preacher Preach

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 19, 2007

This is a message that I preached at a preacher’s ordination that can also be used in Preacher’s fellowship meetings or to show forth the role of a preacher.

PREACH PREACHER…PREACH, PREACH! TEXT: Romans 10:8, 14, 15; 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (Read 2 Timothy 3:15-17 First) W. Max Alderman Statesboro Bible Baptist Church INTRODUCTION: Originally, preaching was called a Gospel talk or literally, a talk about the Gospel. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Qualities Of The Christian Life.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 15, 2007

What we need to display our witnessfor Christ

Three qualities of the Christian life. The disciples were an awkward, inharmonious group before the day of Pentecost. We could say they were a bunch of musicians that were out of tune. They had seen Jesus die. They had seen Him after He arose again. Then they saw Him descend into heaven in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stairway To Heaven

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2014

Jesus makes some contrasts and comparisons in order to declare his path to God.

1. Led Zepplin A rock band that came on the scene in the early 1970's by the name of Led Zeppelin. They became one of the most popular rock bands in history. One song in particular grabbed the heart and soul of world, it was called "Stairway to Heaven." This song talks about a woman who thinks her ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blessed Family

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Jan 17, 2020

HOW WAS THE MODEL OF A BLESSED FAMILY? Read Acts 10:1-2, 22, 25

Text : Acts 10 Title : A Blessed Family INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you want to be a blessed family - full with the blessing of God - B. All of us want to become a family like that. ? A happy family ? A family with the power of Holy spirit ? And very important a family that will save when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Very Early On The First Day Of The Week..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2015

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

"Very Early on the First Day of the Week" Mark 16:1-8 "When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus' dead body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they came to the tomb. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Help... We're Surrounded.

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

HELP... WE'RE SURROUNDED.

2 Kings 6: 8 - 23 HELP... WE'RE SURROUNDED. In June 1920, the people of Shansi, China were warned that bandits were coming. One lady missionary within the village was responsible for a mission school for about forty girls. She said, "The Lord in His mercy spared us and our school of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Holiness

How To Handle A Sanballat

Contributed by Brady Cook on Jan 6, 2022

Usually, when we talk about Nehemiah, we focus on the wall. But what about the conditions he built it in -- namely, discouragement? - How are you supposed to focus on doing God's Work when others are trying to constantly tear you down?

https://hillsidechurchofchrist.com/how-to-handle-sanballat-and-tobiah/ Usually, when we have a sermon from Nehemiah 4, we fixate on a single verse: “The wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.” (Neh. 4:6) We then dissect this verse and what it means to have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open The Window Of Opportunity. God Is Enough.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2024

We have opportunities all around us. There is a window of opportunity we must learn that God is enough to handle our situation.

OPEN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY? GOD IS ENOUGH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DEFINE: *OPPORTUNITY: to make possible, favorable, a good chance, something you want to do. *POTENTIAL: capacity to develop into something, able to develop, to achieve, have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-17, James 3:7-8, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

Believers today need a fresh "out of the box" experience. Stepping out brings a new found freedom and experience for all.

Get Out of the Box Text: Mt 14:28-29 Introduction: In our world today, most people fear stepping out into a new opportunity more than they fear missing out on a new opportunity. The longer we tolerate something, the longer it dictates our life experience. We will never change our system of beliefs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Loves A Love Story

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 2, 2005

The focus of this message is the great love of God as illustrated in the life of the Prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com EVERYONE LOVES A LOVE STORY Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (Jn. 15:13). Scripture text: Hosea 1:2,3 and 3:1-3 Perhaps one of the most famous love poems every penned was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3, Hosea 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

During the Korean War, I read where many of our soldiers under the awful brainwashing of the North Koreans were not able to remain loyal to the USA.

During the Korean War, I read where many of our soldiers under the awful brainwashing of the North Koreans were not able to remain loyal to the USA. Some cursed their country, some spit upon the flag and some even disowned their mothers. I am not criticizing these men, for like the Indian ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Survivors And Castaways Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

The fundamental stance we have before God is critical to everything else in our lives, for personal idolatries, failed intimacies, and low self-esteem are all results of our not experiencing salvation.

When I was young, and riding a bicycle, we didn’t wear helmets. Nobody had thought of such a thing. And even if they had, no government was telling us we had to wear helmets. I haven’t even worn so much as a hat since I reached the age of 13, much less a helmet. So when we spilled, we spilled, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Comforter Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004

Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn’t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.

This week I’ve been listening to a series of lectures on depression by Arch Hart, who’s Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary in the US. One of the interesting things he said was a piece of advice he gives to ministers. He says never take your day off on a Monday if you can possibly help it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up?

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 24, 2004

A sermon written "To Tell The Truth" style to distinguish between real Christians and counterfeit Christians. Deals with many problems in the church.

Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? Acts 11:26 "And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians....." Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? How many of you remember the T.V. quiz show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Let's Nail This Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2004

Ordination sermon for Victor Oke. Do not nail down peer group approval; nail down the promises of God to strengthen, help, and uphold you in ministry.

“Who has roused a victor from the east, summoned him to his service?” Brother Oke, I warned you a month ago, at the ordination service for Gloria Grant, that I would probably use your name as the basis for your ordination message. The name “Victor” is so full of spiritual possibility! And so, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-10

Denomination: Baptist