Sermons on Sacred Cows:

Bread Of Life And True Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2009

There can be no contradiction between the art of celebration and the full and engaged participation of the Church in worship.

April 27, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There is an incredible richness and flow in this sixth chapter of John’s Gospel that is so full of meaning that we must meditate on it over and over again. He begins with eating earthly bread, the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and the people misunderstand. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Catholic

Week 1 The Down Side Of Worship: Preparation! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Preparation is essential to real worship!

Isaiah 6:1 “In the year that King Uzziah died…” (NIV) King Uzziah life was characterized by Four Distinctives: 1. 2 Kings 15:3 2. 2 Chronicles 26:5 3. 2 Chronicles 26:5,8 4. 2 Chronicles 26: 19-20 Preparation is essential to real worship! How do we prepare ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Ultimate Matchmaker Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 25, 2024

In today's world, matchmaking is often associated with online dating apps and websites.

In today's world, matchmaking is often associated with online dating apps and websites. However, the Bible reveals that God is the ultimate Matchmaker, who brings people together in love and harmony. God's Role in Relationships The Bible says, "God sets the solitary in families; He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6

Why Pastor’s Quit

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 8: 1 – 36

Ezra 8: 1 – 36 Why Pastor’s Quit 8 These are the heads of their fathers’ houses, and this is the genealogy of those who went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of King Artaxerxes: 2 of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush; 3 of the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Mother On Mission

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 12, 2003

What are a Mom’s real priorities? Paul’s ministry review with Timothy reveals the good job Eunice and Lois did in raising a child prepared to live for the Lord

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- 2 Timothy 1.1-5, 3.15-17 May 11, 2003 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"God's Word And Revival"

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 22, 2003

It is easy to read or study (or preach) Nehemiah and get so captivated by the qualities of the man that we lose sight of the power of God and His Word that were the foundation of this amazing accomplishment.

In the book of Nehemiah, we’ve seen one man (Nehemiah) come from Persia to the city of his forefathers (Jerusalem) and in a matter of just a few months, take the piles of RUBBLE and turn them into a secure city wall. He has formulated and carried out a plan. He has organized people and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can I Trust My Bible?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

“Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 2:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

A New Teaching

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Christ comes with teaching authority and calls for holiness.

A New Teaching Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 Boiling a frog by slowly turning up the heat Reality Check #1: There Is A Pervasiveness About Life From the Latin word pervado, which means "to penetrate" Matthew 16:6 "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Holiness

Given For The Life Fo The World Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

He was given - for a purpose...

Given, for the Life of the World 1 Kings 19:4-8 Eph 4:30-5:2 John 6:41-51 Aug 27 P12 † In Jesus’ Name † For you, there is grace, and mercy and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction – a need for more…. A very famous Russian pastor, two months before he would be ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Balancing God & Life

Contributed by Chad West on Jun 14, 2004

How do you balance God and life? Is there such a thing?

Plato had a this idea of how we should look at the world called Dualism. He said that there is this physical world—the one we see—and a spiritual world that we don’t see. The body and the soul, he would say, are distinct and unconnected things. We’ve adopted this idea and begun to believe that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Motherhood Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 1, 2005

Although God’s nature is revealed in the Scriptures in the masculine, He also has certain traits that we would describes feminine.

THE MOTHERHOOD OF GOD Isa 66:12-13 12 For this is what the LORD says: "I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Parents "Rewedding"

Contributed by Lyle Asbill on Dec 22, 2007

This was the service in honor of my parents 50th wedding annivesary where they renewed their vows.

Who brings these two, who after fifty years want to declare that their only regret is that God has not promised fifty more but also that their greatest joy is being able to look forward to walking hand in hand for eternity? (in unison “We Do”) (Assume our positions on the platform) Let us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Settle For Being Less Than The Best Christian Because …

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

And so the question I have to ask myself is why do I have to strive to be the best Christian I can be? Why can’t I just settle for just getting by in my Christian life?

I settle for being less than the best Christian because … Hebrews 10:11-18 Introduction When I was a young boy growing up one of my favorite shows to watch on television was “ABC’s Wide World of Sports”. It came on every Saturday afternoon and the introduction went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dedicated To The Master

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The path Dedicated To The Master is not an easy path, nor a comfortable path; it is not promised to be prestigious or even pretty. But it is a better path, a path traveled with the Lord God.

Dedicated To The Master 04/27/08 AM Text: Luke 1:46-49 Introduction Last Lord’s Day I closed the evening lesson quoting the words of Mary found in Luke 1:46-49, expressing the hope that we like Mary could rejoice in the Blessings given by God, the great things done by the Mighty One as Mary said. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lust & Chastity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

A Christian view of sexuality. Lust happens when attraction becomes an overpowering factor in one's life. Chastity is a positive lifestyle marked by self-control.

A cartoon depicts two guys in Hell, and one says to the other: “I was under the impression that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” All of the deadly sins we’ve been studying are distorted or excessive attachments to good things. We make them bad. When life revolves around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Congregational