Sermons on Sad Stories:

Wise And Foolish Builders Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

1. Matthew 7:24-29.

1. Matthew 7:24-29. Jesus wraps up the sermon on the mount w/ a pretty nice ending. 2. This is such a great way to end a sermon. Basically, Jesus has been preaching for 30 minutes or so and he comes to his invitation, his conclusion. And to end his msg., Jesus says, “alright, that was my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unmarried And The Widowed Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 4, 2011

In today's lesson, Paul gives six reasons for remaining single.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of singleness. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “The Unmarried and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Giving Trials Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

James is calling us to a new way of thinking when it comes to trials and temptations. He's calling us to a way of life that will bring us through to maturity and completeness. It's a call to recognize that our faith in Jesus Christ is being tested.

LIFE GIVING TRIALS JAMES 1:2 4 How many here have ever seen a golf ball...or held one in your hand? Probably all of you. Well, did you know that when they first manufactured golf balls, they made them smooth. But later on it was discovered that after a ball had been roughed up, they could get a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

For The Love Of Labor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2011

Both Jamestown and Plymouth nearly failed in their early years. But it was the Pilgrims' view of labor that not only saved it's colony, but became the driving force in making our nation great.

OPEN: (Asking the Crowd) What is this weekend? That’s right – it’s Labor Day Weekend. And our sermon today is the beginning of a series on “What Made America Great”. This first sermon deals with the greatness that has been brought to our nation because of how and why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God We Trust

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 5, 2011

A patriotic sermon for September 11 or Veterans day. The parallel and similarity between Israel and America is both obivious and alarming.

When God We Trust “Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.” Genesis 25:23 Intro: These verses of scripture…, teach us about the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Forgiveness Is Not Like Our Forgiveness-That's A Good Thing!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 11, 2011

A sermon preached 9/11/2011 for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish that speaks of the topic of forgiveness.

Our Gospel reading has quite a parable to it. One that has a lesson that seems so simple and practical, yet, when the rubber meets the road, we find out it’s not so easy. It even seems as if Peter doesn’t quite get it at first. And on this day, 10 years after the terrorist attacks in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Playing To Win

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 17, 2011

We need to develop a culture of winning in the church today.

September 18, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:1-22 Subject: Gaining Victory Title: Playing to Win I love to watch pro football. I am not a football fan but really am just a home team fan. I loved the football Cardinals when they were in St. Louis and despised them when the moved to Arizona. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believe The Best About Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2011

1. Believe that God is reaching out to you. 2. Believe that God has given the rarest gift for you. 3. Believe that God paid the highest ransom for you. 4. Believe that God will give the greatest rescue to you.

Believe the Best about Jesus John 3:16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 20, 2008 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” *John 3:16 is the most known and best loved verse in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Rejecting God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 22, 2011

Choices have consequences. Paul has clearly shown how God has revealed Himself to mankind and yet man continues to reject God. The results of that rejection has effects in individual lives as well as in societies as a whole. What are those results and

The Results of Rejecting God Romans 1:24-32 Series – Summer in Rome Rejecting & Replacing God results in… …Immoral Passions – Romans 1:24-25 …Indecent Perversions – Romans 1:26-27 …Irrational Practices – Romans 1:28-32 Introduction Slide Have you ever been in a situation where you have tried to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Friendly Truth - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2011

1. Wives: Give your husband the head place in your family. 2. Husbands: Give your heart to your wife. 3. Children: Give honor to your parents. 4. Parents: Give hope to your children.

Family Friendly Truth - Part 2 Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 31, 2008 *Walt Larimore tells about a unique phone call he had from his dad on the day Walt’s daughter turned six. Walt’s dad wished his granddaughter a happy birthday, then asked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 23, 2011

This revival was a result of King Asa's personal seeking of God and leading the nation to seek God. Then even against incredible odds they continued to trust God and rely on His intervention and by God’s grace defeated their enemy.

2 Chronicles 14-16 SEEK THE LORD [1 Kings 15:9-24] God is not limited. Though usually God brings revival during times of apostasy and tragedy, He can also bring revival during times of reformation and prosperity. The revival in the fifteenth year of the Judean King Asa was during a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love - A Gift

Contributed by Doug Conley on Jun 2, 2011

Is love something you only look to receive, or do you give it to others?

I don’t remember very much about my life as a young child. I do have some recollection of things, but not very much; and what I can remember seems to be mostly “feelings” or kind of like snap-shots. I don’t remember conversations from then at all. Of course, that still ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God For Freedom!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011

Thank God for the: 1. Strength of Christian freedom (vs. 21-23 & 35-36). 2. Safety of Christian freedom (vs. 24). 3. Security of Christian freedom (vs. 25-29). 4. Sacrifice of Christian freedom (vs. 28). 5. Source of Christian freedom (vs. 30-36).

Thank God for Freedom! John 8:21-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Updated for July 3, 2011 (Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009) *On July 4th, 1776, 235 years ago, the Declaration of Independence stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Great Solution For Our Sin

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011

Our biggest problem is sin, but God has a great solution for our sin: 1. Repentance (Rom 2:1-4) 2. Redemption (Rom 3:21-24) 3. Reconciliation (Rom 5:1-11) 4. Renewal (Rom 12:1-2)

God’s Great Solution for Our Sin Rom 2:1-4, Rom 3:19-26, Rom 5:1-11 and Rom 12:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 19, 2009 *If you took a survey at Wal-Mart this week, and asked people about their worst problem, most people would say something like this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining Fruit Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 9, 2011

Jesus tells us to "abide" in him - to stay in the vine. But how do we do that and what does it mean for our walk with Christ?

Remaining Fruitful John 15:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI May 11, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation Rich Ratts, former pastor of Grace Community Church here in Jackson and a now a church planter in Traverse City once spoke at a pastor’s appreciation breakfast I attended. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed